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Barbara Jean Curless

Barbara Jean Curless, 84, of rural Lagro, Indiana, died at 9:15 pm, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 16, 1942, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, to Leland and Hazel (Jacobs) McDaniel. Barbara married Donald E. Curless in Wabash on August 2, 1963; he died July 12, 2023. She worked as … Read more

Raymond Cecil Terrel

Raymond Cecil Terrel, 96, of Urbana, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. On April 29, 1930, Ray Terrel was born southwest of Lagro, Indiana on Baumbauer Road to Clarence (Short) Cecil Terrel and Sarah “Blanche” (Flora) Terrel. He was the 2nd oldest of 7 children. … Read more

Roger Speicher

Roger Speicher, aged 78, of Wabash, Indiana, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of Clarence (Martha) Speicher and Ruth Ellen (John) Keefer. He was born January 9, 1948 in Huntington, Indiana. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1966. He entered the army in 1966-1969. He … Read more

Bryce Jacob Dillon

Bryce Jacob Dillon, 32, of Wabash, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 8, 1994, in Wabash, to Jeff and Fern (Swinger) Dillon. Bryce was a 2013 graduate of Wabash High School. He had a deep love for working on automobiles, especially … Read more

Miami Correctional Facility makes contributions to local organizations

BUNKER HILL, IN — James Stamper from Miami Correctional Facility recently presented a $500 donation to Wellness and Aquatics Director Alison Hulsey at the Miami County YMCA. The contribution will help support the YMCA’s summer youth sports program, providing opportunities for local children to stay active, build teamwork skills, and participate in positive recreational activities … Read more

Rebecca Jane Warren

Rebecca Jane Warren, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 10:51 a.m., on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Hickory Creek Health Care in New Castle, Indiana. She was born on June 25, 1950, to Henry Harrison Briggs and Stella Belle (Woody) Briggs in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Rebecca graduated from Oak Hill High School. In … Read more

Detective Wendell Beachy promoted to District Investigative Squad Leader

PERU, IN – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony M. Scott has announced the promotion of Detective Wendell Beachy to the rank of Sergeant. Beachy earned this promotion through written testing, a competitive interview process, and an overall job evaluation. Sergeant Beachy will now serve as Investigative Squad Leader, providing direct field supervision and support to … Read more