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Overturned semi leaves portion of US 24 closed
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Wabash County Sheriff’s Office confirms an overturned semi has blocked traffic leaving a portion of a US highway just west of Andrews closed Thursday morning. Dispatchers with Wabash County say the crash was reported around 5:30 a.m. According to INDOT Trafficwise, US 24...
Food Truck Plaza debuts tomorrow
WABASH — Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s First Friday tomorrow will have a slightly different vibe. The organization announced the launch of a Food Truck Plaza. Food truck vendors will now be centrally located on Market Street at Veterans Plaza. The debut coincides with May’s First Friday: Bike & Bloom.
Making her mark: Historical marker memorializes Marie Stuart Edwards
PERU — The home of an iconic Peru resident and champion for women’s suffrage was put on the map Saturday, with the dedication of a historical marker remembering the life of Marie Stuart Edwards. The marker sits in front of a yellow house at 123 W. Main St.,...
Earth, Arbor days and the Arboretum recognized in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — Tree identification, a proclamation and mulching were just part of the Arbor Day celebration at Huntington’s Evergreen Park Arboretum on Saturday. The celebration continued rain or shine, explained volunteer and Huntington Board of Public Works and Safety member Megan Bonbrake. While windy, the overcast day didn’t produce any major rainfall. Bonbrake said last year it was very sunny and she recalled mulching the playground and painting the building.
WCS School Board honored
Oftentimes, school boards have the pleasure of handing out awards to students and faculty. Recently, honors were reversed as Wabash City Schools School Board was recognized with awards. The Wabash City Schools School Board was recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA). The award...
Midwife joins Lutheran Health Physicians in Peru
PERU — Lutheran Health Network announced the addition of Heidi Abbott, certified nurse midwife, to their staff at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, according to a press release. The office will be located at 285 W. 12th Street, Suite 205, on the Dukes Memorial Hospital campus. According to the...
Downtown Wabash Farmers Market to celebrate 17th Opening Weekend
WABASH, Ind. (WFFT) - The Downtown Wabash Farmers Market is set to open this weekend. Downtown Wabash is a Nationally Accredited Main Street Organization and non-profit celebrating the 17th opening weekend of the Market. The Market will be held at the Honeywell Center, in the Elks Parking Lot, 275 West...
Time for Three a crowd pleaser
WABASH – Guns N’ Roses set to classical stringed instruments may not seem plausible. Thanks to the talents of an award-winning ensemble Time for Three, it was music to the ears of concert goers last Thursday evening. The piece brought audience members to their feet during the concert...
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