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Plea change hearing scheduled in Converse murder trial
MIAMI COUNTY — A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for one of the men accused of breaking into a Converse man’s apartment, shooting and killing 23-year-old Anthony Leadford. In a pre-trial conference held April 18, defense attorneys indicated the proposed plea agreement between the State of...
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.,...
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...
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.
Kokomo area raises $41,687 during Ivy Tech Day
KOKOMO — Ivy Tech’s Kokomo service area raised $41,687 through 268 gifts during the institution’s annual day of giving April 23, according to a release. Dr. Ethan Heicher, chancellor of the Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area, said the day of giving was an exciting and incredibly rewarding day.
PCS music program receives national recognition
Peru Community Schools was honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation last week for its outstanding commitment to music education, according to a press release. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded...
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