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Rachel Platten performing at Eagles Theatre April 19th

WABASH, IN- Rachel Platten, an Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum artist and singer-songwriter, is returning to the stage with her first North American headline tour in nine years: the “Set Me Free” Tour.  Rachel will be performing in Downtown Wabash on Saturday, April 19 at the Eagles Theatre. In May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, … Read more

Guenin named Wabash County Historian

Wabash, IN—The Wabash County Museum is excited to announce that Alec Guenin, the museum’s archives and research specialist, has been named Wabash County Historian by the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau. He has been appointed for a three-year term, from 2025 – 2027. The Indiana County historians serve as volunteers appointed by … Read more

Wabash County crash claims life of Rossville woman

Wabash County, IN – Yesterday, March 10, 2025, around 4:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, Wabash County Sheriff’s Office, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Wabash City Police, and Roann Town Marshal’s Office responded to an injury-involved crash on US 24 near County Road 700 West in which a Rossville, IN, woman died. The preliminary … Read more

Wabash High School announces 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

WABASH, IN- Wabash High School is excited to announce Kenley McWhirt as the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Emma Weaver as the Class of 2025 Salutatorian.   Kenley McWhirt is the daughter of Chad and Rachael McWhirt. She has a younger brother, Jarrett, who is a sophomore. Throughout her high school career, Kenley has been involved … Read more

North Manchester man shot by Secret Service near White House

This from timesuniononline.com: WASHINGTON, D.C. – A North Manchester man was shot by the U.S. Secret Service near the White House on Sunday after a confrontation with agents. Media reports identified the man as 27-year-old Andrew Dawson, North Manchester. According to the Associated Press, the Secret Service says no one else was injured in the … Read more

All five Parkview Family Birthing Centers in Indiana recognized for excellence in infant, maternal care

FORT WAYNE, IN – All five Parkview Health Family Birthing Centers in Indiana were recognized today by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) for excellence in infant and maternal care. The annual Hospital of Distinction program, now in its fifth year, recognizes hospitals that successfully implement best practices in key areas including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, … Read more

2025 GWC Ag Dinner celebrates Merrick Farms, local farming community

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County had the pleasure of celebrating the local ag community on Wednesday, March 5, during its 15th annual Salute to Ag Dinner. In addition to recognizing the Wabash County farming community as a whole, the event also honored Merrick Farms, the 2024 Farm Family of the year. After Howard … Read more

Cole Porter Scholarship application open

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- In honor of renowned composer and musician Cole Porter, the Porter family has continued his legacy by offering the Cole Porter Scholarship to graduating seniors from Miami County. Established in 1967 to commemorate both Cole Porter and his mother, Kate Cole Porter, the scholarship is generously funded by Cole Porter’s cousins. This … Read more

Miami Correctional Facility presents Book Pillows of Hope to Peru Police Department

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Chaplain Blair from Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) recently presented ten Book Pillows of Hope to Peru Police Chief Matt Feller. Book Pillows of Hope is a non-profit that provides books and pillows to children in need of comfort and encouragement during trauma. In August 2024, MCF formed a partnership with Book Pillows … Read more