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Six Operating While Intoxicated arrests made during Friday Night Saturation Patrol

PERU, IN – On August 30, 2024, troopers from the Peru Post conducted a saturation patrol aimed at identifying and apprehending dangerous and impaired drivers. During the patrol, troopers issued 24 citations and 58 warnings. In addition to proactive enforcement efforts, troopers responded to and managed 33 calls for service. Key statistics from the patrol … Read more

Photography Show opens at Honeywell Center

Wabash, IN – Winning artwork from the 2024 Photography Show presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment is now on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center until September 29. The exhibit features works by amateur and professional photographers; 93 pieces were entered into the 2024 Photography Show, and 53 pieces were chosen to … Read more

LeRoy E. Disbro

  , 81, of LeRoy E. Disbro, 81, of Marion, Indiana (formerly of Peru) passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1943 in Adrian, Michigan to LeRoy A. and Lorraine (Parkhurst) Disbro.  LeRoy was a 1961 graduate of Peru High School. He was very proud of … Read more

Dianne “Deedee” Erlbeck (Waymire )

Dianne “Deedee” Erlbeck (Waymire ), 74, of Peru, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Deedee was born on October 2, 1949, in Piney Point, Maryland, to Walter Waymire and Jeanette (Bender) Waymire. She married Luke Erlbeck on October 20, 1990, who preceded her in death. Deedee was a proud 1969 graduate of Peru High … Read more

Karla Treber

Karla Treber, beloved mother of Jeff and Tory Sellers, and wife of the late Rick Treber. Her best buddy Harper (dog).  She passed away on August 28, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Indiana. Born on December 4, 1956, in Marion, Indiana, Karla had worked as a sales associate at K-Mart.  She established lifelong friends while … Read more

Robert E. Reith

Robert E. Reith, born on August 31, 1923, in Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 27,2024, at Forrest Creek Village in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a cherished presence in the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, service, and family. Robert devoted fifty-three years of his career to family business, … Read more

Marcella L. Fouce

Marcella L. Fouce, 51, Marion, passed away at 3:37 am on Monday, September 2, 2024, in her home. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, July 14, 1973, to Wilbur Eugene “Gene” Mitchener, Jr., and Vickie (Carmack) Sutter.   Marcella graduated from Marion High School and went on to graduate from Indiana Wesleyan University. … Read more

Jacob L. “Jake” Gephart

Jacob L. “Jake” Gephart, 89, of Gas City, passed away in his home at 1:56 am on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born in Keystone, Indiana, on Tuesday, May 7, 1935, to David and Loma (Gustin) Gephart. On October 11, 1979, he married Joyce A. Mead. Jake graduated from Chester Center High School and … Read more

Rebecca R. McPherson

Rebecca R. McPherson, 84, Gas City, passed away in her home at 3:27 pm on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born in Greenfield, Indiana, on Monday, June 17, 1940, to Ray and Louise Wolfe.  She married Ralph McPherson who preceded her.   Rebecca graduated from Shelbyville High School and worked as an RN for … Read more

Andrew J. “Buddy” Sutter

Andrew J. “Buddy” Sutter, 69, of Marion, passed away at 10:29 am on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, September 11, 1954, to Robert and Eve (Bush) Sutter.  On November 2, 1997, he married Vickie Carmack. Andrew was a proud graduate of Marion High School and … Read more