Wade Weaver William “Bill” Franklin Alford, 83, of Marion, Indiana, died at 12:36 pm, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Wyndmoor of Marion. He was born on December 22, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, to Carl Jr. and Elizabeth (McCurry) Poor. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Somerset High School. He was a US Navy veteran. Bill married Nellie … Read more
James Otis Keffaber, 81, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:28 am, Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 5, 1944, in Marion, Indiana, to Otis E. and Mary Katherine (Schoby) Keffaber. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Noble Township High School and went on to earn his degree from … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN — Wabash County is preparing for a year-long celebration honoring America’s250th anniversary, featuring a dynamic lineup of festivals, historical tours, engaging familyactivities, music, and community-wide events throughout 2026. From winter’s eagle-watchingtrolley tours to summer block parties, memorable holiday celebrations, and special exhibits,there’s something for every resident and visitor to enjoy. “We’re thrilled … Read more
Patty Sue Sausaman, 92, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:20 pm, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash West. She was born on October 14, 1933, in Wabash, Indiana, to Glen and Emma (Higgley) Baer. Patty was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Joseph Hugh Sausaman in Wabash on June … Read more
William “Bill” Franklin Alford, 83, of Marion, Indiana, died at 12:36 pm, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Wyndmoor of Marion. He was born on December 22, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, to Carl Jr. and Elizabeth (McCurry) Poor. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Somerset High School. He was a US Navy veteran. Bill married Nellie … Read more
Donna Jean Yentes, 96, of Urbana, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:04 pm, Monday, January 19, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on September 25, 1929, in Urbana, to Daniel Rupert and Bonnie Rhea (Baker) Monce. Donna was a 1948 graduate of Urbana … Read more
Larry R. Stephenson, 86, Fowlerton, passed away at 10:06 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Marion Health East in Gas City. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, April 15, 1939, to Edward and Mary (Detamore) Stephenson. He married Juanita Swim and she preceded him. Larry graduated from Mississinewa HS and worked … Read more
Julia Diane Sanders, 74, of Sheridan, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville. She was born in Greenville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, September 11, 1951, to Clifford Baskett and Rosetta (Jones) Dodson. Julia devoted her life to caring for her home and family, pouring her love into … Read more
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, IN- A Syracuse, IN man was arrested this week for a murder that occurred in San Diego, CA in 1975. Investigators with the Indiana State Police including the Cold Case Unit were contacted in 2024 by San Diego California Cold Case detectives and asked to assist with a 1975 murder case. Indiana investigators … Read more
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Homeland Security urge Hoosiers to prepare for a significant winter weather event this weekend. A winter storm will have statewide impacts Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25. Heavy snowfall is expected, especially for the southern half of the state. Lake effect … Read more