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🌱 Wabash community honors the life and service of Nancy Jo Ogan
Wabash, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Wabash! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Wabash community honors the life and service of Nancy Jo Ogan
- How new state arts money could energize Wabash’s Canal Street creatives
- Wabash and Lagro communities remember the life of Joe Devine
Also on today's calendar: Deana Carter and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 69.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nancy Jo Ogan (yournewslocal.com) — A 91-year-old lifelong Wabash resident known for her nursing work at Wabash County Hospital and active service at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ has passed away. Family, friends, and neighbors can attend her celebration of life and visitation at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service on July 23, with burial at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash. Her legacy includes community service, creativity, and deep family devotion. 
• Gov. Braun drives statewide economic growth, community development and talent attraction with READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Grants (wbiw.com) — Wabash is slated to benefit from Indiana’s new READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grants through support for the Canal Street Artist Collective, aimed at growing the local creative workforce. Statewide, 49 projects will share $65 million to boost arts, tourism, and talent attraction, including major theater restorations, new public art, and expanded cultural programming across Indiana.
• Joseph Mark 'Joe' Devine (yournewslocal.com) — An 88-year-old rural Lagro resident with deep ties to Wabash, including work at South Side Supply and membership in the Wabash Elks Lodge, has passed away. Friends and family can pay their respects at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service in Wabash on Thursday evening and Friday morning, with burial to follow in Lagro. His life is remembered for integrity, love of nature, and devotion to family.
📸 Around Wabash
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Collingsworth Family →
Honeywell Center, 275 W Market St, Wabash
7:30 pm
Tuesday July 28
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Other local events
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Deana Carter →
Honeywell Center, 275 W Market St, Wabash
7:30 pm -
Alex Williams →
Dyes Bar & Grill, 509 W Market St, Wabash
7:00 pm
Thursday July 23
Friday July 31
Saturday August 8
📣 Wabash Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sensory Story Hour →
Wabash County Museum, 36 E Market St, Wabash
9:00 am -
Wednesdays at the Park
Peru Public Library 102 East Main, Peru, IN 46970
2:00 pm -
Teen Hangout →
South Whitley Community Public Library, 201 E Front St, South Whitley
3:30 pm -
Dino-mite Thursdays
Peru Public Library 102 East Main, Peru, IN 46970
2:00 pm -
The 77 Experience →
Eagles Theatre, 106 W Market St, Wabash
7:00 pm -
Closed for Circus Parade
Peru Public Library 102 East Main, Peru, IN 46970 -
Expedition: Wildflower ID Hike →
Wildwood - ACRES Land Trust, 409 IN-14, Silver Lake
10:00 am -
The Big Tease →
Big H Sports Bar, 3022 S Washington St, Marion
8:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Wabash. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Wabash. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wabash here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peru
- Miami County Community Foundation Grant expands Peer Recovery Support in Peru (yournewslocal.com)
- Margit Elaine 'Maggie' Pulley (yournewslocal.com)
- Talkin' Bout The Hoosiers Ep. 79 – Indiana Basketball Summer Preview (on3.com)
Huntington
- Huntington County saw lowest price for E85 gas at $2.19 in week ending July 4 (kokomostandard.com)
- Huntington City Council votes for Flock cameras (wfxrtv.com)
Ok Wabash! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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