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Margaret Marie (Hix) Brown

Margaret Marie (Hix) Brown, 96, LaFontaine, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:26 pm on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. She was born in Grant County, Indiana, on Thursday, January 31, 1929, and will be laid to rest at Gardens of Memory next to her husband, Harry … Read more

Carolyn Jean (Ancil) Royce

Carolyn Jean (Ancil) Royce, 88, Warren, previously from LaFontaine, passed away at 5:40 am on July 3, 2025, at Heritage Pointe of Warren surrounded by family during her final hours. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 26, 1937, to Ira and Bernice (Smith) Ancil. On October 5, 1957, she married Cary … Read more

Beverly “June” Green

Beverly “June” Green, 88, passed away at 7:21 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.  She was born in Grant County, Indiana, on October 9, 1936, to Paul Henry and Delores Annabel (Brumfiel) Crandall.  On October 16, 1955, she married the love of her life, William Green. June graduated from Converse High … Read more

Indiana State Police-Peru District Weekend Patrols

PERU, IN- Throughout this past weekend, the Indiana State Police Peru Post executed targeted patrols aimed at identifying and apprehending dangerous and impaired drivers across the district. Key statistics from the weekend’s patrols include: – 138 Traffic Citations – 169 Warnings – 30 Criminal Arrests – 3 Arrests for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) … Read more

Vernon P. Skinner

Vernon P. Skinner, 94, Marion, passed away at 12:12 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in his home. Born in Bloomfield, Indiana, on Tuesday, July 22, 1930, he was the son of Harvey Roscoe and Caroline (Hash) Skinner. Vernon was a United States Army Veteran. He worked various jobs in construction prior to working at … Read more

Darrel Lee McGriff

Darrel Lee McGriff, age 86, Marion, passed away at 6:22 pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. Born in Plymouth, Indiana, on Monday, January 2, 1939, to Lester and Mary (Garl) McGriff, Darrel lived a life full of love and dedication.   Darrel graduated from Argos High … Read more

Billie Shawndale Poe

Billie Shawndale Poe, born on November 9, 1970, in Warsaw, to Bill and Ruth (Miller) Poe, passed away peacefully at his home in North Manchester on July 4, 2025. He was 54 years old. Billie’s dedication to his work was evident throughout his impressive 13-year career at MPS. He began his journey in the agricultural … Read more

McKenzie Shante Logan Callison

McKenzie Shante Logan Callison, born on May 6, 1993, in Fort Wayne, passed away tragically on June 4, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. McKenzie graduated from Manchester High School in 2011. Following high school, she pursued further education at Ivy Tech Community College. McKenzie was a happy-go-lucky individual who reveled in the beauty of the outdoors, … Read more

Maribeth Jane Cook

Maribeth Jane Cook, 72, North Manchester, passed away on July 4, 2025, in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on June 26, 1953, in Wabash, to Morris Earl and Evelyn Lucile (Coning) Cook, Maribeth lived a life marked by compassion, service, and a steadfast faith. Maribeth graduated from Manchester High School in 1971 and pursued further education … Read more

Christmas in July at Mississinewa Lake, July 12

    MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Join in the weekend of July 12 at Mississinewa Lake’s annual Christmas in July event. Celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday, decorate your campsite for Christmas campsite judging, and enjoy a pancake breakfast for a free-will donation! Decorate your campsite Friday night for Santa and his elves to judge Saturday morning. Saturday’s … Read more