Wade Weaver Beverly Kay Snow, 76, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare- Sycamore Village Care Center in Kokomo. She was born in Miami County, Indiana on October 4, 1949 to Charles Roscoe and Evelyn Jennesse (Shaffer) Martin. Beverly was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing embroidery and she loved spending time … Read more
Mary Opal (Cole) Eckert, age 72, of (Beaver Dam) Claypool, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on November 17, 1953, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Edward and Opal Jean (Fletcher) Cole. Mary’s life was defined by hard work, compassion, and strength. She began her career in agriculture, … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is seeking qualified and compassionate individuals to serve as volunteer chaplains and spiritual advisors within its expanding ISP Chaplain Program. This initiative is part of the department’s continued commitment to supporting the overall health, resilience, and readiness of Indiana State Police personnel, retirees, and their families. The ISP … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN – On January 16, 2026, shortly after 11:30 a.m., Senior Trooper Jesse Reason was patrolling the area of I-69 near the 270 mile-marker. Senior Trooper Reason stopped a 2020 Jeep for speeding. While speaking with the driver, Senior Trooper Reason smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The passenger was … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- Earlier today, an Indiana State Police vehicle was struck by a semi while parked at a crash scene on I-69 in Grant County. Master Trooper AJ Coffee was outside his marked vehicle with emergency lights activated at the time. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Incidents like this are preventable and put troopers, … Read more
Floranna Irene “Fran” Gillespie, 86, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:10 am, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on August 20, 1939, in Danville, Illinois, to Amasa P. and Pauline M. (Prickett) Fogel. Fran was the salutatorian of her 1957 graduating class at LaFontaine High School, … Read more
Brenda Sue Wallen, 65, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:27 am, Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, to Lee E. and Joyce L. (Berry) Turner. Brenda was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School. She married David D. Wallen in Covington, Kentucky on … Read more
Danny Dale Warren, 69, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Marion Health. Danny was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, January 3, 1957, to Wilbert and Lida (Spence) Warren. On June 19, 1976, he married Jeanie (Good), who survives. Danny worked in maintenance for Northgate Village Apartments until his retirement. He … Read more
Helen Lorraine (Eikenberry) Underwood, 90, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Friday in her hometown of North Manchester on January 16, 2026. Helen was born March 30, 1935, in Mexico, Indiana, to Vernon and Nondus (Pearson) Eikenberry and was raised on the Zendale Farm in Miami County, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana State University … Read more
PERU, IN- The Indiana State Police Peru District is providing an update regarding the investigation stemming from a reported bomb threat at Peru Jr./Sr. High School. After a thorough search of the school and continued investigative efforts, no threats or hazardous devices were located. Further investigation has determined the incident was the result of a … Read more