GRANT COUNTY, IN- The Grant County Council had discussion Wednesday night about the 0.2% correctional rehab tax after voting down to build a new jail. Council members talked about their thoughts before the vote. Council Member Jim McWhirt said while the discussion was open last year he felt the public had a right to know … Read more
WABASH, IN- Wabash Mayor Scott Long took a message to Fort Wayne this week: when it comes to state law, one size does not fit all. Long met with Northeast Indiana lawmakers at a mayor-commissioner caucus. Topics included property taxes, road funding, and guardrails on automated license plate readers. Long says those same cameras could … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- The following messages are delivered by Superintendents from Mississinewa and Oak Hill Schools on the operating referendums on the ballot for both schools. Both schools are in need of the referendum after the passing of Senate Enrolled Act 1. Oak Hill Superintendent Dr. Sheri Hardman said the district has already made cuts: … Read more
Loretta L. Eltzroth, 83, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 1:33 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1019 Belle’s Place of Wabash. She was born on October 11, 1943, to Chester and Marie (Cooper) Lawson in Wabash, Indiana. Loretta married Larry Joe Eltzroth on May 28, 1966, he passed away on May 11, 2024. … Read more
Robert James “Bob” Hidy, 72, of Wabash and formerly of North Manchester, passed away on October 19, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, on July 21, 1954, he was the son of Jack and Esther (Hendrickson) Hidy. Bob graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, … Read more
WABASH, IN – Beacon Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2027 scholarship program. Five $2,500scholarships will be awarded to Beacon Credit Union members who are entering their freshman year at acollege, university or technical school in the fall of 2027. “Beacon Credit Union is proud to do our part to support young members of … Read more
PERU, IN- Critically acclaimed Author of “Pedaling on Purpose” will be presenting his historic 10,000 mile, forty-eight state bicycling adventure thru 902 cities and towns that helped him, early on, to springboard the nationwide Make-A-Wish movement that has now meant so very much for hundreds of thousands of children, their families, and volunteers all around … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- Fall real estate taxes are due by November 10th, 2026. The Wabash County Courthouse is open from 8:00am-4:00pm. You can pay at the Treasurer’s Office, online, drop box at the basement door of the Courthouse or any bank except Beacon Credit Union. If waiting to mail tax bills around November 10th, go … Read more
WARSAW, IN – Right to Life of North Central Indiana (RTL of NCI) is pleased to announce Sarah Perschbacher as its new Executive Director, succeeding longtime Executive Director Dave Koontz. Perschbacher brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience in organizational leadership, strategic marketing, fundraising, and community engagement. Throughout her career, she has focused on … Read more
Karen L. Maddox, 76, Upland, passed away in her home on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, on Monday, June 26, 1950, to Millard and Juanita (McCoin) Bennett. On June 15, 2013, she married Larry Maddox and he survives. Karen attended West Del High then went to cosmetology … Read more