By the Paper staff

Break it down with the Wabash Inclusive Playground at Charley Creek Inn’s inaugural Wine & Jazz Festival on March 24 from 5-7 p.m. in The Courtyard in downtown Wabash.

During the event, attendees can savor hors d' oeuvres and wine samplings from varietals from around the globe. A new jazz combo that includes the following cats: Rick Elliott on the keyboard, Bob Urbinay on sax, and Mary Kramer on drums will keep the crowd swinging during this event.
 

By The Paper staff

The Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride committee is pleased to announce that Parkview Wabash Hospital will be the presenting sponsor for the 2018 ride. Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride.

The ride is on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Parkview Wabash President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell believes the hospital’s support of what has become known as a premier cycling event for Northeast Indiana is a natural fit for promoting its mission.

“The hospital is deeply rooted in advancing the efforts of programs and events that focus on health and well-being in the communities we serve,” Custer-Mitchell said. “We are proud to sponsor an event that encourages people to be active and to utilize the wonderful bike trail we have covering the scenic countryside of the county.”
 

Jen Rankin (right) and Cindy Stanley show some of the items pulled from the Manchester Avenue recycling dumpsters on Friday, March 9. 

By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Illegal dumping at the recycling centers is causing a problem for officials at the Wabash County Solid Waste Management District (SWMD). It's getting to be so much of a problem, officials are considering closing the centers.

SWMD Director Jen Rankin discussed the issue with The Paper of Wabash County while she and staff member Cindy Stanley cleaned up the most recent incident of illegal dumping on Friday morning, March 9. Someone left a couch and love seat at the Manchester Avenue recycling bins, along with two lawn trimmers, a baby stroller and box with full, unopened bags of snack foods.
 

By Eric Christiansen
echristiansen@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER -- For 50 years, Timbercrest Senior Living Community has been serving the North Manchester community, giving older adults a place to call home.

While Timbercrest opened its doors just north of North Manchester in 1968, it was in 1889 when Churches of the Brethren in Indiana began the ministry of caring for older adults and orphans in Mexico.

According to Timbecrest's website, the children's department closed in 1942 and the focus shifted to older adults. In the 1950s, the buildings at the Mexico home could not meet changing regulations and preparations for the North Manchester site began.

“It was really special caring for people who moved over from the Mexico home who really had their lives altered in a major way,” former Timbercrest CEO Dave Lawrenz said. Lawrenz recently retired after 43 years serving at Timbercrest.
 

By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A fund drive is underway to relocate Unger Mountain moved from its current location and rebuilt on the Southwood High School grounds.

Sean and Natalie Unger built the three-side tower on their property on Elliott Road in rural Wabash County in October 2016.

In early 2017, the couple received notice that a neighbor believed the construction was against a covenant the land had been a part of and that the land should never have been sold to them.
 

By Josh Sigler
jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com

The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County received its second presentation as it pursues studies for advancement during a special strategic planning session before its regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

The second group was led by Steve Yager, who was a superintendent for 19 years in the Northwest Allen County school district among his many stops.
 

By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Angelina M. Monroe, 38, Sharpsville, a former billing clerk for the Wabash City Wastewater Treatment Plant, was arrested Monday afternoon, Feb. 26, when she turned herself into deputies at the Wabash County Jail.

Officers served Monroe with a Wabash Circuit Court arrest warrant alleging felony charges for official misconduct, two charges of theft, and one count for corrupt business influence.

Monroe entered a not guilty plea during a hearing on Feb. 27. Trial dates have been set for 9 a.m. June 19-20 in Wabash Circuit Court.
 

By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Angelina M. Monroe, 38, Sharpsville, a former billing clerk for the Wabash City Wastewater Treatment Plant, was arrested Monday afternoon, Feb. 26, when she turned herself into deputies at the Wabash County Jail.

Officers served Monroe with a Wabash Circuit Court arrest warrant alleging felony charges for official misconduct, two charges of theft, and one count for corrupt business influence.

Monroe entered a not guilty plea during a hearing on Feb. 27. Trial dates have been set for 9 a.m. June 19-20 in Wabash Circuit Court.