Alma “Pat” Mahan, 91, a Wabash resident for most of her life, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East of Wabash. She was born to the late Edward and Ethel (Keim) Wallace on Sept. 2, 1923, in Somerset. She was a 1942 graduated from New Salem High …read more.

James Delbert Bowman, 95, of Roann, died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was born May 31, 1919, at the Bowman Homestead in Roann, one mile from his current home, to Hubert and Z. Hazel (Smith) Bowman. Jim was a 1939 graduate of Roann High School. After graduation he hitchhiked …read more.

Larry Ken Bolinger, 60, of Urbana, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home. He was born July 1, 1954, in Howard County, to Joseph and Viola (Aikens) Bolinger. Larry was a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Roxanna “Roxie” Keirn on May 17, 2000. He was a machine operator at …read more.

David Wayne Smith, 54, of rural Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 21, 1961, in Wabash, to Jack T. and Darma R. (Jones) Smith. David owned Smith Welding Repair & Tractor Restoration for 30 years. He was a member of …read more.

Linda Sue Garber, 67, Huntington, went to live with Jesus at 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, to be reunited with her siblings, Earl and Jerry Garber, Wanda Mae Trout, and Carrie Laverne Montel. She was born March 25, 1948, to Blaine F. and Effie (Amburg) Garber, both deceased, and worked at ARC Workshop Enterprises …read more.

Dr. A. Forrest Troyer, one of the pioneers of modern corn breeding, died peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2015, He was 85 and lived in DeKalb, Ill. He lived life with purpose; his family and pursuit of his passion for corn breeding. From growing up in a corn breeding family, to operating a certified seed farm …read more.

Eli Victor Baker, 4 months, of Wabash, died at 1:26 p.m., Monday, May 11, in Wabash. He was born Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, to Kevin and Toni (Rodriquez) Baker. Eli loved being outside in the wind, being on the move, and car rides. He especially loved his mommy’s voice. He …read more.

Beverly “Kay” Murphy, 69, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Sunday, May 10, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Dec. 8, 1945, in Wabash County, to Vaughn and Helen (Parrott) Garner. Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Business College. She …read more.

Lewis Russell Hutcheson, 87, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 12:35 p.m, Saturday May 9, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Indianapolis, to Hubert and Mildred (Bolander) Hutcheson. Lewis served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 on the U.S.S. Wasp aircraft carrier. He married Virignia Ruth Gates, she preceded him in …read more.

Shirley Ann Marsh, 70, of Wabash, died at 5:45 a.m Saturday, May 9, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1944 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Frank and Susie (Murphy) Blessing. Shirley attended Manchester College one year. She married Clifford Allen Marsh in Wabash on Feb. 27, 1965. She worked 38 years at Dukes Hospital in …read more.

Richard Edward “Ed” Knafel, 83, of Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. Ed was married to Betty Jo Kelham, and she survives. He was a Seabee in the US Navy. …read more.

Katharine Ann “Kathy” Birge, 89, of North Manchester, died on Tuesday May 5, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut to John Kingsley and Anna (Harlow) Birge. Kathy was a graduate of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Divinity degree from Hartford Theological Seminary. She …read more.

Gregory D. Starnes passed away at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 31, 1957 to James A. Starnes and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes in Illinois. Gregory married to Maria E. Perdue on March 3, 2006, she survives. He was employed at Bulldog Battery in Wabash. Along with his wife: …read more.

Wendell R. Bell, 79, of Wabash, died at 6:45 am, Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 12, 1935 in Kentucky to Bryan and Hattie (Bell) Bell. Wendell was a member of the Jalapa Road Free Will Baptist Church. He worked and retired from Conrail Railroad. He enjoyed trains …read more.

Henry Spriggs, 79, of Peru, passed away at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1935, to the late Roosevelt and Grace M. (Spears) Spriggs, in Pikeville, Ky. Henry worked as a truck driver and foundry worker. He married Deloris Justice on March 27, 1963. He is survived …read more.

