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I-69 crash claims life of Hicksville man

GRANT COUNTY, IN – On October 10, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Van Buren Police Department responded to an injury-involved crash on I-69 northbound near the 270-mile-marker in which a Hicksville, OH, man died. The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper AJ … Read more

Kathleen “Cindy” Ann Seward

Kathleen Ann Seward, 77, known to many as “Cindy,” died on October 11, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The daughter of Jean Ireland and Phyllis (Fulton) Neuenschwander, Cindy was born September 10, 1947 in Huntington, Indiana. Cindy experienced an extensive fall at home that then required long term care at Peabody Nursing … Read more

Sue Adele Bennett

Sue Adele Bennett passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 91. The oldest of three children, she was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Helen (Umphress) Martin on June 22, 1932. When Clarence, an engineer and colonel in the Army, was deployed to the front lines in World War II, his … Read more

Honeywell Center Clark Gallery University Art: Call for Entries Application deadline is November 14

Wabash, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will accept applications for the inaugural Next Generation: University Art exhibit until Thursday, November 14. Submissions are welcome from those pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in any field of fine art or craft. The exhibit will be on display in the Clark Gallery from December 11 through … Read more

Huntington University Violations: Cross Country Teams suspended, Athletics Director Lori Culler on probation

HUNTINGTON, IN- Huntington University has come under scrutiny following reports of violations within its athletic programs. As a result, the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have been suspended from post-season competition, including the 2024 NAIA National Championship. The suspension comes amid findings of non-compliance with NAIA regulations, impacting the university’s ability to participate in key national … Read more

Mark Lester Brothers

Mark Lester Brothers, 69, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:42 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 19, 1955, to Roy Lester and Carol Sue (Bowman) Brothers in Wabash, Indiana. Mark was a 1974 graduate of Wabash High School. … Read more

2024 Annual Dinner celebrates community, business champions

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County (GWC) hosted its 2024 Annual Dinner Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, using the event as an opportunity to recognize some of Wabash County’s greatest champions and supporters. Bill Barrows once again emceed, keeping the show running smoothly and recognizing the many sponsors who made the night’s event possible. … Read more

Write-A-Will Week announced

WABASH COUNTY, IN- The Community Foundation of Wabash County, the Honeywell Foundation, the Wabash County YMCA, Peabody Retirement Community, Manchester University, Josiah White’s, and Parkview Foundation are pleased to present Write-A-Will Week, an initiative by the Charitable Gift Planners of Northeast Indiana. During the week of October 21-25, nonprofits across the region will be hosting … Read more

James A. Harding “Cowboy”

James A. Harding “Cowboy”, 62, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:49 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on March 31, 1962, to Gerald D. Harding and Marilyn (King) Fischer in Wabash, Indiana. James was a Union Iron worker in the Local 808 in Orlando, … Read more

Ansah Koi Lay

Ansah Koi Lay, 56, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2024. Born on May 25, 1968, Ansah dedicated over three decades of his life working as an MRI technologist, a career that reflected his passion for learning and medical imaging science. A graduate of Peru High School and Indiana University, Ansah was well-regarded … Read more