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Six local officers honored at awards ceremony

Indianapolis –On Tuesday, the Indiana State Police Department held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and deeds of self-sacrifice and accomplishments of Indiana State Police employees from around the state. Four local troopers, a sheriff’s deputy, and a town marshal were recognized at the ceremony. -Trooper Dustin Powers … Read more

Donald Ray Helton

Donald Ray Helton, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. Born on April 10, 1948, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to John and Myrtle (Hale) Helton, Don lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family. Don graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1967 before being employed … Read more

Julio “Lio” Dayne Matamoros

Julio “Lio” Dayne Matamoros, 17, of Marion, passed away at 8:52 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, to Julio Matamoros and Corinne (Landrum) Rose. Lio was a senior at Mississinewa High School. From a young age, … Read more

James S. Poulson

James S. Poulson, 76, Gas City, passed away at 1:55 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born in Hartford City, Indiana, on Friday, October 22, 1948, to James and Margaret (Stump) Poulson. On January 31, 1972, he married Deborah A. DePoy. James graduated from Marion High School and honorably served in the United … Read more

Charles “Chuck” E. Lewis

Charles “Chuck” E. Lewis, February 6, 1955 ~ April 21, 2025 (age 70). An obituary is not available at this time for Charles “Chuck” E. Lewis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Visitation is Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Allen Funeral Home located at … Read more

John David Hughes, Sr.

John David Hughes, Sr., 81, of Marion, passed away at 7:37 am on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Converse, Indiana, on Thursday, February 18, 1943, to Orval and Thelma (Hutchens) Hughes. He was married to the love of his life, Rebecca S. (Tesdahl) Hughes, who survives. … Read more

Michael H. Robertson

Michael H. Robertson, 74, of Marion, passed away at 12:38 am on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 16, 1951, to Howard and Ruby (Farthing) Robertson. He was married to Judith “Judy” Getz, and she survives. Michael graduated from Marion High School and … Read more