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Double Up Indiana Program to continue for Downtown Wabash Farmers Market

WABASH, Ind. (WFFT) – Downtown Wabash announced the Double Up Indiana programming for SNAP customers will continue for the 2024 market season.

April 2024

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Wabash Food Truck Plaza To Debut During May First Friday

WABASH — Downtown Wabash Inc., in collaboration with local food truck vendors, will launch a specially curated Food Truck Plaza […]

April 2024

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Downtown Wabash Farmers Market Kicks Off May 11

WABASH — Downtown Wabash Inc. has announced the return of the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market beginning Saturday, May 11. The […]

April 2024

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Downtown Wabash launches Historical Walking Tour

WABASH, Ind (WFFT) — If you’re looking for a way to get your steps in, why not do so in […]

April 2024

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Explore The Wabash Cultural District With Historical Walking Tour

WABASH — Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to embark on an immersive journey through time as Downtown […]

April 2024

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‘Downtown Wabash Farmers Market’ registration opens for 2024 season

WABASH, Ind. (WPTA) – Leaders with Downtown Wabash, Inc. share that registration for the ‘Downtown Wabash Farmers Market’ is open […]

March 2024

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Downtown Wabash, Inc. Welcomes Kristen Petruniw As Executive Director

WABASH, IN— Downtown Wabash, Inc. board of directors and staff recently welcomed Kristen Petruniw as the organization’s Executive Director. Originally […]

March 2024

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Lisa Gilman awarded Stephen H. Downs Downtown Legacy Award

WABASH — It is with great honor and excitement that Downtown Wabash, Inc. and its board of directors announced Lisa […]

November 2023

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Downtown Wabash businesses to welcome shoppers for Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 will offer ample opportunities for customers to complete holiday shopping while supporting local businesses […]

November 2023

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Jingle Jubilee in Wabash

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Let’s check out what’s happening in Wabash. Jingle Jubilee is a free holiday kick-off event […]

November 2023

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Wabash Trick – or – Treat Extravaganza

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Returning for its seventh year: the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Candy.’ A literal ton (2,000 pounds) […]

October 2023

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How Wabash leaders and businesses are trying to grow their community

Local leaders and businesses are working to change that. Friday, October 6, Grow Wabash County hosted its “Manufacturing Day” at […]

October 2023

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Wabash is finalist for OCRA grant

The City of Wabash is in the running for up to $2 million in through OCRA’s Community Development Block Grant […]

August 2023

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Main Spotlight: 7 Unique Main Street Business Concepts

While we often associate Main Streets with quintessential shops and stores—such as indie bookstores and cute cafes—many districts are also […]

August 2023

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What is it like to raise a family in Wabash?

Madeline and Aaron Spring, along with their children—Micah, 12, Charlotte, 11, Amara, 9, and Conrad, 8—have called Wabash home since […]

August 2023

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Indiana small businesses thrive in these counties

Attention small business owners: altLINE used Census Bureau data to find the counties in Indiana with the most successful small businesses.

August 2023

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Downtown Wabash now accredited through Main Street America

Downtown Wabash, Inc. has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards.

July 2023

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Meet the volunteers behind Indiana’s largest river cleanup event

Life-long Wabash resident and self-proclaimed “river rat,” Michael Beauchamp has spent his life in and around water, including the rivers […]

July 2023

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Arts Academy musicians bring “Innovative Artistry” to downtown Wabash

Wabash’s Honeywell Arts Academy is wrapping up its summer music program with a live performance in the community’s historic Eagles […]

June 2023

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Tell Julian: Featuring Honeywell Arts Academy

At the Honeywell Arts Academy, classical music meets jazz, pop and funk! It’s no ordinary music program and that’s why […]

June 2023

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Wabash signs agreement with sister city in Ukraine

Wabash now has a sister city across the globe in Ukraine. Wabash mayor Scott Long signed an agreement Tuesday during […]

June 2023

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Youngsters decorate downtown

Karen Eilts-Walter, owner of Make it Your Own art studio, took her Art Camp students outside Thursday to brighten the […]

June 2023

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Subaru foundation awards over $100K to 13 Indiana not-for-profits

The Subaru of Indiana Automotive Foundation gave just under $107,000 in grants to 13 not-for-profit organizations. The foundation said the funding will […]

June 2023

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Murals, sculptures and garden boxes among public art projects in northeast Indiana

Public art projects will be popping up across the area this summer, from murals in downtown Fort Wayne to sculpture […]

June 2023