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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, August 14, 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. Hocus Pocus: The Taste-A-Long® Experience … Read more

Armed robbery ends with suspect in custody after standoff

MARION, IN- On August 5, 2026, at approximately 12:28am, an armed robbery occurred at the Village Pantry Convenience Store at 1422 E. 38th Street (Home Corner) in Marion. Sheriff deputies working on the investigation and following up on leads and tips were able to name the suspect and obtain an arrest warrant for Jordan Michael … Read more

Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureaustatistics for July 2026 INDIANAPOLIS- The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana.  Among their primary missions is helping to provide safe environments on our roadways for everyone. As a result of strategic enforcement … Read more

Indiana State Police partnering with federal authorities in multi-state “Operation Highway Shield” Commercial Vehicle Safety Sweep

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently concluded the second wave of Operation Highway Shield, a major multi-agency commercial vehicle safety initiative conducted across Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio. The three-day operation, conducted from … Read more

Wabash Pickleball Tournament raises $1,225 for Wabash County’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

WABASH, IN – Wabash County United Fund is excited to announce that the First Annual Pickleball for a Cause Tournament, hosted by the Wabash Pickleball group, raised $1,225 to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Wabash County. The two-day tournament brought together players of all skill levels for a weekend of friendly competition while supporting … Read more

Peru Police Department announces promotion of Sam Finnegan to Captain

PERU, IN- Please join the Peru Police Department in congratulating Sam Finnegan on his promotion to the rank of Captain. Captain Finnegan was officially sworn in as Captain of the patrol division Tuesday evening. Captain Finnegan was joined by his family to celebrate his promotion. Congratulations, Captain Finnegan!

Gas Tax Refund Brings Relief, But Delays Still Cause Problems

PERU, IN — This from inkfreenews.com: Miami County Highway Superintendent Chad Watson breathed a sigh of relief last week when the State Board of Finance approved distributing $37.8 million to reimburse local governments for the lost tax revenue from April and May. Gov. Mike Braun first suspended the gas tax in April following skyrocketing oil prices in February, when the U.S. … Read more

Wrong way driver crash on US 24 injures three

CASS COUNTY, IN- On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 5:23am, Cass County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment on US 24 east of Logansport Road. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with the Logansport Police Department, Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, New Waverly … Read more

City of Peru to host Free Movie in the Park

PERU, IN- The City of Peru will be hosting a Free Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 8th, 2026. Earlier this summer, the community voted to feature the 2016 animated comedy film The Secret Life of Pets. The movie will start at dark, approximately 9:15pm. This free event open to the public will take … Read more