Wade Weaver WABASH, IN – Visit Wabash County officials announce the return of the Bluegrass atHopewell on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM. This beloved live-music event willonce again bring the community together for a night of great music, food, and fun inthe scenic countryside. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online atvisitwabashcounty.com … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- Investigators with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office initiated a criminal investigation in June 2026 after receiving a complaint of an individual utilizing an online account to attempt to commit child exploitation on a local child. The investigation identified Nathaniel Johnston, … Read more
Leona Grace Ritter, 73, Upland, passed away at 4:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Van Buren. She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 27, 1953, to Kenneth Stump and Emily (Lobdell) Miller. She married Charles “Charlie” Ritter and he survives. Grace, as she was known, graduated from Marion High School. … Read more
It is with great sadness the family and friends of Brian T. McBroom announces the passing on July 13, 2026 in Long beach, California due to a tragic accident. Brian was born in Anderson, Indiana on June 29, 1973 to Linda Rae and Malcolm F. McBroom. Brian enjoyed time with family and friends. He loved … Read more
Clayton Eric Moore, born on April 20, 1997, in Greenville, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Ukraine at the age of twenty-nine. From the earliest days of his life, Clayton embodied a spirit of resilience and selflessness that would come to define his every action and pursuit. Clayton was born to Brandy Bell … Read more
Robert E. “Lee” Reed, 66, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:29 am, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his brother’s home in Wabash. He was born on November 22, 1959, in Wabash, to Johnny Melvin and Betty Frances (Walters) Reed. Music was always close to Robert’s heart-he enjoyed singing and filling quiet moments with the songs … Read more
Nancy Rebecca “Becky” Binkerd, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, died peacefully at 9:57 pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash West. She was born on August 9, 1935, in Wabash, to Lawrence W. and Martha M. (Mills) Stanley. Becky lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the rhythms of the community she … Read more
Lisa Ann (McKernan) Burns, 57, of Wabash IN passed peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 at 12:37 am at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born November 4th, 1968 in Los Angeles, California to David and Margaret (Nelson) McKernan. She graduated from Wabash High school in 1988, where she enjoyed being a part of … Read more
Ival Leon Gressley, 98, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:12 am, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born on October 13, 1927, in Roann, Indiana, to Henry and Lena (Copeland) Gressley. Ival built his life around hard work, independence, and simple joys. For several years he was a self-employed … Read more
Sharon Lynne McKernan, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:11 a.m., on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born on May 27, 1951, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Martin Mathias and Rosemary Frances (Weier) McKernan. Sharon worked as a nurses aide at Vernon Manor Health and Rehabilitation and had previously … Read more