Wade Weaver WABASH COUNTY, IN- The Indiana Department of Transportation announces construction on US 24 in Wabash. Starting on or after March 16, 2026 crews will be working on US 24 between SR 13 and SR 115. Major intersection improvements will take place at US 24 and Wabash Street. Crews will construct a Reduced Conflict Intersection. A … Read more
PERU, IN- On Thursday, March 12, 2026, troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post arrested a 19-year-old man from Matthews, Indiana, on two felony charges for possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM). The investigation began after a complaint was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, regarding an individual possessing … Read more
Joseph A. Kidwell, known to those who cherished him as AJ, was born on a summer day in Marion, Indiana, on June 25, 1980. His life, rooted deeply in the heartland, came to a close in Van Buren, Indiana, on March 10, 2026, leaving behind a tapestry of memories colored by laughter, love, and an … Read more
Sheila Karen Rowe, known affectionately as Karen, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on March 16, 1948, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Russell E. “Red” and Maxine (Kelley) Estep, she was the daughter of loving parents and grew up in a community that instilled in her … Read more
Robert Lee France, 89, of Pierceton, passed away at 2:37 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on September 21, 1936, to Martha France. On March 1, 1959, Robert married the love of his life, Lou Jane Spencer, with whom he shared … Read more
Betty Whitham went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 11, 2026. She was born on January 2, 1928, to Walter and Elsie (Greiner) Zimmerman in Peoria, IL where she lived until the family moved to the Greiner farm near Metamora, IL. There she attended a one-room schoolhouse, being the only … Read more
Carl Eugene Selleck, 92, of Laketon, Indiana, died at 10:13 pm, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on November 11, 1933, in Logansport, Indiana, to Carl Emmet Selleck and Lucy (Sherman) Burton. Carl married Mazzie Minish in Columbia City, Indiana in 1958; she died September 20, … Read more
George Thomas Foster, 89, of Peru, Indiana, died at 11:08 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1936, in Logansport, Indiana and was raised by his grandmother, Edith Wood. George Thomas Foster married the love of his life, Karin Roller, on December 24, 1958, at Walton Christian Church … Read more
Ian J. Stone, 66, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 6:43 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1959, to Harold A. Stone and Ivy Joyce (Baker) Stone in Torrance, California. Ian was a 1976 graduate of Southwood High School. He enjoyed his job as a long-haul … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Charges have been filed by the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a death investigation that occurred on November 26, 2025. Names and Charge(s): Na-Son Smith, age 33 Matthew Shepard, age 34 Sherman Thompson, age 32 Anthony York, age 24 Breon Davenport, age 27 David Holder, age 34 Victor Adamson-Scott, age … Read more