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Shop local this summer

INDIANAPOLIS- Across Indiana, Hoosiers have many opportunities to support neighboring farmers, growers and small businesses by choosing to shop local. From farmers markets to Indiana Grown products, these options make it easy to access fresh, high-quality goods while strengthening our state’s agricultural economy. From farm-fresh produce and locally raised meats to baked goods, flowers and … Read more

David A Waas

Professor of History Emeritus, David A Waas, born February 20th, 1926, died mid-morning February 4th, 2026, days shy of his 100th birthday. Born to E.R. and Lorraine (Douglas) Waas in Burbank California, David spent his childhood acting in school plays, singing in choirs, and working in his father’s shop repairing bicycles and shoes. David became … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation Grant helps build lifelong readers

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Thanks to a $2,060 grant from the Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF), Reach Out and Read Indiana is helping children throughout Miami County develop strong literacy skills before they ever step into a classroom. The grant provided developmentally appropriate books for children from birth through age five during routine pediatric well child … Read more

Michigan woman dies in Fulton County crash

FULTON COUNTY, IN- Sunday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Rochester Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 31 and County Road 450 N, in which a Norton Shores, MI, woman died. The preliminary crash investigation … Read more

Annual Themed Art Competition: Windows Opens at the Honeywell Center on display

WABASH, IN – Selected artwork for the Annual Themed Art Competition presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment is on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center now through August 12. The exhibit features artists of all ages with diverse interpretations of this year’s theme, “Windows.” Created over 15 years ago, this competition challenges … Read more

Local photography sought to create welcoming, community-centered Parkview Marion

MARION, IN – As construction of Parkview Marion continues, hospital leadership is inviting local artists to be part of its legacy. Community members are encouraged to submit photographic work that adds colorful local touches to the facility’s décor ahead of its opening to the public.  “We want Parkview Marion to look, feel like and truly reflect the … Read more