Wade Weaver 
Lessie Irene (Walker) Cook, 94, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana. She was born on January 22, 1931 in Grundy, Virginia to Elbert Walker and Vida Buchanon. Lessie married Thomas N. Cook Sr. on October 14, 1960 and he preceded her in death … Read more
Ralph A. Conley, 78, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:13 pm, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Aperion Care in Peru. He was born on November 7, 1946, in Lackey, Kentucky, to Dennis and Hazel (Wicker) Conley. Ralph married Ula V. Stanley in Wabash on September 10, 1965; she died April 6, 2010. He was … Read more
Rex Dishong, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:30 pm, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Bertha (Hill) Smith. Rex was involved with the Pathfinders Day Program. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and puzzle books, buying magazines, and sitting in his … Read more
Archie Lavaughn Patterson, 76, of Wabash, Indiana, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 18, 1948, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to Mildred Magnolia (Musgrove) Patterson. Archie married Pamela Joyce Bell in Lemont, Illinois on July 2, 1984; she died March 1, 2020. He worked for General Motors for 42 years, … Read more
Joan “Joanie” M. Bunch, 56, Gas City, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Marion Health. She was born in Portland, Indiana, on August 21, 1968, to Jack and Carol Kikendall. On February 14, 2000, she married Robert A. Bunch. Joan graduated from Mississinewa High School. She then received her associates degree in … Read more
Chester R. Babb, 90, of Marion, passed away at 7:50 am on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Greenville, Kentucky, on Sunday, May 20, 1934, to James and Gladys (Hundley) Babb. Chester graduated from Marion High School and worked as an Engineering Tech for … Read more
WABASH, IN- Wabash High School will be hosting a FAFSA night Monday, February 3rd from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Wabash Jr. Sr. High Connector. Financial aid representatives from INVESTed will be available to assist senior parents with FAFSA filing. Counselors have worked with senior students to complete their FSAids–please plan for your … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana House Page Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 legislative session. Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 can spend the day assisting lawmakers and staff, touring the Indiana Statehouse and listening to the legislative session. Applications can be found at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/PageProgram along with available days during the 2025 legislative session, which must end … Read more
WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds five shows to its lineup at the Eagles Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 31, at 10 a.m. and will be available online at honeywellarts.org or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102. Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Boomerang! – Sun., March 9 at 3:00 p.m. at the Eagles … Read more
PERU, IN – January 9, 2025, thirty newly appointed troopers graduated from the 86th Indiana State Police Academy. One of those troopers are being assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru District where they will begin their next phase of training, a three-month field training period, riding with veteran troopers. The purpose of the field … Read more