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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

United Way of Miami County is doubling scholarship awards to support local students

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- With the rising cost of education, United Way of Miami County is doubling their scholarship awards to support local students. They are increasing the scholarship amounts from $500 to $1,000 per student. This year, one graduating senior from each of the three Miami County high schools will receive a $1,000 scholarship to … Read more

Leadership seminar opportunity coming to Wabash March 13th, 2025

WABASH, IN- Wabash City Fire Department, along with G6 Military Grade I.T., Grow Wabash County, and Honeywell Arts& Entertainment, is thrilled to welcome Battalion Chief Corley Moore for an unforgettable leadership class from his book 9L’s of Leadership. This is an opportunity to learn from one the best and upgrade your leadership game. All workplace … Read more

Hoosier Basketball Magazine announces Class of 2025 Top 60 Seniors

INDIANAPOLIS- Announced is the list of Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s Top 60 senior girls’ basketball players for 2024-25 as compiled by Hoosier Basketball Magazine. These girls were selected from approximately 1,400 senior players statewide. Statistical evaluation, game observation and statewide research were conducted during the season and throughout the state tournament to determine Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s … Read more

Indiana State Police-Peru District Weekend Patrol

PERU, IN- Throughout this past weekend, the Indiana State Police Peru Post executed targeted patrols aimed at identifying and apprehending dangerous and impaired drivers across the district. Key statistics from the weekend’s patrols include: – 101 Traffic Stops – 5 Arrests for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) – 2 Drug-Related Arrests – 4 Driving … Read more

U.S. 24 to have lane closures near Logansport

CASS COUNTY, IN – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will have lane closures on U.S. 24 between Georgetown Rd/C.R. 400 W and U.S. 35 beginning on or after Monday, March 3. U.S. 24 will be reduced to one lane through mid-July, with a temporary traffic signal installed to direct traffic. Crews will be conducting a … Read more