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Earl James Coe

Earl James Coe, 98, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:23 am, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1926, in Wabash, to George C. and Retha Z. (Sopher) Coe. Earl married the love of his life Mary M. Prater in Peru, Indiana on December 7, 1953. He began … Read more

Martha “Marty” Ellen Niccum

Martha “Marty” Ellen Niccum, 74, Upland, passed away peacefully at 8:55 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by family after bravely facing complications from a stroke and Alzheimer’s.  Marty, as her family and friends knew her, married her soul mate, the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Niccum, on June 27, 1970.  Together, Marty … Read more

Paul A. Davis

Paul A. Davis, 69, Gas City, passed away at 5:45 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, February 15, 1956, to Ralph and Mildred (Lowe) Davis.  On April 20, 2015, he married the love of his life, Patty Davis. Paul … Read more

Howard E. Richardson

Howard E. Richardson, 90, of Converse, passed away at 9:35 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born in Mexico, Indiana, on June 29, 1934, to Jacob and Bessie (Bowerman) Richardson. On September 10, 1960, he married Arliss Hodson. They were married 52 years until her passing in 2013. Howard graduated from Mexico High … Read more

INDOT announces expansion of worksite speed control pilot

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the expansion of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, to Interstate 65 in Lake County. The program is currently active in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 work zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis. “Overall, the program has been successful in slowing drivers down,” said INDOT … Read more

Thomas A. Hays

Thomas A. Hays, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on June 19th, 2025.  He was 92 years old.  Born in Cleveland Ohio on December 2nd, 1932, he grew up in Ohio and Indiana. Tom met his wife Sue the love of his life in Wabash, Indiana in between his senior year in high school … Read more

Farmers markets open for the season

INDIANAPOLIS- As spring transitions into summer, communities across Indiana are once again welcoming back a favorite seasonal tradition, our local farmers markets. These markets not only offer fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods, but also support Indiana’s hardworking farmers, artisans and small businesses. Indiana is home to more than 200 farmers markets, providing Hoosiers … Read more

Paul T. Brandt

Paul T. Brandt, 65, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:58 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to Waldo and Dorothy (Kreps) Brandt on November 27, 1959, in Wabash, Indiana. Paul was a 1978 graduate of Wabash High School. After graduation he attended … Read more

Wabash City Police Department reminds residents to celebrate safely and responsibly

WABASH, IN- As we gear up for a fantastic Independence Day celebration, the Wabash City Police Department reminds all residents to celebrate safely and responsibly. Indiana Fireworks Laws and 4th of July Weekend Events in Wabash: Fireworks may be used on your own property or with permission from the property owner by individuals 18+, or … Read more