Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Charge fill out coaching staff


Charge fill out coaching staff


Steve Gansey spent the past five seasons with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants as an assistant coach and director of player personnel. He helped the Mad Ants to the D-League championship last season and served as the interim head coach for 35 games in 2011-12.


Big Fort Wayne Rental Community Purchased


Philadelphia, Penn. -- GoldOller Real Estate Investments announced its acquisition of the Canterbury Green Apartments and Townhomes in Ft. Wayne, Indiana for $85.5 Million from AIMCO Holdings QRS, Inc. With 1,988 units, Canterbury Green is one of the ...


Fort Wayne Hosts Architects Convention


From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, the 2014 American Institute of Architects Indiana + Kentucky Convention will meet at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in downtown Fort Wayne. For 3 days, more than 200 architects will participate in several ...


Indiana, Fort Wayne project builder work on safety


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) -- The lead contractor on a large downtown Fort Wayne development and the Indiana Department of Labor have agreed to collaborate on workplace safety during construction, officials said Monday. Labor Department staff will conduct ...



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GoldOller acquires iconic 2,000 unit apartment complex


GoldOller acquires iconic 2,000 unit apartment complex


The resort style community spans 195 acres and is located along the St. Joseph River, adjacent to Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) in the northern area of Ft. Wayne. Amenities include an 18-hole executive golf course with a 9th ...


City looks to annex 160 acres


Fort Wayne plans to annex more than 150 acres of farmland between U.S. 30 and West Washington Center Road, across from Sweetwater Sound, for a new business park. A planning services contract for the voluntary annexation of the 160-acre site was approved ...



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D-League


D-League


The Fort Wayne Mad Ants president Jeff Potter said that his 2014 D-League championship team is one of the best in D-League history on April 28. The Mad Ants swept their way through three playoff series, culminating with a 119-113 victory over...



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Last Minute Plea in Wayne County Murder


Last Minute Plea in Wayne County Murder


(WSAZ) -- In a last minute plea bargain behind closed doors, a man from Wayne County admitted to killing his neighbor in a fight over a dog. The trial for Ronnie Gunther, of Fort Gay, was set to get started Monday. Gunther was indicted in March for the ...


Restaurant review: Richard's Bakery & Big Apple Pizza


New York City is known for many things, including its pizza. Big Apple Pizza, located in Richard's Bakery on Wells Street, has brought that taste to Fort Wayne. Richard's has been around for about 60 years and started selling pizza early this summer.


Search For Contractors Continues, Proposed Annexation Along U.S. 30 (VIDEO)


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) – Fort Wayne’s Redevelopment Commission sheds some light on how the City's coping with Hanning & Bean pulling out of the Ash Skyline Plaza project, and an annexation project that could attract more business to the area.



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Indiana, Fort Wayne project builder work on safety


Indiana, Fort Wayne project builder work on safety


The lead contractor on a large downtown Fort Wayne development and the Indiana Department of Labor have agreed to collaborate on workplace safety during construction, officials said Monday. Labor Department staff will conduct safety training for Weigand ...


Leasing the toll road: Still a win for Hoosiers


Leasing the toll road: Still a win for Hoosiers By State Sen. Tom Wyss (R-Fort Wayne) www.chronicle-tribune.com Soon I will be retiring from my political career, a rich experience spanning 38 years of representing the interests of Hoosiers in Fort Wayne ...


Mary E. Monteith


Mary E. Monteith, 86, of Fort Wayne, IN, and having family members in Huntington, IN, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Monteith was co-owner with her husband of Monty's Catering for 41 years, retiring in 1988.



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Lerland W. Fogwell


Lerland W. Fogwell


Lerland Waldo Fogwell, 88, of Fort Wayne, IN and having family members in Roanoke, IN, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Hospice Home. Mr. Fogwell was a farmer who raised crops and livestock, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Avalon Missionary Church.


Ind., Fort Wayne project builder working on safety


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — The lead contractor on a large downtown Fort Wayne development project has signed an agreement with the Indiana Department of Labor to collaborate on workplace safety. Labor Department staff will conduct safety training on the ...



