Wabash, IN – The Hometown Hero Banners, originally projected to be installed in downtown Wabash by the first Friday of August, will now be installed closer to the end of August, pending the completion of the construction project on South Wabash St.
The Hometown Hero Banner series is a collaboration between Visit Wabash County and Mayor Long that honors Wabash County heroes who have served or are currently serving in the US Army, US Navy, US Marines, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, Fire Department, Police Department, or Sherriff’s Department. The banners will hang throughout downtown Wabash on all of the new lampposts for two years before being returned to the purchaser. The initial projected installation date was by August 2nd; however, because of the slight delay in the Wabash St. construction project, the banners should hopefully all be installed by the end of August.
“The good news is that the installation of the Hometown Hero Banners signifies the completionof the South Wabash St. project,” said Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County. “The banners will be hung alphabetically by last name to make them easier tolocate. They will contribute to the aesthetics of downtown while paying homage to those who are serving or have served in Wabash County. We are thrilled with how they turned out.”
If you purchased a Hometown Hero Banner and have additional questions, please call Visit Wabash County at (260) 563-7171 or email tourism@visitwabashcounty.com.