John Warren Snellenberger, 92, of Avon Park, Fla., died at 2:22 am, Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born June 22, 1922, in Muscatine, Iowa to Charles and Verna Margaret (Carlin) Snellenberger. John was a US Navy veteran during World War II. He married Ila Dilley in Martinsville on November 18, 1939; she …read more.

Catherine E. “MiMi” Dalton, 90, of Logansport, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Wabash County, the daughter of the late Glen and Pauline (Sparks) Eubank. She was the oldest of four siblings. On Feb. 14, 1942, she married Everett L. Dalton. He …read more.

Christopher Lee Johnson, 48, of Wabash, died at his home at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20. He was born on June 30, 1966 in Wabash, to the late Gillen Ding Johnson Jr. and Virginia Gayle (Jacobs) Johnson. Chris graduated in 1984 from Northfield High School, he also attended Vocational School. He was a farmer most …read more.

Rebecca K. “Becky” Davenport, 73, of Wabash, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at her home. She was bron on Jan. 29, 1942, to Charles and Evelyn (Draper) Harrison. Becky attended Wabash High School. She married Michael Davenport at the Southside EUB Church in Wabash on Jan. 13, 1967. She worked at United Technologies …read more.

Mark Allen Rickner, 46, of Wabash, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, April 25. He was born Oct. 31, 1968, in Fort Wayne to John and Ruth (Payne) Rickner. Mark was a 1987 graduate of Chapel Heights Academy in Marion, received two Associate degrees and was working on his Bachelor degree at Ivy Tech and Indiana …read more.

Spring has sprung on ACRES Land Trust Nature Preserves where for a short time spring wildflowers are bursting into bloom and celebrations abound. Spring wildflowers bloom quickly to get the energy they need from the sun before tree leaves block light from the forest floor. Throughout April and May, hikers seeking spring color are flocking …read more.

The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (Regional Partnership) today announced that local economic development professional Alan Tio is joining the leadership team to serve as Senior Vice President. Tio will join the Partnership effective May 4 and lead the organization’s business development, marketing, and regional initiatives. “Alan is a great addition to the leadership team of …read more.

Helen Louise Hill, 86, of Peabody Home North Manchester and formally of Akron, Rochester and Peru, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 22 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Helen was born on Jan. 24, 1929 in Akron to Ralph Waldo and Marie (Berger) Whittenberger. She married Guy Hill Jr. on July 27, 1247 at …read more.

The National Weather Service has issues a hazardous weather outlook and special weather statement for northern Indiana. Periods of snow can be expected during the day throughout the region. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches may be possible on grassy areas, and slick road conditions could occur during heavier periods of snowfall. The snow is …read more.

As InkFreeNews.com continues to grow and our readership expands, we are now offering a wider coverage area for our obituaries page, which serviced Kosciusko and areas of surrounding counties. In addition to the obituaries previously provided, InkFreeNews is now offering obituaries from Fulton, Marshall and Wabash counties as well as obituaries for the southern portion of …read more.

By Anne Gregory Media Relations, Manchester University The Manchester Symphony Orchestra is presenting an ambitious program the second Sunday in March. Unwritten, Unfinished, and Undergrads, Oh My! is offered at 3 p.m. March 8 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University. Tickets for the general public are $10; free for MU …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for portions of northern Indiana. Gusty winds out of the southwest have the potential to bring blowing and drifting snow to the area. These winds are expected to persist throughout the afternoon. Winds of 15 to 25 mph, with heavy gusts up to 35 mph, …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for portions of northern Indiana and southern Michigan. The advisory goes into effect at 4 p.m. today and should last until noon tomorrow. NWS is forecasting wind chill values between 10 below zero and 25 below zero. These conditions are expected to set in this …read more.

Wabash County, by order of the County Commissioners, is now under a Travel Advisory (Yellow) until further notice. Use caution while driving as roads are still snow covered with slick spots. A Travel Advisory: The lowest level of local travel advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 23 Nathanael Martin Tuttle, 36, 1638 N. 1150W, Cromwell, arrested for battery with bodily injury and criminal confinement with bodily injury, Bond: $4,000 surety. Jan. 22 Jeremiah Joseph Coy, 35, 354 N. Main St., Nappanee, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: …read more.

Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce are encouraging Hoosiers to take action during the comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency’s new coal regulations, which will cause energy bills to soar. The EPA’s recent directive to strictly limit carbon emissions for new power plants will be expensive to comply …read more.

An anonymous tip led Warsaw Police to initiate a traffic stop in Warsaw Monday afternoon and turned up a significant amount of Heroin. The traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix happened at about 2 p.m. in the 300 block of South Detroit Street. Police say the two people in the vehicle, Meagan A. Martens, …read more.

WABASH – Todd Zeiger, director of Indiana Landmarks Northern Regional Office will present “Historic Preservation: an Evolving Movement” at the Honeywell House at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at the Honeywell House. Historic preservation as a movement continues to evolve, expanding from the largely curatorial function it served in its early years into a …read more.

WABASH – Recently returning from NBC’s popular singing competition “The Voice,” North Manchester native Derek Self is scheduled to perform at the Honeywell House at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. During his concert, the Manchester University sophomore will share songs from a variety of styles, ranging from Josh Groban to Frank Sinatra. The sponsor for …read more.

I miss football… History is about to be made right before for your very eyes! This week I will be doing two things that I have NEVER done with my picks. Yes, this week it is time to up the ante (but, probably not next week because it takes a lot of work to up …read more.

Martha F. (Schaus) Curless, 89, of rural Wabash, Ind., died at 11:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born July 28, 1924, in Evansville, Ind., to George and Hazel (Wilson) Deibler. Martha first married Orville ‘Bud’ Schaus in Evansville, on Aug. 1, 1942; he preceded her in death. She then married …read more.

WABASH – WWKI welcomes award-winning, multi-platinum-selling country music songstress Sara Evans to the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.7. An Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist, Evans is best known for her hits that include “Born to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket,” “No Place That Far,” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” Evans, one …read more.

WABASH – “Thursday Night Comedy: Tim Cavanagh (Live at the Eagles Theatre)” kicks off the season’s three-show Thursday Night Comedy Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. The series will be held in the historic 1905 movie house located in the heart of Wabash. The series, welcomed by Mi Tunes 101.9 and 105.9 The Bash, …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Wawasee’s freshman boys basketball returned to action Saturday morning after a long holiday layover to win two games at the Manchester Tournament. The Warriors held off Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 47-43 in its first game and closed with a 45-34 victory against Wabash. Carter Jones led Wawasee in the Luers win with …read more.

WABASH – Artists from all 92 counties of Indiana are invited to submit their artistic creations to the 92 County Art Show, an annual competition celebrating 21 years of showcasing the finest artwork in the state. The 92 County Art Show, featuring visual art from all mediums except photography, will be on display Feb. 12 …read more.

WABASH – Throwback Tuesdays, a popular classic film series, returns today, Tuesday, Jan. 7, to the historic Eagles Theatre in Wabash. The film retrospective will feature movie classics from the 1940s, 50s and 60s on Tuesdays throughout January and February. Admission is $2, with show times at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.  Sponsoring the series …read more.

WABASH – Celebrate Ireland and the Emerald Isle’s spellbinding Celtic heritage when global music phenomenon Celtic Woman brings its Emerald Tour to the Honeywell Center for two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 20. The all-new stage production features the angelic voices of Celtic Woman, …read more.

WABASH – Grammy-winning country music superstar Trisha Yearwood, whose hits include “She’s In Love With The Boy,” “Walkaway Joe” and “How Can I Live,” will stop at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, for the singer’s only Indiana show. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 18. Since Yearwood’s debut album in 1991, …read more.

WABASH – A whirlwind week of Christmas music comes to the Honeywell Center, kicking off Tuesday, Dec. 17, with John Tesh and his Big Band Orchestra. Following Tesh will be Fort Wayne Phil Holiday Pops, Oak Ridge Boys: Christmas Time’s a Comin’ (sold out), and the Mark Schultz: Full Band Holiday Show. Majic 95.1 WAJI …read more.