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Two Steuben veterans to take Honor Flight


Two Steuben veterans to take Honor Flight


Carol Johnson and Robert Staup will fly on Honor Flight No. 14 departing from the Fort Wayne Air National Guard base and traveling to Washington D.C. free of charge. While there, they will visit the World War II Memorial, Honor Flight President Bob Myer ...


Fort Wayne looks to annex farmland along U.S. 30


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The owner of a tract of farmland bordering Fort Wayne along U.S. 30 has asked for the property to be annexed. The “Super Voluntary Annexation” as its called by Indiana Law would have to be approved by city council. The proposed ...


State Partners With Fort Wayne, Ash Brokerage And Weigand Cons.


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) -- Leaders from the City of Fort Wayne, Ash Brokerage and Weigand Construction were joined by officials from the Indiana Department of Labor to announce a new strategic safety initiative today at the Ash Skyline construction site.



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Monday, September 29, 2014

Trail running training series prepares Fort Wayne enthusiasts for upcoming Trees Indiana Trail Challenge


Trail running training series prepares Fort Wayne enthusiasts for upcoming Trees Indiana Trail Challenge


WHEN: The first session is at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The second session is at 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Both sessions take place at the BMX parking lot at Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. The Trees Indiana Trail Challenge is at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd.



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Gas Prices Over 24 Cents Lower Than A Month Ago


Gas Prices Over 24 Cents Lower Than A Month Ago


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) -- Gas prices in the past week have risen nearly 5 cents, but prices remain over 24 cents lower than a month ago. According to GasBuddy, the national average has dropped 8.5 cents per gallon over the last month and stands 8.6 ...


Education notebook


Two Fort Wayne high school students have been named s Emma Bloom of New Haven received a $1,000 Kroger Scholars scholarship. She is a sophomore at Ball State University. Anna Bauer, Fort Wayne, also received a $1,000 Kroger Scholars scholarship.


Previously Vacant Building Gets New Life


A Fort Wayne building that has been mostly empty since the 1970s has reopened after $7.5 million in renovations. Fishers-based RealAmerica Development LLC says Randall Lofts was built more than 100 years ago and now includes nearly four dozen apartments.


A new friend


Kyler Wilcoxson, a fourth-grader at Roanoke Elementary School, makes friends with a goat at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. The fourth grade class at Roanoke visited the zoo on Thursday, Sept. 18, during a study trip.


Gas prices remain stable despite airstrikes


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Average retail gasoline prices in Fort Wayne have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.33 a gallon on Sunday, September 28, 2014 according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 201 gas outlets in Fort Wayne.



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Adams Radio Promotes Scott


Adams Radio Promotes Scott


Mike Scott has been promoted to PD for “Your Country US93.3” and “Great Country 103.3” at Adams Radio of Fort Wayne. Adams Radio CEO Ron Stone said “It's very hard to ignore Mike’s thirty years of major-market programming specifically a dozen ...


Doris P. Hersha obituary


Surviving are her son, Richard (Jane) Hersha of Fort Wayne, Indiana; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother-in-laws, Gordon Morris and Robert Anderson. Doris was preceded in death by daughters, Phyllis Morris and Kay Anderson. Service is ...


Developer backs out on building Fort Wayne tower


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - Fort Wayne officials are reviewing the future of a major downtown project after a developer backed out of plans for building a 17-story residential tower. The $30 tower with 100 townhomes, apartments and condominiums was to be built ...


Fort Wayne native and acting legend Carole Lombard's life, death topic of first Mather Series lecture


WHAT: Robert Matzen, author of the book, "Fireball: Carole Lombard & the Mystery of Flight 3," will speak about her life as the first of this year's Mather Lecture Series presentations. The Carole Lombard Archive Foundation also will present a display of ...



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New festival supports Allen County SPCA


New festival supports Allen County SPCA


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne’s newest festival is about more than chicken wings. It’s also raising money for the Allen County SPCA. Fort Wing Fest debuted Sunday afternoon at Headwaters Park. As one might expect, the menu included wings ...


Smaltz joins in Constitution panel


FORT WAYNE — State Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, participated in a panel discussion held by the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics on Wednesday at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. The discussion entailed questions regarding the ...


