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YMCA: Child at day camp handed out suspected THC gummies to campers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne says a child at its Camp Harris day camp unknowingly handed out what are believed to be THC gummies to other campers. The organization says it happened Friday during a field trip. The YMCA says the child attending the...
New owners take over Paula’s on Main
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The owners of Salvatori’s Restaurant Group have been making sure some beloved Fort Wayne food spots stay open. “Landmarks, places that have been around for a long time, if there’s any chance of change of ownership, we just want to be the ones that are there to help preserve that history and be a part of it,” Joe Sirk said.
Single-vehicle crash briefly closes section of Aboite Center Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Wednesday afternoon, a single-vehicle crash briefly closed a section of Aboite Center Road. According to authorities, a car was driving near the 13300 block of Aboite Center Road around 3:30 p.m. before crashing. Authorities say no one in the car reported injuries, but the...
Fort Wayne Council committee urges Legacy Fund use for small business aid
The Fort Wayne City Council’s Regulations committee recommended the city allocate money from the Legacy Fund to create a $2.5 million revolving fund to help small businesses in low-income areas. At its meeting on Tuesday, the committee voted seven to zero with one abstention and one absence to send...
Council could get DORA ordinance in August
The Wabash City Council could get a revised Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area as early as its first meeting in August. That was the word Tuesday night, July 9, from Mayor Scott Long during a public meeting on the DORA project. The meeting, which drew about 60 people to the Eagles...
Viral Trader Joe’s bags in stock at Fort Wayne store
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Mini insulated bags sold by Trader Joe’s that took TikTok by storm, reselling for triple their value on eBay, can be snatched up here in Fort Wayne. The budget bags, which sell for $3.99 in-store, are a simple product: insulated coolers that come in...
Edwin Coe Spirits: Mixing up the Summer Mule and Tongue Thai’d Cocktails
Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams visits Edwin Coe Spirits in Churubusco, Indiana, and gets behind the bar with Co-Owner Kristin Collins to learn how to mix up the Blackberry Smash and Cucumber Cooler cocktails off of their summer menu. Edwin Coe Spirits is located at 6675 Us-33 in Churubusco, Indiana. Learn more at edwincoespirits.com.
WATCH LIVE: Code Red vs. Code Yellow Alert Days
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - A derecho ripped through the region late Monday into early Tuesday morning prompting the First Alert Weather Team to issue its first ever Code Red Day. Meteorologist Brian Barrett and Caleb Saylor explain the difference between Code Yellow and Code Red Days plus review some damage reports across the region.
David M. Findlay Named To Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List For Third Consecutive Year
Lake City Bank announced David M. Findlay, chairman and CEO, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the third consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits, according to a news release from Lake City Bank.
Court docs: 16-year-old carjacked Marion woman leading to police chase, Noblesville library search
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — New court documents reveal that a 16-year-old kicked off a multi-county carjacking pursuit that ended with police officers brandishing firearms and swarming a Noblesville library in search of a fleeing suspect. A previous report details how employees of the Hamilton East Public Library were told to leave the building on Monday as […]
Marsh Foundation starts equine therapy
VAN WERT — The Marsh Foundation, a non-profit children’s services agency, will soon offer equine therapy to clients. Van Wert County Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant from the John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund endowment to establish an equine therapy program. “During our recent visit to...
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and language arts (ELA), according to […] The post Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024 appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights
Democratic Attorney General nominee Destiny Wells on Tuesday said she would strengthen the state’s medical privacy protections, workers’ rights and the integrity of the state office if elected. She said her policy focuses have not changed since she launched her campaign in late 2023. Wells shared her priorities during a press conference three days after […] The post Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
I&M continues restoring power following July 15-16 storm damage
INDIANA (WFFT) — Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is still working to restore power for customers following Monday night and Tuesday morning storms. The company revealed 27,700 customers were without power on Tuesday at 9 a.m. At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, I&M reported they had restored power to nearly 20,000 customers.
A look back at Monday night’s derecho and how often they occur
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - People across 21Country are still cleaning up after a derecho swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing a large path of damage that stretched from Iowa to Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, derecho is defined as a storm complex that has...
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