Wade Weaver Ruby Waller, born Salyers on June 8, 1951, in Sitka, Kentucky, to Miltie and Annis Salyers, passed away at her home in Wabash, Indiana, on September 25, 2025. She was a beloved mother, a cherished friend, and a remarkable individual whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Ruby attended Johnson County High School. … Read more
WABASH, IN- Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, the Chili Cook-Off Committee, alongside their partners at United Fund, distributed $38,500 to twelve Wabash County Charitable Organizations. These proceeds were raised from the 2025 Chili Cook-Off, where community members, participants, and volunteers gathered at Paradise Spring Historical Park to taste over fifty unique variations of homemade Chili. The Cook-off … Read more
WABASH, IN – Behind every performance, event, and initiative at Honeywell Arts & Entertainment is a team dedicated to inspiring creativity, connection, and excellence. As the organization continues to grow, several team members are stepping into new leadership roles, as well as new hires bringing fresh expertise to the mission of arts, education, and entertainment … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – This morning, the Indiana State Police (ISP) issued the 20 members of the 87th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy their first patrol vehicles. During this event, ISP proudly unveiled the new look that their patrol vehicles will be displaying going forward. The 20 Probationary Troopers, all of whom just successfully completed their field training, … Read more
WABASH, IN- The Wabash County Museum is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season!From November 21 through December 30, families will experience the joy of the season duringWinter at the Museum, featuring Daphne’s Reindeer Barn, Elf in the Exhibit, the brand-newFestival of Trees, and a special Santa Saturday celebration. Sponsored by the Wabash Elks, … Read more
Kevin Eugene Claytor, 66, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:21 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Lawrence Eugene “Gene” and Patricia Arlene (Ford) Claytor on June 15, 1959, in Hartford City, Indiana. Kevin graduated from Blackford High School in 1977. He married Ellen McMillan on March 17, … Read more
Alice E. Ziegler, 78, of Peru passed away at her residence on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on April 22, 1947 to the late Kenneth and Pauline Markley. Alice was a homemaker. She attended Friends Church. She is survived by her children; Stephanie Yeakley of Peru, Richard Studebaker of Peru, … Read more
Jane Merrell Badgley, 88, of Peru, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Michigan City, Indiana to Emmette and Lucille Irene Marie (Crozier) Cunningham. She married Franklin Roosevelt Badgley in 1955 and they shared 61 wonderful years together until … Read more
Deborah Kay (Kirkwood) Phillips, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1941, in Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Ill, to Jerome and Bertha Kirkwood. A few months later they moved to Huntington, Indiana, and there she graduated from Huntington High School in … Read more
Mona Jean (Bridenthal) Hiatt, 92, of Wabash, Indiana, died 12:00 pm, Monday, November 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 13, 1933, in Converse, Indiana, to Paul Bridenthal and Helen (Overmyer) Ozenbaugh. Mona graduated from Converse High School. She worked as a home health aide. Mona was a member of Gospel Light … Read more