Wade Weaver 
Marleen Sue Long, 81, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. A lifelong resident of Marion, Marleen was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, April 29, 1943, to Howard and Lola Walters. Marleen was a waitress for many years with J&L Breakfast and Steakhouse. … Read more
Vernie L. McKee, 73, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11:20 pm. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on September 20, 1951, Vernie was the beloved son of Lester L. and Peggy McKee. He was married to his loving wife, Claudia (DeLozier) McKee, who preceded him in death on … Read more
Charles H. “Red” “Grandpa” Miller, 90, Auburn, passed away at 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, September 14, 1934, to James and Gladys (Humphreys) Miller. Charles graduated from Evans High School and worked at Old Fort Block Plant in … Read more
Vivian E. Proffitt, 95, of Liberty Township, Ohio formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:06 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Liberty Township, Ohio. She was born on August 22, 1929, to Warren and Lora (Lawson) Ogan in Wabash, Indiana. Vivian was a 1947 graduate of Linlawn High School. She … Read more
Earlene Nordmann, a cherished mother, dedicated homemaker, and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on March 3, 2025, in North Manchester. Born on January 18, 1938, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Elbert and Flora O. (Hackworth) Conley, Earlene’s life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family. Earlene graduated from Oil Springs High School … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- Announced is the list of Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s Top 60 senior girls’ basketball players for 2024-25 as compiled by Hoosier Basketball Magazine. These girls were selected from approximately 1,400 senior players statewide. Statistical evaluation, game observation and statewide research were conducted during the season and throughout the state tournament to determine Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s … 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: – 101 Traffic Stops – 5 Arrests for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) – 2 Drug-Related Arrests – 4 Driving … Read more
Kenneth “Ken” Stephan Grover, 75, of Kokomo, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo. He was born in Harvard, Illinois, on January 23, 1950, to Russell and Helen (Weber) Grover. Ken graduated from high school in Gibson City, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the United States Army … Read more
Scott Hollis Lawrence, a precious light that graced our world for a brief moment, was born on February 24, 2025, in Marion, Indiana. In just a fleeting heartbeat, Scott departed from this life on the very same day, taken to heaven by the Angels. His arrival and departure filled the lives of many with immeasurable … Read more
Judith Ann Correll, 84, of Peru passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Blair Ridge Health Campus. She was born December 13, 1940 in Peru, Indiana to Dale and Marjorie Thompson. She married Phillip Lee Correll on July 12, 1958 and he survives. She loved painting, crosswords and her grandchildren. She was a strong … Read more