Wade Weaver WABASH, IN – Crossroads Bank is excited to officially welcome Kristina Bubb to the team full-time as their new Deposit Operations Specialist/Fraud. Kristina began her career with them last summer as a Fraud Analyst Intern through the Wabash County Fellowship Program. During her time as a fellow, Kristina made an immediate impact. Her work in … Read more
John Bacon Curtis, a beloved educator and devoted pastor, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born on December 11, 1943, to Theodore Roosevelt and Meta (Bacon) Curtis, in Racine, Wisconsin, John’s journey through life was characterized by his deep commitment to faith, family, and community service. In … Read more
Heather Marie Sturgeon (Crutchfield), age 42, of Kokomo, IN, was called home by our Lord and Savior on August 21, 2025. Heather was born on July 3, 1983, in Peru, IN, to Bill Crutchfield and Kimberly (Ray) Cook. She was a 2003 graduate of Peru High School. Throughout her life, Heather held several jobs, including … Read more
Mr. Kevin Eugene Beverly, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Beverly was born on May 27, 1954, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Richard and Bonnie Beverly, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Pam Jamison. He retired from Chrysler Corporation with the tool and … Read more
James Donald Paul, 96, of Wabash, Indiana, died 11:24 pm, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1929, in Wabash, Indiana, to Berman C. Paul and Ruth Helen (Rife) Cooper. Jim was a 1947 graduate of Linlawn High School and was a US Navy veteran. He married Shirley … Read more
Mary Louise Riddle, 65, Marion, passed away at 6:09 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 26, 1959, to Maurice Huffman and Rosanna (Wayne) Good. She married James Riddle on October 20, 1978. Mary loved her job as she … Read more
Amanda M. “Mandie” Adams, 44, Sweetser, passed away at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, October 20, 1980, to Dennis and Vickie (Wise) Wohlheter. Amanda was united in marriage to Nick Adams and together they built a loving home. … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- Recent data from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment show a nearly five percentage point increase in literacy rates statewide, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. More than 87% of Hoosier third graders demonstrated proficiency in reading, putting Indiana’s literacy rate at this grade level back to pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, for the … Read more
PERU, IN- Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott recently announced the promotion of Master Trooper Adam York to the rank of Trooper Detective. York is a 13-year veteran of the Indiana State Police Department. He earned his assignment into the Investigations Bureau through written testing and a competitive oral interview process. York’s responsibilities will include conducting … Read more
Richard “Dick” E. Banker, 85, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Gilbert and Mary (Gladstone) Banker on November 27, 1939, in Tuxedo Park, New York. Dick was a 1957 graduate of Greenport High School. He then continued his education and graduated … Read more