Letter: Take a hint from Indiana, Illinois


While at a tennis tournament in Fort Wayne, Indiana, I picked up a local copy of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. The lead story, “State spending, Pence style,” dealt with the budgetary priorities of newly instituted Gov. Mike Pence. One paragraph ...


Student Recognized For Artistic Talent (VIDEO)


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Aliv) – This weekend the Fort Wayne Chapter of Links Incorporated recognized a talented young artist in the area. Blackhawk Middle School student, Collin Shaw, was the National and Central winner for the 2014 Poster Art Competition ...



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Student Recognized For Artist Talent (VIDEO)


Student Recognized For Artist Talent (VIDEO)


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Aliv) – This weekend the Fort Wayne Chapter of Links Incorporated recognized a talented young artist in the area. Blackhawk Middle School student, Collin Shaw, was the National and Central winner for the 2014 Poster Art Competition ...


Wayne's world returns to Colts offensive show


INDIANAPOLIS – Reggie Wayne remains forever young. The calendar says he's 35 going on 36. He's coming off knee surgery. He's reached the point where most NFL receivers slow down, sliding from No.1 to No.2 to “situational” to hanging out on the NFL ...



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Luck, Wayne help Colts rout Titans 41-17


Luck, Wayne help Colts rout Titans 41-17


Wayne turned his 200th career game into a showcase ... 3 injured after store clerk opens fire inside convenience store FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Authorities are searching for a store clerk accused of opening fire on three customers inside of a convenience ...


Closing Kmart Stores Begin Liquidation Sales


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Aliv) – The Kmart stores slated to close in Northeast Indiana began their liquidation sales. The Kmart stores in Decatur and on Coliseum Blvd. in Fort Wayne, will be closing its doors this December. On Sunday, both locations kicked ...



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A Fort Wayne treasure returns to art museum


A Fort Wayne treasure returns to art museum


Our community is so privileged to be reunited with our beloved Helmholtz sculpture – a gift to Fort Wayne from Rea Magnet Wire Company 30-plus years ago The “springboard for the spirit” is named after Hermann Von Helmholtz, a 19th century German ...


Business people


Greg Thomas with Ruoff Home Mortgage was August’s top loan originator for the Fort Wayne Dupont office and Kim Arnos for the southwest office. Dennis D. Sutton of Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom was named Best Lawyers’ 2015 Fort Wayne Corporate Law ...


Fort Wayne ditch work seeks to stop Asian carp


FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The reconstruction of one bank of a drainage ditch at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve will be a far bigger deal than just moving a lot of soil. "We're building a continental divide," Betsy Yankowiak said as she stood on a bridge over ...


Big Brothers Big Sisters American National President And CEO To Visit Fort Wayne


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana announces the new National President and Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Pam Iorio, will be visiting Fort Wayne. The visit will be Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Big Brothers Big ...



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Sunday, September 28, 2014

3 course records set at Fort4Fitness


3 course records set at Fort4Fitness


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The results for the 7 th annual Fort4Fitness are in, including three new course records. About 7,500 people finished the three races: A Half Marathon, 10K and 4 Mile. In each of those sections a new course record was set.


Wing Fest forecast


One of the things I love about Fort Wayne is the smorgasbord of festivals that go on. From GermanFest, RibFest, and Three Rivers Fest, to GreekFest, BaconFest, and Johnny Appleseed Fest, there’s always a reason to head downtown to celebrate with friends.


Respect, love help couples bridge cultural divides


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - For the past 18 years, Pyi and Nancy Htoo have struck a balance between her Midwestern German background and his Burmese culture. Their wedding, with Pyi Htoo's blessing, was a full-out Catholic affair at Nancy's hometown church in ...



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Brian Howey: Quitting on the voters is commonplace in Indiana


Brian Howey: Quitting on the voters is commonplace in Indiana


If Turner was an isolated case, one might see an arising career opportunity as a compelling reason to quit. But as Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Statehouse reporter Niki Kelly wrote in October 2013, of the 150 members of the General Assembly, 28 were ...


