Max L. Blocher, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. He was born the fifth of six children on May 31, 1944, to S. Willis and Leila E. (Baker) Blocher in Laketon. Fifty-two years ago, on Nov. 20, 1971, he married Sandra R. Weber, … Read More
Two people were arrested at a Warsaw business after resisting arrest and having a dog attack an officer.
Read MoreThe Wabash County community is invited to join Grow Wabash County in the town of Lagro to help celebrate the grand openings of two new businesses on Friday, Aug. 9.
Read MoreElaine Diane Curtis, 75, Wabash, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at her home while with family. She was born on March 6, 1949. She married Charles “Chuck” Curtis on Aug. 22, 1970. Survivors include her husband, Chuck Curtis, Wabash; three children, Cara (Matt) Smith, Wabash, … Read More
Shannah Denise Mullins, 44, Wabash, died at 11:23 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 25, 1980. Survivors include her father, Dennis Lawson, Wabash; daughter Madison Deeds, Macy; and siblings Billy (Erica) Adams, Silver Lake, and Amber Lawson, Wabash. … Read More
Rocky Casen Lee Shepherd, born on Aug. 17, 2007, in Fort Wayne, to Robert Gahl and Valarie Shepherd, passed away from a tragic accident on June 27, 2024, at the young age of 16 in North Manchester. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Rocky’s departure leaves a profound … Read More
From June 14 to 20, the Indiana State Police conducted a week-long saturation patrol in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Read MoreBrigitte Ursula (Lauffer) Curtis, 74, North Manchester, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Timbercrest Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 7, 1950. On Nov.10, 2001, Brigitte married John Curtis. Survivors include her husband, John Curtis, North Manchester; sons Jeff (Julie) Curtis and … Read More
Larry W. Bechtold, 80, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home in North Manchester. He was born on May 14, 1944. Larry married Dianna P. Stephan on July 23, 1966. Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Bechtold and Patty Eltzroth, both of North Manchester, and Amanda … Read More
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that Wabash County was one of four finalists for the 2024 Stellar Pathways program on Tuesday, June 18.
Read MoreLarry Dean Gressley, 83, rural Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1941. Larry married Teresa Maxwell on March 22, 1986. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Gressley, Wabash; two sons, Jeremy (Michelle) Gressley, Denver, and Jeffrey (Rita) Gressley, … Read More
Patrick Eugene Dingess, 54, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Laketon. He was born on May 5, 1970. Survivors include his children, Patrick Dingess, Caleb (Caroline Carroll) Dingess and Tiana Dingess, all of Laketon, and Kayla (Jermery) Jackson, Florence, Ala.; and three grandchildren. McKee Mortuary is handling … Read More
Indiana University Kokomo awarded its first microcredentials to participants in a Wabash County leadership development program.
Read MoreGrow Wabash County is proud to welcome 24 new graduates to its network of Leadership Development Wabash County alumni.
Read MoreCindy Lee Powell, 56, North Manchester, died at 12:42 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 10, 1967. Cindy married Matt Powell on Oct. 28, 1997. Survivors include her husband, Matt Powell, North Manchester; six children, Aaron Marcum, Silver … Read More
Thomas Patrick “Thom” Frantz, 69, Wabash, died at 1:14 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Aug. 23, 1954. He married Debra S. Warner on July 31, 1982. Survivors include his wife, Debra S. Frantz; two sons, Adam Frantz and Mark (Julie) … Read More
