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Honeywell Arts & Entertainment celebrates volunteer holiday decorators

WABASH, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment celebrated its volunteer holiday decorators during anappreciation reception before the Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Holiday Pops performance on Wednesday,December 10, at the Honeywell Center. The team of 22 volunteers collectively spent 888 hoursdecorating the Honeywell Center and Eagles Theatre to set the stage for Honeywell holidaycelebrations, which include special events, … Read more

Indiana State Police Peru District welcomes patrol K-9 “Rich” 

PERU, IN- On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indianapolis District for the seven new ISP Patrol K-9 Handlers and their newly appointed K-9 partners that successfully completed the 16th Indiana State Police K-9 Training School. Trooper Dustin Powers (Peru District) and his partner “Rich” were among those graduates.  Rich … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation announces 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami Community County Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) for Miami County: Chloe Jordan of Maconaquah High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are recognized for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Chloe Jordan is an outstanding student whose leadership, … Read more

Next Generation: University Art Competition opens at Honeywell Center; on display through January 21

WABASH, IN – Selected artwork for the Next Generation: University Art Competition presented by HoneywellArts & Entertainment is on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center now through January 21. Theexhibit showcases the talent and creativity of higher education students across Indiana. 145 pieces wereentered, and 61 pieces were chosen to be included … Read more

Marjorie F. Shinholt

Marjorie F. Shinholt, 72, Gas City, passed away at 4:30 am on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Thursday, June 11, 1953, to Burford and Marie (Janish) Peavler.  On May 12, 2001, she married Myron C. Shinholt who preceded her in 2020.   She had countless friends and was a … Read more

Debra K. Thurman

Debra K. Thurman, 70, Gas City, passed away in her home at 6:45 pm on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, May 2, 1955, to Donald and Wanda (Mesker) Stratton.   Debra graduated from Eastbrook High School worked at United Technology. You would often find her in a casino … Read more

Jimmy L. Doyle

Jimmy L. Doyle, 81, Swayzee, passed away at 2:49 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in his home. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, to Thomas and Ercie (Hunt) Doyle. On December 3, 1967, Jimmy married the love of his life, Theresa Fleenor. Jimmy graduated from Marion High School and served … Read more

Jean Helen (Garnett) Jackson

An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Helen (Garnett) Jackson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jean Helen (Garnett) Jackson, please visit our floral store.

Deborah “Debbie” Kay Morris

Deborah “Debbie” Kay Morris, 69, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on November 16, 1956 to the late Lowell K. and Mary Ellen (Stanfill) Strunk. Debbie spent many years working as an accountant at American Stationary. She loved everything Fuel Church … Read more

Chad J. Kelly

Chad J. Kelly, a devoted father, loving son, and cherished brother, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Huntington, Indiana, at the age of 47. Born on July 21, 1978, in Marion, Indiana, Chad’s life was a testament to kindness, love, and family. As a truck driver, Chad navigated the roads with the same … Read more