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Wabash YMCA receives $272,000 grant

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — Thanks to a sizable grant from the Indiana Department of Education, Wabash County YMCA can help stave off the summer slide for local students. The $272,000 grant aides in funding the Wabash County YMCA Summer Learning Labs. kAm%96 7@FC\H66< AC@8C2> :D 2 =:E6C24J 2?5 >2E9 6?C:49>6?E AC@8C2> @A6C2E:?8 5FC:?8 E96 >@?E9 @7 yF?6] s6A6?5:?8 @? E96:C 4@FCD6H@C<[ 6=6>6?E2CJ 2?5 >:55=6 D49@@=6CD 86E E@ 2EE6?5 =23D 2E 6:E96C E96 *|rp @C A2CE?6C:?8 D49@@=D :? E96 4@>>F?:EJ] t249 D6DD:@?
Local writer shares experiences

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — It’s not hyperbole suggesting Susie Jones is a civic treasure in Wabash County. Nor is it a stretch labeling her a master storyteller. Such proof was displayed last Thursday morning at the Wabash County Museum as members of the community gathered for Jones’ presentation.
Mill inspires variety of artists

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

STOCKDALE — Whether one’s history buff or artist, the venerable Stockdale Mill inspires. The historical landmark in Paw Paw Township attracted both historians and artisans during its recent reopening celebration for the summer season. kAm(232D9 r@F?EJ C6D:56?E 2?5 C6?@H?65 2CE:DE qC6?52 #2>D6:6C 4@F=5 36 7@F?5 @? E9:D $2EFC52J 27E6C?@@? A6C4965 2E@A 2 9:== @G6C=@@<:?8 E96 t6= #:G6C 2?5 96C >2:?
Shakespearean company performs in Wabash

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — Two great works from the bard of Avon recently were performed in Wabash. Hoosier Shakespeare Theatre performed “Hamlet” and “Love’s Labour’s Lost” on the outdoor Carpenter Plaza stage of the Honeywell Center. kAm%96 A6C7@C>2?46D 82G6 2F5:6?46D 2 492?46 E@ 6IA6C:6?46 E96 >2DE6CA:646 AC@D6 @7 (:==:2> $92<6DA62C6[ 4@?D:56C65 3J >2?J E96 >@DE AC@=:7:4 A=2JHC:89E :? 9:DE@CJ]k^AmkAmu@C E96 J@F?8 24E@CD :?G@=G65[ :E 82G6 E96> 2?
WABASH AREA BRIEFS

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — American Idol contestant and Wabash native Zachariah Smith returns to the community with a concert this December. kAm+2492C:29 $>:E9i r@>:?8 w@>6 x?5:2?2 %@FC :D D4965F=65 7@C fib_ A]>] s64] `h :? E96 t28=6D %962EC6[ `_e (] |2C<6E $E]k^AmkAmz?@H? 7@C 9:D A@H6C7F= G@42=D[ 6>@E:@?2= D@?8HC:E:?8[ 2?5 9:89\6?6C8J D9@H>2?D9:A[ $>:E9 42AEFC65 E96 ?2E:@?’D 2EE6?E:@? H:E9 2 E@A 7:G6 7:?2=:DE DA@E 5FC:?8 E96 a_ab D62D@? @7 p>6C:42? x5@=]k^AmkAm$:?46 E96?[ 96’D >256 9:D >2C< @? |FD:4 #@H :?
Academy brings musical scholars to Eagles

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — When Felix Herbst took the stage of Eagles Theatre, he felt as though he was with family. That’s quite something considering he just met some of his fellow musicians days before. kAm%92E’D E96 D6?D6 @7 4@>C256CJ 4@>:?8 24C@DD @?DE286 C646?E=J 5FC:?8 E96 w@?6JH6== pCED p4256>J’D #6D@?2?46 4@?46CE]k^AmkAm%96 A6C7@C>2?46 H2D E96 C6DF=E @7 H@C<D9@AD 3C:?8:?8 D@>6 @7 E96 >@DE 8:7E65 J@F?8 >FD:4:2?D E@ (232D9] }@ DFCAC:D6[ E96 4@==23@C2E:@? 3C@F89E 2 E9F?56C@FD[ DE2?5:?8 @G2E:@?
Run the River draws record participants

1 week ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — Once again, Wabash Run the River lived up to its billing as one of the premier road races in the area. More than 400 runners participated in the event last Saturday. As clouds parted close to race time, there became a picture-postcard atmosphere, to the delight of runners and race organizers from Visit Wabash County. kAmu@C (2CD2H C6D:56?E y6??:76C $2G286 E96 C246 H2D 2?
Beautiful, festive setting hosts bluegrass festival

2 weeks ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — One of the crown jewels of Wabash County tourism returns in just a few weeks. Bluegrass at Hopewell will be July 26 inside The Rustic Barn at Hopewell. The event attracts some of the finest bluegrass musicians in the area.
Grow Wabash County supporters hit the links

2 weeks ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

Grow Wabash County supporters hit the linksWABASH – Wabash Fire Department Chief Andy Oswalt tees off during Grow Wabash County’s WAACY Golf Outing. The event brought 100 avid golfers to Honeywell Golf Course last Wednesday afternoon. The annual golf tournament helps raise funds and awareness for the chamber and economic growth council organization. Player-favorite challenges returned this year including Golf Ball Cannon, Pick-A-Putts, and Bad Player Insurance. “It’s always a fun afternoon.
Multi-talented musician exhibits photographs

2 weeks ago | plaindealerin.com | David Nelson

WABASH — Charles Yang is an internationally renowned virtuoso violinist. If that weren’t enough creatively, he’s also a gifted photographer. The Grammy Award-winning musician’s images were premiered during an exhibition in the Clark Gallery of the Honeywell Center. A crowd of fans, community members, and students attended a reception last week in his honor. kAm%9@D6 DEF56?ED 2C6 >FD:4 D49@=2CD @7 E96 w@?6JH6== pCED p4256>J @7 H9:49 *2?8 DA6?5D >F49 @7 yF?6 2D 2?