Jim and Greta Wallace. The weekly Ligonier Leader, founded in 1880 by E.G. Thompson, was purchased from Norm Davis. The two mastheads were merged to form The Advance Leader, with the first issue published on May 14, 1975. The first co-editors were David Kurtz and Grace Witwer Housholder. The editor and general manager today is Robert Buttgen, who joined KPC in 1996. The newspaper is published by KPC Media Group, with its website at kpcnews.com Marshmallow Capital According to the National Confectioners Association, Ligonier is the marshmallow capital of the world. Notable people Dwight H. Green, former Governor of Illinois Uriel Macias, retired professional soccer player Douglas Rex, past president of American College of Gastroenterology Glen Steele, retired professional football player, attended West Noble High School, University of Michigan, NFL Cincinnati Bengals References External links City of Ligonier, Indiana website Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau Operation Foundation Volunteer Project Cities in Indiana Populated places established in 1835 Cities in Noble County, Indiana 1835 establishments in Indiana