Wade Weaver Janis E Rennaker, 79, of Marion, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 7, 1946, to Clarence and Nellie “Naomi” (Johnston) Spencer. On October 21, 1967, she married the love of her life Bernard “Lowell” … Read more
Deborah Kay “Debbie” Bowman, 65, Gas City, passed away in her home at 4:50 am on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Gas City. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 10, 1960, to Kenneth Jackson and Dondra (Bush) Knight. On June 14, 2001, she married William Edward “Butch” and he preceded her in … Read more
Dorothy M. Davis, 90, of Marion, passed away at 1:26 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Marion Health in Marion. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday, January 4, 1936, to Eddie and Minnie (Fields) Davis. On April 23, 1976, she married the love of her life, Walter Davis. Dorothy graduated from … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- MSD of Wabash County School Board met to conduct business on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The following is a recap: Employment Congratulations to Howard Goshert, Custodian at Northfield Elementary, on the announcement of his retirement. Thank you, Mr. Goshert, for serving MSDWC! Donations Thank you to our generous donors who contributed $3,665. … Read more
Vera Arlene (Smith) Ward, 90, of Marion, died peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation. She passed away with family surrounding her and while holding the hand of her husband of 69 years. Vera was born on July 18, 1936, in Jonesboro, IN, to Russell and Hester (Tinder) Smith. Vera married … Read more
Beverly Jean (Staats) Urschel, 70, of Akron, Indiana, passed away at 11:25 a.m., on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1956, to Roy William and Beatrice “Betty” (Haaff) Staats in Vincennes, Indiana. Beverly married Michael E. Urschel on October 15, 2010; he died August 4, 2024. She was … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- After 69 years of service to the community, United Way of Miami County will permanently close its doors on September 30. The closure caps nearly seven decades of support for the county’s most vulnerable residents, early childhood development and community enrichment. The Board of Directors made the difficult decision after years of … Read more
Allen Dale Rice, 92, passed away on September 20, 2026, at his home in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on January 15, 1934, in Bippus, Indiana, to Wallace Eldon and Emily Doris (Parker) Rice, Allen lived a long and purposeful life marked by devotion to his family, his community, his work, and the values he carried … Read more
WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will accept applications for the Annual Fine ArtCompetition until Wednesday, December 16. The exhibit will be on display in the Clark Gallery fromJanuary 20 through February 24 and features outstanding artwork from artists across the country in avariety of mediums, providing a platform for both emerging and established … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Operation Lifesaver (INOL), the Indiana State Police and railsafety partners across the state will recognize Indiana Rail Safety Week, Sept. 21-27, 2026, withexpanded education, outreach and enforcement activities marking the 15th anniversary ofIndiana’s Rail Safety Week initiative. Every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a … Read more