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Rena K. Bennett

Rena K. Bennett, 71, of Gas City, passed away in her home at 2:54 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 31, 1954, to James and Barbara (Cox) Kierstead.  She married Teddy W. “Ted” Bennett, who preceded her. Rena worked at Delta Electric in Marion and had … Read more

Joann Miller

Joann Miller, 86, North Manchester, passed away on January 25, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on April 23, 1939, in Wabash, Indiana, to George W. “Bud” and Beulah Irene “Duke” (Gill) Clark, Joann’s warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Joann graduated from Central High … Read more

Thomas E. Curtis

Thomas E. Curtis, 67, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 5:34 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on August 24, 1958, to John R. and Louise E. (Cecil) Curtis in Wabash, Indiana.  Thomas was a 1976 graduate of Northfield High School. He … Read more

Grant County investigation leads to multiple arrests

GRANT COUNTY, IN- On 01/27/2026, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division concluded a phase of an ongoing investigation involving the trafficking of illegal contraband into the Grant County Jail. As a result of the investigation, arrest warrants were issued for individuals connected to trafficking-related offenses involving inmates and outside associates. Zabrien Michael Wright, … Read more

David L. Butler

David L. Butler, 75, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born on March 9, 1950, to Ralph E. and Phyllis J. (Carnes) Butler in Marion, Indiana. David was a 1968 graduate of Oak Hill High School. He married Jamie … Read more

Wabash County Habitat for Humanity announces Dine-to-Donate events

WABASH COUNTY, IN- Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is teaming up with some local eateries for Dine-to-Donate events. The first opportunity to support Habitat will be Friday, January 30th at Beef-a-Roo in North Manchester.  From 4pm-10pm, Beef-a-Roo will donate 20% of its proceeds to Habitat for Humanity.  The second Dine-to-Donate event will take place at Wings … Read more

Wayne E. Cumberland

Wayne E. Cumberland, age 85, passed away peacefully at Peabody Retirement Community on January 25, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1940, to Paul and Kathryn Cumberland in Beaver Dam, where he attended twelve years of school and developed a lifelong love of athletics, playing both baseball and basketball. On May 17, 1991, he … Read more

MCEDA announces major expansion of company near Grissom

BUNKER HILL, IN- Miami County Economic Development Authority announces Indianapolis-based radiopharmaceutical company SpectronRx has completed a major expansion at its campus near Grissom Air Reserve Base in Bunker Hill. The company did not disclose its investment in the project, which included the acquisition of 14 additional acres and the construction of a new, 150,000-square-foot production … Read more

Armed robbery investigation leads to arrest

LOGANSPORT, IN- On January 24, 2026, the Logansport Police Department Patrol Division responded to a call of an armed robbery in the 1000 block of Wheatland Avenue, Logansport. Officers were advised that a male suspect had displayed a gun and demanded personal items from a juvenile and an adult male. Both victims were uninjured during … Read more