WABASH – Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: The Two Man Group are stopping by the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Two masters of improv comedy, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” have teamed up to present a night of hilarious improvisational comedy with their live tour. Millions …read more.

WABASH – The venerable Broadway musical “West Side Story” brings the greatest love story of all time to the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. “West Side Story,” part of the 2013-2014 season of the Wabash Valley Music Association Series, is presented by Wellbrooke of Wabash. Fifty years after its Broadway debut, “West …read more.

WABASH – WWKI welcomes award-winning country artist Neal McCoy, who has a reputation for exciting, freewheeling live shows, to the Honeywell Center for two shows on Sunday, Dec. 1. McCoy will perform at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Winner of two consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards, the …read more.

Wabash Area Community Theater and the Honeywell Center will present two opportunities to participate in the Madrigal Dinner in early December. Guests can choose to attend on Friday, Dec. 6, or Saturday, Dec. 7, with both events beginning at 6:30 p.m. To assure reserved seating, guests are encouraged to make reservations by Tuesday, Dec. 3. …read more.

WABASH –  Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling country music songstress Sara Evans is coming to the Honeywell Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, with tickets going on sale 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. This is concert sponsored by Pefley’s Farm Equipment. An Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist, Evans is best known for her hits that include …read more.

WABASH – Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 22, for multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw’s stop at the Honeywell Center in Wabash during his 46-city European and North American tour. The concert, in support of DeGraw’s fourth highly-acclaimed studio album, “Make a Move,” comes to Wabash Monday, April 14. DeGraw, known for chart-topping hits, including …read more.

WABASH – Creedence Clearwater Revisited, a musical experience founded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and former Creedence Clearwater Revival band members Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, will be at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. When Cook and Clifford launched Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995 to perform music from …read more.

Lena I. Coble, 86, of Wabash, Ind., passed away at 2:05 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1926, in Laketon, Ind., to Henry and Mable (Sickafus) Reiken. She married Carroll Coble in Laketon, on Oct. 5, 1942; he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, secretary for the …read more.

WABASH – Mi Tunes 101.9 and 105.9 The Bash Welcome “Thursday Night Comedy: Reno Collier (Live at the Eagles Theatre)” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. The show, held on the stage of the remodeled 1905 movie house located in the heart of Wabash, is the final in the season’s three-show Thursday Night Comedy Series. …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center is announcing the on sale date for several new shows. Tickets for country music superstar Vince Gill, the lively “Branson on the Road” event, entertainer extraordinaire Ronnie Milsap, and legendary coach Bob Knight go on sale at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. An Evening with Vince Gill comes to the …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center is announcing the on sale date for several new shows. Tickets for Blue Man Group, “Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement,” Bobby Vinton and Mark Lowry go on sale at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Blue Man Group, founded in 1987 and known throughout the world for …read more.

WABASH, Ind. – Children of all ages are invited to the Holiday Open House at the Honeywell House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. The children’s book, “Eugenia’s Special Day,” written by local volunteers and illustrated by Penny French-Deal, will be featured. Guests may tour the home following the pages of the …read more.

WABASH – Hit songwriter Aaron Barker, who has penned numerous No. 1 songs for George Strait and Lonestar, will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Country Music Awards and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriters Gary Chapman, who wrote Amy Grant’s top hit “My Father’s Eyes,” and Sonny LeMaire, writer of 1993’s Pop Song …read more.

WABASH  – Turn up that dial! From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the touring Broadway production of “Memphis, the …read more.

WABASH – With cooler weather and fall colors comes the annual American Heritage Craft Show, featuring juried arts and crafts, including holiday gifts and more, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Honeywell Center. The Crow’s Nest Antique Mall and Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc., are sponsors for the event. The …read more.

WABASH – Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist Pete Anderson will be live for “Thursday Night Blues: Live At The Eagles Theatre” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. This is the second in a three-show series sponsored by The Noisemaker Music Store. Anderson is a groundbreaking guitarist who melds blues and country to forge a style …read more.

