Mikayla P. Munn

By Emma Rausch

A former Manchester University student’s trial for the alleged murder of her infant son has been rescheduled for July.

Mikayla P. Munn, 23, Elkhart, was charged with murder and felony neglect of a dependent in May 2016 following an Indiana State Police and North Manchester Police Department investigation.

Lutheran Health Network’s new outpatient center broke ground Monday afternoon, May 22. Mayor Scott Long (fifth from right) and Economic Development Group of Wabash County CEO Keith Gillenwater (fifth from left) joined in the ceremony with Lutheran Health COO Scott Weiskittel (fourth from right) and other network employees. Photo by Emma Rausch

By Emma Rausch

Lutheran Health Network broke ground at its new Wabash outpatient center Monday afternoon, May 22.

The 30,000-square-foot facility, which will be located at 1700 S. Alber St. in Wabash when completed, will house primary care physician practices, a physical therapy and rehabilitation area, an urgent care clinic, a full laboratory, diagnostic imaging suite, infusion therapy center and timeshare space for additional specialists.

The center will be a great addition to the city of Wabash and Wabash County, according to Mayor Scott Long.

By Joseph Slacian

Representatives from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources listened to concerns from opponents to the Wabash River Trail for more than 90 minutes on Wednesday evening, May 17.

The public hearing in the Wabash Middle School Auditorium was requested in connection with the WRT’s request for a permit to build a bridge over the Lagro Creek on the eastern edge of the Town of Lagro.

Opponents cited a number of concerns, including the fact that the WRT has already worked on the project without receiving proper permits. The WRT worked on a boat ramp just east of State Road 524 without having received a DNR report, and audience members at the May 17 meeting alleged that WRT has worked in the area for which the hearing was taking place.

Youngsters climb a bounce house obstacle course at the Family Fun Day event at the John Drook Memorial Park on Sunday, May 21. The event raised funds to support the all-inclusive park project, a Wabash Stellar Communities projects that aims to create a safe, fun playground space for all ages and abilities to play with one another. Photo by Emma Rausch

By Emma Rausch

Area residents supported the Wabash all-inclusive park project by attending the Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 21.

Despite heavy rain earlier in the morning, children, parents, grandparents and friends still convened at the John Drook Memorial Park throughout the day to enjoy pony rides, games, crafts and live music.