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Brightmark Boosts Plastic Recycling for Medical Device Makers, Orthopedic Implant Manufacturers
Brightmark announced its strategic partnership with Lewis Salvage, an independently owned recycling company based in Warsaw, Indiana, a location with the world's highest concentration of orthopedic design and manufacturing companies. By participating in Lewis Salvage's Minimized Landfill Recycling Program, the Brightmark Circularity Center in Ashley, Indiana, will receive plastics for recycling from medical device companies, orthopedic implant manufacturers, and packaging companies that were originally bound for landfills and incinerators. Year to date, Brightmark has been able to recycle approximately 400,000 pounds of plastic waste as a result of this strategic partnership.
Indiana Tax Court Declares One-Acre Limit on Property Tax Cap Unconstitutional
Judge Justin McAdam of the Indiana Tax Court recently issued a significant ruling in the case of Dr. Tulsi and Kamini Sawlani v. Lake County Assessor, addressing the constitutionality of statutory tax caps under the Indiana Constitution. The Sawlanis, owners of a property in Crown Point, challenged the statutory provision...
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...
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. ...
Fort Wayne's newest eatery is spicing things up in August
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne cuisine is heating up in August. Hot Head Burritos is opening their second location in northeast Indiana and their first location in Fort Wayne. While an official opening date has not been announced, the eatery will be located at 3120 St. Joe...
The Man Who Was Hit And Killed By A Semi On I-69 Early Wednesday Has Been Identified
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 68-year-old Robert Collins of Fort Wayne. 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.
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.
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...
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....
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