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New store going in at former Jamison Meats location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new store will be taking over the former Jamison Meats location at the Time Corners Shopping Center. Dollar Tree will soon be at the 5904 W Jefferson Blvd. location. For a full list of Dollar Tree locations in Fort Wayne, click here. Jamison Meats...
A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
Iwo Jima groundbreaking held on August 19
A groundbreaking was held for the new Iwo Jima Memorial on Monday, August 19 at Memorial Park. Shown on the front row from left are Joseph Bentz, Patriot Excavating; Terry Thornsbury, Viridian Architectural Design, Inc.; Beth and Christopher Shortridge, fundraising organizers; Dan and Barb Drummond, Huntington Sheet Metal; Satin Lemon, volunteer; Seth Marshall, volunteer; Robb Fults, ACB General Contractors; Diann Parker, volunteer and Tim Eckert, Veterans Service Officer. Back row, Rick Stump, Viridian Architectural Design, Inc.; Mayor Richard Strick, Adam Cuttriss, City of Huntington, Steven Yoder, Huntington Parks & Recreation Department; Brett Hoopingarner, and Mark Parker, both volunteers.
LOCAL Lions To Host Eyeglass Sort
The Heritage Lions in Hoagland delivered over 5,000 pairs of eyeglasses, collected from over 60 locations in Allen County, to Kevin McDermit, President of the Arcola Lions Club. The Arcola Lions will hold an “eyeglass sort” on September 17 at their firehouse. All Lions and Friends are welcome to come and help. They will start at 7:00 p.m.
Sidney Town Council Discusses Budget At Special Meeting
SIDNEY — The Sidney Town Council discussed the 2025 budget at a special meeting on Thursday. The purpose of this meeting was to review the financials and costs for the upcoming year. Nothing was voted on or implemented at this meeting. Council discussed that costs are set to increase...
New Indiana Law Designed To Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Could Lead To More Parent Prosecutions
INDIANA — After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority. Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department of Child and Family Services for educational neglect.
Man killed in Thursday evening crash in New Haven identified
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WPTA) - A 29-year-old Ohio man has been identified as the person killed in a crash Thursday evening in New Haven. Tyler Matthew Cavanaugh of Payne, Ohio died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Allen County Coroner’s Office. His death has been ruled an accident.
Chautauqua-Wawasee Sets Second Program About The Myaamia For Sept. 7
SYRACUSE – Chautauqua-Wawasee is offering a second program to learn more about the Myaamia people and culture Sept. 7. The Myaamia community is more than just street names and artifacts. They are a contemporary people whose history has shaped many lives in Indiana, according to a news release from Chautauqua-Wawasee.
Introducing the new Jimmy Buffett-inspired furniture collection at Brouwer’s Furniture!
On Saturday, August 24, stop by Brouwer’s Furniture and Flooring to celebrate the new John Thomas Furniture Margaritaville Collection. Enjoy festive mocktails from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as you explore our latest arrivals. Transform your home into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffet inspired furniture! Our collection brings...
US Education secretary to launch back-to-school bus tour that includes swing states
WASHINGTON (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Thursday he is launching a “2024 Back to School Bus Tour” in early September that will include stops in multiple battleground states across the United States as he and other Biden administration officials highlight their work in investing in public education. While not a […]
Inmate Facing Another 35 Behind Bars for 1998 Homicide
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An inmate has been sentenced to another 35 years behind bars…this time for the death of an Allen County correctional officer in 1998. Police say Bernard McClaney shot and killed Daniel Osborn in April of 1998. Osborn worked as a confinement officer in Allen County, and at a Subway restaurant – […] The post Inmate Facing Another 35 Behind Bars for 1998 Homicide appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
‘Energetic’: First-time delegate says convention heralds a movement
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A member of Indiana’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention on Friday said he wished everyone could have experienced the energy there firsthand. Connor Elliott, a 19-year-old college student from Shelbyville, Indiana, was one of 88 delegates Indiana sent to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He said he loved the […]
Reno Man Joseph Quinones Sentenced to 150 Months for Firearms Violation, Prior Felony Record Cited
A Nevada man, Joseph R. Quinones of Reno, has been hit with a 150-month prison term for firearms offenses, United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced. Quinones, who at 31 years old, had a prior felony that precluded him from owning a gun, was sentenced by Chief Judge Holly A. Brady of the United States District Court after a guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Following his lengthy prison sentence, he’s also slated for 2 years of supervised release.
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