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Fraudulent calls being made to City of Peru businesses

PERU, IN- The Peru Police Department would like to alert the community of fraudulent calls making their rounds in Peru. Callers (who may identify themselves as a police officer) will call a business and request that an employee take money and make various deposits on bar code accounts. The caller may have some minimal information … Read more

Community Crossings Matching Grant call for projects now open

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting Fiscal Year 2027 applications for its Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The application window is open now through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 30.  Community Crossings grants are available to cities, towns and counties in the State of Indiana. The following adjustments were made to the program … Read more

More for Miami Coalition invites parents to Daytime Parent Program

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- More for Miami Coalition announces their new Daytime Parent Program being held every Monday, September 14th-October 26th, 2026, from 10:30am-12pm at the Miami County YMCA. This interactive, skill-based program is designed to help parents promote positive health and personal development in their children. The program gives parents appropriate and collaborative tools to … Read more

Timbercrest Senior Living Community’s upcoming September events

NORTH MANCHESTER, IN – Timbercrest Senior Living Community is excited to be hostingmany events throughout the month of September. Each event is open to communitymembers and friends from the surrounding area! Our Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Thursday, September 3rd in the Residentactivity room at 3 PM, and the Dementia Learning Group will meet … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announces two new performances

WABASH, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds two shows to its lineup at the Honeywell Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 4, at 10 a.m. and will be available online at honeywellarts.org or by calling the Beacon Credit Union Box Office located in the Honeywell Center at 260.563.1102. The Temptations – Thurs., December 17 … Read more

Legendary ‘Indiana Rangers’ receive Presidential Unit Citation, Sagamore of the Wabash for Vietnam War Heroism

INDIANAPOLIS – More than five decades after returning home from Vietnam, the legendary “Indiana Rangers” received two of the highest honors bestowed for military service and service to the state of Indiana. Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry Regiment of the Indiana Army National Guard – widely revered as the “Indiana Rangers”— were formally awarded the Presidential … Read more

Indiana State Police seeks recruits for Traditional Recruit Academy

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 92nd Recruit Academy for traditional applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications must be … Read more

One person dead, two firefighters hurt in Grant County fire

GRANT COUNTY, IN- This from WPTA.com: One person is dead, and two firefighters were hurt in a Grant County fire Friday.  According to the Marion Fire Department, first responders were dispatched to the 3600 block of South Prince Hall Drive around 12:45 p.m. on a report of a ‘structure fire with a possible trapped occupant’. … Read more

19-year-old Laketon man wanted in crash that killed 17-year-old

WABASH COUNTY, IN- This from WPTA.com: A warrant was issued Friday for a 19-year-old Laketon man in connection with a crash that killed a 17-year-old. Jonathan Patton is charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death. On April 29 at about 6:10 p.m., Patton was driving at a “high rate of speed” southbound on County Road … Read more

Governor Braun makes college more affordable with tuition freeze at every Indiana public college and university for second year

INDIANAPOLIS – As students across Indiana return to campus for the new academic year, Governor Mike Braun’s historic statewide tuition freeze is making college more affordable at all 15 of Indiana’s public colleges and universities, including main and regional campuses. At Gov. Braun’s request, Indiana’s public higher education institutions froze tuition and mandatory fees for in‑state … Read more