Wade Weaver Barbara J. Stewart, born on August 29, 1933, in Kosciusko County Indiana, to Omer Otis and Beatrice M. (VanPherson) Coldren, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. After graduating from Laketon High School as valedictorian of her class, Barbara began her working career at Heckman Bindery … Read more
Edna Marie (Blevins) Tackett, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born on March 5, 1932, in Van Lear, Kentucky, Edna had a foundation forged in family, faith, and the close-knit bonds of a small Appalachian community. Though she came from humble beginnings, she was rich in … Read more
Naomi Elizabeth (Shaw) Miller, 99, of Urbana, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 3:01 p.m. at The Waters of Hartford City. She was born November 30, 1925, in Huntington, Indiana, to Glen and Nora Shaw. On December 5, 1943, she married Lee Miller in Warren. A proud member of the Jefferson … Read more
Bonnie L. Lake, 85, Swayzee, passed away at 7:29 am on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Marion Health. She was born in Rochester, Indiana, on Saturday, December 9, 1939, to Leonard and Luella (Smith) Shriver. On January 23, 1959, she married Richard D. Lake, and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2008. … Read more
Teresa E. Rigney, 66, Marion, passed away at 2:07 pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in her home. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, March 28, 1959, to Marion Charles and Carolyn S. (Smith) Bishir. Teresa dedicated her career to retail, where she found purpose and connection. She had a deep love … Read more
David W. Howard, 75, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Paul R. and Muriel (Hayes) Howard on June 13, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana. David was a 1968 graduate of North Manchester High School. He married Mary E. (Wagoner) Howard on March … Read more
This from inkfreenews.com: SILVER LAKE, IN – A Wabash man was arrested on drug charges. Keith Allen Cone, 51, 576 N. East St., Wabash, is charged with driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; possession of methamphetamine and resisting law enforcement, both level 6 felonies; and possession of methamphetamine with a prior dealing conviction, a … Read more
Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Sexton, 55, of Wabash, Indiana died as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:11 p.m. on Old St. Rd. 24 West in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to Lincoln J. and Judy (Warren) Sexton on April 19,1970, in Wabash, Indiana. Jeff graduated … Read more
PERU, IN- It’s that time of year when drivers must be particularly mindful of deer entering roadways. Last year in Indiana, there were over 17,000 deer-related accidents, resulting in 707 injuries and nine fatalities. The Indiana State Police Peru Post would like to share some safety tips to help you avoid a potential collision with … Read more
WABASH, IN – Bringing a large project to fruition takes vision, commitment and resources, not to mention patience. But in the end, the results can be beautiful. And beautiful results are being realized in the form of the paved trail encircling the seven-acre pond on theParkview Wabash Hospital (PWB) campus. The vision for the trail … Read more