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Streaker Who Ran Through Indiana Baseball Game Offered Contract
A streaker carrying an American flag recently ran across the field at a Dubois County Bombers game, and now he's been offered to play for the team. I've only ever been to one baseball game in my entire life. It was at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, when the Cardinals went up against the Cincinnati Reds. I honestly don't remember much from the game itself, because that evening just so happened to be "Star Wars Night" at the stadium. While I was busy taking pictures with cosplayers, browsing fan art, and talking about Star Wars Episode VII with my buddies, others were actually watching the game. That said, I had a great time, and it was a memorable experience.
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...
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 […]
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...
Many students intend to go to college but never enroll. IPS has a plan to help.
When Chantell Gilmore graduated from Arsenal Technical High School this spring, she thought the hard part was over. She already had committed to going to Purdue University Fort Wayne in the fall. But soon after the 18-year-old graduated, she started getting emails from Purdue about problems with her application and financial aid.
Hundreds of backpacks with school supplies to be given out Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - As the upcoming school year approaches, hundreds of backpacks with school supplies are expected to be given out Wednesday afternoon. Chase’s Fort Wayne Community Manager will host financial health workshops and a back-to-school student and family event at its Southgate Pettit branch. Workshops will discuss the “the importance of budgeting and smart spending when preparing for back-to-school,”
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...
Cambridge's Matt Buckman commits to Hillsdale College for basketball
Cambridge senior Matt Buckman committed to play college basketball at NCAA Division II Hillsdale College on Tuesday. Buckman, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward, averaged 25.7 points per game last season for the Blue Jays. He added 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field, 82 percent from the free throw line and 39 percent from 3-point range. Buckman, the 2023-24 Capitol South Player of the Year, enters this season having scored a program-record 1,517 points. Buckman is a three-sport athlete who also quarterbacks the football team and is a multi-year varsity golfer. Hillsdale College, which is located in Hillsdale, MI, went 18-10 last season after three consecutive 20-win campaigns and plays in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Northern Indiana Faces Severe Weather Risks with Damaging Winds and Heavy Rainfall
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents should prepare for a series of severe weather events starting today and continuing into Thursday. Hot and humid conditions are forecasted, with temperatures expected to reach the low to mid-90s today and the mid-90s to 100 degrees on Thursday. According to the...
Weather blog: Another round of severe weather targets central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Another round of severe weather is moving into western and central Indiana, bringing with it a threat of heavy rain and damaging winds. Interactive radar | Latest forecast in weather blog | Hourly forecast | Storm Track 8 weather app 1:17 p.m. 1:11 p.m. 12 p.m. A strong thunderstorm will impact northwestern Fulton, northeastern Pulaski, southeastern Starke, and […]
Statewide coalition outlines equity and accessibility concerns with EV infrastructure plan
A statewide coalition is calling on the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to address its equity and accessibility concerns with a plan to incentivize EV chargers in Indiana. In a Tuesday press release, the Indiana Alliance for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities — an alliance of Black organizations across […]
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