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Indiana State Police Investigating Fatal Pursuit in Tipton and Hamilton Counties

Tipton County, IN – At the request of the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, the Indiana State Police Peru Post Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a pursuit that resulted in a fatality early this morning. A preliminary investigation revealed that on December 12, 2024, just after 5:30 a.m., a deputy with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office … Read more

Indiana re-implements waitlist for new child care voucher applicants

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is re-implementing a waitlist for new Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) voucher applicants due to significant growth in both programs. At this time, the waitlist will impact new child care voucher … Read more

2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient announced

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Miami County – Sophia McKinley of Maconaquah High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. Sophia is the daughter of Aaron and Heather McKinley … Read more

Wabash City Schools Honored as a Red Wagon Corporation by Riley Children’s Foundation

Wabash, IN – Wabash City Schools is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized as a Red Wagon Corporation for the academic year 2023-2024. This is the second year in a row that WCS has received this honor. To be honored as a Red Wagon Corporation, a district must raise a minimum of $1 … Read more

Giving Tuesday with the Community Foundation

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- On December 3, the Miami County Community Foundation’s Annual Giving Tuesday Campaign culminated with an event at the Peru Civic Center. Community members donated nearly $35,000 and combined with $45,000 from Lilly Endowment match funds, the Giving Tuesday total contribution neared $80,000 for the Miami County Community Foundation. All donations will be … Read more

Indiana State Police Hiring Supervisor for Regional Dispatch Center in Fort Wayne  

Fort Wayne, IN- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Shift Supervisor at the Region II Dispatch Center which is located at the Fort Wayne Post 5811 Ellison Road, Fort Wayne.  The Region II Dispatch Center covers the Fort Wayne Post (11) county region, as well as the Peru Post (7) county region.   … Read more

Wabash High School named one of 6 Indiana State Finalists in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition

WABASH, IN- Wabash High School in Wabash, Indiana has been named one of 6 Indiana State Finalists (300 nationwide) in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, receiving a $2.5K prize package. The group of 4th year engineering students have designed assistive technology to help individuals with hand/arm disabilities use a smart pen to … Read more

Edith Elaine “Edi” Frey

Edith Elaine “Edi” Frey, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:35 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home.  She was born on September 10, 1951, in Spokane, Washington, to Oral Archie “O.A.” and Aileen Bernice (Pense) Luney. Edi was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, California. She married Larry W. Frey … Read more