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Opening Doors to Learning: Miami County Community Foundation helps fund free field trips

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation has awarded a $4,500 grant to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, opening doors to new learning opportunities for local students through the Museum’s newly established Field Trip Fund.” Beginning in 2028, the Field Trip Fund will provide unlimited free field trips for all Miami County schools, in … Read more

Photography competition opens at the Honeywell Center; on display through September 24

WABASH, IN – Selected artwork for the Annual Photography Competition presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment is on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center now through September 24. The exhibit features work highlighting photography’s unique ability to capture emotion, tell stories, and transform everyday moments into extraordinary art. 129 pieces were entered, … Read more

Eric Kendall Thompson

Eric Kendall Thompson, 57, of Marion, departed this life on August 12, 2025. Eric was born the son of the late Thomas and Willie Mae Thompson on December 11, 1967, in Marion, Indiana. Eric was baptized at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. As a child and onto young adulthood, Eric enjoyed … Read more

Brian K. Morgan

Brian K. Morgan, 68, of Marion, passed away at 3:32 am on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, May 27, 1957, to William and Geraldine (Nolan) Morgan. On October 21, 1982, he married Robin A. Owen, who survives. Brian graduated from Mississinewa … Read more

Sandra I. Reed

Sandra I. Reed, 87, Jonesboro, passed away at 7:10 pm on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Marion Health. She was born in Huntington, Indiana, on Saturday, June 11, 1938, to Everett and Dorethea (Cole) Sutton.   She attended Gas City High School. She loved working jigsaw puzzles, listening to country western music, watching soap operas … Read more

Julie Ann Phillips

Julie Ann Phillips, 51, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 3:35 a.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Marion on August 29, 1973, Julie was the daughter of Donald Jordan and Mitzi Wheeler. She was the wife to Wilbur Phillips, who survives her. Julie dedicated her … Read more

 USPS Indiana Job Fairs announced

INDIANA – There are plenty of opportunities for job seekers to ask questions and receive assistance during Postal Service Job Fairs at different locations across Indiana. Several Fairs seek to hire for other nearby offices. Job Fairs will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to fill immediate openings for rural carrier … Read more

Burton “Burt” Ray Sipe

Burton “Burt” Ray Sipe, age 75, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 18, 2025. The son of Paul Donnel and Esta Virginia (Atkinson) Sipe, Burt was born February 20, 1950 in Portland, Indiana. A proud graduate of Portland High School, Burt had an enriching life filled with personal connections and … Read more

Pickleball for Charity events raise funds for local organizations

SILVER LAKE, IN- At the recent Pickleball for Charity event held at Sorg’s Pickleball courts, the event raised an impressive $4000.00 for Rising Kites, a nonprofit organization that provides support to families with children with Down Syndrome. They would like to express their appreciation to the Wabash County Community Foundation for their $500.00 startup donation, as well as to the … Read more