Wabash County EMA

05/27/2026

We ask that you keep the family, friends, colleagues, and first responders affected by the loss of Parkview Paramedic Mike in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time.

Mike's dedication, positive attitude, willingness to help others, and commitment to serving the communities he worked in have left a lasting impact on many individuals throughout his EMS career.

This is a sad time, and If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available by calling or texting 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline 💚

05/26/2026

This is a full-time supervisory nursing role within the Wabash County Health Department focused on public health services, community education, disease prevention, and emergency response. The position oversees staff, manages health programs, and provides direct patient care.

Pay & Benefits
Salary: $50,000–$57,521/year
Benefits include:
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Main Responsibilities

The nurse supervisor would:

Provide vaccinations, TB testing, lead testing, and health screenings
Investigate communicable diseases and conduct follow-up reporting
Supervise and train staff
Coordinate school clinics
Manage lead case services and referrals
Maintain records, vaccine inventory, and regulatory compliance
Participate in emergency preparedness and public health emergency response
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
At least 2 years of public health nursing experience preferred
Must be 21+
CPR and TB certifications (or ability to obtain them)

Key Skills Needed
Knowledge of public health laws and nursing practices
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Ability to manage programs, staff, and budgets
Comfortable working with the public, including difficult situations
Ability to handle emergency response duties and occasional travel
Work Environment
Combination of clinic work, field visits, and community outreach
Requires some physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lbs
Exposure to normal healthcare/public health risks
May require evenings, weekends, and 24-hour emergency response availability

This role is best suited for an experienced RN interested in leadership, community health, disease prevention, and public service. It combines clinical nursing, administration, education, and emergency preparedness responsibilities.
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=public+health+nurse&l=Wabash%2C+IN&from=searchOnHP&vjk=1cbea5b003b3b060

05/26/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – WABASH COUNTY

Beginning June 1, the Wabash County Highway Department will begin chip/seal operations on the following roads the first week of June.

• 650 E — from State Road 24 north to 1100 N
• 500 N — from the Huntington County line to 600 West

Please expect temporary road closures, loose stone, and delays in these areas. Local access will be maintained when possible. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and drive cautiously through work zones.

All work is weather dependent and schedules may change.

05/19/2026

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There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather from 3-11 PM EDT today. Medium confidence in severe weather occurring along and south of US 24 this afternoon/evening. Damaging winds and heavy rain will be the main threats today, but an isolated, brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

05/18/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Northern Indiana
144 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Wabash County in north central Indiana...
Kosciusko County in north central Indiana...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

05/18/2026

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 220 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA KOSCIUSKO ST. JOSEPH IN NORTHERN INDIANA ADAMS ALLEN IN BLACKFORD CASS IN DE KALB ELKHART FULTON IN GRANT HUNTINGTON JAY LA PORTE LAGRANGE MARSHALL MIAMI NOBLE PULASKI STARKE STEUBEN WABASH WELLS WHITE WHITLEY IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BERRIEN BRANCH CASS MI HILLSDALE ST. JOSEPH MI IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST OHIO ALLEN OH DEFIANCE FULTON OH HENRY PAULDING PUTNAM VAN WERT WILLIAMS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALBION, ANGOLA, ANTWERP, ARCHBOLD, AUBURN, BASS LAKE, BENTON HARBOR, BENTON HEIGHTS, BERNE, BLUFFTON, BLUFFTON, BREMEN, BRONSON, BROOKSTON, BRYAN, BUCHANAN, CASSOPOLIS, COLDWATER, COLUMBIA CITY, COLUMBUS GROVE, CONTINENTAL, CULVER, DECATUR, DEFIANCE, DELTA, DESHLER, DOWAGIAC, DUNKIRK, EDGERTON, EDWARDSBURG, ELKHART, FAIR PLAIN, FORT WAYNE, FRANCESVILLE, FREMONT, GARRETT, GAS CITY, GOSHEN, GRANGER, GRISSOM AFD, HARTFORD CITY, HICKSVILLE, HILLSDALE, HUNTINGTON, JONESVILLE, KENDALLVILLE, KNOX, LA PORTE, LAGRANGE, LEIPSIC, LIBERTY CENTER, LIGONIER, LIMA, LITCHFIELD, LOGANSPORT, MARCELLUS, MARION, MEDARYVILLE, MENDON, MEXICO, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, MONON, MONTICELLO, MONTPELIER, MONTPELIER, NAPOLEON, NAPPANEE, NEW HAVEN, NILES, NORTH JUDSON, NORTH MANCHESTER, OHIO CITY, OSSIAN, OTTAWA, PANDORA, PAULDING, PAW PAW LAKE, PAYNE, PERU, PLYMOUTH, PORTLAND, ROANOKE, ROCHESTER, ROYAL CENTER, SHERWOOD, SHIPSHEWANA, SOUTH BEND, SOUTH WHITLEY, SPENCERVILLE, ST. JOSEPH, STURGIS, SWANTON, THREE RIVERS, TOPEKA, TRI-LAKES, UPLAND, VAN WERT, WABASH, WARSAW, WAUSEON, WHITE PIGEON, WINAMAC, AND WINONA LAKE.

05/18/2026

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Stay Weather Aware, for the next couple of days,

05/14/2026

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As heat and humidity builds this weekend, chances for strong to severe storms increase as well. SPC has introduced a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather on Saturday, May 16th and a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for Monday, May 18th.

As heat and humidity builds this weekend, chances for strong to severe storms increase as well. SPC has introduced a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather on Saturday, May 16th and a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for Monday, May 18th.

05/07/2026

Wabash County Memorial Day Service.

The Wabash County Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on the Wabash County Courthouse North Lawn located at 1 West Hill Street.

This service is open to the public and is being conducted by the Veteran's Organizations of Wabash County and their Associated Auxiliaries.

We hope that you will join in remembering those who gave their lived in service to our country.

Respectfully,

Chad L. Alexander
Wabash County Veterans Service Officer

04/30/2026

Wabash City Police Information.