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Chili for Charity donates $43,300 to 11 Wabash County causes
Erika Miller (left) receives a check for $300 from Marc Shelley, Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member, on behalf of Wabash County Transit at the Chili for Charity check presentation Wednesday, Nov. 2. Photos by Emma Rausch
 
By Emma Rausch
 
The Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity reinvested more than $43,000 into Wabash County Wednesday night, Nov. 2, after donating the funds to 11 local charitable organizations at its annual check presentation.
 
Since 2002, the Chili for Charity committee has donated more than $430,000 to local charitable organizations that serve Wabash County residents.
 
This year, the committee added $43,300 to that number.
 
“We’re also going to hit next year, I believe, we’re going to hit next year $500,000,” Committee member Wade Weaver said. “We’re going to hit over a half a million dollars next year because of this project.”
 
Posted on 2016 Nov 08
Democrat candidates roll into Wabash
Democrat gubernatorial candidate John Gregg greets supporters on Thursday morning, Nov. 3, outside the Charley Creek Inn in downtown Wabash. Photos by Joseph Slacian
 
By Joseph Slacian
 
A group of Democrat state and federal candidates stopped in downtown Wabash on Thursday morning, Nov. 3, as part of a statewide bus tour prior to the Tuesday, Nov. 8, General Election.
 
Gubernatorial hopeful John Gregg and his lieutenant governor running mate Christian Hale were among those visiting with party faithful in the lobby of the Charley Creek Inn.
 
Senatorial candidate Evan Bayh and his wife, Susan, also chatted with their supporters, as did Attorney General candidate Lorenzo Arrendondo.
Posted on 2016 Nov 08
City orders two homes razed
By Joseph Slacian
 
Two homes were ordered demolished on Thursday, Nov. 3, by the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety.
 
Two others were saved from demolition, for now, and a fifth will likely face demolition sometime in 2017.
 
A home owned by Charles Purdy, at 242 W. Main St., and Robert Rose, at 523 W. Hill St., were ordered demolished.
 
Posted on 2016 Nov 08
Urbana shop opens for monthly sale
Crazy Sweet Annie’s will host two sales this month on Nov. 12-13 and Nov. 26-27. Antiques, Christmas décor and more will be available for purchase. Photo provided
 
By Emma Rausch
 
Crazy Sweet Annie’s, an Urbana-based shop, will open its doors the weekend of Nov. 12-13 and again Nov. 26-27 for its monthly sale.
 
Located at the former Crazy Horse Outfitters, 5678 E. 400 N., the typically once-a-month vintage barn sale includes antiques, handmade decorations, home décor and furniture.
 
However, “we’re also doing Thanksgivings Day weekend, Nov. 26 and 27,” owner Valerie Wilcox told The Paper of Wabash County. “We don’t usually do it twice a month.
 
Posted on 2016 Nov 08
Wabash GOP supporters rally

The Republican Party of Wabash County hosted a Bridge to Victory Rally on Thursday, Nov. 3. Locals showed their support for the party's candidates by waving signs and hands at the intersection of U.S. 24 and State Road 15 from 4:30-6 p.m. The rally was a collaborative effort of Republican parties across Indiana to get out and show support for their candidates in the upcoming election Tuesday, Nov. 8, according to Barbara Wagoner Pearson, Wabash County's Republican Committee chairman. Photo by Emma Rausch

 

 

 

Posted on 2016 Nov 08
Wabash woman involved with double fatal accident pleads guilty
Emilee J. Bowyer
 
By Emma Rausch
 
A Wabash women that was involved in a March double-fatal crash pled guilty to several felony charges after entering a plea agreement on Monday, Oct. 17.
 
Emilee J. Bowyer, 28, Wabash, pled guilty to two counts felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in death and two counts felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in serious bodily injury.
 
Bowyer’s charges stemmed from a March 19 accident.
 
 
 
 
Posted on 2016 Nov 08
4 seek council seats
By The Paper staff
 
Four candidates – three Republicans and one Democrat – are seeking three at-large seats on the Wabash County Council during the Nov. 8 General Election.
 
Republican-incumbent Randy Curless is joined by Philip Dale and Lorissa Sweet on the Republican side, while Donald Rose is the lone Democrat seeking a local office.
 
All the candidates were asked to respond to a series of questions provided by The Paper of Wabash County. Their responses follow in a rotating alphabetical order.
 
Posted on 2016 Nov 01
7 seek seats on MSD school board
By The Paper staff
 
Seven people are seeking three seats on the MSD of Wabash County School Board in the Nov. 8 General Election.
 
The district is divided into three regions: Northeast, Northwest and Southern.
 
Seeking the Northeast District seat are incumbent John Gouveia III and challenger Todd Topliff.
 
Seeking the Northwest District seat are Gary Fadil and Chad Watson.
 
Seeking the Southern District seat are incumbent Kevin Bowman, Carol Cly and William Hunter.
 
Posted on 2016 Nov 01

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