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Digital billboard pitched to Decatur council
The City of Decatur will be moving into the age of traffic roundabouts – likely next year – and it also may be soon entering the age of digital billboards. Delbert Riehn, representing Robinson Outdoor, pitched the idea of a digital billboard on S. 13th St. to city council at its Tuesday meeting.
Work on broken outfall is underway
Fleming Excavating has begun work on making major repairs to an outfall along the St. Marys River in Decatur. The broken outfall, caused by up to 10 feet of erosion on the river bank, has become a major source of concern for city officials. The inoperable mechanism pumps overflow water...
JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, heading to Indiana after 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is scheduled to visit Fort Wayne, Indiana, next week, just days after the close of the Republican National Convention. Former President Donald Trump on Monday tapped Vance, the U.S. Senator from Ohio, as his running mate for his 2024 campaign. Trump’s...
City and county debate emergency response services
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Three city council members discussed gaps in the city and county’s emergency response services. Councilman Russell Jehl (2nd District), Councilman Nathan Hartman (3rd District) and Councilman Scott Myers (4th District) gathered at Citizen’s Square today to express their concerns about county EMS services.
Organizations to host food drives in Ohio
VAN WERT, Ohio (WFFT) — Combating food insecurity, organizations are coming together in Van Wert, Ohio to hold two food drives. OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital, United Way of Van Wert County and the West Ohio Food Bank will open the food drives on July 23 and Aug. 27 from noon to 2 p.m. at Trinity Friends Church, 605 North Franklin Street.
Jennifer McCormick holds event for Fort Wayne educators
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Local educators gathered at Chapman’s Brewing Company Friday night to speak with Democratic candidate for Governor, Jennifer McCormick. McCormick previously was an educator for 10 years, as a school administrator, principal, and teacher near Muncie. “It feels great, said McCormick. “What I love...
‘We’re not writing checks:’ Commissioners respond to TRAA allegations, mismanagement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In the aftermath of three members of Fort Wayne City Council calling out the Allen County Board of Commissioners for their alleged lack of action regarding the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority’s (TRAA) ongoing woes, one county commissioner spoke out against many of the comments he deemed as “not accurate,” shortly after the comments were made on Thursday.
IBLC makes stop in Fort Wayne for a town hall, seeks community input
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The public is invited to a town hall meeting on Saturday hosted by the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. From noon to 2 p.m., the meeting will take place at the Allen County Public Library’s meeting room A/B, 900 Library Plaza. IBLC will discuss...
Fort Wayne Trails debuts accessible trails map
Fort Wayne Trails announced a partnership with AWS Foundation last week to create accessible trail maps, ensuring everyone can more easily navigate the Allen County trails, regardless of age or ability. The maps divide the county in four quadrants, providing detailed information about the trails in that area. They also...
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