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Man attacks police after club expulsion
ANGOLA —Bouncers expelled one patron for fighting at a downtown nightclub early Saturday morning, but he had plenty of fight left. Michael S. Ratajczak, 38, of Howe, was arrested on the Public Square and charged with Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, two counts of Level 6 battery against a public official, Level 6 battery with bodily waste, Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct and public intoxication and Class A misdemeanor intimidation.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Open for Eligible Counties
In northern Indiana, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says businesses and residents in Porter, Elkhart, and contiguous counties may qualify for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) following damage incurred from severe storms that occurred July 15, 2024 The SBA and Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) will operate Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) at separate locations in Porter and Elkhart counties to assist residents in filing claims and answering questions regarding potential assistance to recover from damages. These centers are for those impacted by the July 15, 2024, storms only. A news release also said these services are available for residents in the following Indiana counties (additional to Elkhart and Porter): Jasper, Kosciusko, LaGrange, La Porte, Lake, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph and Starke; and the Michigan counties of Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph.
“No man’s land:” Hoosiers on Medicaid waitlist seek answers
Prior to May of 2021, James “Jim” Densmore lived alone and worked a full-time remote job in central Indiana as a quality systems data analyst. But when he stopped answering his phone, his family started to worry. “We found him on the floor. Amazingly, he was understanding my commands, my questions and hearing me. And […]
Runners beat the rain but not the colors in Saturday's United Way 5K
COLDWATER — Storm threats kept some of the 321 registered runners away from the 14th annual United Way Living Color Run on Saturday morning. Rain waited until after the runners finished the 5K around Heritage Park and nearby school properties. Runners are sprayed with colored cornstarch as they make their way around the...
FWPD investigating apparent human bones found near vacant east side house
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne police are investigating after apparent human remains were found at a vacant east side home. The residence, in the 1400 block of Summit Street, was under construction when contractors were shoring up the foundation and located what is believed to be human remains.
'Hunger doesn't take a summer break': Coldwater Schools and Chartwell keep students fed
COLDWATER — Coldwater Community Schools provided a record 44,415 student meals this summer, according to Chartwell Dining Services Director Tamara Santora. The system feeds students under contract with the school district. Chartwell runs the most extensive restaurant system in the county, with 30 staff members in six buildings. ...
Goals, saves and PKs: Vote for IHSAA girls soccer players of the week (Aug. 17)
IndyStar will be recognizing the top girls soccer players in Indiana with our players of the week poll. Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote. Voting is open until noon Friday. ...
Classic cars abound as Cruise Indy event supports scholarships for families of fallen & disabled military personnel & first responders
Attorney General Todd Rokita keynotes event in Carmel. Their shared passion was vintage vehicles. Their common cause was raising money for scholarships for family members of fallen and disabled military service members and first responders. The occasion was an event last Saturday called “Cruise Indy” in which participants drove their...
I-69 crash leaves one man with multiple injuries
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A late night crash on I-69 northbound on Sunday left one man with multiple injuries. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to calls around 9:50 p.m. of a semi-truck that crashed into a vehicle near the 322 mile marker. Deputies found...
Living Color Living United 5K was colorful fun Saturday
It was a ton of colored fun Saturday morning with the annual Living Color Living United 5K. Their were 15 color stations laced along the route to ensure everyone got drenched in a rainbow of colors. Local sponsors added their own flair to each station (it was colored corn starch). The rain held off to make it a great event again this year.
BurgerFi may need to file for bankruptcy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - BurgerFi may go bankrupt. With the company having just $4.4 million on hand and anticipating to report a $18.4 million loss for the last quarter, the company said it may need to file for bankruptcy. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, if BurgerFi...
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