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High speed police pursuit in Whitley County ends with arrest in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A man is in custody after he led police on a high-speed police pursuit across two counties. According to police, the pursuit started in Whitley County Sunday morning when Indiana State Police tried to pull over a driver on U.S. 30. The driver took off and headed east into Allen County where sheriff’s deputies joined the pursuit.
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry's claims that it's environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Captains win third in a row, 6-3, over Fort Wayne
Guy Lipscomb hit a two-run home run and singled in another run as the Captains beat host Fort Wayne, 6-3, on July 21. Lake County (54-35) finished a three-game sweep in its first series after the All-Star break. Jose Devers hit a sacrifice fly and doubled for the Captains. He...
LEARN Resource Center behind on donations for annual backpack giveaway
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE)— The LEARN Resource Center has less than two weeks until their annual backpack giveaway, but they are behind in donations compared to last year’s event. The most needed items right now are backpacks, pens, pencils and folders, according to Sharon Wilson, executive director of...
‘Voices of Unity’ Youth Choir wins gold medal at 2024 World Choir Games
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s ‘Voices of Unity’ Youth Choir has been named World Champions at the 2024 World Choir Games, winning a gold medal in the competition’s Gospel category. The 13th World Choir Games happened in Auckland, New Zealand from July 10-20, bringing...
Drink wine while viewing bison 20 minutes from downtown Fort Wayne
ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE)— LC Nature Park’s mission is celebrating the beauty of Indiana’s natural prairie landscape while preserving it for future generations. And they have a special event where you can enjoy views of the bison and elk that roam the grasslands of the park, all while sipping on wine or beer and making smores by the campfire.
Huntington Twp. woman competes in Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
HUNTINGTON TWP. — With the sun beating down over an open field on a particularly hot day in June, a local woman took the field for the first time at the Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. Months of preparation went into preparing. But these events are unlike any...
Wet and wild Waterball contests honed firefighters’ hose and nozzle skills
It’s been described as a kind of tug-of–war, but waterball requires a more complex set of skills. Instead of relying on brute strength, firefighters must use teamwork and precision to maneuver the ball to the other side’s court. They must battle to control an unwieldy hose under 90 pounds of pressure and accurately aim the stream to control a 15-pound ball suspended in the air by a cable. The mist created from the battling water streams can be so dense, the hose handler can barely see and must rely on directions from the backup firefighter. In this 1978 Blade archive photo, the Perrysburg Township fire department, left, bested the Waterville fire department in a match played in Whitehouse. The Montezuma, Ohio, fire department won the state competition, which was hosted by the Whitehouse Fire department and attracted 45 teams. Go to thebladevault.com/memories to purchase more historical photos taken by our award-winning staff of photographers, past and present, or to purchase combinations of stories and photos.
High school sports strengthen communities
High school sports go beyond mere competition and athleticism; they act as catalysts for community engagement, volunteerism and positive social change. Across the nation, student-athletes, coaches, and teams actively contribute to their communities, making a difference well beyond the game. One of the primary ways high school sports enhance community...
NASCAR makes late Brickyard 400 broadcast change, moved off NBC
UPDATE: The race has been moved back to NBC. Due to an NBC News Special Report after the announcement that Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race has been moved from NBC to USA Network. Sunday's Brickyard 400 is set to be...
Noblesville fire captain arrested for domestic battery by Lapel police
LAPEL, Ind. (WISH) — A captain in the Noblesville Fire Department has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic battery early Saturday. The Noblesville mayor’s office confirmed to News 8 Sunday that Brett Etherington, 55, had been arrested by the Lapel Police Department on a charge of domestic violence. Online jail […]
SWCD sets Conservation Poker Run Aug. 9
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Conservation Poker Run from 7:30 a.m. to 1 pm. Aug. 9. The group will meet at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds at the Farm Bureau Building. Morning pastries and the rules for the contest will be presented before we head out to tour three different agricultural facilities.
Elkhart native qualifies for 2024 World Triathlon Championships
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Here in Indiana, we have a remarkable story about Ella Cunningham from Elkhart. After graduating from Indiana University, where she was on the women’s rowing team, Ella took up a completely new sport and went on to qualify as a world-class athlete. And that sport...
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