Wade Weaver 
WABASH, IN- Charley Creek Inn is proud to announce the release of the captivating book “From Hotel Indiana to Charley Creek Inn — More Than a Century of Midwest Hospitality,” an exploration of the enduring legacy of Hotel Indiana and its remarkable transformation into Charley Creek Inn. This book serves as a tribute to Wabash’s heritage … Read more
WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will host an exhibit by artist Justin Johnson from May 2 through June 1 at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center. Johnson will be on-site on Wednesday, May 21, at the Honeywell Center for an artist lecture at 5:30 p.m., followed by a public reception at 6:15 … Read more
WABASH, IN– The Media Arts Program, a collaboration between Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and Heartland Career Center, will showcase original photography, photo editing, graphic design, audio production, and video production completed by the 2024-25 class on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles Theatre. Following the presentation, a reception will take place in … Read more
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: – 282 Traffic Stops – 2 Arrests for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) – 5 Driving While Suspended Prior/Operating Without … Read more
Elise “Miki” Marie (Saylor) Chafin, 62, of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2025. Born on December 6, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Miki brought light and love into the world from the very beginning. Miki was a beautiful soul, both inside and out. She never met a stranger and always … Read more
Larry Dale Stover, 79, of Macy passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. He was born December 9, 1945 in Peru, Indiana to Cotton and Annabelle (Agle) Stover. Larry served our country in in the Marines from July 1963 to 1967. He achieved the rank of Sergeant, was … Read more
Barbara Jean Stevenson-Spurgon, a lifelong resident of Marion, Indiana, left behind a powerful legacy of service, education, cultural preservation, and creative expression. Her life was a testament to dedication–both to her family and to the community she deeply loved. Born to Buris V. (Jones) Stevenson and Douglas Stevenson, Barbara grew up in Marion, where her … Read more
Roger Glen Hannah, 76, of Marion, passed away at 5:17 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, November 2, 1948, to Glen and Lois (Garner) Hannah. He married Grace M. (Borders) Hannah who preceded him. He worked in maintenance at … Read more
Donald E. Haywood, 75, of Marion, passed away at 7:05 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut, on Friday, April 7, 1950, to Eugene E. and Georgette L. (Frawley) Haywood. He was married to Carol (Boyd) Haywood, who survives. Donald graduated from … Read more
Will “Scott” Burke, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away at 12:13 pm on Monday, April 14, 2025, in his home. He was born in Nickelsville, Virginia, on Friday, December 25, 1931, to David and Alice (Sexton) Burke. On September 28, 1968, he married Bessie M. York, who survives. Scott served in the United States Army during … Read more