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Single Vehicle Fatal Crash in Huntington County

HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN- A single vehicle fatal crash occurred this morning, January 7, 2026, in Huntington County. Huntington Central Dispatch received a 911 call at 00:48 hours reporting a vehicle had flipped from the southbound lanes of the interstate to the northbound lanes, ultimately coming to rest on the east side of roadway in the … Read more

Man injured in Wabash County hunting accident

WABASH, IN – This from inkfreenews.com: Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred the evening of Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Mississinewa Lake property in Wabash County. At 6:41 p.m. Grant County Central Dispatch received a call requesting emergency medical services to respond to the Dollar General in Sweetser, in Grant County, … Read more

F.O.P. Lodge #72 presents coin to support Christmas for Kids Program

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County F.O.P. Lodge #72 is proud to present their first ever Challenge Coin. The coin is approximately 3.36 inches vertical by 2.77 inches horizontal and weighs in at .34lbs. The coin represents the Peru Police Department Honor Guard. They are selling these coins as a fundraiser for the 2026 Christmas … Read more

Bill filed would prohibit identity-concealing face masks in public

INDIANAPOLIS- This from WOWO.com: A new bill filed in the Indiana Senate would prohibit people from wearing a mask at a public assembly if they’re trying to conceal their identity. Senate Bill 73, titled “Masks at Public Assemblies,” and written by State Sen. Gary Byrne, a Republican from southern Indiana, has been referred to the … Read more

Beacon Credit Union announces $2.32 million loan interest rebate to Member-Owners for 2025

WABASH, IN- In recognition of the unwavering dedication of its member-owners and the organization’s strong financial performance in 2025, Beacon Credit Union is proud to announce the return of $2.32 million in loan interest rebates to eligible member-owners. The money returned to borrowers was in the form of a loan interest rebate. Those receiving the … Read more

Wabash County Animal Shelter rescues Beagles

WABASH COUNTY, IN (WPTA) – This from 21alivenews.com: The Wabash County Animal Shelter saved 29 Beagles from ‘heartbreaking conditions’ on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. As it adjusts to the increased capacity, the animal shelter is asking for the community’s support through donations and volunteers. ‘We need your help. Caring for 29 dogs at once is … Read more

Hoosiers can share feedback with legislative survey

INDIANAPOLIS- As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, Hoosiers in House District 23 can share their thoughts on important issues by taking State Representative Ethan Manning’s online survey. CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY. To complete the survey, Hoosiers must be a resident of the district and submit it by the Jan. 15 deadline. Constituents can check which … Read more

Rochester Police Department’s K9 Stone to get donation of body armor

ROCHESTER, IN- Rochester Police Department, IN, K9 Stone will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Stone’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Kira, Edinburgh, IN – … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation Earns $100,000 Grant

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF) has received a $100,000 grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) community foundation initiative. This unrestricted grant can be used for any charitable purpose the Foundation chooses. As part of this GIFT VIII grant opportunity, … Read more