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Man handed two years in 2023 Glenbrook Square shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man convicted of shooting a man inside Glenbrook Square mall in July of 2023 has been sentenced. Court documents say Gregory Normil shot a man in the leg inside the mall’s H&M store on July 8, 2023. Normil told police he and the victim got into an argument where the victim allegedly threatened to kill Normil and his kids “multiple times”, documents say.
Pickle Lovers Rejoice! Indiana is Home to a Famous Pickle Festival
We are no strangers to festivals in the Hoosier State. From the largest festival in the state, the Covered Bridge Festival, to Evansville's own Fall Festival, there's always something going on. One thing you can guarantee all of these festivals will have in common is food. However, one festival in Indiana celebrates not just any food, it's just for pickles!
'We haven't changed it': Spangler Candy Company celebrates 100th birthday of Dum-Dum Pops
BRYAN, Ohio — Nestled in the near 9,000-person population of Bryan, Ohio, Spangler Candy Company is celebrating one of its most iconic product's 100th birthday: the Dum-Dum Pop. "Dum-Dums is just such a popular candy and part of the reason I think it's lasted for 100 years is that...
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...
City announces $5 million toward Pufferbelly Bridge over Coliseum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that a $5 million gift has been given to the City of Fort Wayne to assist in the funding of a future bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard that is planned to be constructed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail.
STRYKER BOARD OF EDUCATION: Board Gets A Special Invite To Prayer Breakfast
The Stryker Board of Education held their meeting on July 15th. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board then approved the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and financials. Next, the board had a visitor, Mrs. Rebecca Miller. She came in to tell the...
Three people hurt in Friday crash
BUTLER — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred just before 1 p.m. Friday at the intersection of S.R. 8, S.R. 1 and S.R. 101, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported. Sandra Hogle, 77, of Fort Wayne, complained of head and hip pain. Christine Taylor, 64,...
"Best weekend of the summer" on tap for city's swimmers at Fort Wayne City Swim Meet
Last year, Autumn Ridge won the Fort Wayne City Swim Meet, ending Pine Valley’s seven-year streak of victories. But Maddy McIntosh, head swim team coach at Autumn Ridge, said her swimmers don’t bring up last year’s big win nearly as often as you might expect. “Funnily enough,...
Dining Out restaurant review: Wrigley Field Bar & Grill in Fort Wayne
It was the salad bar that made all the difference at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill. There was a time a few decades ago when salad bars became staples of seemingly every restaurant. And there was way more than salad offered, which was not a good thing. A fast-food burger spot just had no business offering nachos and pasta on a “salad” bar.
Week in Review
AUBURN — A ceremony dedicating and renaming a portion of Interstate 69 in DeKalb County after fallen Indiana State Police Master Trooper James R. Bailey took place July 12 at Kruse Plaza. A stretch of I-69 between the C.R. 11-A exit and S.R. 8 near mile marker 326 in...
St. Joe man hurt in single-vehicle crash
AUBURN — A St. Joe man was injured in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 11:22 a.m. Friday in the 3800 block of C.R. 46-A, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported. Police said Shane N. Adams Jr., 25, of St. Joe, complained of right side rib pain. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus talk upcoming election at Fort Wayne town hall
Two topics of concern at a local town hall Saturday stood out for one Indiana lawmaker: education and voting. "We are voted in by the people, we represent them," said state Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago."It's important for us to not hide but to be out there in the community and talking to the people who put us in office."
From Africa to Kendallville: You're 'Ghana' be ours
Russell Moore writes, “When we adopt — and when we encourage a culture of adoption in our churches and communities — we’re picturing something that’s true about our God. We, like Jesus, see what our Father is doing and do likewise (John 5:19). And what our Father is doing, it turns out, is fighting for orphans, making them sons and daughters.” A hard and holy calling, adoption paints an earthly picture of the gospel. — Crossway.org.
Pregame: TinCaps (37-51, 9-13 second half) vs. Lake County Captains (52-35, 11-10)
The TinCaps dropped the opener of a three-game series against Lake County on Friday night despite a sellout crowd at Parkview Field. It was a frustrating loss for a team that has had plenty of them this season as Fort Wayne put two runners on in the seventh, eighth and ninth, but was unable to push across the tying run in a 3-2 defeat. It was the 29th one-run game of the season for the TinCaps, which continues to lead the Midwest League.
Fish and fellowship prompt thankfulness for family, friends
Editor’s Note: Judith is a friend of Gloria’s and fellow member of their Amish church. She is guest-writing the column this week, Gloria will return next week!. Stepping onto the porch at Uncle Vernon’s house, we were greeted with a cloud of smoke from the grill and hearty greetings from a variety of cousins and several uncles. Knowing that a fish fry at the Vernon Raber residence is always enjoyable and tasty, everyone looked forward to an evening of food and fellowship. We were all ushered to the back porch, where tables were set for everyone who paid for their meal. Yes, this time, we had paid for our fish, not because Vernon is anywhere close to being stingy, but because tickets sold by the Raber family, along with a benefit auction, were to generate money for a cousin’s husband, who is awaiting a liver transplant.
Fort Wayne area water supply more than sufficient for upcoming needs, officials say
Northeast Indiana is largely safe from threats of extreme drought driven by climate change, local water experts say. And, they say, Fort Wayne’s water supply is sufficient to meet residential and commercial use – even after Google’s upcoming data center comes on line and starts drawing significant amounts of water to cool its equipment. Local officials say their agreement with Google keeps them from revealing the expected quantity.
Howard Buell
HAMILTON — Howard Edgar Buell, age 87, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, following a brief illness. Howard was born on Oct. 31, 1936, on the family farm in Richland Township, Steuben County, Indiana, the son of Edgar “Pop” and Mattie Lorene (Gilbert) Buell.
Fort Wayne area care providers notice cancer diagnoses increase in young adults
Once a month, a small group of young adults gathers at Firefly Coffee House in Fort Wayne to talk about navigating life and health problems. “They can just chat about whatever they want,” said Sara Shultz, client advocate for Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. “It’s important to build up that community with young adults who are going through what you’re going through.”
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