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IU Health announces plan for new hospital in southwest Allen County
After incremental expansions to eight locations in northeast Indiana over the past few years, IU Health announced plans Monday to build a $421 million hospital in southwest Fort Wayne. According to a release from the health system, the 140-bed, five-story facility will offer surgical suites, a 17-bed emergency department, and...
Fort Wayne Trails announces new partnership with AWS Foundation to create accessible trail maps
FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne Trails announces a new partnership with AWS Foundation to create accessible trail maps for the community. This collaboration aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or ability, can more easily navigate the trail system in Allen County. The new trail maps are divided...
Jennifer McCormick hosting Fort Wayne event Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Democratic Women’s Club is hosting a Town Hall with gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick this Wednesday, focusing on the topic of reproductive rights. The following was released:. Initially conceived as a debate, the Town Hall presents an opportunity for the community...
Emergency: City/county tug of war has TRAA's recovery in jeopardy
The problem of our weakening EMS ambulance service is entirely solvable because it is entirely created by the failure of Allen County and Fort Wayne elected officials. Three Rivers Ambulance Authority is being cannibalized by the fire districts created by the Allen County Commissioners, and TRAA’s response times are again rising.
United Way wishes short-term CEO well, next steps for transition to be determined
United Way of Allen County said Wednesday it was somewhat surprised by the planned departure of its CEO of 18 months but wishes him the best. Vincent Village on Tuesday announced that Robert Haworth would start Aug. 19 as executive director of the Fort Wayne organization that provides transitional housing and other support services.
Allen County schools, health department partner to provide anti-vaping programs
A new program with the Allen County Department of Health will connect local students to vaping education, and local school district representatives are ready to see its impact. “There is power in numbers,” Stacey Fleming, Southwest Allen County Schools spokeswoman, said Wednesday in a statement. “Together we increase our ability...
Local and Indiana officials react to assassination attempt on former President Trump
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, which left two dead and two wounded, Indiana officials are sharing their thoughts. The Allen County GOP offers its thoughts and prayers to President Donald Trump for a quick and speedy recovery. The actions occurring...
Northeast Indiana Now: July 16, 2024
Richard Sanchez starts off this edition of Northeast Indiana Now with more on IU Health's plans for a new hospital in southwest Allen County. WBOI's Tony Sandleben reports on HUD sending $2.3 million to the Fort Wayne Housing Authority. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith has the latest state revenue report.
Vincent Village appoints new executive to replace Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker
United Way of Allen County is losing its CEO, but Vincent Village is gaining a new executive director. Robert Haworth has been hired as the new leader for the local nonprofit that provides transitional housing and other support services, the organization announced Tuesday. Sharon Tucker was previously the top administrator...
Allen County legislators receive summer study committee appointments
Allen County legislators have received their appointments to interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work together to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, various experts and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of the January...
Metro briefs: Gubernatorial candidate to host town hall on reproductive rights
The Democratic candidate for Indiana governor will be in Fort Wayne on Wednesday at a town hall meeting centered on reproductive rights. Jennifer McCormick, former Indiana superintendent of public instruction, will be at the event set to start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza.
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