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Indiana State Police partnering with federal authorities in multi-state “Operation Highway Shield” Commercial Vehicle Safety Sweep

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently concluded the second wave of Operation Highway Shield, a major multi-agency commercial vehicle safety initiative conducted across Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio. The three-day operation, conducted from … Read more

Wabash Pickleball Tournament raises $1,225 for Wabash County’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

WABASH, IN – Wabash County United Fund is excited to announce that the First Annual Pickleball for a Cause Tournament, hosted by the Wabash Pickleball group, raised $1,225 to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Wabash County. The two-day tournament brought together players of all skill levels for a weekend of friendly competition while supporting … Read more

Peru Police Department announces promotion of Sam Finnegan to Captain

PERU, IN- Please join the Peru Police Department in congratulating Sam Finnegan on his promotion to the rank of Captain. Captain Finnegan was officially sworn in as Captain of the patrol division Tuesday evening. Captain Finnegan was joined by his family to celebrate his promotion. Congratulations, Captain Finnegan!

Gas Tax Refund Brings Relief, But Delays Still Cause Problems

PERU, IN — This from inkfreenews.com: Miami County Highway Superintendent Chad Watson breathed a sigh of relief last week when the State Board of Finance approved distributing $37.8 million to reimburse local governments for the lost tax revenue from April and May. Gov. Mike Braun first suspended the gas tax in April following skyrocketing oil prices in February, when the U.S. … Read more

Wrong way driver crash on US 24 injures three

CASS COUNTY, IN- On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 5:23am, Cass County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment on US 24 east of Logansport Road. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with the Logansport Police Department, Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, New Waverly … Read more

City of Peru to host Free Movie in the Park

PERU, IN- The City of Peru will be hosting a Free Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 8th, 2026. Earlier this summer, the community voted to feature the 2016 animated comedy film The Secret Life of Pets. The movie will start at dark, approximately 9:15pm. This free event open to the public will take … Read more

Beacon Credit Union celebrates Member Appreciation Week August 3–7

IN – Beacon Credit Union is excited to celebrate Member Appreciation Week fromMonday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, with festivities taking place at all 22 Beacon CreditUnion Member Centers. Throughout the week, Beacon will thank its member-owners with food,giveaways, prize drawings, and fun activities as a token of appreciation for their continued loyaltyand support. … Read more

Logansport Savings Bank announces new financial literacy partnership with North Miami Schools

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Logansport Savings Bank is proud to announce a new partnership with North Miami Schools to support the implementation of Indiana’s financial literacy graduation requirement. Through this partnership, Logansport Savings Bank will provide funding and collaborative support to North Miami Schools to integrate a financial literacy curriculum into its classroom instruction ensuring students … Read more

Harold “Randy” Randall Hileman

Harold “Randy” Randall Hileman, born on August 11, 1956, in Rochester, Indiana, to Harold and Ruth (Brookins) Hileman, passed away on August 4, 2026, at the Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. Randy’s journey was one marked by quiet dedication, hard work, and an abiding commitment to those he loved. A proud member of … Read more

Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc. named 2026 Business of the Year

WABASH COUNTY, IN – Grow Wabash County is thrilled to announce that Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc.has been selected as the 2026 Business of the Year and will be honored during Grow Wabash County’sAnnual Dinner Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Honeywell Center. “Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc. exemplifies the values that make Wabash … Read more