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Evolving to serve Karen Eilts-Walter & Nancy Kolb
Wabash County
It’s your time, make
the most of it!
Welcome to Wabash County from the staff of the Spend some time in Wabash County where the
Wabash Plain Dealer, Wabash County’s only daily Salamonie and Mississinewa Reservoirs play host to
newspaper. an array of outdoor adventures, where a surprisingly
modern county holds the perfect blend of fascinating
The Wabash Plain Dealer was established in 1859 attractions, meeting and convention spaces,
and has been located in nine different locations around historical treasures, sports excitement, world-class
the downtown area. It has been at its current location, entertainment and leisure activities. And where the
123 W. Canal St., since 1969. The newspaper was art scene overflows with galleries, artist wares, antique
purchased by the Don Nixon family in 1923, and Nixon malls and specialty shops.
Newspapers Inc. was formed under the direction of
Eugenia Nixon Honeywell and her sons, Joe and John, Nestled in the heart of it all is the Visit Wabash
in 1934. County Welcome Center and Gift Shop. Located in the
historic district of downtown Wabash, this one-of-a-
In 1998, Paxton Media Group of Paducah, Ky. bought kind storefront is dedicated to enhancing the visitor’s
the newspaper from the Nixons. The firm is a fourth experience. Located at 221 S. Miami Street, Wabash,
generation, family-owned media company founded in the Welcome Center provides attraction information,
1896. Over the years, the Wabash Plain Dealer has won travel itineraries, maps and unique merchandise from
numerous awards for writing, editing, advertising, all over the county.
circulation, photography and even typography.
The tourism Board of Directors and staff are
The Wabash Plain Dealer is now published five dedicated to connecting residents and visitors with
days a week, Sunday & Tuesday through Friday. It area events, festivals and attractions. Each are happy
also publishes a weekly shopper called the Current to assist you with your special or corporate event by
Bargains. providing presentations, welcome packets and step-on
guides to the county.
Being rich in history and adaptable to the constant
changes in the media world, the Wabash Plain Dealer Whether your time here is earmarked for business
has chronicled the daily happenings of the county and or pleasure, you can expect to experience charm and
will do so for many years to come. The commitment beauty, history and heritage, arts and culture, fine
by the past and present employees to the community dining and shopping.
is unequaled and allows us to put out quality products,
such as this Wabash County Guide. We promise that your time here will be well spent!
A version of the County Guide has been around for Christine Flohr
many years. This year with the collaboration of many Executive Director of Tourism
in the county, we are able to bring you a publication that Visit Wabash County
can truly show off the essence of Wabash County.
Travel Tip
We hope you enjoy your time in Wabash County and
enjoy reading the Wabash County Guide. Charley Creek Inn in downtown Wabash
has $1 ice cream cones!
Kelly Gretschmann Joe Slacian
General Sales Manager Editor HINT: Just ask!
Wabash Plain Dealer
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