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Gregory “Greg” Wayne Welch

Gregory “Greg” Wayne Welch, born on October 21, 1982, in Wabash, passed away tragically on February 4, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. The son of Wayne Welch and Brenda (Turner) Wallen, Greg was a cherished individual whose vibrant personality touched the lives of many. A graduate from Northfield High School in … Read more

Thomas Sydney Jarman

Thomas Sydney Jarman died on January 30th, 2025, in the presence of his dedicated wife (Janet Jarman), children (Jennifer Gornick, Rebecca Hoekstra and Benjamin Jarman) and grandson (Nicholas Jarman). Born February 18th, 1942, Tom grew up in Oswego, IL and met Janet Lisk while attending Wheaton College. They wedded in 1964 at the end of … Read more

Ronald D. Mofield

Ronald D. Mofield, 69, of Peru passed away at his residence on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in Texas to the late William and Gertrud (Marsha) Mofield on January 10, 1956. Ronald was employed at Peru Utilities from November of 2000 until his retirement in July of 2011. He loved to golf, bike, … Read more

Terry L. Burns

Terry L. Burns, 74, of Wabash, Indiana, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his home.  He was born on July 6, 1950, in Wabash, to Lorenzo “Lonnie” and Ella Mae (Russell) Burns. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School and in recent years, he loved meeting up with his classmates, on Mondays, for … Read more

Gerald T. Rose

Gerald T. Rose (Jerry), 93, of Marion, passed away at 12:06 pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home in Marion. He was born in Brewers, Kentucky, on December 3, 1931, to James Holland and Hilda Jane (Sutherland) Rose. On May 29, 1982, he married his loving wife, Connie … Read more

Chelsey Danielle Shamory

Chelsey Danielle Shamory, 40, of Marion, passed away at 8:37 pm on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, July 6, 1984, to Rick and Jill (Layman) Shamory. Chelsey graduated from Lakewood High School in Florida 2003 and had also attended Mississinewa … Read more

United Way of Miami County announces recipients of 2025-2026 Grant Cycle

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The United Way of Miami County is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 United Way of Miami County Grant Cycle. A total of $25,000 will be invested in impactful programs that support the mission of building a stronger, healthier community. Funded Programs: Miami County YMCA Pre-K Scholarship Program – Expanding … Read more

Annual Fine Art Competition Opens at Honeywell Center

WABASH, IN – Selected artwork for the Annual Fine Art Competition presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment is on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center now through February 26. The exhibit features exceptional works from talented artists across multiple mediums, offering emerging and established artists an opportunity to present creations to a … Read more

Wabash County Crash Claims Life of Wabash Man

Wabash County, IN – Yesterday, February 4, 2025, just before 7:30 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury-involved crash on State Road 124 near County Road 800 East in which a Wabash, IN, man died. The preliminary crash investigation by Senior Trooper Dustin Rutledge revealed … Read more

Auditions announced for Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre’s next performance of the season

PERU, IN- Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre announces auditions for their upcoming performance in their 60th season, Moon Over Buffalo. Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 22nd from 1-3pm and Monday, February 24th from 7-8:30pm at the historic Peru Depot, located at 154 South Broadway in Peru. Director Stu Sullivan is looking for: 2 men … Read more