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Elementary students attend “Tubby the Tuba” at Honeywell Center

WABASH, IN– In May, nearly 1,000 elementary students from Wabash, Kosciusko, and Fulton counties attended “Tubby the Tuba” in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center as the culminating lesson of Honeywell Arts In Education’s first- through third-grade Arts Integration residencies. Students experienced a performance by the Manchester Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Debra Lynn, … Read more

Arnold Leroy Duncan

Arnold Leroy Duncan, 72, of Bunker Hill, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Hickory Creek of Peru. He was born on December 16, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana to Walter James Duncan and Wilma L. Duncan, who preceded him in death. Per Arnold’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted … Read more

George Wallace Loughman

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of George Wallace Loughman of North Manchester, IN. He passed away peacefully in his home at 9:20 am, June 4, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 27, 1942 in Greene County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Wallace and … Read more

Area Indiana state parks install new playgrounds

INDIANAPOLIS- This from giantfm.com: Indiana Governor Mike Braun and First Lady Maureen Braun joined the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to celebrate 43 playgrounds updates that are being installed across Indiana State Parks. These playground updates are made possible as part of a $50 million grant awarded to the Indiana DNR by Lilly Endowment … Read more

MSD of Wabash County prepares for Sharp Creek demolition

WABASH COUNTY, IN- As MSD of Wabash County prepares for the demolition of Sharp Creek, they want to offer community members an opportunity to take home the remaining contents from the building before demolition begins. Items available may include desks, tables, chairs, and other loose furnishings. Community members interested in these items for personal use … Read more

William T. Conrad

William T. Conrad, 85, of Swayzee, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Marion Health. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on January 20, 1941, to Martin and Vera (Wagoner) Conrad. On June 28, 1965, he married the love of his life, Mary (Humphrey) Conrad, who survives. This month would … Read more

Nancy Louise “Nan” Axelson

Nancy Louise “Nan” Axelson, 82, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Blair Ridge in Peru, Indiana, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Nan was born on January 26, 1944 in Belden, Indiana, a small community along the Wabash River in Wabash County, to Merlin and Dorothy Huston. Her formative years were … Read more