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Community comes together to raise funds for injured animal at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
ALBION, Ind. (WPTA) - A Facebook post raised over $7,000 for an injured Bobcat at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. The animal sanctuary is the only sanctuary accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Animals here are provided refuge after being rescued from unsafe environments and spend the rest of their lives in peace.
Giant Glenbrook Dodge American flag returns
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - To the tune of our national anthem, a Summit City landmark has returned. Driving by you may not think about how important the flag is to some. “The flag is what everybody fights for and what we’re willing to die for,” veteran Ross Bower said.
The Lutheran Foundation doubles donations to Headwaters Counseling
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Donations to Headwaters Counseling will now double their impact. The Lutheran Foundation provided the nonprofit organization with a matching donation opportunity, which matches all new or increased donations up to $70,000. “We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and generosity of The Lutheran...
Steuben County Judicial Center officially open for business
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – The new Steuben County Justice Center officially opened for business on Monday. The modern three story building was built across the street from the Steuben County Community Center and it replaces the historic 155-year-old Steuben County Courthouse for judicial matters. The old courthouse opened in...
Senior Saints Announce 2024 Concert Series
The Senior Saints, an energetic group of 71 retirees from 31 churches in the greater Fort Wayne area, will present Way to Go! This program is a musical about types of travel throughout the ages and their experiences with them. The program includes songs, narration, and amusing and heart-warming personal experiences about travel.
A decade of devotion: Humane Fort Wayne's Pawject Runway returns
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A decade of devotion to watching canines strut their stuff and groomers getting creative, Humane Fort Wayne is inviting the public to Pawject Runway. The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum will hold the 10th annual event on Oct. 19. Tickets are on sale now...
Local church welcomes new educational opportunities to northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Come As You Are Community Church welcomes new educational opportunities geared towards technology and agriculture for students working towards a high school diploma. Indiana Agriculture & Technology School is a career-focused public charter school that now operates on four campuses throughout Indiana. The goal is...
Hullinger heading up Heritage football program
MONROEVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – There’s a new but familiar face leading the way for Heritage High School football, as former assistant Jeremy Hullinger has recently been tabbed as the new head coach of the Patriots. Hullinger, who is leading workouts four days a week in the summer, was officially hired as the head coach back […]
Shannon resigns as Trine University president after one year on the job
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – Trine University is looking for a new President after the Board of Trustees announced last Thursday they had accepted the resignation of Dr. John Shannon who had served as university president since June 1, 2023. No reason was given for Shannon’s departure but in a...
LOOK: Ohio Minor League team offers ‘royal’ seats
EASTLAKE, Ohio (WANE) – Ever wanted to sit on a royal throne while watching a baseball game? The Lake County Captain in Ohio has made it possible, but there is a catch. The Captains are a High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians and are often an opponent of the Fort Wayne TinCaps. If you ever decide to take a trip over to East Lake, you could grab a seat in the new row of toilet seats.
As Indiana seeks to resume lethal injections, 2 Evansville-area men sit on death row
EVANSVILLE – After a 15-year pause, Indiana plans to resume lethal injections – but there’s no word on when the eight convicted killers on death row, including two Southern Indiana men, may have their sentences carried out. Erin Murphy, a spokeswoman for Gov. Eric Holcomb, declined to tell the Courier & Press where the state will get the pentobarbital it plans to use to kill people, saying it’s confidential information under state law. And when asked if...
Antwerp Village Allows Historic Depot to be Sold
In a special session of the Antwerp Village Council on June 27, coming out of a 28 minute executive session discussion, the council, in a split decision and tie breaking vote made by mayor Jan Reeb, decided to allow the the historic depot on West River Street to be sold. Offers by two companies for the depot building and the lot to the west, made to the Village Administrator Brian Davis was a large sum at $500,000.
Saint Joseph Health System removed from UnitedHealthcare network
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — UnitedHealthcare has forced Saint Joseph Health System out of its network, effective July 1, impacting patients with UnitedHealthcare commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans. SJHS is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in North Central Indiana that offers acute-based hospital care and post-acute services including: community wellness, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, […] The post Saint Joseph Health System removed from UnitedHealthcare network appeared first on Leader Publications.
Cutting Edge Countertops acquires Bryan's L.E. Smith Co.
Perrysburg-based Cutting Edge Countertops Inc. has acquired L.E. Smith Co. of Bryan, Ohio, a third-generation, family-owned business known for being a laminate fabricator since 1950. “L.E. Smith appealed to Cutting Edge Countertops as part of our strategic growth plan, similar company values and deep roots in the commercial space,” said Brian Burns, co-owner and founding partner of Cutting Edge Countertops. The acquisition expands Cutting Edge’s ability to serve the commercial market through the fabrication and installation of hard surfaces, while also expanding the product offering with laminate and solid surface in multi-family commercial work. “Our current offerings of laminate and solid surface will be enhanced with hard-surface materials including granite and quartz to further serve our combined customers and their growing needs,” said Mari Ivan, CEO of L.E. Smith.
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