Wade Weaver HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN (WPTA) – This from 21alivenews.com: A 30-year-old Andrews man accused of child molesting is now facing three felony charges. Sebastian D. Eckert is charged with three counts of child molesting, charges that carry a potential prison sentence of up to 92 years. He is accused of molesting a young girl. Two judges, … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN – The Community Foundation of Wabash County is pleased to welcome Haylee Parker, a Manchester University senior, as a new intern supporting the Foundation’s education initiatives. Parker is an Educational Studies major with a counseling focus. In her internship, she will assist with the Foundation’s Imagine Early Scholarship program and First Five … Read more
Joseph Lee Howard, 97, of Wabash County, Indiana, died at 4:45 am, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash West. He was born on October 18, 1928, in Wabash, to Orville Eldon Sr. and Anna Brendice (Currens) Howard. Joe was a 1947 graduate of Roann High School. He married Maxine Vandegrift in Wabash … Read more
Joyce A Clark, 85, Marion, passed away at 11:30 am on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, May 2, 1940, to Alford and Mabel (Harris) Druck. Joyce graduated from Sweetser High School and later worked for many years at Active Products. She served as a leader … Read more
Clarence E. Joseph, 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:33 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on Thursday, January 17, 1952, to Daniel and Opal (Keith) Joseph. Clarence graduated from New Miami High School and began a career as a florist. He … Read more
Kathleen J. Lawson, 69, Marion, passed away at 1:07 am on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, October 10, 1956, to Donald and Betty (Sharon) Sands. On November 23, 1979, she married Barry Eugene Lawson and he survives. Kathleen graduated from … Read more
KOKOMO, IN- On February 24, 2026, at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers of the Kokomo Police Department were dispatched to an apartment located at 419 W. Lincoln Road in reference to a shooting. The caller advised a female at that location suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Upon officers’ arrival, officers located 21-year-old Jessica M. Tomlinson on … Read more
MARION, IN- On February 24, 2026, following an ongoing narcotics investigation, J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force Detectives executed a search warrant at 414 W. 7th Street in Marion, Indiana. As a result of the search warrant, two individuals were arrested and suspected illegal narcotics were seized. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Marion … Read more
WABASH, IN- Downtown Wabash, Inc. is proud to announce the 2025 Façade Grant recipients. With support from the City of Wabash Redevelopment Commission, Downtown Wabash, Inc. secured $50,000 in façade grant funding. Grants totaling more than $49,000 have been committed for 2025, generating a projected additional $114,000 in new private investment for downtown improvements. Several … Read more
WABASH, IN- Downtown Wabash, Inc. is proud to share a series of recent accomplishments that reflect continued investment, collaboration, and momentum in the downtown district. Over the past year, DWI has taken meaningful steps to strengthen the downtown environment for businesses, property owners, and visitors alike. Key highlights include: ● Comprehensive Building Audit Completed DWI … Read more