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Cole Porter Festival receives $2,700 Grant from Miami County Community Foundation

PERU, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation has awarded a $2,700 grant to the Cole Porter Festival to support outdoor stage performances and the purchase of essential equipment. The funding, made possible through the Miami County Community Fund, will enhance the festival’s operations, guest experience, and long-term sustainability. “Thanks to our community-minded sponsors, including the … Read more

INDOT announces expansion of worksite speed control pilot

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the expansion of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, to Interstate 65 in Lake County. The program is currently active in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 work zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis. “Overall, the program has been successful in slowing drivers down,” said INDOT … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announces six new performances

WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds six shows to its lineup at the Honeywell Center and the Eagles Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. and will be available online at honeywellarts.org or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102. Tauren Wells – Thurs., September 18 at 7:00 p.m. … Read more

Farmers markets open for the season

INDIANAPOLIS- As spring transitions into summer, communities across Indiana are once again welcoming back a favorite seasonal tradition, our local farmers markets. These markets not only offer fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods, but also support Indiana’s hardworking farmers, artisans and small businesses. Indiana is home to more than 200 farmers markets, providing Hoosiers … Read more

Grant County Detention Deputy under investigation

MARION, IN — On June 18, 2025, Detention Deputy Russ Rodriguez was arrested by the Marion Police Department on a preliminary charge of domestic battery. The Marion Police Department is currently handling the criminal investigation, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a separate internal investigation. Sheriff Del Garcia stated, “The Sheriff’s Office takes … Read more

Peru Police Department conducting hiring session

PERU, IN- The Peru Police Department will be conducting a hiring session on Saturday, June 28th, 2025, at 8:00am at 85 W. Canal St. in Peru. Applications may be filled out online at tinyurl.com/JoinPeruPD and must be turned in by 4pm on June 27th, 2025. Any questions about the hiring process may be directed to … Read more

Traffic stop leads to multiple drug arrests

FULTON COUNTY, IN – On June 15, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Trooper Jarod Sheetz conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Toyota Camry for traveling in excess of 100 mph on US 31 in Rochester, Indiana. During the stop, Trooper Sheetz identified the driver as Liriannys Andrea Munoz Navarro, 22, from Newark, NJ. Also … Read more

Peru woman sentenced in drug case

WABASH COUNTY, IN- On the evening of April 22, 2024, Aliyah Scott, age 27 from Peru, IN, sold approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant under the supervision and direction of the Wabash County Drug Task Force. Ms. Scott requested that the confidential informant meet her in the entrance of the grocery section … Read more