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Northfield Art Department Shines at Scholastics Art Competition, Bringing Home 34 Awards

Wabash, IN- Northfield Jr/Sr High School students demonstrated exceptional talent at the Scholastics Art Competition this past weekend, earning an impressive 34 awards. The Northfield Art Department is proud to celebrate its students’ success in one of the nation’s most prestigious art contests. High School Achievements: ● Portfolio Awards: ○ Gold Portfolio Award: Ella Gahl … Read more

Humane Society of Wabash County to host inaugural meeting

Wabash County, IN – The Humane Society of Wabash County is excited to announce its first-ever meeting, which will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the basement of Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, located at 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. This gathering marks the launch of a new organization dedicated to making a … Read more

Roy Edward Childers

Roy Edward Childers, 79 of Peru passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at home. He was born on April 11, 1945, in Peru, Indiana to Walter W. Childers and Lulu Vivian (Crane) Childers. He married Pamela Sue (Howard) Childers on March 2, 1991 and she survives. Roy served our country in the Army from … Read more

Sharon Kay Mays

Sharon Kay Mays, 73, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sharon was born on June 21, 1951 in Peru, Indiana to David Case and Violet (Brooks) Pressley. On March 7, 1975 she married Gary Mays. Sharon enjoyed doing puzzle books. She liked deer, … Read more

James Larry Clark

James Larry Clark, 85, of North Manchester, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, Crestwood Center. Jim was born on December 1, 1939, to the late George and Hazel (Steele) Clark in North Liberty. There he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Faye Holderread on August 10, 1958. Together, they had … Read more

Freda M. Booher Wears

Freda M. Booher Wears, 93, of Marion, passed away at 3:26 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Orma, West Virginia, on March 19, 1931, to Greely and Delphia (Conrad) White. Freda attended Calhoun County High School and was a homemaker, dedicating many years to caring for … Read more

Nancy Kay Kelley

Nancy Kay Kelley, 62, Andrews, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:43 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on Monday, December 10, 1962, to Richard and Kay (Mullen) Watson. She was married to her loving husband of 23 years, Kevin L. … Read more