Wade Weaver John Anthony “Tony” Smelser passed away on November 17, 2025, in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on June 12, 1947, and grew up at the Home Corner, Marion, Indiana. Tony was a 1966 graduate of Van Buren High School, Van Buren, Indiana. In 1972, he moved to Bradenton, Florida. He managed the American Legion in … Read more
Marsha Kay Monroe, born on September 25, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Tiffin and Luella (Fuhrman) Vardaman, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. She was 76 years old at the time of her passing. Marsha’s academic journey began at Grabill High School, where she graduated … Read more
Herbert Devon Gunter, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished businessman, passed away on November 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on December 18, 1945, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Elmer and Thelda Mae (Wise) Gunter, he lived a life characterized by hard work, creativity, and a deep commitment to … Read more
WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts In Education, an educational offering of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, celebrated student artists in Wabash and Miami counties with receptions for the annual Winter Banner Competition. Each winter, schools in both counties submit original winter artwork by students of all ages. Select entries are made into holiday street banners to … Read more
WABASH, IN– Parkview Wabash Hospital was recently awarded a Performance Leadership Award by The Chartis Center for Rural Health in the outcomes category. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes the Top 25% performance among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes and/or patient perspective. It’s the fourth time Parkview Wabash Hospital … Read more
HOWARD COUNTY, IN– On November 19, 2025, one individual was arrested after leading an Indiana State Police Trooper on a pursuit in Howard County. Yesterday, shortly after 2:00 am, ISP Sergeant Kyle Miller was patrolling near the intersection of Main Street and Markland Avenue in Kokomo, Indiana, when he noticed a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette with … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police is aware of and are currently investigating multiple instances of the crime known as “swatting” which have recently targeted members of the Indiana General Assembly. Swatting is an incident in which someone with ill intention notifies law enforcement via phone call, email or other form of communication of a false … Read more
WABASH, IN- Indiana American Water has a Contractor in Wabash changing out 5/8″ meters and are currently working on the Southside of Wabash. They will move to the downtown area and then to the northside of the city. There are about 7 crews completing this work and are driving trucks that are clearly marked UMS … Read more
WABASH, IN- This year for Giving Tuesday, the Wabash County Museum’s campaign will be led by theirteam of beloved mascots. The museum is an integral part of the community that welcomesmore than 20,000 guests annually to learn about our history while also connecting with thecommunity. “Our team is proud of the work we are doing … Read more
WABASH, IN- Wabash High School will be inducting its Class of 2026 into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday evening January 24th between games of the Northwestern vs Wabash Girls contests. The ceremony will be held in Coolman Gymnasium. There will be a reception honoring the inductees for family & friends BEFORE the games … Read more