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Linda Mae Rowland

Linda Mae Rowland, 74, of LaFontaine, Indiana, died at 5:29 am, Friday, August 1, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born on August 10, 1950, in Huntington, Indiana, to Edward and Pearl Wehr. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Huntington North High School. She married William Rowland in Wabash on October … Read more

Russell Lee Small

Russell Lee Small, 64, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:00 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 31, 1960, in Marion, Indiana, to Ferris and Bonnie (Camper) Small. Russell worked and retired in construction, and he also farmed. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors. He collected … Read more

Rex Lamar Metzger

Rex Lamar Metzger, 86, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed peacefully at 3:23 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 31, 1939, in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Don Adam and Sarah Catharine (Beigh) Metzger. Rex was a 1957 graduate of South Whitley High School and … Read more

Carter Thomas Morningstar

Carter Thomas Morningstar, 24, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:20 am, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 28, 2001, in Peru, Indiana, to John Christian “Chris” and Leslie Diane (Neil) Morningstar. Carter was a 2019 graduate of Wabash High School and attended Vincennes University. He worked for MJV at … Read more

James Allen Bozell

James Allen Bozell, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in his home. He was born on October 21, 1949, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Gerald and Margaret (Carmichael) Bozell. James graduated from Wabash High School, where he is still a record-holder in wrestling and football. He was a tri-athlete … Read more

Eily Ryan Trader

Eily Ryan Trader, 1, Marion, passed away at 4:00 pm on Tuesday July 29, 2025, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. She was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Friday May 3, 2024 to Mark and Taylor (Cummings) Trader. From the time she was born, Eily’s favorite person in the world was her big sister, … Read more

Wayne Henry Miller

Wayne Henry Miller, born on June 8, 1937, in Urbana, to Cecil and Letha (Green) Miller, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. After graduating from Central High School in 1956, he embarked on a fulfilling career in the excavation business, starting out at Cecil Miller & Sons … Read more

Local health officials urge precautions as West Nile Virus detected in Miami County

PERU, IN—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has notified the Miami County Health Department that mosquito samples collected in Miami County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The department recommends taking precautions against mosquito bites to reduce the risk of disease caused by mosquito-borne viruses, which in addition to WNV include Eastern equine … Read more

Raise a Brush for a Cause: Paint & Sip Fundraiser to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

WABASH, IN – Get ready for a night of creativity, community, and compassion! Wabash County Habitat for Humanity invites you to its upcoming Paint & Sip Fundraiser — a fun-filled evening where every brushstroke helps build a brighter future. Event Details: Date: August 23, 2025 Time: 3- 6pm Location: 560 N. Wabash St. Wabash, IN … Read more

Wabash man arrested for Possession of CSAM following 3-month investigation

WABASH, IN- Investigators with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) initiated a criminal investigation in May 2025, following a request from the Wabash County Probation Office. Following the investigation, the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office requested an arrest warrant for Caleb Walker, 24, of Wabash, IN. Consequently, the Wabash Circuit Court … Read more