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Former HCCSC admin believed to have misspent almost $500K; charged with 20 felonies

This from 21alivenews.com: FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – A former Huntington County Community Schools Corporation assistant superintendent was charged with 20 felonies Tuesday, a day after a state report showed he misspent nearly half a million dollars using gift cards bought with taxpayer dollars. Former Assistant Superintendent Scott Bumgardner is charged with one count of … Read more

Downtown Wabash, Inc. incoming board members to uphold the organization’s initiatives

WABASH, IN— Downtown Wabash, Inc. board of directors elected 2024 officers and gained two new board members. Incoming board members for 2024 diversify the organization’s leadership in age, industry and qualifications.  Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s new board members include Bob Lundquist, Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Owner and Isaias Tactuk, Gebhart Holdings General Manager of Hospitality.  … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment to host Spring Break Bash

Wabash, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present Spring Break Bash, free festivities for childrenand families, which will take place at select Honeywell venues from April 1-4. Spring Break Bash issponsored by Transform Consulting Group.The Eagles Theatre will present free movies from April 1-4 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sensory-friendly showingswill also be … Read more

Solar Eclipse 2024 at Salamonie and Mississinewa Lakes April 6-8

ANDREWS, IN- The Great American Eclipse on April 8 will sweep across much of Indiana giving people an opportunity to witness a rare, once-in-a-lifetime event. Throughout the afternoon on April 8, all of Indiana will be able to see the moon gradually pass in front of the sun, dimming the daytime sky. In a 70-mile-wide … Read more

Honeywell Arts Academy announces 2024 performances

Wabash, IN – Honeywell Arts Academy will host dedicated musicians from across the world during a series of three live performances in Wabash this June. Tickets for the three performances go on sale Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m. and will be available online at honeywellarts.org or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102. … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment to host 2024 Summer Camps

Wabash, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present a variety of summer camp offerings for students in grades K-12 to attend in the month of June. Registration for Summer Art Camp and Summer Theatre Camp is open through May 24. A $25 discount is offered for registration completed by April 10. Registration is available at … Read more

Phone scammers portraying themselves as the
Indiana State Police

IN- The Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam.  ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam involves using the ISP General Headquarters phone number. The scammer is using a Caller ID showing “Indiana State Police” with “317-232-8248”.  The scammer then identifies … Read more

FOP Lodge #72 scholarship applications now available

PERU, IN- FOP Lodge #72 Scholarship applications are now available for graduating Miami County Seniors. Three winners will be selected at the end of April, with each receiving a $500 check to assist with their college journey. Any graduating Miami County senior attending college in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 is encouraged to apply. The app is available … Read more