Lutheran Air II will make its arrival in Wabash County on Monday and the public is invited to attend and witness its maiden voyage. Lutheran Air II, an EC 135 helicopter, is being stationed at the Wabash County Airport to better serve the Lutheran Health Network’s 23-county service area. The announcement that an additional aircraft …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Foundation Board is honoring past president, Bruce Ingraham, by establishing a new endowed fund to provide at-risk youth opportunities to attend programs held at the Honeywell Center. Ingraham, who passed away in April, served 11 years on the Honeywell Foundation Board of Directors, including several years as president. The Honeywell Foundation …read more.

An ATV accident in Silver Lake injured three area youths, including a 10-year-old who sustained internal injuries. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the accident that occurred in Wabash County at 4:14 p.m. Saturday. Blake Tipton, 15, of Silver Lake, was operating a 2005 Polaris Ranger 500 ATV in the area of 7991 W. 1400 N. …read more.

Louanne Slee, 70, of Wabash, Ind.,, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Nov. 20, 1942, in Wabash, to Gilbert and Genevieve (Barnes) Walker. Louanne was a 1961 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Thomas Slee on July 31, 1982, in Wabash; he …read more.

WABASH – “Thursday Night Comedy: The Zan and Zany Show Starring Bob Zany and Zan Aufderheide (Live at the Eagles Theatre)” will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. The show, held on the stage of the 1905 movie house located in the heart of Wabash, kicks off the three-show Thursday Night Comedy series. …read more.

WABASH – Throwback Tuesdays, a nine-week series of classic movies, kicks off Sept. 3 at the historic Eagles Theatre in Wabash with the 1954 thriller “Rear Window.” The film retrospective features movie classics from the 1940s, 50s and 60s on subsequent Tuesdays throughout September and October. Admission is $2, with show times at 2 p.m. …read more.

A first look at the new design for both Lutheran Air helicopters that was unveiled today in Wabash during a ceremonial groundbreaking for Lutheran Air II’s new hangar. The Hagerman Group structure is scheduled to be completed later this year. Lutheran Air II is set to arrive in October and will use an existing hangar …read more.

To expand patient access to critical and specialty care, a second Lutheran Air medical helicopter will be added to Lutheran Hospital’s critical care transport fleet early this fall. The home base for Lutheran Air II will be Wabash Municipal Airport, a geographically important location for patients living in communities that make up the southern and …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center is announcing the on sale date of several new shows. Tickets for “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells,” Neal McCoy, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, Mark Schultz, The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Times A Comin’, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops and the Madrigal Dinner Theater go on sale …read more.

The Honeywell House in Wabash will host premiere Fort Wayne string quartet, A440 Strings, for a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Corporate sponsor for the event is Bowers Jewelers of Huntington; Pete and Susie Jones are individual sponsors. Although this is a free event, reservations are required for the limited seating performance. …read more.

Legendary jazz pianist Dick Hyman presents “Variations on Gershwin, Berlin and Kern” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, on the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater stage in Wabash. The free concert, featuring the composer of numerous film scores, including Moonstruck and Billy Bathgate, is being presented courtesy of Hank and Louise Leander. A pre-concert brunch buffet …read more.

Mi Tunes 101.9 and 105.9 The Bash will welcome Spike and the Bulldogs when the group performs in the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall on Friday, Aug. 2.  Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by First Merchants Bank. Spike & the Bulldogs are famous for their …read more.

The North Manchester Historical Society is presenting a program by Juanita Rapp on early schools of Northern Wabash County on Monday, Aug. 12. Rapp became interested in this subject when she was part of an eight-member committee of the Wabash County Retired Teachers who conducted research that resulted in the book, One Room Schools in …read more.

Warsaw ELKS Club invites you to attend “Take a Ride on the Wild Side” at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 6. The charity event will benefit Seven’s Heaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and will feature a motorcycle ride, hog roast, bike contest, door prizes and a huge silent auction. The event will begin at the Warsaw ELKS parking lot. Registration …read more.

Sandra Jane Carter, 73, of Wabash, Ind., passed away at 6:09 p.m., Friday, June 21, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born July 24, 1939, in Wabash, to Charles R. and Mary A. (Brown) Keppel. She was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School and received her B.S. Degree from Manchester College as well …read more.

