Wade Weaver 
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for the CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, which took place from January 13 – 17, 2025. This initiative seeks to empower commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officials, and the general public with crucial knowledge about … Read more
Elizabeth A. Powell, 93, of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2025. Liz married Don Powell on July 4, 1948. They were married for 66 years until Don’s passing in 2014. They were lifelong Marion residents but spent many winters in St. Petersburg, Florida, where they had many cherished … Read more
L. Keith Prickett, 80, of Marion, passed away in his home at 7:49 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Marion. He was born in Peru, Indiana, on March 13, 1944, to Eldo and Velma (Kling) Prickett. On November 9, 2002, he married Kaye “Kayla” Reed. Keith was a truck driver for 23 years with … Read more
Hugh E. Lovins, 66, of Fairmount, passed away at 3:23 am on Friday, January 17, 2025, in his home. Born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on April 18, 1958, to Charles and Melba (Alford) Lovins, Hugh lived a life full of love and dedication. On January 8, 2000, he married Debra L. Caudill, who survives him. Hugh … Read more
Michael Kent Aust, 66, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:20 am, Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 26, 1958, in Riverside, California, to William “Bill” Aust and Bonnie (Miller) Tucker. Michael worked at Ford Meter Box, bartended at Scotty’s, and installed and maintained television towers. He was a member … Read more
This from agrinews.com: INDIANAPOLIS — Pilar Bravo from Marion County was crowned the 66th Miss Indiana State Fair on Jan. 5 at the Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center. It is the first time since 1981 that a contestant from Marion County has won the title. Bravo was chosen for her … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the state of Indiana and will be conducting traffic enforcement for the SAVE (Stop Arm Violation Enforcement) grant during school days from February 3-14, 2025. The goal of this traffic enforcement is to reduce the number of school bus stop arm violations and to … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- On Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at approximately 7:04 am, Marion Police Patrol Officers responded to the area of the 500 block of East 4th Street in Marion for a disturbance. Grant County Central Dispatch was advised that a 16-year-old female stated that a 36-year-old male was putting his hands on her. Officers … Read more
Robert “Bob” Charles Hamilton, 76, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away on 2:30 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence in Wabash, Indiana, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Wabash on September 9, 1948, Bob was the son of Lawrence Joseph and Ethel Marie (Campbell) Hamilton. He married … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 9:37pm (21:37 hrs), Grant County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the 3600 South Granton Place apartment complex in reference to a domestic disturbance Involving a subject armed with a gun. On arrival, the deputies were informed by witnesses the subject, Ronald D Gayles, age 21 from … Read more