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Bradley Jay “Brad” Phillips

Bradley Jay “Brad” Phillips, 64, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, July 15, 1961, to Willard and Joanne (Sloderbeck) Phillips. On April 18, 1980, he married Doris M. Anderson, who survives. Brad graduated from Marion High School … Read more

Mable Marie David

Mable Marie David, age 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 28, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1935, in Jay County, Indiana. Mable was the daughter of Frank J. Fowler and Myrtle M. Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Francis “Bud” Fowler and Dick Fowler; … Read more

Wabash Carnegie Public Library names Debra Greenacre as Executive Director

WABASH, IN — Wabash Carnegie Public Library is excited to announce that Debra Greenacre has been named the new Executive Director, bringing more than two decades of library leadership and a proven record of innovation and community engagement. “We are thrilled to welcome Debra Greenacre as Executive Director. Her passion for libraries and strong leadership … Read more

William “Bill” Parker Stouffer

William “Bill” Parker Stouffer passed away peacefully at his beloved home “Never Finished” in Wabash, Indiana on March 5, 2026. He was born September 7, 1946, to Joseph and Ruth (Lee) Stouffer.  Bill graduated from Southwood High School, Wabash, Indiana, in 1964, and headed off to Ball State University. There he met Kathleen Ellen Porter, … Read more

ISP Master Trooper reaches 15 years of distinguished service

PERU, IN- Congratulations to Master Trooper Weston Shanks on reaching 15 years of distinguished service.A proud native of Gas City, Indiana, Master Trooper Weston Shanks graduated from Mississinewa Junior/Senior High School before earning his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Ball State University. After graduating from the 70th ISP Recruit School, Master Trooper Shanks was … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment releases 2025 Annual Report

WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment has released its 2025 Annual Report, celebrating donors andsupporters and reflecting continued growth in its mission to provide arts, education, and entertainment for all. The Annual Report shares milestones and impact from the past year, highlighting arts offerings that enrich the lives of thousands in Wabash and the … Read more

Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division statistics released

 INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is responsible for enforcing both state and federal regulations on all commercial motor vehicles (CMV). Major tasks include conducting Safety Inspections, New Entrant Safety Audits, and Compliance Reviews to ensure compliance with equipment and hours-of-service regulations. CVED is also tasked with enforcing Indiana’s size and … Read more

Wabash County high school students visit Statehouse

WABASH COUNTY, IN – Grow Wabash County’s county-wide high schoolentrepreneurship and career focused program brought students to the Indiana Statehouse aspart of the AIM (Accelerating Indiana’s Municipalities) Legislative Day Event, giving studentsan inspiring look at the future of business, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities inIndiana. “It was impactful for the students to see the amount of … Read more

Mary Ann Acree

Mary Ann Acree, 86, of LaFontaine, Indiana (formerly of Peru) passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab Center. She was born on August 2, 1939 in Bunker Hill, Indiana to Adolph Judson Hoover and Gleona (Shafer) Hoover. Mary enjoyed crafting and reading. She also loved children and used to … Read more

Jerry Allan Warr

Jerry Allan Warr, 78, of Summitville, passed away at 6:45 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 28, 1947, to Harry and Virginia (Voorhis) Warr. Jerry graduated from Fairmount High School in 1965.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam … Read more