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'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...
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!
Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind.–The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne says a child attending a Camp Harris field trip on July 12 may have “unknowingly distributed” THC gummies to other campers. They also say that once staff members learned about the situation, they notified the parents and Fort Wayne Police. Both the police and the YMCA say […] The post Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
McDonald’s hosts fundraiser to cover cost of employee funeral who died in crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Friday, McDonald’s employees at the South Anthony location are raising money to support the family of one of their own, who died in a car crash. 29-year-old Fernando Pizano and 32-year-old Mayra Vivar, died in a crash on Fort Wayne’s south side early morning on July 6.
TinCaps Return from Break with Sellout Crowd
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Nearly 8,000 fans filled the seats at Parkview Field on Friday for Harry Potter Night, but there was no magic for the TinCaps as they lost to the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Guardians affiliate), 3-2. It was the first night of Minor League Baseball since Sunday after four consecutive off days around MLB's All-Star Game.
A different kind of Warrior baseball team at Indiana Tech
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Casey Lee has had a passion for baseball for as long as he can remember. “Growing up I loved baseball,” Lee said. “My parents would buy me baseball almanacs when I was a kid.”. Lee coaches the WarDogs, but the WarDogs are no...
Urban League debuts mom-led initiative to improve police-community relations
The Fort Wayne Urban League announced an initiative Thursday to get families involved in training and interacting with police in the community. The initiative, called ‘Mothers for the Movement – every child home alive’ looks to develop training and language to educate youth about interacting with police and also create opportunities for local police officers to interact with the communities they serve.
War Dogs baseball face Northeast Kekiongas at Indiana Tech
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The U.S. Military War Dogs made a stop in Fort Wayne on Friday as part of their national tour. The War Dogs started in 2018 as a baseball program aiming to raise funds and awareness for veterans with PTSD and other post-service issues. They work by taking their best military-affiliated players and competing against collegiate teams across the nation.
Edgerton Police Department Works To Further Community Engagement
The Edgerton Police Department is committed to enhancing community engagement and transparency, as indicated by their recent efforts and initiatives. Despite facing staffing challenges and fluctuating service call numbers, the department remains dedicated to serving and protecting the local community. According to Chief Ken Jacob, service call numbers for the...
City given $5M to help fund Pufferbelly Trail bridge over Coliseum Boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Construction could start as soon as 2026 on a bridge expanding the Pufferbelly Trail over Coliseum Boulevard, thanks to a $5 million gift. Mayor Sharon Tucker made the announcement at a press conference Thursday morning. The funds were donated by the Vann Family Foundation,...
'You think this guy is God, almost': Indiana's oldest delegate on Trump, Jim Jordan and more
MILWAUKEE – Annie Eckrich of Fort Wayne has been to so many Republican National Conventions over the years that she’s not entirely sure if the 2024 convention in Milwaukee is her fifth or sixth. She has business cards that say she's a six-time Republican National Convention attendee, but...
CrawDaddy Outdoors gets people on the water safely
KENDALLVILLE, Iowa-Water levels are back to normal and for those who like to get out on the water that means it's time to get out there. CrawDaddy Outdoors owner Jamie Borglum says, "When people are out experiencing things in nature they tend to just be more relaxed, to get away from their everyday lives."
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