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Celebrating Our Unique & Vibrant Community
As we prepare for the upcoming 5th annual Shop Waynedale event, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the incredible community we call Waynedale. Running from July 8-20, this event is not just about great discounts and exciting shopping experiences, but it’s also a celebration of the unique spirit and unity that defines our little side of town. . .
Library’s Reading Service Wins Two Awards
The Allen County Public Library’s Audio Reading Service (ARS) hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Mirro Center for Research. The annual luncheon celebrated the volunteers who read local newspapers and magazines as part of ARS’s services for people who are vision-impaired or otherwise have trouble reading print. . .
Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum Offering Preview Of Documentary About Teetor
SYRACUSE - The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum is offering an advance preview of “Blind Logic,” a new documentary about Ralph Teetor, a part-time resident of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee. The free showing will be at the historic Pickwick theater in Syracuse on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. with...
Counting Down The Irish — No. 26 Vyper-Boubacar Traore
Traore boasts the frame and quickness of a future pass-rushing menace, but logic—and his own brief history of playing the sport—dictates he’ll first fill a part-time role before battling for starting duties next season. There appear to be disparate Boubacar Traore journeys to date, one the long-haul...
City to host public meeting on Leesburg, Main roundabout project
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend a public open-house to view plans for the Leesburg Road and Main Street Roundabout Project, including the Wounded Veterans Memorial Monument. The project will include ADA compliant sidewalks, urban street design with curb and gutter,...
Brief history behind Independence Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)– While it’s always fun to partake in fun fourth of July traditions, we wanted to give you a refresher on the history behind Independence Day. On July 4. 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from Great Britain. The nation’s founding document is...
Silver Alert canceled for missing Kokomo man
Update (7/5/2024): Officials with the Kokomo Police Department said that 83-year-old James “Jim” Umbarger has been located. The Silver Alert has been canceled. ——————– KOKOMO, Ind. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an 83-year-old man missing from Kokomo. According to the Kokomo Police Department, James “Jim” Umbarger went missing from his […]
Homestead alum Fletcher Loyer invited to JT Elite Camp
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Purdue guard and former Homestead Spartans star Fletcher Loyer has been invited to participate in the JT Elite Camp in Las Vegas later in July. The camp, hosted by Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, offers the chance for some of America’s best high school & college wings to showcase their abilities.
Indiana Weather: Clear and Warm Weekend, Perfect for Outdoor Plans
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana residents can look forward to a clear, sunny weekend with lower humidity and highs in the 80s. The US National Weather Service in Indianapolis has forecasted a dry spell for the upcoming weekend, providing a perfect opportunity for outdoor activities. According to the National...
ISP increases patrols over holiday weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- As thousands travel for the holiday weekend, Indiana State Police say that they are increasing the number of patrols and keeping an eye on the roadways. According to ISP, this weekend is set to be one of the busiest traffic weekends of the year. State Police Sergeant, Matt Ames says that at […]
Indiana loses 3.5% of farmland; gains 1.7%
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has determined that there has been an overall reduction in farmland acres between approximately 1.5 to 2 percent from 2010 to 2022. This was determined through an inventory of lost farmland that showed in that time frame the total agricultural acreage in the state dropped […]
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