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Grow Wabash County receives grant from Duke Energy

4 days ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — Grow Wabash County, Inc. recently was named recipient of a $5,000 grant from a local energy company to aid in marketing and promotion. Duke Energy has selected five economic development organizations in Northern Indiana for inclusion in its 2025 Partnership Program, which funds strategic efforts to attract new jobs and investment in the state.
Local leaders take part in academy

4 days ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — Those in management positions had an opportunity to gain further training thanks to a local organization. For their efforts, they were recognized by the area chamber of commerce and economic development organization. Grow Wabash County, Inc. welcomed 24 new graduates to its network of Leadership Development Wabash County alumni. kAm%96 6>6C8:?8 =6256CD H6C6 C64@8?:K65 7@C E96:C 4@>A=6E:@? @7 E96 {s(r AC@8C2> 2E 2 C646?E 46C6>@?J :?
Honeywell Scholars arrive this week

4 days ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — More than two dozen of the nation’s most gifted young musicians arrive in Wabash this week. Honeywell Arts Academy’s 2025 Scholars partake in workshops and hit the stage for performances beginning Friday evening. kAmw@?6JH6== pCED p4256>J :D 4@>AC:D65 @7 E9C66 7F==\D49@=2CD9:A AC@8C2>D 7@C 6>6C8:?8 >FD:4:2?D] {65 3J w@?6JH6== pCED p4256>J pCE:DE:4 s:C64E@C #2?22?
North Manchester celebrates numerous projects

4 days ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

NORTH MANCHESTER — The buzz of excitement is palpable in North Manchester and optimism is high concerning the future of the community in the northwest corner of Wabash County. The 5,300 residents of North Manchester are in the midst of celebrating the next chapter in their community’s storied 179-year history. Community leaders recently gathered to host Rediscover North Manchester.
Kiwanis awards local high school seniors

4 days ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — One of the missions of the Wabash Kiwanis Club is to help make a positive impact on the lives of young people. This was on display recently with distribution of awards to four local high school seniors as part of the organization’s Self-Reliance Program.
WABASH NEWS BRIEFS

4 days ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — The Wabash County Museum and Living Well in Downtown Wabash, are partnering to host Fourth of July Block Party. kAmu6DE:G:E:6D 368:? 2E d A]>] yF=J c @FED:56 E96 >FD6F> H:E9 =@42= >FD:4:2? s2<@E2 !2C<6C 2D E96 @A6?:?8 24E 7@C 9625=:?6CD %96 qF==5@8D[ 7C@> e E@ g A]>] %96 @FE5@@C DE286 H:== 36 AC@G:565 3J |4z:==:A |249:?6CJ] %96 6G6?E :D 7C66 2?5 @A6? E@ E96 AF3=:4]k^AmkAmu@@5 ECF4<D 2=D@ H:== 36 @?
Doud recognized by Purdue University

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH COUNTY — Add another accolade to David Doud’s esteemed career as proprietor one of the area’s most-beloved orchard. Doud was recently recognized with an Outstanding Alumni Award from Purdue University. He is a 1976 graduate of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. He was honored with six other distinguished alumnae of the school. kAm“%96:C 4@==64E:G6 :>A24E @?
Film festival delves into difficult topic

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — A local activist wanted a comfortable atmosphere to discuss an uneasy topic for most – food insecurity. Keri Salb-Mertz isn’t afraid to tackle tough subjects, but always finds creative ways to make her point. She delivered again, this time in the form of the Harvesting Hope Film Festival. The presentation was last week at the Eagles Theatre in Wabash. kAm$6G6C2= 5@K6?D :? 2EE6?52?46 925 2?
Police warn of local phone scam

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH COUNTY — The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department wants citizens to be advised of a telephone scam circulating throughout the area. According to Wabash County Sherriff’s Department Chief Deputy J. Tyler Guenin, numerous community members have recently reported receiving calls and voicemail messages claiming to be law enforcement officers. Those fraudulent callers are seeking monetary gain by collecting outstanding fines. kAm“x?
Artist’s work reflects struggles abroad

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

Fort Wayne artist Justin Johnson, center, gives a walking lecture on his artwork last week at the Honeywell Center. His mixed-media presentation “Elegies of Unrest” focuses on the conflict in the Middle East. Specifically, Johnson said, destruction of antiquity and the suffering of religious communities as well as minorities inspire his abstract works. His hope is the artwork gently urges audiences to understand the greater world around them and reflect on such tragedies.