Your News Local

William “Brian” Pearson

William “Brian” Pearson, 67, of Marion, passed away at 12:11 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services in Indianapolis. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Thursday, May 9, 1957, to William and Gloria (Markley) Pearson. He married Cynthia “Cyndi” A. Scott, who survives. Brian graduated from Marion … Read more

Margaret “Ann” Adrianson

Margaret “Ann” Adrianson, age 82, of Gas City, Indiana, passed away on October 12, 2024. Born on August 27, 1942 to Ernest and Margaret (Wood) Johnson.  Ann led a life marked by dedication to her family. Ann graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1960 and went on to build a fulfilling career at various employers … Read more

Roy Lee Evans

Roy Lee Evans, 78, Marion, passed away at 1:09 am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in his home. He was born in Wise, Virginia, on Wednesday, July 24, 1946, to Hayward and Bonnie (Stidham) Evans.   Roy graduated from Appalachia High School and was a welder for ten years with Active Products. A true lover … Read more

Tonya L. Simpkins

Tonya L. Simpkins, 62, of Jasper, passed away at 12:18 pm on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, January 18, 1962, to Danny and Carol (Snyder) Simpkins.   Tonya graduated from Adams Central High School and was a nurse throughout her career. … Read more

Joyce “Elaine” Corbett

Joyce “Elaine” Corbett, 83, of Marion, passed on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Syracuse, Indiana. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on January 4, 1941, to Russell and Evelyn (Hillyer) Mitchell. Elaine graduated from Bennett High School in 1959 and the University of Tampa in 1964, where she received her B.A. in Education. She taught … Read more

NIPSCO accepting grant applications

IN- For the seventh consecutive year, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is accepting applications for its Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant to support local nonprofit organizations and first responders to provide public safety education and training across northern Indiana. Grants are available in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Applications are … Read more

Wabash Carnegie Public Library to celebrate newly renovated space Nov. 15

Wabash County, IN – The Wabash County community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 15, to celebrate the completed renovations of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library (WCPL). “The renovation and expansion of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library further enhances the library’s role as an important resource and transforms it into … Read more

Wabash Police Department Celebrates Promotion of Three Officers to First-Class Patrolman

WABASH, IN- The Wabash Police Department is thrilled to announce the promotion of Officers Bryce Kendall (K150), Eli Travis (K151), and Cameron Sesco (K152) to the esteemed rank of First-Class Patrolman. This significant milestone was marked by an official swearing-in ceremony conducted by Mayor Scott Long, highlighting their dedication and commitment to law enforcement. Having … Read more

Delphi murders jury selection enters second day in Allen County

This from wfft.com: FORT WAYNE, IN (WFFT) — Jury selection for the Delphi murders trial is beginning its second day today at the Allen County Courthouse. The process will be completed once 12 jurors, and four alternates are selected from Allen County. Monday’s jury pool dwindled from 52 people to 14 after people were asked several questions regarding … Read more