Wade Weaver With great sadness the family of Gregory Leffler Hicks (Leff), 73, North Manchester, announces his passing on July 26, 2026 at Peabody Retirement Community. He was born October 15, 1952, in Marion, the son of Thomas Lloyd and Mary Elizabeth (Leffler) Hicks. He and his three siblings grew up in Gas City/Jonesboro, where he met … Read more
Jerid Scott Ramos, 43, of Peru, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Peru on October 31, 1982, to parents David and Sue Ramos, Jerid graduated from Maconaquah High School in 2001. He lived and worked throughout Indiana for the past 25 years, calling the Peru area home … Read more
In loving memory of Connie Joyce Stuber Wooten, August 2, 1936 through July 24, 2026. Connie Joyce Stuber Wooten, born on August 2, 1936 to Vern and Violet (Miller) Stuber, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24th. Her greatest joy was knowing Jesus Christ and her unwavering love for the … Read more
GRISSOM, IN- Grissom Fire Department proudly announces the recent promotion of Captain William Ralstin, to the position of Assistant Chief of Training. The responsibilities of this position include ensuring high quality fire department training is scheduled and conducted, certifications are maintained, providing training opportunities with our mutual aid partners, assisting department members in finding and … Read more
PERU, IN- On July 18th, 2026, ISP Lt. TJ Zeiser had the incredible honor of taking to the skies aboard the Vietnam-era Huey helicopter during the Peru Circus City Festival Parade alongside some truly distinguished guests. Joining him on the flight were Vietnam Veterans Jim White and Dick Helm, WWII Veteran Milford Wagler, Retired U.S. … Read more
LOGANSPORT, IN – Prosecutor Noah Schafer confirms that Mikel Fort, who was on trial before a jury on charges of child sexual abuse, died by suicide earlier today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Fort Wayne. Trial proceedings, which had resumed this morning, have been terminated as a result. Fort’s codefendant Amanda Sayger was convicted at … Read more
PERU, IN- The Peru Police Department and More for Miami Coalition are partnering to host the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, from 5-8pm at Miami’s Fort located on West Canal Street in Peru. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods … Read more
Stephen K. Baldwin, born on October 1, 1949 in Marion, Indiana, passed away on July 19, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was 76 years old. Stephen’s early years were rooted in Marion. He graduated from Bennett High School in Marion, Indiana, an achievement marking the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of dedication and diligence. … Read more
David Emerson Spargo Sr., age 99 passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Marion. He was born May 21, 1927, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Edward & Addie (Williams) Spargo. David was known for his love for the Lord, wife, family, baseball and … Read more
Charles Leroy Stephens Sr., 84, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 2:22 am on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Born on May 5, 1942, in Marion, Indiana, Charlie was the son of Carlos and Ruth (Tincher) Stephens. On July 9, 1971, he married the love of his … Read more