CASS COUNTY, IN- The following is a statement from the Cass County Commissioner’s Office: France Park is a county owned recreation, camping, and swimming park located in western Cass County. There have been four unfortunate drowning incidents this summer involving the swimming lake. Regrettably, three people have drowned, with one near-drowning. Prior to this summer, … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- Prosecutor Hartley is joining prosecutors, the Indiana Department of Child Services/Child Support Bureau and child support services agencies throughout the country to recognize August as Child Support Awareness Month. Prosecutor Hartley wants to increase awareness about existing child support services provided by their office. These services are vital to custodial parents and … Read more
Carol Vanlandingham, 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:10 am on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Marion. She was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on Tuesday, October 3, 1950, to Minnie (Whitaker) Barnes. On March 10, 2001, she married the love of her life Mike Vanlandingham. Carol attended Brodhead High School and later worked … Read more
Kaley Denise Barnes, 43, of Marion, passed away at 4:49 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Huntington. She was born on May 3, 1983, in Bedford, Indiana, to Steve and Terri Fode. On June 26, 2021, she married Melissa Wysong. Kaley graduated from Eastbrook High School, Huntington University and Purdue University with her Master’s … Read more
Lola Marie Hehr, 99, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 10:18 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Wyndmoor of Marion. She was born on April 1, 1927, in Roda, Virginia, to John and Mattie (Morgan) Day. In December 1968, Lola married John L. Hehr, who preceded her in death. Lola dedicated more than 40 … Read more
Betty Marie Benson, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:02 am, Friday, July 31, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born on August 19, 1938, in Wabash, Indiana, to Clyde and Dorothy (Miller) Colclesser. Betty, a 1956 graduate of Urbana High School, devoted more than three decades to caring for children through … Read more
Kathleen McVicker Riley, 95, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:48 am, Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on December 13, 1930, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Melvin and Lola (Tarter) Tarter. Kathleen first married James P. McVicker on December 13, 1947, in Somerset, Kentucky; he preceded her in death on September … Read more
James “Ronnie” Preston, 72, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 1:04 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. Born May 15, 1954, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to James Herbert and Sylvia Lee (Roberts) Preston, Ronnie grew up with a deep love for family, simple joys, and the comforts of everyday … Read more
Stephen “Steve” Kent Ulrey, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on July 30, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on November 7, 1943, in Huntington, Indiana, to Wallace E. and Rosaline (Howard) Ulrey, Steve spent his early years forming the foundation of a life defined by … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- Indiana is dedicated to providing students opportunities to receive specialized training and apprenticeships for high-demand, high-paying jobs. Since 2023, Indiana has offered expanded high school diploma options tailoring requirements toward students’ post-graduation goals. This allows apprenticeships and work-based learning experiences to count toward both high school diploma credits and job training hours. Since the law took effect, … Read more