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Wabash County, IN (JUNE 24, 2026) – Grow Wabash County and Manchester Alive are thrilled to be joining Innomed Design, LLC in celebrating the opening of its newly constructed location in North Manchester with a ribbon cutting. The ceremony will take place at noon on Friday, July 10.Innomed, Inc., is a manufacturer of surgical instruments for orthopedic surgery based in Savannah, GA. Founded in 1985 with one product, they now feature thousands of unique instruments, many of which were designed by orthopedic surgeons in search of a unique tool for a specific task.“Innomed Design’s decision to establish and grow its operations...

Wabash, IN - The Wabash County Museum proudly announces the second annual Wabash County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and invites the community to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the 2026 inductees.The ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 1 at 3:00 p.m. in the Eagles Theatre Ballroom, located at 106 West Market Street in downtown Wabash. This year’s class honors individuals and teams from Manchester Community Schools, Manchester University, MSD of Wabash County, and Wabash City Schools, all of whose contributions have shaped the rich athletic history of Wabash County across multiple eras.This celebration of Wabash County sports...

Wabash County, IN – The Wabash County community is invited to join Grow Wabash County in celebrating the grand opening of The Drink Depot with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 26.“Grow Wabash County is excited to celebrate The Drink Depot and the energy they are bringing to our community,” Jana Thibos, project manager for investor services and events at Grow Wabash County, said. “Their focus on creating a fun, fast, and welcoming experience reflects the kind of innovation and investment we love to support in Wabash. We’re proud to partner with their team as they open their doors and...

Press release courtesy of Downtown Wabash, Inc.WABASH, Ind. - Downtown Wabash Inc. welcomes Colin and Melanie and looks forward to their contributions during the summer months.Colin Early is a senior at Manchester University. He will achieve his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance as well as his MBA in Accounting. Colin is from Crown Point, IN., he went to Merrillville high school and graduated in 2023. Colin chose Manchester to study accounting and finance, as well as play baseball. He is excited to learn about business operations and gain real world experience in business, as well as making connections.Melanie McGuire...

[Wabash, IN, June 10, 2026] - The Wabash County Museum is excited to participatein this year’s Made By Us Civic Season, which celebrates America’s 250thanniversary. While Civic Season officially runs from Juneteenth through the Fourthof July, the Museum is expanding the celebration with a series of special programsand events throughout the summer designed to encourage communityconnection, reflection, and engagement with local and national history. “These programs are designed to bring people together through history and sharedexperiences,” said Teresa Galley, Executive Director of the Wabash County Museum.“America’s 250th anniversary gives us a unique opportunity to reflect on ournation’s story while also celebrating...

Press release & graphic courtesy of Wabash County MuseumWabash, IN - The Wabash County Museum is excited to announce the return of its annual Museum Explorers Scavenger Hunt, beginning June 2 and running through July 3. Sponsored by Hills Fencing and Landscaping, this summer activity encourages children and families to explore the Museum in an interactive way.Throughout the summer season, participants will journey through exhibits to complete the scavenger hunt, searching for clues, and earning exciting prizes along the way.The program will feature two different versions of the scavenger hunt, one available during the month of June and another version...

Press release & photo courtesy of Josiah White'sWabash, IN - Josiah White’s celebrated the start of construction on a new on-campus townhouse with a groundbreaking ceremony at their Wabash Campus. Made possible by a generous capital investment from donor John Sutton, the townhouse will provide stable, on-site housing for direct care staff–removing one of the most significant barriers to growing the workforce that serves Indiana youth.Kristina Johnson Nussbaum, VP of Advancement, gathered everyone together for brief remarks and a symbolic turning of the soil. The gift came after Sutton, a long-standing supporter, felt called to reach out to the organization...

