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Bloom Fest 2024 coming to Leo-Cedarville in August
LEO, Ind. (WFFT) — Local arts and nature will be in full bloom on Aug. 10 in the Leo-Cedarville area. The seventh annual Bloom Fest returns to Riverside Gardens Park, 14701 Schwartz Road. Featuring 150 vendors, the event will put a focus on art and nature. Food trucks, activities...
IHSAA volleyball: Central Indiana's top middle hitters and blockers to watch in 2024
While there are a number of up-and-coming pins eager to make a name for themselves in Central Indiana girls volleyball, the middle position is loaded with returning standouts and Division I prospects from all over the Indianapolis area. Here are 15 (or so) to keep an eye on this fall. ...
6 accused of counterfeit activity across 4 northwest Ohio counties
BRYAN — Charges have been filed against six young adults who are believed to have produced and circulated counterfeit money in Williams, Defiance, Fulton, and Auglaize counties, according to a news release issued Tuesday by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The suspects, who are between the ages of 20 and 23, face anywhere from two to nine felonies apiece. They are accused of theft, identity fraud, cashing forged checks, counterfeiting bank cards, and making purchases with fake $20 bills, according to a multi-count indictment announced by Mr. Yost and Williams County Prosecutor Katherine Zartman. Those identified in the news release are Cooper Rademacher, 21, and Kalie Gibler, 22, who face nine felonies apiece; Dion Fleet, 23, Brandon Randolph, 23, and Dale Champion, 20, who face three felonies apiece, and Noah Frisby, 23, who faces two felonies.
Data will need time to reflect Indiana's near-total abortion ban effects, expert says
It’s been nearly one year since Indiana’s near-total abortion ban took effect, limiting access to care to just a few narrow exceptions. It will take some time for data to better reflect the impact the law has had on Hoosiers.
Bryan Kiwanis Learns About STEM Division At Northwest State
(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) 3D PRINTING … The guest speaker at the Bryan Kiwanis meeting on July 24,2024 was Colin Doolittle, a faculty member of Northwest State Community College in their STEM division (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Mr. Doolittle spoke about advances in 3D printing technology and brought examples of his student’s work products. He also discussed the various applications of 3D printing in such areas as manufacturing, medicine, architecture, custom art and design utilizing a wide range of materials. Materials can range from plastic and polymers as thermoplastic filaments to resins and even stem cells. Pictured left to right- Kiwanian and program host, Jim Bellamy and Colin Doolittle.
Applications for Backyard Habitat Certification Are Due July 31
MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations from east central Indiana who have naturally landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the certification submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is an award-winning backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail...
Waiver changes bring frustrating summer to Indiana families
Summer is supposed to be a time of enjoyment, relaxation and fun. But this year is different for thousands of families across the state who depend on Medicaid waivers for critical home and community-based services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including complex medical needs. On July 1, the Family and […]
‘They wished my children would burn’: Bryan mayor asks for civility amid legal battle with Dad’s Place
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Bryan has century-old businesses, exciting developments, and was recently named one of the best hometowns in Ohio. But Mayor Carrie Schlade said all of the positive things coming out of the community have been overshadowed by a legal battle between the city and Dad’s Place, a local church that’s housing the homeless.
Scrub Hub: Indiana's karst habitat supports unique ecosystem unseen by most Hoosiers
Corn and soy fields seem to take up vast swaths of Indiana’s land across the state, but Indiana is rich with varying landscapes and habitats. Some habitats are easy to identify like forests, grasslands and wetlands. Others are less obvious or hidden. ...
Indiana Residents Alerted to Aurora Borealis Viewing Opportunity
Indianapolis, IN – Hoosiers may have a unique opportunity to witness the Northern Lights as a geomagnetic storm is set to enhance aurora visibility Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis could extend as far south as Indiana due to heightened solar activity. According to the NOAA Space Weather...
United Way of Allen County selects familiar face as new executive director
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — United Way of Allen County’s search for an executive director is over. The organization announced Tuesday that Brandi Buck will serve as the new executive director. Buck joined the United Way of Allen County in 2018 and has held the position of Chief...
Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...
ACSD locates truck believed to be involved in fatal hit-and-run crash on I-69 last week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A truck believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash last week has been located, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday. BACKGROUND: One dead following hit-and-run crash on I-69 in northeast Fort Wayne. First responders were dispatched to northbound I-69 near the...
Missing 10-year-old Fort Wayne girl located
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department has located missing 10-year-old Kathleen Smith. Authorities issued the initial alert around 12:45 Wednesday morning. Two hours later, they reported she was found, safe.
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