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Northeast Indiana Celebrates 5th Annual Local Food Week with Over 110 Events
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) -Northeast Indiana’s 5th Annual Local Food Week is underway, featuring more than 110 tours and events hosted by 40 farms, restaurants, markets, artisan food producers, and organizations. From Friday, July 26 through Sunday, August 4, these hosts are offering a variety of activities to celebrate the local food community.
VIDEO: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. Gets Into Fistfight With Teammates For The Second Day In A Row As Training Camp Intensifies
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has apparently made a tradition of fighting teammates at training camp. The 26-year-old wideout signed a massive new deal with the team this year and intends to show he’s worth every penny. And it appears he’s not so keen on getting manhandled in practice, either.
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...
Historic WINS Study Sees Phosphorous Decrease In Wawasee
SYRACUSE — Data collected over five years through the Wawasee Inlets Nutrient Study has created a historic document which is defensible and can be repeatable for the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. The data has resulted in discovering a decrease in phosphorous entering into the lake, and locating problem areas.
Big Ten power steals offensive lineman away from Notre Dame football
Notre Dame football has been on a serious recruiting slide of late. The only thing more frustrating than that slide is the fact that it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why the program is taking so many losses right now. The most highlighted place where the Irish are struggling is...
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,”
Former Notre Dame fencer Nick Itkin wins Olympic bronze in foil
Both current and former Notre Dame fencers have made quite an impact on the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Lee Kiefer won her second straight gold medal in the women’s individual foil, and Eszter Muhari took bronze in the women’s individual epee for Hungary. Now, we can add Nick Itkin to the medal count.
Prosecutor: Minimal injuries in Taggart Road stabbing
BRONSON TWP. — Michigan State Police responded to a report of a 14-year-old who allegedly stabbed members of his family and dog late Tuesday night at an address in the 400 block of Taggart Road. The 911 call came in just after 9:30 p.m., listed as gunshots. “Upon reviewing the reports, the injuries are...
NWS: Powerful storm system headed to Columbus is intensifying
A storm system that could hit Columbus late Wednesday is strengthening over Indiana and Kentucky, prompting severe thunderstorm watches south of Ohio, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. A mesoscale convective system (MCS) is a cluster of thunderstorms that form together and could persist for hours or more, according to the...
Glen Oaks participates in free tuition program
SHERMAN TWP. — Glen Oaks Community College announced this week its participation in the Michigan Community College Guarantee, offering tuition-free associate degrees or skills certificates to eligible local high school graduates. The initiative, part of a statewide effort to increase higher education accessibility, could save students up to $4,800 annually. "This program represents a...
Niles HS volleyball coach arrested for alleged drunken driving crash
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) - The varsity volleyball coach at Niles High School has been arrested for drunk driving. The alleged incident happened on July 10 in Kalamazoo County. A police report indicates that Samantha Zimmerman was driving five students from Niles High School to their volleyball game at Gull...
Three new businesses are coming to this Coldwater shopping center
COLDWATER — Brookwood Capital Advisors, owners of Willowbrook Village shopping center, said Tuesday that the center will add three new businesses this fall, including Planet Fitness. "Having a gym open 24 hours in a shopping center adds a tremendous amount of traffic," owner Ben Hamd said. ...
Police find crystal meth, heroin during traffic stop
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Police arrested Jeremy May, 41, from Three Rivers, after police found approximately 35 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 3.5 grams of heroin on July 29. Police say the suspected drugs were found after they stopped May for multiple traffic violations. May was arrested and taken to the St. Joseph County Jail and […]
Largest Indiana antiques and vintage market returns to Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
Indiana's largest antique and vintage market is back at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. The market is in its 39th year and has become a popular destination for collectors and thrifters. The market will feature 125 vendors covering five acres at each monthly market selling furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, pottery,...
Planet Fitness and other businesses coming to Willowbrook Plaza
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The owners of the Willowbrook Village Shopping Center on North Willowbrook Road have announced that new businesses including a Planet Fitness will be opening there soon. The Planet Fitness business will take up over 14,000 square feet. Brookwood Capital Advisors, which is based in Nashville,...
Owner of Michigan learning center pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
(CBS DETROIT) - The owner of a Michigan-based children's learning center has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced on Tuesday.Kaila Oman, 37, of Galesburg, was arraigned in the 54B District Court on two counts of Medicaid fraud - false claim. Oman remains free on bond.A sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.State officials said Oman owned the Mosaic Learning Center, which is located in Galesburg, Coldwater and Lansing. An investigation found that Oman submitted a bill to the Medicaid program for services not provided, including a period when the Coldwater location was closed, according to a news release."Medicaid funds critical services for those who need them," Nessel said in the release. "My office will remain vigilant to protect these funds from those who abuse the program."
St. Joe Deputies recover items from Burr Oak Township break-in, suspect arrested
BURR OAK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – A 40-year-old Sturgis man has been arrested following an investigation into the breaking and entering of a residence last week in St. Joseph County. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman reports the break in took place last Thursday, July 25, in the 29000 block of Kelly...
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