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Retro Indy: Meet Indiana's Socialist presidential candidate who ran from a prison cell
The first man to run for president from prison was a Hoosier known for his radical views and support for workers' rights. In 1920, Indiana native Eugene Debs led a Socialist Party campaign for the presidency from a Georgia prison cell, garnering nearly a million votes. Jailed for speaking out against World War...
6 people indicted for bogus cash scheme in northwest Ohio
BRYAN, Ohio — Six people have been indicted in the Williams County Common Pleas Court for the alleged production and circulation of counterfeit money in multiple northwest Ohio counties. The suspects, all between the ages of 20 and 23, are accused of "accused of theft, identity fraud, cashing forged...
Emergency services director explains lack of FEMA help following May tornado
CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Emergency Services Director Erin Goff is urging residents impacted by the May 7 tornado to consider a limited-time offer for a low-interest loan. She also shed light on the recent decision by Federal Emergency Management Agency, which opted to not offer aid for St. Joseph, Branch and neighboring counties. The agency determined the extent of damage does not justify supplemental federal assistance. ...
BUSINESS BEAT: Laura Lutterbeck promoted by Junior Achievement
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) – A Branch County native has been promoted by Junior Achievement. They recently announced Laura Lutterbeck accepted the promotion to Chief Operating Officer with Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes. Lutterbeck spent the past six years as a J.A. district director. With the promotion,...
Get ready for some magic
COLON – Abbott’s Magic Get-Together, the most unique annual community festival in St. Joseph County, begins its four-day run today. It is the 86th Get-Together and a milestone for Abbott’s Magic Co. itself. Abbott’s owner Greg Bordner shed light on the 2024 celebration, Abbott’s 90th birthday and other random thoughts. ...
Hot Head Burrito shares plans to expand to the Summit City
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Mexican-style restaurant chain based out of Ohio shared that it will be expanding to Fort Wayne in August. Restaurant chain Hot Head Burritos is slated to move next door to the Dairy Queen and Cap n’ Cork liquor store on 3120 St. Joe Center Road.
Pontiac Street Market to hold ‘Pack-to-School on Pontiac Street’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - With the 2024-25 school year right around the corner, the Pontiac Street Market shared that it will be holding its first “Pack-to-School on Pontiac Street” this weekend. The event is this Saturday, Aug. 3, at 918 E Pontiac Street from 11 a.m. to...
ACSD, ISP conduct investigation near Huntertown late Tuesday night after reports of shots fired
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Sheriff’s Department confirmed with 21Alive that a police investigation occurred after reports of shots fired at a home near Huntertown late last night. A heavy police presence could be seen at a home on Fogel Road around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night....
Pedestrian hit, killed on I-69
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Fort Wayne Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a semi on I-69 overnight Wednesday. The crash happened just after midnight. The initial investigation indicates the pedestrian was crossing the southbound lanes of the interstate near Lima Road when he was struck by a semi.
Ohio helping farmers keep water sources clean
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The state is putting millions of dollars into ensuring clean water in Ohio. A program called H2Ohio is expanding and hoping to reach across the entire state, meaning wetland, water and sewer projects, and making farming more sustainable. What farmers are doing at farms involved in the program is work that […]
Redwood Inn leaving Main Street
An iconic Fort Wayne gathering place is set to move. Redwood Inn, 1432 W. Main St., posted on social media last week, “This marks our final summer at our Main Street venue. We will soon unveil a new location.”. Owners Barry Levy and Melissa Earls have promised to release...
Plush bring youthful exuberance to stage
Plush may not be entirely familiar to a lot of rock fans, though they have been around a few years and had commercial success. All four members of the band are under the age of 25, so they are still establishing their place in the music industry. With a high-profile...
Loved ones danced through downtown Fort Wayne for New Orleans style funeral honoring local woman
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Instead of a traditional funeral, a Fort Wayne family celebrated the life of their late mother with a parade in the streets this past weekend. Janet Heffley was a first grade teacher at Fort Wayne Community Schools for 30 years, touching the lives of many.
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