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Historic Pierceton Walking Tour Announced For Saturday
PIERCETON - Experience the charm and history of downtown Pierceton during a guided walking tour at the Heirloom Tomato Festival this Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. Discover the town's history dating back to the early 1850s and hear colorful tales about what makes the berg unique. Tourgoers will view well-preserved Italianate buildings from the late 1800s, hear about the 1895 fire that destroyed half of the commercial district, and discover why tomatoes and antiques are so integral to Pierceton's legacy. The tour is enriched by historical photographs posted along the path. As a special behind-the-scenes stop, participants will also visit the rarely-seen temple room of the Masonic Lodge, designed by Pierceton architect Frank Logan.
17th Annual Pierceton Heirloom Festival Is Saturday
PIERCETON - Looking for a fun festival to attend this summer?. The 17th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival in Pierceton will be Saturday, Aug. 24. The festival will be held in Brower Park and The Old Train Depot right on Ind. 13 in downtown Pierceton. The festival kicks off with a...
‘It’s just electric’: Indiana DNC delegates say Harris excitement reigns
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two first-time delegates to the Democratic National Convention told News 8 Monday all of their colleagues are excited to support Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Barely a month has passed since President Joe Biden withdrew from the election, the first sitting president to do so since Lyndon Johnson in 1968. Harris […]
Colts going to 5 Indiana high schools for Friday Night Football Tour
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With Friday night lights kick off this week, the Colts announced their stops for their 2024 Friday Night Football Tour. The Friday Night Football Tour highlights community initiatives that the Colts support. The Colts will have interactive fan activities at each stop, including Colts inflatables, rally towels, games, a chance to win […]
Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Logansport
Cass County has been on the leading edge of progress and ideas for a long time. Thanks to the Michigan Road, Wabash-Erie Canal and railroads, it was once a booming trade center. It played a part in early automotive production with Bendix and ReVere, and over the years it has become a popular spot for shopping, dining, theater, outdoor recreation and having fun.
Man facing felony charges after accusations of resisting arrest which caused bodily harm
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WFFT) — One man is in custody after police say he resisted arrest and attempted to intimidate a public safety official. Isaac Keith Myers, 22, was arrested on Monday by New Haven police and now faces two Level 6 Felony charges. The charges included resisting law...
Women's Soccer Records First Win Of The Season With Road Win Over Huntington (Ind.)
HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's soccer team reached the "win" column for the first time this season with a thrilling 2-1 road victory over Huntington (Ind.) on Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 20). The Pomeroys improve to 1-1 on the young season while Huntington fell to 0-1 in their...
21INVESTIGATES: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office no longer handling criminal cases from Garrett PD
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - In October, Indiana State Police (ISP) announced they would be investigating “the conduct of several officers” within the Garrett Police Department. The DeKalb County Prosecutor, Neal Blythe, said he would not accept any criminal cases brought forward by the Garrett Police Department during the investigation.
OTH First Eleven 2024: No. 4 Stratton Fuller
Outside the Huddle and Blitz are counting down who they feel are the top 50 individual players in northeast Indiana heading into the 2024 season. Our highest preseason honor, the 6th annual First Eleven profiles the top players (in the mind of Outside the Huddle) entering the fall. No. 4:...
Caught with ‘cutting boards’, driver arrested for damaging school parking lot in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) New Haven police arrested a man late Monday after getting word of a reckless driver doing “burnouts,” and “donuts” in the parking lot of East Allen Alternative School. An officer went to the school, located at 1065 Woodmere Drive, shortly after 10...
Man, woman in custody after SWAT team assists with serving warrant in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WPTA) - A man and woman are in custody after a SWAT-assisted warrant arrest in New Haven. At about 12:30 p.m., members of the Allen County Sheriff’s Department went to the 900 block of Keller Drive. The male suspect took off in a vehicle before the SWAT team arrived.
Inmate at Allen County Jail dies of infection
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – An inmate at the Allen County Jail has died from an infection. The Allen County Coroner says 36-year-old Paul Green passed away early Friday morning. He had been incarcerated since August 8, 2024, and was on a medical watch list. According to the Indiana State Police, jail staff checked on Green at 1:50 a.m., finding him responsive. However, motion-activated cameras showed him moving around his cell until 2:38 a.m., after which he was found unresponsive at 2:50 a.m. Jail staff immediately summoned medical help, initiating CPR at 2:53 a.m. Paramedics arrived at 3:05 a.m., and Green was taken to Lutheran Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
New convenience store open on Maumee Avenue
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Owners of a new convenience store on Maumee Avenue say they hope to meet the needs of nearby residents. Juan Buendia, one of the owners of Daisy Mini Market, says he believes the business being near Memorial Park Middle School and Indiana Tech will be a benefit for his store and his customers.
South Bend native Tess Gunty's 'The Rabbit Hutch' wins in the Indiana Authors Awards
INDIANAPOLIS — South Bend native Tess Gunty’s “The Rabbit Hutch” won one of the nine awards announced Wednesday, Aug. 21 for the 2024 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards. Selected from 52 shortlisted works published in the last two years across nine categories, a press release said, the winning titles were written...
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