Peru News

Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico's Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a "Thriller" tribute dance, political leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry Friday as the world mourned the King of Pop.

PERU - Martha Sue Merz Lanning died Monday, June 29, 2009 in Peru, Indiana. She was born in Muncie in 1930 and was the daughter of Harry and Emily Merz.

A rural Miami County man died when a large tree pinned him against his tractor. At 8:37 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana State Police troopers responded to 4153W 500S on a report of a man trapped beneath a tree.

Howard County Arrests Monday, 9:54 p.m., police arrested Ryan J. Robison, 19, Peru, Gerhart and Purdum streets, on a charge of resisting law enforcement and Cass County warrants for two counts of failure to appear and a probation violation.

For 50 years, citizens of Miami County have celebrated the community's long history as the former winter quarters of America's traveling circuses.

Police reports Tuesday 10.00 p.m. - Property-damage accident, U.S. 24 and 925W. A vehicle driven by David D. Gistler, 61, Logansport, struck a deer.

Anderson - Robert Bowers Moore, 89, Anderson, passed away June 20, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness.

PERU, Ind. -- Skip Runnels of Richmond and Randy Nichols of Brookville are both in a tie for sixth place after the first round of the Indiana Amateur Championship.

Recently, a two week long criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Tony Frawley has resulted in the arrests of John Williamson, 27, and his wife, Tara Williamson, 32, both of Peru, IN.

Indiana professional golfer Chris Smith says he and his family are in shock after a weekend highway crash that killed his wife and critically injured his two children.

Save on credit card bills There ways to cut down on interest and fees you pay every month to your credit card issuer.A Msnbc.com's Bob Sullivan reports.

Howard County Arrests Monday, 9:25 a.m., deputies arrested Troy Sowell, 32, Peru, at the Miami County jail, on a warrant for failure to appear for fees.

Miami County Arrests Monday, 3:07 p.m., state police arrested Danny C. Tyler, 58, 3300 East block of 400 North, Peru, on a felony charge of criminal recklessness and a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident.

Man walks into two apartments during the night Residents in two apartments on Laguna Street awoke to a surprise this weekend when they found a man idling about in their living rooms.

A talented writer and musician, Porter took Broadway by storm with his piercing wit.

How do they train elephants to walk a tight rope and stand on two legs? Mr. Meier, intimately associated with the circus business, tells you all about the tricks of the trade in this fascinating elephant story, and incidentally disproves some favorite legends such as ah elephant's ability to remember an injury for many years.

JOURNALISTS HELD. NKorea sentences 2 US journalists to 12 years jail PERU-AMAZON PROTESTS.

Project Wastewater treatment plant upgrade, Peru, Ind. Product application Additional capacity and a Headcell grit-removal system solves suspended solids problem in wastewater treatment plant effluent.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a semi-trailer along Ind. 18 in Miami County late Thursday, marking the third traffic fatality in one week for the mostly rural county.

The skeletal remains found by a mushroom hunter in Miami County last month have been identified as a missing 18-year-old. Wabash Police Detective Scott Long said dental records have identified the remains as Jorden Sopher, who was last seen visiting her parents' home in Wabash.