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WABASH, Ind. – Falls Avenue between Seminole Lane and Stineman Street will be closed Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16, for storm repair.
September 28th, 2016 Local Contact – Mitch Figert (260) 568-2658 ***ALL TIMES ARE BEST ESTIMATE*** 4:00pm Receive Torch from Grant County at the Circle K Gas Station in LaFontaine Torch will travel via Trolley No. 85 from LaFontaine to Wabash on State Road 15 Upon entering Wabash, the Torch will travel North on Miami St….
The Wabash County Bicentennial Committee is excited to announce the finalized plans and route for the county’s upcoming Bicentennial Torch Relay and 200th Anniversary celebration events. The Torch Relay will be held on Wednesday, September 28th from 4 to 7 p.m. and the entirety of Wabash County is encouraged to line the streets, cheer on…
Over 70 groups will set up at Paradise Spring Historical Park on Saturday, September 24th to showcase Wabash County History over the past 200 years. EVERYONE IS INVITED – Reminisce at the Veterans’ table, visit your friends at the School Alumni exhibits, and for the sports enthusiasts, wear a vintage jersey or ball cap and come down…
Three Historic Preservation Awards were presented Monday night, Sept. 12, during the Wabash City Council meeting. Laura Stevens, owner of Market Street Square in downtown Wabash, received the award for commercial buildings, while The Access Youth Center received the award for non-profit agencies. The residential award was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kaler for…
Four recent retirees from the Wabash Police Department were honored Monday, Sept. 12, at the Wabash City Council meeting. Mayor Scott Long presented plaques to Steve Gatchel, Jim Kirk and Ryan Short for their service to the department. Long said that he learned many things from the retirees when he joined the department. He also noted…
Peru Police Department responded to an accident Friday afternoon, September 9th, at the Corner of Fremont and West Main Streets. Racheal Pegg, of Peru, driving a 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer, was eastbound on Main Street, driving to far to the right in her lane, when she side swiped a 2016 Ford Fusion driven by Deborah…
Jeremy Lee Spencer, 42, Rochester, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, September 11, 2016, at his mother’s residence in Logansport. Born August 24, 1974, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Jeffery Lee Spencer and the former Connie Mae Evans. On July 1, 2006, at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport, Indiana, he was married to Trisha Dawn Spencer,…
Hugh “Rudy” Rudolph, 83 of Peru passed away Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Lowndes County, AL on October 9, 1932 the son of Mac and Clara D. Hardy Rudolph. Rudy married Zelma Thomas in Selma, AL on December 30, 1961 and she survives. Rudy graduated from Hudson High…
Rev. James L. Lund, 83, of Peru passed away at 12:08 AM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was born in Peru on May 12, 1933 the son of Norvil Elias and Dorthea Lee DePuy Lund. Jim married Phyllis B. Shafer at the First Brethren Church in Mexico on July…