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MSD of Wabash County honors students at annual academic awards banquet

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WABASH, IN – The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County recently recognized outstanding student achievement during its 37th Annual Academic Awards Banquet, honoring high-achieving students from Northfield Junior-Senior High School and Southwood Junior-Senior High School. Families, educators, administrators, and community members gathered to celebrate students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to academic excellence. “We are … Read more

Alleged construction scheme cost victims over $236k

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PERU, IN — This from fox59.com: A Peru man was charged after investigators say he operated a construction business where he allegedly took thousands of dollars from customers for projects that were never started. Matthew Schleppenbach, 51, was charged with the following: According to court documents, Schleppenbach allegedly scammed 20 people out of a combined … Read more

Coroner rules ICE detainee died of natural causes

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MIAMI COUNTY, IN- This from indianacapitalchronicle.com: Miami County Coroner John Boyer has ruled the death of an ICE detainee at Miami Correctional Facility in north-central Indiana to be natural. A certified forensic pathologist conducted an autopsy the day after Lorth Sim’s Feb. 16 death and found his cause of death to be “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … Read more

Spring Swing Pop-Up Mini Golf returns to Wabash County Museum

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WABASH, IN- The Wabash County Museum excitedly announcesthe return of its popular indoor mini golf experience this spring. Beginning Tuesday,March 17 and running through Friday, April 17, visitors can enjoy a 9-hole regulationminiature golf course set throughout the beautifully decorated Museum. Thecourse is proudly sponsored by QC Communications. Perfect for families looking for a fun … Read more

Samuel “Sam” Thompson

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Samuel “Sam” Thompson, 80, Marion, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones at 7:05 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was born in Newport, Tennessee, on Friday, March 16, 1945, to Walter and Edna (Hurst) Thompson. On February 29, 1988, he married Linda Sue Donaldson who preceded him in 2024.   Sam … Read more

Janet L. Buteau

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Janet L. Buteau, 78, of Marion, passed away at 7:15 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, January 22, 1948, to Aaron and Elsie (Kepler) Bush.  On December 10, 1965, she married Robert J. Buteau, who survives. Janet graduated … Read more

James “Jim” David Haggard

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James “Jim” David Haggard, 78, of Marion, Indiana died Monday, March 9, 2026 peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones.    James was born in Louisville, KY August 19, 1947, to the late Mavis F. Huff and Thomas H. Haggard.  He was raised in Winchester, KY. He was drafted into the army during the … Read more

Danny Hodson

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Danny Hodson, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Brown County Health and Living Community in Nashville, IN. He was born on July 29, 1946, in Jalapa, Indiana, to Jonathan and Wanetta (Fear) Hodson. On June 14, 1973, he married Becky Rains, who survives. Danny attended Peru High School and then … Read more

Marcella “Markie” Harstine

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Marcella “Markie” Harstine, 103, Marion, passed away at 1:30 pm Saturday March 7, 2026, surrounded by family at her Marion home. She was born in Marion Indiana to Paul and Gertrude (Holly) Spaulding February 24, 1923, in Marion. She married her first husband Philip King on August 9, 1941. After his passing, she married Kenneth … Read more