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Lottery player out of work during cancer treatment wins big
A West Virginia man says he can now help his wife after years of not working while getting treatment for cancer. While spending time with his son, Melvin Stubbs III went to purchase a lottery ticket on July 8, Ohio lottery officials said in a release. “I just went over...
On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches
So many issues are up for debate as the November general election approaches, but polling of voters and observations by advocacy groups show that health care access is high on the list of issues motivating voters in Ohio and elsewhere this election season. The national advocacy group Protect Our Care, which focuses on health care […] The post On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends conclude Convoy celebration with a bang
CONVOY—The streets were alive with the sound of music Saturday night as Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends played three hours of crowd-pleasing pop-rock and country on Franklin Street. The marathon concert concluded the Convoy Community Days festival, which was celebrating 150 years of the Village—first incorporated by Irishman Roger Nesbit...
One man hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in St. Joe
ST. JOE, Ind. (WPTA) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a truck hit a utility pole late Tuesday night. Police say a truck was driving northbound in the 5900 block of State Road 1 in St. Joe when it drove off the road and hit a utility pole just after 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Bryan Kiwanis Club Awards Grant Money & Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS … Every year the Kiwanis Club of Bryan awards one scholarship to every high school in Williams County as well as two scholarships to Four County High School. These students were honored and recognized at the club’s meeting on July 10,2024 and presented with their scholarship award. Pictured left to right is Ashton Sines, Dylan Siebenaler, Paige Oxender, Ella Miler and Bethaney Williams.
Dunklee found competent to face murder charge
Jul. 16—OTTAWA — Konner Dunklee, the Lima man charged with murder and other assorted felony counts in the April 18 shooting death of a woman at a Leipsic trucking company, has been found competent to stand trial. That ruling was announced by Putnam County Common Pleas Court Judge Keith Schierloh during a brief hearing Tuesday morning. Dunklee's attorney, Drew Mahalik, asked the court to permit ...
3 men arrested after fight at Christian Park basketball court; 3 firearms seized
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Three men were arrested Sunday after police say they pointed firearms at each other and threatened to shoot after fighting over a basketball game. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced on Facebook they arrested Wendell Springs, 20, Daniel Wright, 22, and Daquane Wright, 27, for the incident. Police say officers were called […]
Disciplinary grievance filed against Indiana AG Todd Rokita surrounding terminated pregnancy report comments
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis lawyer has filed a disciplinary grievance against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, claiming he violated his AG duties by calling the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health to inspect and copy terminated pregnancy reports. William Groth, a labor lawyer at Bowman & Vlink in Indianapolis, claims that as attorney […]
Multiple departments called in to battle a 3-alarm barn fire on Grubb Road South
Multiple departments called in to battle a 3-alarm barn fire on Grubb Road South. Multiple area departments battled a third-alarm barn fire this afternoon near Williams and Bresler Lake reservoirs. According to fire personnel on scene, the call came in at 3 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a barn fire at 890 Grubb Road South, with Spencerville, American Township, Shawnee Township, Delphos, and Cridersville responding. Upon arrival, the barn was fully engulfed in intense flames, causing complete destruction of the structure, resulting in a third alarm declaration.
Ottawa resident recognized for supporting Navy Reserve Sailors
July 16, 2024, Press Release from the Navy Office Of Community Outreach: SAN DIEGO – David Godsil, an Ottawa, Ohio, resident, from Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., who represented one of 47 companies from across the nation, was honored by the Chief of Navy Reserve for their exceptional support of America’s Navy Reserve sailors during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE), in San Diego on June 11, 2024.
Fishing derby lures dozens to quarry
DELPHOS — Forty-seven kids with parents and grandparents in tow lined the banks of the Coon and Sportsman’s Club’s quarry for the club’s 14th annual Kids Fishing Derby Saturday. The young anglers, ages 4-12, pulled 138 fish and one turtle from the water.
FWPD: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder over Sunday shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A 17-year-old accused of shooting a woman outside a home early Sunday morning is now charged with attempted murder. Fort Wayne Police arrested the teenager Wednesday morning. Officers had been looking for him following the disturbance in which a woman was shot Sunday in the 4600 block of Glenmary Drive on the city’s south side.
Air Show returning to Fort Wayne next year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Air Show is returning to Fort Wayne next year. That announcement came during a press conference yesterday at the 122nd Fighter Wing. Commander Joshua Waggoner says the event is meant to honor veterans. “We get to highlight the men and women of the...
Quick Hit: ‘The Pink Unicorn’
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 19-20 First Presbyterian Theater. The one-woman play The Pink Unicorn will be presented at First Presbyterian Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday-Saturday, July 19-20. Starring veteran local actress Maggie Kole Hunter, this play follows Mrs. Tricia Lee as she attempts to raise her granddaughter in a...
Band Camino pulling into Clyde
Alternative rock fans are getting revved up for The Band Camino’s upcoming show in Fort Wayne. The trio of Jeffrey Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess embarked on their The Taking Shape tour this month. On Friday, July 26, the trek makes its way to The Clyde Theatre with Knox opening the show up.
Brightpoint wins $2.5M of Fort Wayne's Legacy Fund to loan to small businesses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Fort Wayne City Council granted Brightpoint $2.5 million for its Small Business Loan Project Tuesday. That money will come out of the City’s Legacy Fund, which is meant to invest in transformational projects across the city. As of December 31, 2023, the account holds...
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