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Judith Ann Brousseau

Judith Ann Brousseau, 84, of Peru passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Cumberland, Rhode Island on July 4, 1940 to the late Leo and Grace (Mowry) Wall. Judith was a homemaker. She loved baseball – especially the Chicago Cubs and Fort Wayne Tincaps and … Read more

William E. Goodwin

William E. Goodwin, 80, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Peabody Memorial Home. William, affectionately known to friends and family as Bill, was born on June 7, 1944, in Peru, Indiana, to Oliver and Anita (Jeanette) Goodwin. He was a proud graduate of Peru High School, class of 1962, before … Read more

Purdue Extension to bring Poverty Simulation Workshop to Wabash County

Wabash, IN – Wabash County Habitat for Humanity and Purdue Extension invites community members, educators, social service providers, and local leaders to participate in a Poverty Simulation workshop on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This interactive event will take place at Bowen Health, 255 N. Miami Street, Wabash, IN. The … Read more

Experienced OB/GYN serving health needs of women in Huntington, Wabash counties

HUNTINGTON, IN- Takunda Mugwisi, MD, has joined the Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) – OB/GYN team in Huntington and is now providing care for patients in Huntington and Wabash counties. “We are so pleased that Dr. Mugwisi has chosen to become part of the Parkview family of providers and to serve women in our area,” said … Read more

Tabotha Wayman

Tabotha Wayman, 37, Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, April 9, 1987, to Daniel and Angela (Draper) Wayman.   Tabotha graduated from Noblesville High School and worked at Pebblecreek Daycare. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Greenwood. She was a talented artist … Read more

Joe Thomas Barbour

Joe Thomas Barbour, 76, of Swayzee, passed away peacefully at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in his home. Born in Canmer, Kentucky, on June 18, 1948, to Floyd and Louise (Tinker) Barbour, Joe lived a life full of love and dedication. On August 18, 1979, Joe married the love of his life, Mary … Read more

Beacon Credit Union raises over $37,000 for Riley

Wabash, IN – Through the generous efforts of employees and the membership, Beacon Credit Union’s annual fundraising drive for Riley Children’s Foundation brought in $37,000. Community events included Wabash’s Canvas Painting Night, numerous goodie basket raffles, decorating contests, food truck and restaurant sales, and candy bar sales along with other creative efforts that were organized … Read more

Troopers Celebrate Thirty Years of Service

Ft. Wayne, IN – On December 4, 2024, two Fort Wayne area state troopers celebrated a milestone service anniversaries with the department.  Major Anthony Casto and Master Trooper Aaron Cook, both classmates of the 51st Indiana State Police Recruit Academy that graduated back on December 4, 1994, have now surpassed 30 years of service. Major … Read more

Stephen West Fraser

Stephen West Fraser, a beloved friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at Cedar Creek Assisted Living, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. Steve was born in Tampa, Florida, and later moved to Texas. Steve was an Army veteran and proudly fought in the Vietnam War.  A proud graduate … Read more