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Donnie Ashley

Donnie Ashley, age 78, of Marion, died peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Donnie was born on February 20, 1947, in Anco, Kentucky, the son of the late Ed and Elaine Ashley. He lived in Kentucky until he was 16, then moved to Marion and graduated … Read more

Sherry Lee Bryant

Sherry Lee Bryant, age 63, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 8:27 pm. Born on August 13, 1962, in Wabash, Indiana, Sherry was the daughter of Willard and Nellie (Penix) Bolsover. She graduated from Wabash High School and later worked in Assembly at Dexter Axle, where she … Read more

Edward W. Long

Edward W. Long, age 78, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 12:25 pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie. Born on December 31, 1946, in Marion, Edward was the son of Edward W. and Della M. (Fanning) Long. He was a proud graduate of Mississinewa High School, Class of … Read more

Rhonda M. Quackenbush

Rhonda M. Quackenbush, age 50, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:32 pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in her home. She was born on October 31, 1974, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Ronnie and Sherry (Catt) Bryant. Rhonda was a graduate of Oak Hill High School and a dedicated home health aide with ResCare. … Read more

Miami County’s Women’s Giving Circle awards $8,000 to local organizations

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Boomerang Sisterhood Women’s Giving Circle gathered on Tuesday, September 23 at Story Church in Peru for its Annual Social Gathering. The evening brought together more than 40 local women to celebrate community giving and award grants to organizations serving Miami County. This year, the Boomerang Sisterhood awarded a total of $8,000 … Read more

A frightful favorite returns: Haunted Mini Golf at the Wabash County Museum

WABASH, IN- The spirit of Halloween is creeping back into the Wabash County Museum as the fan-favoritePop-Up Haunted Mini Golf returns! From October 1st through October 31st, visitors can take aswing at this spooktacular 9-hole miniature golf course laid out throughout the Museum. It’sthe perfect seasonal activity for families, friends, and anyone looking for a … Read more

Applications open for residential housing program 

INDIANAPOLIS- Local communities can now apply for the next round of funding from the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program, which helps communities finance infrastructure projects to support residential housing development. Applications for the next round of funding are due by Oct. 6.  The program is aimed at helping growing Indiana communities meet the high demand … Read more

Beryle B. Miller

Beryle B. Miller, 92, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Belles Place in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on August 28, 1933, to Claude and Nila (Barlow) Miller in Wabash County, Indiana.  Beryle was a graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the … Read more

First Farmers Bank & Trust triples its impact in Miami County

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation, a fund affiliate of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, is celebrating a generous pledge from First Farmers Bank & Trust, which recently committed $4,500 to the Miami County Community Fund. Thanks to the Lilly Endowment GIFT VIII $2-for-$1 matching program, this gift will be tripled, resulting in … Read more