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Car hits Wabash home
A car driven by Robert Anglin, 86, Wabash, crashed into the side of a home at 1227 Mill St. on Friday afternoon. Photo by Joseph Slacian
 
By Joseph Slacian
 
A car driven by Robert L. Anglin, 86, Wabash, crashed into a home at 1227 Mill St. about 2:17 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
 
According to Sgt. Matt Benson, Wabash Police Department’s Public Information Officer, the car crashed into the side of the house running over the natural gas meter.  The gas leak prompted an evacuation of the surrounding houses.  
 
The Wabash Fire Department was on scene to treat the driver of the car and to provide fire suppression in case of a fire.  
Posted on 2015 Sep 29
Hundreds dine at Smokin’ for a Cause
LaFontaine resident Troy Working serves a guest some pork during the 2015 Smokin’ for a Cause event at Paradise Spring Historical Park. Photo by Joseph Slacian
 
By Joseph Slacian
 
Hundreds of people filled Paradise Spring Historical Park late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19, to sample pulled pork and ribs prepared by 10 teams competing in Smokin’ for a Cause.
 
The third annual event helped raise funds for three charities – the Indiana Chapter of ALS, the L.I.F.E. Center and Wabash County Relay for Life.
 
“I’m very happy,” organizer Gary Henderson said. “The weather is great now and people are starting to fill the park.”
 
 
 
Posted on 2015 Sep 29
Korean War vets visit Wabash for reunion
By Joseph Slacian
 
A group of Korean War veterans and their families spent time in Wabash last week for its annual reunion.
 
Among the things the veterans did were tour the Honeywell Center, the Wabash County Historical Museum and heard the story of Modoc the elephant during a stop at Modoc’s Market during their visit, which lasted from Sept. 14-17.
Posted on 2015 Sep 29
Grant County invites Wabash County veterans to ‘stand down’
By Emma Rausch
 
On Friday Oct. 2, the Grant County Veterans’ Service Office (VSO) invites Wabash County’s homeless and in-need veterans to the Grant County YMCA in Marion to Stand Down, a free event to help veterans apply for medical care, employment and other services.
 
Stand Downs take place nationwide and typically happen near the fall, according to Bob Kelley, Grant County VSO officer.
 
“Back in 2008, Vietnam veterans were realizing that there were a lot of homeless veterans wandering around (Los Angeles),” Kelley told The Paper of Wabash County. “So they did what they call a ‘stand down,’ stop everything we’re doing, collect these veterans up, enroll them into health care, let them know what their benefits are and it’s just spread like wildfire across the country.”
Posted on 2015 Sep 29
Local elementary school reenacts history in annual event
An O.J. Neighbours student ground corn on a stone during the O.J. Neighbours historical reenactment on Thursday Sept. 17. Kindergarten through fourth grade students performed various Native American and pioneer tasks such as churning butter and drying buffalo meat. Photo by Emma Rausch
 
By Emma Rausch
 
O.J. Neighbours Elementary School hosted its annual historical reenactment on Thursday, Sept. 17.
 
“It’s just a way to make history come alive and make it personal for each child and each class has a different tribe and fourth grade is pioneers and it’s just a way for them to learn about history from a unique angle,” third grade teacher Lindsey Wilson. “It’s a way for them to take responsibility about what they learn and share in education and make it interesting for each other rather than a teacher standing up and talking the whole time.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted on 2015 Sep 29
“411: It’s your body”
Sgt. Terry Hall asks Southwood Elementary children how many of them would come to school the next day and would tell everyone that their bike was stolen, the majority of which raised their hands. However, in a following question of how many would tell if they were touched inappropriately, very few raised their hands. Photo by Emma Rausch
 
By Emma Rausch
 
Sgt. Terry Hall returned to Wabash County last week to speak with the local students about body safety and, specifically, the “pretty big word,” child molestation.
 
Hall, a retired veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, developed the body safety program and has traveled across the country sharing it with every school that he can.
 
“What encouraged me (to speak about body safety) was I was the third in-line for molestation and there were several after me,” Hall told The Paper of Wabash County. “What broke my heart was some of my relatives and siblings have done drugs and gotten in trouble and have pulled robberies because they’re very angry inward people.
 
“This is something that child molesting causes. It causes very low self-esteem, your anger issues are amazing. I’ve talked to some kids that have done very negative things. They’re very angry about what’s happened to them. No one’s addressing the issue.”
Posted on 2015 Sep 29
Local boutique to ‘bling’ bras for breast cancer awareness
By The Paper staff
 
Ellen’s Dress & Bridal Boutique will host “Bras for a Cause” to raise breast cancer awareness and raise funds for the Parkview Hospital Mammogram Fund on Oct. 2.
 
The public is invited to “Bling Your Bra” to be displayed and be monetarily voted on. Those interested in entering a bra must deliver it to Ellen’s on Wednesday, Sept. 30, by 7 p.m. along with a $5 entry fee.
Posted on 2015 Sep 29
Dr. Ford Home to host Autumn Festival
By The Paper staff
 
A 19th Century Autumn Festival will take place at the Dr. James Ford Historic Home on Sat., Oct. 3 from 1-4 p.m.
 
Visitors will go back to a simpler time in history and enjoy a festival that celebrates the autumn season. There will be cider tasting for young and old alike, crafts for the kids, and free tours of the home and carriage house.
Posted on 2015 Sep 29

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