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Latty Community Festival: July 27th!
If you’ve ever visited, lived in, or driven past Latty, Ohio on State Route 613 or US 127, come and see what’s happening in this small but active community. Sponsored by Latty area churches, the Third Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Latty Town Hall and Park. (There is no rain date.) The event will be from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and is organized by members of The Latty Apostolic Christian, Friends United Methodist, & Latty Zion Baptist churches.
Hilltop Class Of 1969 Gathers For 55th Reunion
(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) CLASS OF 69 … On July 20 the Hilltop Class of 1969 held their 55th class reunion at Jackie Blu’s in Bryan. Pictured are: Front – Dave Heer, Cathie (Gerig) Batt. Middle – Jim Greek, Susie (Walker) Musser, Bonnie (Ledyard) Batt, Jerry Horton. Back – Marilyn (Jody) Royal, Jackie Tanner, Darold Oxender, Mike Berthold, Ernie Tebeau, Allan Altaffer, Stan Fitzenrider. Missing from picture: Tom Royal.
NACS timeline for Middle School, Admin building, and Carroll High School
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — At Monday night’s school board meeting, the Northwest Allen County Schools board offered updates on multiple construction projects involving Willow Creek Middle School, Carroll High School, and the NACS Administration Center. External construction is underway at NACS Administration Center. The center will offer...
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
Indiana Man Apprehended Following High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
On Friday night, a man from Indiana was caught after a high-speed pursuit in DeKalb and Noble counties, which resulted in a patrol car crash and several felony charges. At around 9:30 p.m., Dusty E. Dawkins, 43, was pursued by the Indiana State Police after allegedly driving without tail lights. The chase started when a trooper tried to stop him on SR327 near Warfield Street in Garrett. Dawkins chose to ignore the trooper, sped off south on SR327, and disregarded the “road closed” sign on CR56 due to ongoing construction.
FWCS: Phone pouches approved for upcoming school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A few months ago Fort Wayne Community Schools tested Yondr phone pouches to reduce distractions in schools. At Monday’s board meeting, board members voted on whether or not the district would adopt them for the upcoming school year. “We did see a difference in...
$5M gift to help fund elevated walkway over busy Fort Wayne boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — A nonprofit foundation donated $5 million for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the busy Coliseum Boulevard for the the Pufferbelly Trail in Fort Wayne, the city government announced Monday. Jim Vann of the Vann Family Foundation was a former shareholder and chairperson of Rea Magnet Wire in Fort […]
Benedict officially tabbed Carroll boys basketball coach
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – In a move that’s been widely speculated in Summit City sports circles since Ryan Abbott stepped down earlier this month, Chris Benedict was officially hired as the head boys basketball coach at Carroll High School during Monday’s Northwest Allen County Schools board meeting. Benedict heads to Carroll with a lengthy […]
City to hold public meeting about North Clinton Street improvements
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne officials are inviting the residents to attend a public meeting about the North Clinton Street Improvements Project. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a roadway that can “effectively accommodate future traffic volumes and operate at an acceptable level of service during the design year of 2048, and to increase connectivity of pedestrian facilities.” The meeting will answer questions about the project location and anticipated schedule.
Owner of Liberty Diner recounts car crashing into building while people were eating
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A car crashed into the front of Liberty Diner Saturday afternoon causing damage to the restaurant. Owner Octavia Romero says he never expected this to happen. Romero says he heard an alarming sound during the lunch rush hour. He rushed to what the commotion was...
Grace and Goods Christian Boutique
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Visit Fort Wayne’s Christian-based women’s clothing boutique, Grace and Goods mixes faith with fashion while striving to be affordable for women and providing tasteful, modest clothing options. Grace and Goods Christian Boutique is located at 1010 W Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne IN, or...
New Covenant Worship Center Celebrates 20 Years of Fellowship with Raise the Praise Concert
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - New Covenant Worship Center celebrates 20 years in ministry with their 1st Annual Raise the Praise Concert on Saturday, August 17th at 6:30 pm. The Raise the Praise concert is open to anyone who loves good Gospel music and wants to be a part of our 20th birthday celebration! (There will be food trucks and fun from 4:30-6:30).
Career Opportunities with Spherion Staffing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Spherion is a local agency that is able to assist in filling temporary positions, temp-to-hire positions as well and professional positions on a direct-hire basis. We are visited by Spherion Staffing to chat about the current employment opportunities they have available. Spherion is currently hiring...
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