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Wabash High School named one of 6 Indiana State Finalists in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition

WABASH, IN- Wabash High School in Wabash, Indiana has been named one of 6 Indiana State Finalists (300 nationwide) in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, receiving a $2.5K prize package. The group of 4th year engineering students have designed assistive technology to help individuals with hand/arm disabilities use a smart pen to … Read more

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Slagal

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Slagal, 70, of rural Lagro, Indiana, died at 12:42 am, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home.  She was born on August 24, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana, to Paul Franklin and Elizabeth J. (White) Baker. Becky married Charles A. “Chuck” Slagal on October 30, 1993 at the Lagro American Legion; he died … Read more

Edith Elaine “Edi” Frey

Edith Elaine “Edi” Frey, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:35 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home.  She was born on September 10, 1951, in Spokane, Washington, to Oral Archie “O.A.” and Aileen Bernice (Pense) Luney. Edi was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, California. She married Larry W. Frey … Read more

Dakota Allen Bryant

Dakota Allen Bryant, 25, of Marion, passed away at 12:08 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, to Jason and Rusty (Coffelt) Bryant. Dakota graduated from Marion High School in 2018. He worked 3 ½ years at … Read more

Roberta Fay Nelson

Roberta Fay Nelson, 83, of Marion, passed away at 1:10 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, October 31, 1941, to James Reece and Erma (Schroll) Reece.  On February 15, 1963, she married Russell Nelson who preceded her in death on January 24, … Read more

Jimmy W. McIntosh

Jimmy W. McIntosh, 65, of Peru passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born in Peru to the late Elmer and Lora (Blackburn) McIntosh on June 12, 1959. Jimmy was employed at Smithfield, and he enjoyed helping with softball games in his free time. He attended the Worship Chapel (of CMO), previously known … Read more

Michael Leonard Arwood

Michael Leonard Arwood, 73, of Denver, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Michael was born on October 14, 1951, in Peru, Indiana, to Leonard and Katie (Siders) Arwood. On October 14, 1972, he married the love of his life, Linda (Crookham) Arwood, who survives him. Michael proudly served his country … Read more

WABASH, IN- Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Wabash City Police Department is looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join the team. • Serve with Pride: Protect and serve the community you love. • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and specialized training. • Team Spirit: Work alongside a supportive … Read more