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NA Arts Council gains timely grant
“Unbelievable,” said Susan Roe, president of the North Adams Arts Council, describing an $8,190 grant the council will receive. The Indiana Arts Commission announced last week it has awarded more than $350,000 of $3.5 million in grants for art and creativity to northeast Indiana communities. In addition to the...
The Coroner Has Released The Identity Of The Man Shot And Killed By FWPD Earlier This Week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — 31-year-old Gawon Kaerey Benson was killed on the PFW campus on Tuesday. As reported by our newsgathering partners at 21ALIVE, DeKalb County Community Corrections office asked for FWPD’s help locating Benson after he did not return to their custody. Benson was set to...
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus found in multiple counties in 21Country
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Health shares pools of mosquitoes collected in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Jay, Steuben, and Wabash counties have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, as of July 31. According to the Indiana Department of Health, there have been no human...
ACPL, TRAA honors security officers who performed life-saving aid in May
The Allen County Public Library and the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority honored three safety and security officers today who helped save a patron’s life earlier this year. On May 15, librarians at the main library branch downtown alerted security to a patron in reader services who had fallen and was unresponsive. Three officers responded and were able to use an AED and begin CPR.
Starfires ready to climb back on top
The South Adams Starfires will go to battle in 2024 with a new look on offense and an accomplished, hungry defense ready to compete in the ACAC and fight for an IHSAA trophy. As with any 1A school, South Adams has graduated a talented class of players this summer, including QB Owen Wanner, who threw for over 1100 yards last season, and Colt Bollenbacher, who was just a few carries of a 1000-yard season in 2023.
Daily Activity Log from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office for July 30, 2024
July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
Decatur street paving start coming soon
Brooks Construction Co. is expected to begin Decatur’s latest street paving project this week. City Operations Manage Jeremy Gilbert told city council at its latest meeting the Fort Wayne company is expected to start work on upgrading handicap ramps around August 1st. Once that portion of the project is...
In the Archives: Back to school supply changes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — It’s back to school season, and that means parents are fretting over school supply lists and making sure their students are prepared for every meth test, art project and science experiment. It’s a yearly tradition that WANE 15 has covered over the years,...
ACSD, ISP conduct investigation near Huntertown late Tuesday night after reports of shots fired
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Sheriff’s Department confirmed with 21Alive that a police investigation occurred after reports of shots fired at a home near Huntertown late last night. A heavy police presence could be seen at a home on Fogel Road around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night....
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...
Hot Head Burrito shares plans to expand to the Summit City
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Mexican-style restaurant chain based out of Ohio shared that it will be expanding to Fort Wayne in August. Restaurant chain Hot Head Burritos is slated to move next door to the Dairy Queen and Cap n’ Cork liquor store on 3120 St. Joe Center Road.
Pontiac Street Market to hold ‘Pack-to-School on Pontiac Street’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - With the 2024-25 school year right around the corner, the Pontiac Street Market shared that it will be holding its first “Pack-to-School on Pontiac Street” this weekend. The event is this Saturday, Aug. 3, at 918 E Pontiac Street from 11 a.m. to...
Redwood Inn leaving Main Street
An iconic Fort Wayne gathering place is set to move. Redwood Inn, 1432 W. Main St., posted on social media last week, “This marks our final summer at our Main Street venue. We will soon unveil a new location.”. Owners Barry Levy and Melissa Earls have promised to release...
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