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Man injured in Wabash County hunting accident

WABASH, IN – This from inkfreenews.com: Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred the evening of Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Mississinewa Lake property in Wabash County. At 6:41 p.m. Grant County Central Dispatch received a call requesting emergency medical services to respond to the Dollar General in Sweetser, in Grant County, … Read more

New bill being filed to require every Hoosier school to display Ten Commandments

INDIANAPOLIS- This from WOWO.com: A new bill would require every school in Indiana to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms and libraries. House Bill 1086, authored by State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-58) and co-authored by Reps. J.D. Prescott, Hunter Smith, and Jake Teshka, says schools must “place a durable poster or framed picture representing the … Read more

Beacon Credit Union announces $2.32 million loan interest rebate to Member-Owners for 2025

WABASH, IN- In recognition of the unwavering dedication of its member-owners and the organization’s strong financial performance in 2025, Beacon Credit Union is proud to announce the return of $2.32 million in loan interest rebates to eligible member-owners. The money returned to borrowers was in the form of a loan interest rebate. Those receiving the … Read more

Wabash County Animal Shelter rescues Beagles

WABASH COUNTY, IN (WPTA) – This from 21alivenews.com: The Wabash County Animal Shelter saved 29 Beagles from ‘heartbreaking conditions’ on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. As it adjusts to the increased capacity, the animal shelter is asking for the community’s support through donations and volunteers. ‘We need your help. Caring for 29 dogs at once is … Read more

Hoosiers can share feedback with legislative survey

INDIANAPOLIS- As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, Hoosiers in House District 23 can share their thoughts on important issues by taking State Representative Ethan Manning’s online survey. CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY. To complete the survey, Hoosiers must be a resident of the district and submit it by the Jan. 15 deadline. Constituents can check which … Read more

Rochester Police Department’s K9 Stone to get donation of body armor

ROCHESTER, IN- Rochester Police Department, IN, K9 Stone will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Stone’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Kira, Edinburgh, IN – … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation Earns $100,000 Grant

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF) has received a $100,000 grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) community foundation initiative. This unrestricted grant can be used for any charitable purpose the Foundation chooses. As part of this GIFT VIII grant opportunity, … Read more