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Scam investigation leads to arrest

GRANT COUNTY, IN- On June 7, 2025, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation with Sweetser Police when a 68-year-old male Sweetser resident reported he believed he was scammed of over $231,000.00. The telephone scammers falsely identified themselves as FBI and a Sweetser Police Officer advising the victim his identity had been compromised and … Read more

Freedom Soars Eagle Watching Trolley Tour on sale now

WABASH, IN- Visit Wabash County officials announce the return of a favoriteadventure tour. Tickets for the Eagle Watching Trolley Tour are on sale online(www.visitwabashcounty.com) and in person (Welcome Center, 221 S Miami St,Wabash). Sponsored by Rea Logan & Company and Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, the EagleWatching Trolley Tour will take place on Saturday, January … Read more

Gov. Braun, INDOT present Community Crossings awards in Delphi

DELPHI, IN – Gov. Mike Braun, Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor and INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist today joined local officials from across northwest Indiana in Delphi to present awards for INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program. $100 million in state matching funds were announced for 191 Indiana cities, towns, and counties. “When we invest in … Read more

INDOT accepting applications for Governor’s Summer Internship Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking applicants for the state’s Governor’s Summer Internship (GSI) Program, available to eligible undergraduate and graduate students.  The GSI Program offers paid internship opportunities to students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate education and are enrolled with an accredited post-secondary institution. The hourly pay … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation celebrates a successful Giving Tuesday

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation wrapped up its Annual Giving Tuesday Campaign with a well-attended event at the Peru Civic Center, where donors and friends gathered to celebrate the generosity that continues to strengthen the county. Nearly $50,000 was contributed through this year’s effort, reflecting the strong support of community members who … Read more

Detectives investigating death of inmate at Miami Correctional Facility

MIAMI COUNTY, IN– On November 26, 2025, detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division at the Peru Post initiated an investigation at the request of the Miami Correctional Facility into the death of inmate J Trinidad Ramirez, 36 years of age. Investigators are being assisted by the Miami County Coroner’s Office and Miami Correctional … Read more

Detectives investigating death of inmate at Miami Correctional Facility

  MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Earlier today, December 5, 2025, detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division at the Peru Post initiated an investigation at the request of the Miami Correctional Facility into the death of inmate Anthony Barbee, 38 years of age. Investigators are being assisted by the Miami County Coroner’s Office and … Read more

Indiana cigarette use drops 40% after new tax hike

INDIANAPOLIS- Cigarette consumption in Indiana plunged in the first months after a major tax increase, with state health officials reporting sharp declines in smoking and a surge in residents seeking help to quit.Indiana’s cigarette use dropped sharply following a long-awaited tax hike, with consumption falling 40% in the first three months after the increase, according … Read more