Wade Weaver MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County F.O.P. Lodge #72 is proud to present their first ever Challenge Coin. The coin is approximately 3.36 inches vertical by 2.77 inches horizontal and weighs in at .34lbs. The coin represents the Peru Police Department Honor Guard. They are selling these coins as a fundraiser for the 2026 Christmas … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- This from WOWO.com: A new bill filed in the Indiana Senate would prohibit people from wearing a mask at a public assembly if they’re trying to conceal their identity. Senate Bill 73, titled “Masks at Public Assemblies,” and written by State Sen. Gary Byrne, a Republican from southern Indiana, has been referred to the … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- This from WOWO.com: A new bill would require every school in Indiana to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms and libraries. House Bill 1086, authored by State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-58) and co-authored by Reps. J.D. Prescott, Hunter Smith, and Jake Teshka, says schools must “place a durable poster or framed picture representing the … Read more
WABASH, IN- In recognition of the unwavering dedication of its member-owners and the organization’s strong financial performance in 2025, Beacon Credit Union is proud to announce the return of $2.32 million in loan interest rebates to eligible member-owners. The money returned to borrowers was in the form of a loan interest rebate. Those receiving the … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN (WPTA) – This from 21alivenews.com: The Wabash County Animal Shelter saved 29 Beagles from ‘heartbreaking conditions’ on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. As it adjusts to the increased capacity, the animal shelter is asking for the community’s support through donations and volunteers. ‘We need your help. Caring for 29 dogs at once is … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, Hoosiers in House District 23 can share their thoughts on important issues by taking State Representative Ethan Manning’s online survey. CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY. To complete the survey, Hoosiers must be a resident of the district and submit it by the Jan. 15 deadline. Constituents can check which … Read more
Sandra (Gasiecki) Celmer, 82, passed away on January 1, 2026, at her home in Wabash, Indiana, surrounded by her family. She was born in Blue Island, Illinois on June 27, 1943, to the late Helen (Cap) and Walter Gasiecki. On January 21, 1967, she was united in marriage to Henry Celmer at Saint Florian Catholic … Read more
William Joseph “Coach” Campbell, 79, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:08 p.m., surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In his last breaths, he was able to give each family member final words of wisdom. He was born on October 28, 1946, in Indianapolis, … Read more
Phyllis M. Hockett, 89, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 8:58 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on September 12, 1936, to Kenneth Ramp and Kathryn (Wheat) Mayfield. On May 1, 1999, she married Charles E. Hockett, who preceded her … Read more
Raymond “Ray” B. Lopez, 66, of Marion, Indiana, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, December 26, 2025. He held many titles throughout his life, including husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and beloved friend to many. Ray was born on June 5, 1959, in Tucson, Arizona, to Frank and Ruth (Batt) Lopez. He dedicated … Read more