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Five golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship
Five Hamilton County golfers reached the top 10 of the Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship, which took place this week at The Players Club in Muncie. The three-day, 54-hole event ran from July 22 to 24 at the Woodland Trails course. Westfield’s Samantha Brown was the county’s top finisher, placing fourth with a five under par score of 211.
Actor John Schneider’s Marriage to Dee Dee Sorvino Leaves Indiana Woman Triggered
Last month I shared the exciting news that actor John Schneider had found love in Indiana. Little did I know the stress, anxiety, and drama that this actor's love life would cause little ole me. I feel like you need the backstory about this craziness because it is one of...
BLITZ: Observations from Friday’s high school football media day
It doesn’t involve any on-field action, but the area’s annual media day always hits Blitz as the start of the high school football season. Close to 40 area programs descended upon Optimum Performance Sports on Friday afternoon, all hoping to exceed or match (in the case of defending state champions Snider and Bishop Luers) last season’s performance.
Maumee officials issue apology for sewer ordinance
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Maumee leaders have issued an apology to residents for the controversial ordinance mandating sewer inspections which created a firestorm within the community. The situation has been causing a stir in Maumee for weeks and on Friday, Maumee leaders issued an apology and let residents know that...
Fort Wayne is No.1 housing market nationwide
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Friday’s business headlines with Jane King where she the housing market in Fort Wayne, the population in Texas, and more. Study: Fort Wayne is top housing market in country Home shoppers should concentrate on Fort Wayne. It ranks No. 1 in the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com […]
Pleasant & sunny Saturday; storm chances return next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- We enjoy a sunny day Saturday, although we may see a hazy sky at times due to wildfire smoke from Canada. High temperatures stay in the lower 80s, with pleasant dew point values near 60 degrees. We start to see increasing heat and humidity by...
Teen sentenced for June 2023 robbery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A teen has received a sentencing today for a June 15, 2023 robbery. Jaylan Donnell, 19, was sentenced to nine years at the Indiana Department of Correction. The teen will also serve five years suspended. During the night of the incident, the victim of...
10 FWCS students representing Fort Wayne at Usher’s New Look Disruptivator Summit in Atlanta
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - 10 Fort Wayne Community School (FWCS) students are representing the Summit City at an Usher’s New Look Disruptivator Summit in Atlanta. Two students from each of FWCS’ high schools will be in Atlanta from Wednesday to Friday for a three-day Usher’s New Look Disruptivator Summit.
Missing clown no laughing matter to circus visiting Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - What may have started as a prank has turned out to be costly for Circus Lena. Last week the traveling circus noticed they were missing a clown that sits on top of one of their trashcans. “We didn’t think someone took it initially because there’s...
Humane Fort Wayne - Updates on the New Location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We are visited by Melissa Gibson of Humane Fort Wayne to share with us some updates about their new location. Humane Fort Wayne works tirelessly for the benefit of pets and the people who love them. Everything they do—from adoption and retention programs to wellness services, community outreach, and education—helps to promote the happiness and well-being of the pets and their owners in our community.
Fort Wayne ice cream shop gives back to families in need
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - “The Frozen Spoon” is a small ice cream shop that donates a portion of their sales to families at Riley Children’s hospital. Penny Lengacher opened the ice cream shop in 2020 after she “began to have an empty nest.”. She is...
Fort Wayne enacts stricter 'chronic problem properties' rules
The Fort Wayne City Council unanimously passed tighter rules on “chronic problem properties” on Tuesday. Those are properties where illegal activity occurs on a regular basis. The ordinance renews and enhances rules passed by the council in 2017. That ordinance had a sunset clause and expired in 2020....
Bloom Project Presents: Bloom on the Yard HBCU Edition
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) The Bloom Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers group mentoring, college preparation, service learning, character development, and career exploration opportunities. The Bloom Project is hosting their Bloom on the Yard event this weekend on Saturday, July 27th from 2 pm -5 pm at the...
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