Wabash County, IN (May 11, 2026) – Grow Wabash County, in partnership with Downtown Wabash Inc., is excited to once again sponsor a shared community booth for the 2026 Wabash Farmers Market season. The booth is designed for individuals of any age, from anywhere, who are interested in testing a business concept in Wabash County. This no cost opportunity allows aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners to pilot products, gather customer feedback, and evaluate demand in a real‑world setting before making larger investments. As one of the most well attended weekly events in downtown Wabash, the farmers market provides direct...

Press release & photo courtesy of Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester, IN  — Representatives from Manchester University, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, JPR, and the Manchester Mile committee held a groundbreaking for the first phase of the Manchester Mile on Wednesday, May 6.The Manchester Mile will stretch from the corner of Wayne Street and College Avenue down to Market Street, then to Main Street, directly connecting campus to downtown North Manchester. Phase one of the project will begin in June and is expected to be completed by August. New sidewalks, lighting, seating, trash receptacles, and other facilities will be added.Phase two...

Release & graphic courtesy of Carey ServicesCarey Services is proud to announce it has once again been awarded the 2026 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health at the Gold level by Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. This marks the organization’s second consecutive year receiving Gold-level recognition, reinforcing Carey Services’ deep and evolving commitment to creating a workplace culture where employees are supported, valued, and empowered.The Bell Seal is one of the nation’s most prestigious certifications for workplace mental health, evaluating employers in four core areas: workplace culture, mental...

Wabash County, IN (MARCH 6, 2026) – Grow Wabash County had the pleasure of celebrating the local ag community on Wednesday, March 4, during its annual Salute to Ag Dinner.Grow Wabash County and the Ag Committee were especially thrilled to be honoring the 2025 Farm Family of the year, the Brubaker Family, alongside the many other farmers and agricultural producers in Wabash County.After Howard Halderman’s welcome remarks and various trivia about Wabash County’s importance to the global agriculture industry, Ted Little delivered the invocation and dinner from Poole’s Meat Market was served. Desserts were provided by Bailey’s Pizza Parlor in...

Wabash County, IN  – Grow Wabash County’s county-wide high school entrepreneurship and career focused program brought students to the Indiana Statehouse as part of the AIM (Accelerating Indiana’s Municipalities) Legislative Day Event, giving students an inspiring look at the future of business, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities in Indiana."It was impactful for the students to see the amount of activity at the statehouse. The questions they asked were insightful, and their thirst for more understanding was encouraging. Opportunities like this are vital for the development of our county as these students are our future business owners, governmental leaders and hopefully, residents,"...

Press release and graphic courtesy of Parkview HealthWABASH, Ind. –  Parkview Wabash Hospital was recently named one of the 150 2026 Best Places to Work in Indiana.It’s the fifth time Parkview Wabash has made the statewide Best Places to Work list since 2018 and the second time in the past three years. Parkview Wabash was the only hospital across the state to be recognized on this year’s list.The statewide survey and awards program is designed to evaluate participating organizations and honor those with the highest levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in the workplace. This is the 21st year for...

Press release courtesy of Visit Wabash CountyWabash, Ind. — Wabash County is preparing for a year-long celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary, featuring a dynamic lineup of festivals, historical tours, engaging family activities, music, and community-wide events throughout 2026. From winter’s eagle watching trolley tours to summer block parties, memorable holiday celebrations, and special exhibits, there’s something for every resident and visitor to enjoy.“We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone in American history right here in Wabash County,” said Stephanie Rogers, Wabash County Liaison for the 250th Anniversary state-wide celebration. “From the stories of our earliest settlers to the traditions we continue...

Press release and photo courtesy of Wabash County Museum.Wabash, In. – As we kick off the new year, the Wabash County Museum invites the community to meet the Official Wabash County Historian, Alec Guenin, appointed by the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau.Alec is serving the second year of his three-year term from 2025–2027 as the county’s historian. Indiana County Historians are volunteers officially appointed by the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and the Indiana Historical Bureau (IHB) to promote local history within their counties, connect individuals and organizations with historical resources, encourage collaboration among local history groups, and...