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Charles D. “Chuck” Padrick, 81, of Peru, Indiana, died at 12:44 am, Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born on March 28, 1943, in Johnson County, Indiana, to Douglas and Josephine (Bush) Padrick. Chuck was a 1961 graduate of Clark Pleasant High School in Johnson County, Indiana. … Read more
Julia M. Jessmon, 83, Marion, passed away at 8:45 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Michigan on Friday, January 17, 1941, to Luther and Madline (Schiber) Hairrell. She married Denis Jessmon, who preceded her. Julia enjoyed watching TV and cherished her quiet moments. Her … Read more
Dr. Charles R. Kershner, 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Marion, Indiana, on October 3, 1937, to Siebert and Dorothy (Freeman) Kershner, Charley led a life marked by dedication, passion, and love. Charley graduated from Jefferson Township and pursued higher education at Ball State University, eventually earning his … Read more
Delores A. (Wearly) Nestleroad, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Known fondly by her family as “Corkie”, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Weger) Foreman. Delores spent her formative years growing up in the Delaware County area and later residing in Marion, … Read more
Dorothy Louise Pattison, 94, of Marion, passed away New Year’s Day at 11:19 am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, March 10, 1930, to Carl and Freda (Lahmon) McCoy. She married Ronald Harley “Ronnie” Pattison, Sr., on April 30, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March … Read more
Margaret Estella “Chicken” Bowlds McCain, 84, of Marion, passed away at 3:57 pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 14, 1940, to Lawrence Bowlds, Sr., and Elizabeth Jane (Nukes) Bowlds. Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and served under Rev. J.D. Williams, Rev. Bobby … Read more
ADDITIONAL UPDATE: This from fox59.com: PERU, IN- A police officer said he feared for his safety after an encounter with an armed man in Peru. The officer ended up firing five shots at the suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at police. Court documents revealed more details into the officer-involved shooting that occurred at a Peru mobile home … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- On Sunday, 01/01/2025, The JEAN Team Drug Task Force made two arrests in connection to an investigation involving illegal drug trafficking into Grant County. A red Dodge Dakota was stopped based off two different infractions that its driver committed just outside Gas City, IN. The vehicle was stopped, and a Police K9 … Read more
PERU, IN- The City of Peru is planning to construct a new Splash Pad at River Walkway Park and is asking the community’s help to finish the last phases of fundraising to bring this project to reality. The project has been designed and a grant from Indiana DNR Land & Water Conservation Fund has been secured … Read more
This from 21alivenews.com: NORTH MANCHESTER, IN (WPTA) – A police-action shooting in North Manchester last month was found to be justified, the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday. Jacob Slocum was involved in an hours-long standoff on Dec. 3 that stemmed from an alleged theft with a gun at a Meijer in Fort Wayne, court … Read more