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Robert E. Sherman, Sr., 92, of Marion, passed away at 5:40 pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Wyndmoor of Marion. He was born in Sweetser, Indiana, on Saturday, October 1, 1932, to Orville L. Sherman, Sr., and Ruth (Henderson) Sherman. He was married to Jacquelyn S. Sherman, who preceded him in death. Robert worked … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN– INDOT announces lane restrictions on U.S. 31 near Peru for bridge construction. Starting on or after April 1, crews will start working on the bridge over Old 24 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Work on the project is expected to be complete by the end of October. All work is weather-dependent and … Read more
MARION, IN- The east side of the northbound lane of State Road 9 (Western Ave / SR 15) in Marion will be closed for water line and storm sewer installation for Indiana Health Center. This lane restriction will begin on Wednesday, March 26th at 7am, through Wednesday, April 9th at 5pm, weather permitting. Contact: Keith Sullivan Excavating 765.664.1145
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program is hosting several in-person sign-up events to help farmers register to receive WIC and Senior FMNP benefits electronically at farmers markets and farm stands. Since Indiana’s WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is now IN eFMNP, they encourage farmers to register to accept these benefits. … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Thanks to the generous donors of the Miami County Community Foundation, they recently awarded a grant to Maconaquah School Corporation to support CPR training for all their bus drivers and bus aides. This grant will cover the cost of this life-saving training for 50 school employees. This grant was made possible by … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, IN– The Indiana Department of Transportation is aware of a tolling-related text message or “smishing” scam targeting Hoosiers statewide. False messages appearing to come from INDOT or tolling service providers alert recipients of a “final notice” regarding unpaid tolls and mention additional fines, late fees, suspension of vehicle registration, vehicle impoundment, and further legal … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Purdue Extension is offering the Farmers Market Certificate, a virtual training designed to equip market managers, vendors, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate successful and sustainable farmers markets. This program will provide essential insights into best practices, food safety regulations, legal considerations, marketing strategies, conflict management, and … Read more
Ruth Miller, 90, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:55 am, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her granddaughter’s home in Marion, Indiana. She was born on September 27, 1934, in Pike County, Indiana, to Andrew Sampson and Mary Jane (Nolan) Corn. Ruth attended Winslow High School. She married Forrest Lee Miller in Oakland City, Indiana … Read more
Janice Kay Hettmansperger, 85, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:53 am, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1019 Belle’s Place in Wabash. She was born on August 7, 1939, in Wabash, Indiana, to Benjamin C. and Naida Mary (Ferguson) Hettmansperger. Janice was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School, she then went on to graduate from … Read more
Max LaMar Metzger, a lifelong farmer, auctioneer, and mason, passed away at his home on March 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on June 10, 1937, in North Manchester, to Orville and Mae Ellen (Niccum) Metzger, Max was known for his dedication to farming, a calling he embraced for most of his life, … Read more