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Patricia M. Patton, 82, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:25 am, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on April 10, 1943, in Peru, Indiana, to Cecil Patrick and Mary Virginia (Daly) Raymer. Patty grew up in St. Charles Catholic Church in Peru. She married Jack Patton in Wabash on December … Read more
Thomas A. Ruley, 92, of North Manchester, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, died at 3:15 am, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born on March 15, 1933, in Marion, Indiana, to Paul E.T. and Evabelle (Barker) Ruley. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Nuremburg High School in Nuremburg, Germany. … Read more
Larry Wayne Coe, 80, of Gas City, Indiana, died at 8:30 pm, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 14, 1945, in Wabash, Indiana, to George Coe and Lois Ruth (Kendall) Miller. Larry was a US Army veteran, serving from 1965-1967. He married Donna (Sluss) … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Economic Development Authority is inviting the community to the name reveal for the new eagle statue carved at the boat launch in West City Park in Peru on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:00am. They will be revealing the name with a group of special guests that helped name … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The United way of Miami county is asking for volunteers to help on Saturday, May 10 for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive at the Peru Post Office. Every year, letter carriers collect thousands of pounds of food to help fight hunger—and volunteers are crucial to making it happen. They need helping … Read more
James “JD” David Francis, born on March 27, 2000, in Warsaw, Indiana, to David Francis Sr. and Cosondra Dawn Addair, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Liberty Mills, Indiana, at the age of 25. JD was a loving individual, known for his lively spirit and his unwavering commitment to those he cared for. JD … Read more
WABASH, IN – On Tuesday, April 22, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment held its annual volunteer recognition dinner at the Honeywell Center. The event honored over 100 volunteers who generously donated their time and contributed 12,274 hours in 2024 to support the organization’s various initiatives. This event is sponsored by Heartland REMC. Honeywell Arts & Entertainment … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- The Grant County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has completed an investigation after a local resident was defrauded out of $2,000 through an online scam. The case began on September 17, 2024, when the victim reported being contacted on Facebook by someone posing as a trusted acquaintance. The impersonator claimed they could … Read more
Ronald (Ron) Lee Burdine, 76, a cherished resident of Peru, Indiana, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a five-year battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Known for his kindness, humor (master of Dad Jokes), and desire to help others, Ron touched the lives of everyone he met. Born on May 14, 1948, in Peru, … Read more
Darrell L. Barber, born on September 13, 1959, in Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a beloved figure within his community, known for his warmth and dedication. Darrell devoted over thirty years of his life to the Chronicle-Tribune, where he contributed his talents in the mail room … Read more