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‘Give Thanks’ First Friday event in Downtown Wabash

WABASH, IN- As the season of giving approaches, Downtown Wabash, Inc. is excited to celebrate the businesses that make the downtown district thrive. In the spirit of gratitude, they’re hosting a special event for November’s First Friday on Friday, November 1, from 5-8pm, where fun and giving back come together. At this ‘Give Thanks’ First … Read more

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 27th Drug Take Back Day

  PERU, IN- On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 27th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which … Read more

Wabash Police Operation Pull Over 2024

WABASH, IN- As the Wabash City Police Department concludes the current session of Operation Pull Over (OPO), they want to share the impact of targeted enforcement efforts on community safety. The Wabash Police Department is committed to providing exceptional service, security, and safety to the community. Officers are on duty around the clock, every day … Read more

Honeywell Arts Academy to curate the Emerging Artist Series

INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana organizations have teamed up to create a new artistic endeavor. Starting in November, The Columbia Club will host the Honeywell Arts Academy’s Emerging Artist Series, presented by First Farmers Bank & Trust. The series of three unique and expansive concert experiences will take place on Nov. 20, 2024, Feb. 13, 2025, … Read more

Wabash County Veterans Day Service announced

WABASH COUNTY, IN- The Wabash County Veterans Day Service will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. on the Wabash County Courthouse North Lawn located at 1 West Hill Street. This service is open to the public and is being conducted by the Veteran’s Organizations of Wabash County and their Associated Auxiliaries.

Miami County receives Health First Indiana funding

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Health Department has received enhanced state funding of $405,959.71 for 2024 to focus on improving the health of the community through the Health First Indiana (HFI) initiative. The Miami County Commissioners signaled their commitment to making Miami County a healthier place to live and work by opting into HFI … Read more

2024 Chili for Charity judging results

WABASH, IN- The 2024 Chili for Charity Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday, October 19th at Paradise Spring in Wabash. The following are the judging results by category: 2024 Open Judging: Back Yard Hillbilly Chili Holy Wranglers Spikes & Bikes Living Faith Hannah Lodge Factory Street Babe of Wabash County Getto Booty Chili Big … Read more

Wabash Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison

This from justice.gov: SOUTH BEND, IN – Roy Skeens, 40 years old, of Wabash, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after being found guilty of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm following a 2-day jury trial in July of 2024, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. … Read more

Trial begins in Delphi murder case

This from therepublic.com: DELPHI, IN (AP) — A murder trial in the 2017 killings of two teenage girls begins today in the small Indiana town where the teens and the man charged with killing them all lived. Richard Allen, 52, is accused of killing 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. Their deaths had gone … Read more