By Josh Sigler
jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com

Studies for advancement once again dominated the after discussion of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 13.

At least one member of the public wanted more information on where the board was on a decision on whether to hire a consultant, and what exactly that scope of work would look like.
 

By The Paper staff

The Manchester Symphony Orchestra will present its annual concert in the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater on Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m.

The professional, community, faculty, and student musicians of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra will present The Bohemians, featuring Bohemian composers of the late 19th century, including works by Smetana, and a performance of Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.
 

By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A Wabash couple has received conditional approval to convert the former Wabash Nazarene Church, 492 N. Wabash St., into an event facility with suites.

Ben Bailey and his wife have been working to convert the former church into the event facility since last fall.
 

By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Those businesses dealing in precious metals and stones will have new rules to follow under an ordinance approved on first reading Monday night by the Wabash City Council.

Police Chief Matt Bruss, who initiated the measure, said it is designed to help police battle the theft of precious metals, stones and other items by burglars and thieves.
 

By The Paper staff

Dr. Linette Grange has joined the staff of Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Grange is a family physician and a member of Parkview Physicians Group.

She is currently located at 1025 Manchester Ave. but will relocate to the medical office building attached to the new hospital in the spring

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Fourteen students from Northfield High School participated in the annual Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state vocal contest, held at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, February 17.

All 11 entries earned either a gold or silver medal rating.
 

By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash County Republican chair Barbara Pearson was selected to fill the remainder of Jeff Dawes’ term on the Wabash County Council.

Pearson was selected over former Council member Mike Ridenour in a 5-1 caucus vote among precinct committeemen within the Council’s second district.
 

By The Paper staff

Three of Southwood High School’s four entries into the Indiana State School Music Association State Vocal/Piano and Ensemble contest earned medals Saturday, Feb. 17 at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis.