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Helen L. Miller, 96, formerly of Fairmount, Indiana died Friday, September 9, 2016 at Wesleyan Health Care were she had been a resident for 3 years. Helen was born in Gas City, Indiana on April 21, 1920, daughter of Newton Miller and Myrtle (McCann) Miller. She graduated from Gas City High School in 1938. Helen…
Sharon Cunningham, 58, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 9, at her home. Sharon was born to Clarence Vernon Stephens and Mildred Amelia Stephens on September 10, 1957 in Goshen, Indiana. She spent most of her growing up years in Pennsylvania. Sharon married Craig Cunningham on November 3, 2006, and he…
Today (Monday) is “Moral Day of Action” at the state Capitol in Indianapolis, as well as other capitols across the country – with leaders of different faiths joining advocates and activists in a call for lawmakers and candidates to move away from what they see as “regressive, extremist” policies. Mike Oles III, an organizing director…
WABASH, Ind. – The 2016 Dam to Dam Century Ride took place on Sunday morning late into the afternoon. Christine Flohr, the executive director of Visit Wabash County on how it went. One of our out of town guests was James Lawrence, known as the “Iron Cowboy”. He completed 50 triathlon events in 50 consecutive…
Miami Correctional Facility honors leaders with Leadership Challenge Awards. Those that were recognized recently include: Nikki Neal of Kokomo: “Inspire a Shared Vision”- searching for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow, and improve. Sergeant Chad Corn of Bunker Hill: “Enabling Others to Act”- this is given to those who strengthen others’ power and…
Jack E. McKillip, 86, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:30 pm., Friday, September 9, 2016 at his home. He was born April 19, 1930 in Wabash County, to Alvin and Amanda (Shinn) McKillip. Jack graduated in 1948 from Chippewa High School. He served two years in the US Army. He married Judy Sinclair at…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Governor Mike Pence has declared September 11-17, 2016 as Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver along with Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin Operation Lifesaver Programs are partnering together for the first Midwest Rail Safety Week. Our hope is to increase public awareness by working together on a multi-state rail safety week. Indiana State…
James R. Stevens, 85, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, at Norwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Huntington, IN. Mr. Stevens was born on October 20, 1930, in Huntington, IN, to Albert and Hazel A. (Hacker) Stevens. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Stevens was a press operator at H-K Porter…
It is with great sorrow that the family and friends of Julie Kay (Wood) Coppock, 56, announce her passing at 11:29 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016, in her Marion residence. After a successful kidney transplant on November 11, 2009, Julie’s family and friends were blessed to share in Julie’s life for seven additional years,…
WABASH, Ind. – On September 09, 2016, Officer Andy Johnson was sworn in as First Class Patrolman. Officer Johnson joined the Wabash City Police Department on March 07, 2016 as a probationary patrolman. Officer Johnson has over ten years of law enforcement experience prior to joining the Wabash City Police Department. Officer Johnson is currently…