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William “Bill” Eugene Wylie

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William “Bill” Eugene Wylie

William “Bill” Eugene Wylie, passed away on Saturday, May 4th at his Marion home at the age of 85.  Bill was born in Anco, KY as one of four children to James Harvey and Elizabeth Wylie.   He was preceded in death by his father, James Harvey, who died in a Kentucky coalmining accident when…

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James R. Morgan

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James R. Morgan

James R. Morgan, 68, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:53 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1955, to James H. and Constance (Garrison) Morgan in Frankfort, Indiana. James was a 1974 graduate of Frankfort High School. He married his wife Diana Hampton on May 15, 1974, in Frankfort,…

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Terry L. Burgess

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Terry L. Burgess

Terry L. Burgess, 57, of Marion, Indiana passed away at 9:46 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on July 22, 1966, to Stephen and Shirley (Thompson) Burgess in Wabash, Indiana. Terry was a 1985 graduate of Indiana School of The Blind. He formerly attended Lincolnville United…

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Smith promoted to rank of Lieutenant

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Smith promoted to rank of Lieutenant

PERU, IN- On May 7, 2024, Sergeant Keith Smith was approved for promotion to the rank of lieutenant by the City of Peru Board of Public Works and Safety. Lieutenant Smith is a nine-year veteran of the Peru Police Department and has been serving as the second shift sergeant since August 2023. Prior to his…

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Comedian Pinky Patel coming to the Eagles Theatre

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Comedian Pinky Patel coming to the Eagles Theatre

Wabash, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds Pinky Patel to its lineup at the Eagles Theatre.Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. and will be available online at honeywellarts.org or bycalling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102.Pinky Patel: #isaidwhatisaid Tour – Fri., September 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagles TheatreChicago-based Pinky Patel…

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Entertainment honors volunteers at Annual Dinner

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Entertainment honors volunteers at Annual Dinner

Wabash, IN – On Tuesday, April 30, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment held its annual volunteer recognition dinner at the Honeywell Center. The event honored over 100 volunteers who generously donated their time and contributed 10,960 hours in 2023 to support the organization’s various initiatives. This event is sponsored by Heartland REMC.Honeywell Arts & Entertainment relies…

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Wabash County Memorial Day service announced

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Wabash County Memorial Day service announced

WABASH, IN- The Wabash County Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. on the Wabash County Courthouse North Lawn located at 1 West Hill Street. This service is open to the public and is being conducted by the Veteran’s Organizations of Wabash County and their Associated Auxiliaries. They…

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Rita Faye Wells

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Rita Faye Wells

Rita Faye Wells, 65, of Peru, Indiana, died at 1:20 pm, Friday, May 3, 2024, at her home.  She was born on March 3, 1959, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Hansford and Alkie (Bowling) Fannin. Rita was a 1977 graduate of Johnson Central High School in Paintsville, Kentucky. She married Charles “Chuck” Wells in Van Lear,…

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Elizabeth Florence “Betty” Magley

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Elizabeth Florence “Betty” Magley

Elizabeth Florence “Betty” Magley, 97, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:37 am, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.  She was born on December 6, 1926, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Whitfield and Inez (Moore) Rose. Betty worked for Quincy Products in Quincy, Michigan, retiring in 1992. She had a hand in…

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Benjamin Paul Corn

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Benjamin Paul Corn

Benjamin Paul Corn, 74, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:10 am, Monday, May 6, 2024, at his home.  He was born on February 9, 1950, in Wabash, Indiana, to Junior Paul and Bonnie Christena (Floyd) Corn. Ben was a 1968 graduate of Northfield High School, and attended Ball State University. He married Jackie Sebesta…

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