Wade Weaver 
FORT WAYNE, IN- Becker’s Hospital Review recently recognized VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (Marion Campus) as one of the 350 cleanest hospitals in the United States with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 5-star rating. CMS’s patient survey database listed hospital ratings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems … Read more
Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County and the Salute to Ag committee are thrilled to announce the Merrick family as the 2024 Farm Family of the Year. The family will be honored at the 2025 Salute to Agriculture Dinner on Wednesday, March 5. Merrick Farms has been growing and producing in Wabash County since … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- The Wabash County Museum extends its heartfelt gratitude to the incredible sponsors and visitors who made 2024’s Winter at the Museum programming a great success. They were able to provide magical winter experiences to all ages with Whoville Wonderland, Snowman Saturday, Sock Skating, Daphne’s Reindeer Barn, Jones Day, Read with Royalty, Pajama … Read more
William Joe Ellis, D.O., 78, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Marion Health. Born on February 14, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, William was a dedicated physician whose impact on the community will not be forgotten. William’s educational journey began at Marion High School, where he graduated in the Class of 1964. … Read more
Penny Lee Blocher, born on March 3, 1951, in Fort Wayne, to Cecil Paul and Gladys Marion (Ball) Metzger, passed away on January 13 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, whose life was marked by her profound devotion to family, faith, and her … Read more
Candy Osborn, 76, passed away at home after losing her battle with cancer. Candy fought a hard and courageous battle for more than 3 years. Candace Rae Richardson was born to Eugene Arnett and Dorothy Jane Lange on January 15, 1948. Candy is survived by her 3 children Sandy (Robert) Jones, Jody Griffith and Scott … Read more
Trudy Lorraine VanHook, 57, of Peru passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born in Peru, Indiana on June 22, 1967 to Larry and Judy (Townsend) Ewer. Trudy previously worked as a project manager for several companies. She was a 1985 graduate of Peru High School and only 1 of 3 who made … Read more
Marilyn Kay Ensign, 85, of rural Cass County, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 27, 1939, in Bedford, Indiana, Marilyn lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Marilyn graduated as Salutatorian of the Oolitic High School Class of 1957, exemplifying her … Read more
Mildred O. Fisher, 107, Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her residence in Marion. She was born in Pataskala, Ohio, on July 14, 1917, to Arthur and Della (Hunter) Osborn. She married Rev. Donald C. Fisher on August 30, 1939, and he preceded her in … Read more
Clarence “Lumpy” Darrell Palmer, 76, of Marion, passed away at 6:47 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in his home. He was born in Goodrich, Michigan on Sunday, December 26, 1948, to Chester “Bob” and Phoebe (Smith) Palmer. He was married to Charlene (Shevokas) Palmer, who preceded him in death. Lumpy was a Painting Booth … Read more