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Miami County crash claims life of Kokomo man

Miami County, IN – Monday, March 25, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., the Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bunker Hill Town Marshall responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on County Road 150 West and County Road 900 South in Bunker Hill, IN. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Adrianna Ward revealed that … Read more

Marion man dies in Grant County crash

Grant County, IN – March 22, 2024, just before 5:30 p.m., the Indiana State Police and the Marion Police Department responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Western Avenue near 4th Street in Marion, IN. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Abby Russell revealed that Antwone Williams, 19, Marion, IN, was driving a 2016 Dodge Grand … Read more

Visit Wabash County announces launch of brand new website

WABASH, IN- Visit Wabash County (VWC) announces the launch of a brand newwebsite. The website is available at visitwabashcounty.com and is ready to help localsand visitors alike plan their next adventure in Wabash County.Discover the best of Wabash County with enhanced features including advancedsearch filters, real-time updates on hotspots, and curated guides to help you … Read more

Former Chief Financial Officer arrested on 21 Felony charges

Peru, IN – Following a comprehensive investigation led by Indiana State Police Peru Detectives, Scott Bumgardner, 50, of Wabash, IN, was arrested on numerous felony theft charges spanning Grant and Huntington Counties. The investigation began in October 2023 when Marion Community Schools alleged significant misappropriation of funds by Bumgardner during his time as the corporation’s … Read more

Honeywell Center hosts 50th Annual Wabash County Honors Band & Choir Concert

Wabash, IN – The Wabash Valley Music Association’s (WVMA) Honors Band & Choir marked its 50th year with a performance on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Honeywell Center. In celebration of the 50-year legacy of this program, alumni performed with the band and choir during the combined piece.The Honors Band & Choir Concert uplifts … Read more

Wabash County Community Foundation announces Philly Awards celebration

WABASH COUNTY, IN- In celebration of the Community Foundation’s 70th anniversary of its founding in January of 1954, the Foundation announces the launch of its inaugural Philly Awards. Just as the Grammys recognize achievements in the recording industry; the Oscars award excellence in film; the Emmys, in television; and the Tonys for theatre: the Community … Read more

Bob Pilgrim retires from the Wabash Police Department

WABASH, IN- The Wabash Police Department announces the retirement of Bob Pilgrim on March 19, 2024. Mayor Dallas Winchester and Chief Chris Palmer hired Pilgrim in February 1994. During his thirty-year career, Pilgrim served as Probationary Patrolman, Patrolman, Sergeant, Captain and Major/Assistant Chief. “I was truly honored to be hired by the City of Wabash and … Read more