Wade Weaver Joyce Amanda (Huffman) Joy Baker, 93, passed away on August 30, 2026, at her home in North Manchester, Indiana. She was born on December 3, 1932, in North Manchester, to Jesse and Anna (Feigley) Huffman. Throughout her long life she remained deeply connected to the community that shaped her and that she, in turn, served … Read more
Amanda Lynn Skeans, 41, of Andrews, Indiana, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on October 12, 1984, to Malissa Jane Timmons in Monticello, Indiana. Amanda married Khrystopher J. Skeans on August 5, 2020. She enjoyed doing a multitude of crafts and … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – More than five decades after returning home from Vietnam, the legendary “Indiana Rangers” received two of the highest honors bestowed for military service and service to the state of Indiana. Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry Regiment of the Indiana Army National Guard – widely revered as the “Indiana Rangers”— were formally awarded the Presidential … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 92nd Recruit Academy for traditional applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications must be … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- This from WPTA.com: One person is dead, and two firefighters were hurt in a Grant County fire Friday. According to the Marion Fire Department, first responders were dispatched to the 3600 block of South Prince Hall Drive around 12:45 p.m. on a report of a ‘structure fire with a possible trapped occupant’. … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- This from WPTA.com: A warrant was issued Friday for a 19-year-old Laketon man in connection with a crash that killed a 17-year-old. Jonathan Patton is charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death. On April 29 at about 6:10 p.m., Patton was driving at a “high rate of speed” southbound on County Road … Read more
Morris “Moe” Smedley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Moe lived a life centered on family, friendship, and service to others through his many years of teaching and coaching. His warm personality, sense of humor, and genuine interest in others helped him … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – As students across Indiana return to campus for the new academic year, Governor Mike Braun’s historic statewide tuition freeze is making college more affordable at all 15 of Indiana’s public colleges and universities, including main and regional campuses. At Gov. Braun’s request, Indiana’s public higher education institutions froze tuition and mandatory fees for in‑state … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- Hoosier students’ scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment improved for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. More than 88% of Hoosier third graders passed IREAD, a nearly 1.5 percentage point increase from last year. It’s the second-largest single-year increase since the test was implemented. Literacy rates for every student population … Read more
FORT WAYNE, IN- This from WPTA.com: After 38 years serving the viewers of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, Linda Jackson will retire from 21Alive News at the end of October. Linda’s career started in 1988 at WKJG/NBC33, where she eventually became the evening anchor until joining 21Alive News in 2005. Linda’s place as a legend … Read more