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Historical Society’s History in Making Contest
Area photographers are invited to enter the History in the Making Photo Contest, sponsored by the Huntington County Historical Society and Frederick’s Photography. Photos of people and sites in Huntington County can be entered in the contest. All photos submitted will become part of the permanent archives of the Huntington County Historical Society, where they will give future residents a glimpse of life in the Huntington County of today.
Fire Hydrant Project begins next month
After a brief hiatus, the LaFontaine Arts Council (LAC) is once again inviting members of the community of Huntington County to participate in the Hydrant Project. The Hydrant Project is a year-long public art exhibit utilizing fire hydrants located throughout the City of Huntington to paint a variety of designs that follow a common theme. The theme for 2024 is mythical creatures. Previous themes have included Disney, Comic Characters and Children’s books.
Bowen opens crisis and stabilization center in Kosciusko County
Bowen Center opened a new crisis receiving and stabilizing center last week, focusing on the gap between outpatient and inpatient services for mental health crises. The facility in Pierceton is open to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis who needs more support than outpatient services, but doesn’t need to be committed to an inpatient program.
News Ten takes a closer look at Wabash Valley Resources' community benefits package
WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTHI) - Wabash Valley Resources' (WVR) upcoming "Community Benefits Agreement" will include over $3 Million in contributions to community foundations and first responders. The package breaks down as follows:. -WVR will provide an initial grant on $1M to establish a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). -The DAF will be...
Local Girl Raising Money For Adoptions Through Music
Eleven-year-old Norah Kuhn is using her musical talents to help raise money for local families trying to adopt. Norah’s parents, Phil and Melissa Kuhn, are the founders of Legacy Of Blessings Adoption Foundation. The foundation received its 503(c) status in September and was created to help educate people on the adoption process and provide families with resources and encouragement through the adoption process, while also helping with the financial side of adoptions.
Logansport Memorial welcomes new pediatrician
Last Updated on July 25, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network. SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital. Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Dana Stewart, MD to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. She is a board-certified pediatrician with over 19 years of experience in the field. Dr. Stewart...
Salomon Farm Park ‘U-pick’ flower fields open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The “U-pick” flower fields at Salomon Farm Park are now open. The fields are open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, as well as Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. while flowers are blooming. Prices vary per type; $2...
Missing clown no laughing matter to circus visiting Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - What may have started as a prank has turned out to be costly for Circus Lena. Last week the traveling circus noticed they were missing a clown that sits on top of one of their trashcans. “We didn’t think someone took it initially because there’s...
Fort Wayne enacts stricter 'chronic problem properties' rules
The Fort Wayne City Council unanimously passed tighter rules on “chronic problem properties” on Tuesday. Those are properties where illegal activity occurs on a regular basis. The ordinance renews and enhances rules passed by the council in 2017. That ordinance had a sunset clause and expired in 2020....
Blessings in a Backpack handing out 700 backpacks of food for children
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Blessings in a Backpack’s Summer Feeding Program is coming to an end on Friday. The program, focused on distributing food to children through age 18, will provide their final food distributions on Friday at 11 a.m. in a backpack. Eight Allen County Public...
Bloom Project Presents: Bloom on the Yard HBCU Edition
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) The Bloom Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers group mentoring, college preparation, service learning, character development, and career exploration opportunities. The Bloom Project is hosting their Bloom on the Yard event this weekend on Saturday, July 27th from 2 pm -5 pm at the...
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