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Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $226 million jackpot on July 16, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $226 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Exclusive: Debrand Grows Circular Logistics Capacity with Ohio Opening
Canadian-based firm Debrand—which specializes in “next-life logistics” for apparel merchandise—has opened its first directly-operated U.S. facility as it seeks to expand its impact in diverting textiles from landfills.How a Nylon Recycling Upstart Won Over Etam and Victoria's Secret With 'Powder in a Test Tube' The 32,000-square-foot facility in Ohio opened last month and is now operational. Automated sorting technology and equipment processes goods for recycling or downcycling, focusing on getting the most value out of garments. In the last 18 months, Debrand’s three existing facilities have processed and kept 4.5 million pounds of textiles out of landfills for brand partners like...
DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison fired back at pollster Nate Silver online Tuesday over the Ohio ballot deadline. In a post on the social platform X, Silver posted an excerpt of a New York Times article quoting Harrison saying the DNC wants to push President Biden’s official nomination forward to avoid legal challenges…
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
Mayor Tucker highlights role of volunteers in community at press conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker hosted a press conference highlighting the work volunteers for local organizations do in the community Wednesday at A Baby’s Closet, accepting a symbolic check for Allen County volunteer efforts through The Volunteer Center. The Volunteer Center, a Fort...
Going with the flow: Municipalities' work never done with water infrastructure
Jul. 16—LIMA — It is a fundamental necessity for life itself, and in the developed world, it is largely available through a simple twist of the wrist at the facuet. While people in more remote, rural areas rely on wells for their drinking water, ensuring clean, drinkable water for those connected to municipal water systems is a multi-million dollar endeavor every year for those municipalities, ...
Child attending YMCA day camp meant for kindergarten through 5th grade students distributed apparent THC gummies, organization says
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A child attending the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne day camp was distributing apparent THC gummies, the organization said Wednesday. The child, who was at Camp Harris hosted at Harris Elementary, is believed to have given other campers the gummies while they were on a field trip Friday.
Single-vehicle crash briefly closes section of Aboite Center Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Wednesday afternoon, a single-vehicle crash briefly closed a section of Aboite Center Road. According to authorities, a car was driving near the 13300 block of Aboite Center Road around 3:30 p.m. before crashing. Authorities say no one in the car reported injuries, but the...
Fort Wayne man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill Jewish people
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- A federal judge has sentenced a man to more than a year in prison for sending threatening messages to Fort Wayne Police about killing Jewish people. U.S. District Court Judge Holly Brady sentenced 42-year-old Jeffrey Stevens to serve 15 months in prison. He will also serve two years of supervised release.
Teen arrested in connection to shooting near Weisser Park Elementary
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting near Weisser Park Elementary School. Police charged Anthony DeWayne-Allen Jackson with two counts of felony battery. He was originally charged as a juvenile. The shooting happened on May 20 on Drexel Avenue.
Man charged in connection to July 2023 mall shooting expected to get 2-year prison sentence Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man charged in connection to a July 2023 Glenbrook Square shooting is expected to be sentenced Friday to two years in prison per a plea agreement. Gregory Normil is accused of shooting a man in front of the H&M store at...
Fort Wayne family opens second Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne officially has a second location of Nothing Bundt Cakes, this time on the southwest side, and with the grand opening comes some sweet deals for the community. Jennifer Henricks, a Fort Wayne native, runs the local franchise of the specialty cake company...
‘Wash for a Cause’ raises over $33,000 for Fort Wayne YMCA Youth Service Bureau
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Over the weekend, Mike’s Carwash held its 10th ‘Wash for a Cause’ fundraiser raising more than $33,000 to support youth in Fort Wayne and South Bend. Mike’s Carwash says they donated half of the proceeds made from each Ultimate+Ceramic and Ultimate Wash...
First Alert Forecast: Slipping temperatures, break from humidity in sight
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A cold front gradually works in today, giving us a much more mild pattern for the end of the week. A few stray showers are possible in the early morning hours, but the rest of the day will be dry. Just a touch of humidity lingers for Wednesday with highs in the low 80s. Cloud cover from this morning breaks down over the day, leading to sunshine later on.
Bluegrass Music Concert coming to Clyde Museum lawn
A bluegrass music band, Bridge County Bluegrass of the Toledo area, will perform at the Clyde Museum at 124 W. Buckeye St. in Clyde on Friday, July 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. It will be an enjoyable night of traditional & modern-day bluegrass music performed on the museum lawn. Bring a...
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