Eagles Theatre in Wabash announced it will host a three-show Thursday Night Blues Series beginning in September. Performances will take place on the historic stage of the 1905 movie house, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. before each show. Harless Brothers – Thurs., Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Nick and Tony Harless along with drummer …read more.

Christopher Boghosian went down a few career paths before wholeheartedly diving into independent film production. Born in Los Angeles, he studied theater and sociology in college and began teaching upon graduation. Following his faith, he then enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary, graduating in 2003 with a graduate degree in theology. “As if that wasn’t enough, …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating two separate off road vehicle accidents that occurred on Tuesday on the Paperworks Paperboard Group property in Wabash, Ind. Wabash City Police Department responded to the first accident on West Mill Street Wednesday evening shortly after 8 pm. Heaven Pattee, 10, of Wabash, Ind., was treated for minor injuries at …read more.

The sixth annual Charley Creek Artsfest begins Wednesday, June 26, and runs through Sunday, June 30, with events at several Wabash locations. The Artsfest opens on Wednesday with the screening of the first of two films by Heartland Truly Moving Pictures. The Eagles Theater will host both films, beginning with a viewing of “A Bottle …read more.

Acting auditions for Heart of Indiana, an independent feature film, will be held in Warsaw on Saturday, June 15, and in Wabash on Saturday, June 22. Heart of Indiana is a morally sound, heartfelt romance set on an Indiana grain farm. Filming is scheduled to begin this September in and around Wabash and Warsaw. You …read more.

WABASH – Humorist Jeanne Robertson will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8. A former Miss North Carolina, Robertson captivates audiences with her stories of friends, family and everyday situations with a hilarious twist. Whether regaling audiences with her experiences as a 6’2″ Miss Congeniality winner in the Miss America Pageant …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s JV baseball team rallied from a game one loss to Wabash, 7-5, to split after beating Tippecanoe Valley, 14-4, in the second game of its appearance in the Wawasee JV Baseball Invite Saturday. Wabash jumped out to a 6-0 lead on five consecutive RBI hits before Wawasee could strike with three runs …read more.

WABASH – The Moody Blues will be welcomed to the Honeywell Center in Wabash at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Tickets for the show go on sale 8 a.m. this Wednesday. The Moody Blues began as one of the best R&B based combos of the British Invasion.  Based in Birmingham, England, the group made …read more.

Spike and the Bulldogs come to the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall on Friday, Aug. 2. Doors will open at 7 p.m., the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event, sponsored by First Merchants Bank, go on sale 8 p.m. this Thursday, May 16. Spike & the Bulldogs are famous for their crowd appeal …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center in Wabash has announced the on sale date of two new shows. Tickets for Josh Turner and The Time Jumpers go on sale 8 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Country artist Josh Turne will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable …read more.

Parents Without Partners Central Indiana Regional Council #10 will be hosting zone D conference May 17-19. Friday evening is a time for talk and games. Saturday’s events include opening session with a parade of flags from each chapter and region, updates from the international board of directors, an awards luncheon, educational workshops, election of Zone …read more.

WABASH –  Satisfaction, an internationally acclaimed Rolling Stones tribute group, will visit the Honeywell Center in Wabash at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10. The concert will feature Satisfaction performing popular Rolling Stones music accompanied by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Now in their 10th year of production with over 1,600 performances, Satisfaction is a highly acclaimed …read more.

WABASH – Entries for the Honeywell Center’s Themed Art Competition will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, Wednesday, June 3, in the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall. An entry fee of $20 allows artists to submit up to three works representing this year’s theme “Quilts.” Contestants have a chance to win $600 in prize …read more.

Local health care providers, social service professionals, and other health advocates are invited to attend a free workshop, Champions for Smoke-free Pregnancies in Kosciusko County, on Thursday, April 18, at the Honeywell Center, Nixon Room. Registration is from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the program starting at 2:30 p.m., ending at 4 p.m. The …read more.