Wade Weaver WABASH COUNTY, IN- As Hoosiers prepare for holiday celebrations, The LaFontaine Town Marshal’s Office is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to keep roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Running from November 26 through the … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- On November 19th, United Way of Miami County will host a mobile food pantry at the Roxy Cinema parking lot on North Broadway in Peru. ~10:15 Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. truck arrives and is unloaded ~11:00 Food distribution begins ~12:15 Food distribution ends If you would like to receive food, please … Read more
PERU, IN- The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #72 has received an abundance of applications for this year’s Christmas for Kids program. While the lodge helps as many children and families as possible each year, there is growing need for more assistance this year. If you would be interested in sponsoring a child and/or family, … Read more
Ramona Marie Rowe, 66, of Peru, Indiana, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 1,1959 to Robert John Rabozzi and Maria (Schwabl) Obney at Loring Air Force Base in Maine. Ramona was a 1977 graduate of O.W. Holmes High School in San Antonio, Texas. … Read more
Jesse Lee Thompson, a dedicated and passionate individual, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Muncie, Indiana. Born on January 22, 1951, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, Jesse lived a life filled with purpose, adventure, and a profound love for his family. A retired Brunswick Master Mechanic, Jesse dedicated many years to honing his skills in … Read more
An obituary is not available at this time for Marilyn Caroleen (Duval) Hopper. 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 Marilyn Caroleen (Duval) Hopper, please visit our floral store.
David R. Robison Jr. peacefully passed away November 16, 2025 at home. He was born November 13, 1944 in Peru, to Lois and David Robison Sr., both deceased. On July 11, 1965, he married Nancy Beck. This July, they celebrated 60 years of marriage. David attended Peru High school and after graduation worked for the … Read more
Rachelle Jean Schafer, 51, of Peru, Indiana, entered into her Heavenly home, peacefully at 7:00 pm, Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1974, in Peru, Indiana, to Gerald Ray and Claudia Jean (Milholland) Dunica. Rachelle was a 1992 graduate of Peru High School and … Read more
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Charles Timothy “Tim” Scheer, 73, of Bowling Green, Ohio, on Sunday, November 16th at 6:43am at The Willows of Bowling Green. Tim is resting with his Heavenly Father after a long battle with dementia. He was born on March 13, 1952, in Wabash, Indiana, to Charles Lewis … Read more
Don Michael Merrell, 74, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:10 am, Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on January 18, 1951, in Wabash, to Edward Hughes and Mary Jane (Tomson) Merrell. Don was a 1969 graduate from Wabash High School. He married Martha Futrell in Wabash … Read more