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Judith Ann (Myers) Lebamoff

Judith Ann (Myers) Lebamoff passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 17, 2025 at 83 years of age. Judy was born on March 21, 1942 to the late J. Robert (Bob) and Ellen M. Myers. She grew up in Marion, IN and attended Marion High School, where she was a member of the … Read more

Ronald Eugene Baxter

Ronald Eugene Baxter, a lifelong resident of Marion, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord on May 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Born on August 24, 1948, he was a graduate of Marion High School, class of 1967. Ron’s military service was marked by distinction as an aircraft mechanic in the … Read more

Pamela Christine Cothern

Pamela Christine Cothern, 62, of Marion, passed away at 8:36 am on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, June 19, 1962, to Daniel and Nora (Knight) Glover. On December 3, 2001, she married Mike Cothern, who survives. Pamela graduated from Mississinewa High School and Ivy Tech. She … Read more

Jeannette May Smith

Jeannette May Smith, 92, Marion, passed away peacefully at 5:35 am on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Unadilla, Michigan, on Sunday, August 21, 1932, to George and Marion (Cranna) Liebeck. On September 5, 1953, she married Miles Robin Smith of Kenton, Michigan and … Read more

Parkview Health planning two new health facilities in Marion, expanding rural access to high-quality care

MARION, IN– Residents of Grant and surrounding counties will soon have more convenient access to high-quality healthcare services. Parkview Health, in keeping with its longstanding priority of protecting and expanding rural access to care, is developing two new health facilities in the Marion area. The first, a multi-specialty clinic in southwest Marion, will open this … Read more

Over ninety students from WMS published in National ‘Fright Night’ Writing Challenge

WABASH, IN–Students at Wabash Middle School recently participated in the Young Writers Association’s national “Fright Night” contest, a unique writing challenge designed to stretch creativity and storytelling skills. The assignment: craft a suspenseful or scary story in exactly 100 words, including all elements of a complete plot. The challenge proved to be an engaging experience … Read more

Crossroads Bank promotes Ben Ogden to AVP, Agricultural and Commercial Lender

WABASH COUNTY, IN- Crossroads Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Ogden to Assistant Vice President, Agricultural and Commercial Lender. Ben began his career with Crossroads Bank in 2021 as a Credit Analyst and was promoted to Credit Analyst Officer in 2023. His strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to serving … Read more

Prioritizing mental health this May

INDIANAPOLIS- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to come together as a community to raise awareness, reduce stigma and take meaningful steps toward supporting mental wellness in Indiana. Since 1949, this month has been a national observance dedicated to education, healing and advocacy. This year, we’re called to do more than talk but … Read more