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Sharon Lynne McKernan

Sharon Lynne McKernan, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:11 a.m., on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born on May 27, 1951, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Martin Mathias and Rosemary Frances (Weier) McKernan. Sharon worked as a nurses aide at Vernon Manor Health and Rehabilitation and had previously … Read more

Shop local this summer

INDIANAPOLIS- Across Indiana, Hoosiers have many opportunities to support neighboring farmers, growers and small businesses by choosing to shop local. From farmers markets to Indiana Grown products, these options make it easy to access fresh, high-quality goods while strengthening our state’s agricultural economy. From farm-fresh produce and locally raised meats to baked goods, flowers and … Read more

David A Waas

Professor of History Emeritus, David A Waas, born February 20th, 1926, died mid-morning February 4th, 2026, days shy of his 100th birthday. Born to E.R. and Lorraine (Douglas) Waas in Burbank California, David spent his childhood acting in school plays, singing in choirs, and working in his father’s shop repairing bicycles and shoes. David became … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation Grant helps build lifelong readers

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Thanks to a $2,060 grant from the Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF), Reach Out and Read Indiana is helping children throughout Miami County develop strong literacy skills before they ever step into a classroom. The grant provided developmentally appropriate books for children from birth through age five during routine pediatric well child … Read more

Michigan woman dies in Fulton County crash

FULTON COUNTY, IN- Sunday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Rochester Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 31 and County Road 450 N, in which a Norton Shores, MI, woman died. The preliminary crash investigation … Read more

Amy Siders named new Principal of Northfield Elementary

WABASH, IN – MSD of Wabash County is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Siders as the new principal of Northfield Elementary. Siders brings nearly two decades of experience as she begins her 20th year in education this fall. Throughout her career, she has served students as a middle school mathematics teacher, instructional coach, … Read more

Lagro man sentenced on charges of Child Molesting

WABASH COUNTY, IN- Joel A. McColley, age 36, from Lagro, IN, pleaded guilty to the charge of Child Molesting, a Level 4 Felony, and was sentenced on July 13, 2026, in the Wabash Circuit Court to twelve years in the Indiana Department of Correction. The sentencing range for a Level 4 Felony is two to … Read more

Local photography sought to create welcoming, community-centered Parkview Marion

MARION, IN – As construction of Parkview Marion continues, hospital leadership is inviting local artists to be part of its legacy. Community members are encouraged to submit photographic work that adds colorful local touches to the facility’s décor ahead of its opening to the public.  “We want Parkview Marion to look, feel like and truly reflect the … Read more