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Fatal head-on crash in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY, IN- On May 8th, 2026, at 4:26pm Grant County Central 911 Emergency Dispatch received calls in reference to a head-on two vehicle crash on a county road at 5800 East on 450 North near the Landess community. Multiple emergency service personnel responded to the scene. Upon arrival, First Responders administered first aid to … Read more

Janine Hess Campbell

Janine Hess Campbell, 69, Marion, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born in Grundy Center, Iowa, on April 18, 1957, to Gordon and Clesta (Hawbaker) Hess-Keller.  On June 17, 1978 she married Richard Kent Campbell, and he survives.   Janine attended Auburn High School and graduated cum laude from Western Kentucky University … Read more

Stacey G. Gosnell

Stacey G. Gosnell, 58, of Swayzee, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on October 13, 1967, in Marion, Indiana, to Garry L. Gosnell and Mollie Ann (Jones) Gosnell. Stacey graduated from Oak Hill High School and went on to build a life … Read more

Richard “Rick” Allen Andrews

Richard “Rick” Allen Andrews, 70, Marion, passed away in his home at 3:05 pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, October 20, 1955, to Harry and Mary (Saytor) Andrews.     Rick graduated from Marion High School and was a proud Union Carpenter. He loved dogs, especially his favorite, … Read more

Hayes J. Newsome, Jr.

Hayes J. Newsome, Jr. “Old Man”, 65, of Lagro, Indiana, died at 7:38 pm, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Lagro, Indiana. He was born on May 12, 1960, in Gilbert, West Virginia, to Hayes and Rosie (Stroud) Newsome. Hayes spent many dedicated years working at Wabash Alloys, Newsome’s Disposal and E&J Wrecker Service, where he … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announces 2026 Summer Plaza Music Series lineup

WABASH, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and 105.9 The Bash will welcome the return of theSummer Plaza Music Series. The free event presents musical performances on the HoneywellCenter’s outdoor Carpenter Plaza every Thursday in June. The series is sponsored by Bionutrients; Clear Water Systems; Crossroads Bank; Edward Jones,Wabash Advisors: Amy Sullivan, Wayne Denger, Troy Baer, … Read more

Cops Cycling for Survivors to honor more than 300 Indiana Officers during 25th annual ride

ELLETTSVILLE, IN — Cops Cycling for Survivors announces its 25th annual bicycle tour across Indiana, along with the unveiling of newly updated memorial photos on its support truck—an emotional and deeply meaningful tribute recognized in connection with National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2025. The 13‑day, nearly 1,000‑mile ride this July will honor every … Read more

Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau statistics for April 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana.  Among their primary missions is helping to provide safe environments on our roadways for everyone. As a result of strategic enforcement efforts, Troopers throughout Indiana documented the following … Read more

Jeffry Blocher

Jeffry Blocher, 74, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jeff was born September 22, 1951, in Marion, Indiana, to Walter E. and Jerra Lee (Burkart) Blocher. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1969, Jeff married Carolyn Fritze in 1970, and though their … Read more