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August’s First Friday to welcome the Downtown Throwdown

WABASH, IN- Crowds will line Miami Street sidewalks in Downtown Wabash to witness a thrilling display of youth-aged, friendship-format, folk-style wrestling, hosted by the Apache Wrestling Club. The Downtown Throwdown wrestling tournament, formerly known as Thrash in the Bash, is a fan-favorite community spectacle. August’s First Friday will also feature numerous shopping & dining specials, … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announces seven new performances

Wabash, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds seven shows to its lineup at the Honeywell Center and the Eagles Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 2, at 10 a.m. and will be available online at honeywellarts.org or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102. Best Friends Girl: The #1 Cars Experience – Thurs., October 17 … Read more

Maconaquah student registration due July 31

BUNKER HILL, IN- Maconaquah School Corporation would like to remind parents that registration for the 2024-25 school year closes this upcoming Wednesday, July 31st. Please access the online registration from the school corporation website under the Registration tab. It is best to register using a computer, not a phone or tablet. If you require technical … Read more

2024 Wabash County Festivals Queen and Court announced

WABASH, IN- Ella Satterthwaite was crowned the 2024 Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Queen. at the 34th Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Pageant, held at the Eagles Theater last Friday night. Ella is the daughter of Chad and Angela Satterthwaite. She is a 2022 graduate of Northfield High School and attends IU Kokomo.1st Runner up is Myra … Read more

Back to School Prayer Walk

WABASH, IN- The Common Ground Ministry Team invites the public to a Back to School Prayer Walk on Sunday, August 4th, beginning at 6pm. Join in at one of the listed locations as the community will be praying for school employees, students, and the upcoming school year. Locations will be: Emmanuel Christian School, Heartland Career … Read more

School Bus safety for drivers

IN- Remember the following information about school bus safety in Indiana:• It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended, except on highways divided by a barrier. If the highway is divided by a barrier, motorists are only required to stop if they are traveling in the … Read more

Dam to Dam Century Ride registration open

WABASH, IN- Visit Wabash County officials announce that Summer Registration for the 15th AnnualWabash County Dam to Dam Ride(D2D) will change to Last Chance Registrationpricing on August 8th. The ride takes place on Sunday, September 8, and is powered byINGUARD.D2D is more than just a ride; it’s a bike tour designed by cyclists for cyclists, … Read more

VeggieRx program offers health benefits of ‘food as medicine’

WABASH, IN– Eating nutritious food is essential to health. The vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in fresh foods provide the fuel for a person’s body and mind. Unfortunately, people who lack consistent access to fresh foods are at a disadvantage and their health can suffer. That’s where VeggieRx comes in. VeggieRx is a produce prescription … Read more