Wade Weaver This from Ink Free News: WARSAW, IN — A Peru woman is facing a theft charge for using another woman’s debit card to withdraw cash for herself. Jolene Stephanie West, 50, 106 W. Sixth St., has the charge, a Level 6 felony. According to a probable cause affidavit, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded … Read more
Grover Franklin Archer, a revered member of the banking community and a beloved figure in the lives of many, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on January 7, 1940, in Martin County, Indiana, to Stanford Earl and Zelda Madge (Howell) Archer, and he … Read more
LOGANSPORT, IN – Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced that Aedan Titus, 17, pled guilty to aggravated battery, admitting his role in a shooting that occurred on Pennsylvania Ave. in Logansport in October of 2024. The juvenile was charged as an adult, as were codefendants Christopher Zarate, 23, and Edward Cook, 20, who also participated in the … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation has awarded a $1,900 grant to the Mexico Community Fire Association, Inc. to support the purchase of upgraded fire hose nozzles and portable suction equipment. The grant was made possible through the Miami County Community Fund. The new equipment will enhance operational effectiveness and improve firefighter and … Read more
WABASH, IN- On September 11th, the community gathers once again for the Annual Wabash City Fire Department Stair Climb to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters, first responders, and all those who lost their lives on that tragic day in 2001. Each step climbed is a tribute. Each name remembered is a legacy carried forward. This is more than … Read more
WABASH, IN — Fire Line Productions is proud to present the timeless comedy Arsenic & OldLace at the historic Eagles Theatre this September. Audiences are invited to enjoy a weekendof wit, charm, and theatrical mischief with three performances: Friday, September 12 at 7:30PM, Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 PM, and a matinee on Sunday, September … Read more
Paul Andrew Gardner, 73, of Peru passed away at his residence on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born in Peru on September 30, 1951 to the late Dale Leon and Dorothea Harriet (Hollenback) Gardner. Paul worked at Rochester Iron & Metal for several years as a scrap metal recycler. He loved cars, racing, and … Read more
Jean M. Hawkins, 97, passed away on September 4, 2024, at St. Anthony Rehab Center in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on July 24, 1927, in Carroll County, Indiana, to the late Willard O. and Mary L. (Garrison) Caldwell. She married her loving husband, James R. Hawkins, on October 16, 1948, at Converse Church of … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- September is Indiana Archaeology Month. The Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA) coordinates events to encourage learning about Indiana archaeology. Universities, museums, organizations, and individuals throughout the state will host a variety of programs. These can include archaeological laboratory open houses, artifact identifications, lectures on archaeological topics, archaeological excavations, and more. Archaeology Month helps … Read more
James Ezra Fields Sr., 84, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 5:03 pm, Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 12, 1941, in Logan, West Virginia, to James and Mamie (Mattox) Fields. James was a graduate of Matwan High School in West Virginia, and attended Manchester College. He married … Read more