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Elizabeth “Liz” Parker Estep

Elizabeth “Liz” Parker Estep, a devoted Christian, beloved mother and grandmother, and dedicated worker, passed away on March 18, 2026, at her home in North Manchester, Indiana. Born Elizabeth Edelman on October 19, 1935, in Dry Branch, West Virginia, she was the daughter of George Edelman and Lillian (Clark) Burton. Elizabeth’s early years were firmly … Read more

Register to vote before primary

IN- Hoosiers planning to participate in the upcoming primary election must register to vote by April 6. The primary election will take place on May 5.Residents can register to vote online, by mail or in person at their county voter registration office. Voters can also check their registration status or update their information through the Indiana Voter Portal. Registering early … Read more

Graduation of the 89th Indiana State Police Lateral Recruit Academy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- On March 19th, 2026, the 89th Indiana State Police Lateral Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana Government Center South Auditorium. The commencement address was given by Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott. Following the commencement address, the oath of office for the seven new State Police Troopers was delivered by Major … Read more

Drug Task Force investigation leads to multiple arrests in Gas City

GRANT COUNTY, IN- On March 18, 2026, detectives with the J.E.A.N. Team Drug Task Force conducted surveillance and enforcement operations in the area of 133 W. North C Street in Gas City following an ongoing narcotics investigation. A search warrant was obtained and executed later that evening, resulting in the recovery of illegal narcotics, firearms, … Read more

United Fund reaches their 2026 campaign goal of $300,000 to support Wabash County

WABASH COUNTY, IN- Wabash County United Fund is proud to announce it has successfully reached its $300,000 campaign goal for the 2026 campaign, a milestone made possible through the generosity of the Wabash County community and a $40,000 matching gift from the Ford Meter Box Foundation. This achievement ensures continued support for 19 local agencies … Read more

Danny J. Sullivan

Danny J. Sullivan, 85, of Peru passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Danny was born on September 3, 1940 to Ralph and Ruby (Angle) Sullivan. He married Phyllis (Hartwick) Sullivan on August 18, 1993 and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2022. Danny retired from Nipsco … Read more

Walter Lee Bernaix

Walter Lee Bernaix, 84, Marion, passed away at 10:24 pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. He was born in Granite City, Illinois, on Thursday, February 19, 1942, to James and Irma (Hodschire) Bernaix. On June 24, 1961, he married Nancy L Doolittle and she survives.   Walter graduated from Granite … Read more

Cora Nell Horner

Cora Nell Horner, 84, Jonesboro, passed away in her home at 12:38 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Monday, April 7, 1941, to Clyde Parks and Bernice Wallace-Parks. She married David Marvin Horner, who preceded her in death.   Cora graduated from Mississinewa High School and when … Read more

Janet M. Colyer

Janet M. Colyer, 90, La Fontaine, passed away at 2:15 am on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, March 16, 1936, to Samuel Shively and Ella (Kelley) Barton. On July 19, 1953, she married Russell.   Janet graduated from Gas … Read more

Baby Baylor Michael Schwartz

Baby Baylor Michael Schwartz, went to heaven at 9:48 am on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Marion Health. He was born to Ethan J. Schwartz and Makayla M. Jarvis. Ethan and Makayla were excited to welcome Baylor into their lives, but sadly they had to say goodbye to their precious baby too soon.   In … Read more