Fort Wayne’s own ‘Property Brothers’


On HGTV, Drew and Jonathan Scott are the “Property Brothers,” twins who bring vacant and neglected houses back from the dead. Fort Wayne has the Brough brothers – real estate agent David Brough (pronounced “brow”) and Mark Brough, investor and ...


Paul E. Humes


HUNTINGTON — Paul E. Humes, 79, of Huntington, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Marion High school. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He had worked at Hartson ...



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Fall races highlight events schedule


Fall races highlight events schedule


FORT WAYNE — The River City Rat Race has been a staple fall 5K and 10K road race for the past 15 years. This year, the race is slated for 2 p.m. Oct. 26. “Our goal is to make Fort Wayne a happier, healthier place,” race director Pam Wolfe said.


Anna Fisher


Anna Lee Fisher, 77, passed away Sept. 24, 2014, at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born in Celina to Vilas and Marjorie Riesen. She was married to Marvin Fisher, who survives in Fort Wayne. Also surviving are two daughters, Deborah (Scott ...



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Wayne Street is next to close


Wayne Street is next to close


Downtown Fort Wayne is going to experience some more traffic changes next week. Starting Monday, Wayne Street will temporarily close to traffic between Webster and Harrison streets while utility lines are installed and work to the water main is conducted.


GUEST EDITORIAL: Lincoln history flourishes in Fort Wayne, despite museum closure


More than six years after its Lincoln Museum closed, Fort Wayne's interest in the 16th president shows no signs of waning. The continuing fascination with a giant in American history aside, credit for the city's continuing devotion to Abraham Lincoln ...


Companies claim BW’s Innovation Awards


FORT WAYNE – Eight northeast Indiana companies will be honored in November at a special awards ceremony for their innovative businesses, products or services. At the event, one of the eight will be revealed as the 2014 Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly ...


Thomas Beryl Miller, FORT WAYNE, Ind.


Thomas Beryl Miller, 69, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Beryl Miller and Grace Brown Miller. He was preceded in death by his grandparents ...


Fort Wayne’s first WingFest promises fun for all


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Sunday marks a special day for wing lovers in Fort Wayne. It’s the first annual WingFest at Headwaters Park from noon until 9 p.m. The festival showcases three categories of chicken wings: Hot, barbecue or an exotic seasoning.


Ossian man sets Fort4Fitness half-marathon record


“Ossian is only 20 minutes away, so I thought I'd give it a try.” Ashley Ade, 29, of Fort Wayne was the female half-marathon winner, finishing in an unofficial time of 1:25.44. Angi Wolgemuth of Marion was second in 1:27.07. The wheelchair winner was ...


Developer backs out on building Fort Wayne tower


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The company that had been contracted to build residential units as part of a multimillion dollar downtown development project won’t be involved after all, Fort Wayne city officials announced at a Thursday morning news conference.


Former Fort Wayne police officer gets 6-year sentence for rape


FORT WAYNE, Ind. - A former Fort Wayne police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for raping a woman he had arrested for drunken driving. Superior Court Judge Fran Gull handed down the sentence to Mark Rogers, 46, suspending four years of a ...


Former Fort Wayne officer gets 6 years for rape


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A former Fort Wayne police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for raping a woman he had arrested for drunken driving. Superior Court Judge Fran Gull handed down the sentence to 46-year-old Mark Rogers, suspending ...


$100M Fort Wayne Project Hits Hurdle


Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne will select a new developer for the residential component of the major development project in downtown Fort Wayne. Hanning & Bean Enterprises has chosen to not continue ...



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MSOC: West’s Hat Trick Carries Dons Past IUPUI


MSOC: West’s Hat Trick Carries Dons Past IUPUI


FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Austin West scored his first-career hat trick to lead the IPFW men’s soccer team to a physical 4-0 win in the Summit League opener against in-state rival IUPUI on Saturday evening at the Hefner Soccer Complex. With the win ...


High School Results, September 27


Lyons 93, West Lafayette 102, Columbus North 113, Mason 143, Fort Wayne Carroll 153, Munster 170, Bloomington North 180, Cardinal Ritter 240, Lake Central 267, Sycamore 302, Crown Point 332, LaPorte 344, Guerin 348, Portage 348, Dayton Carroll 365 ...



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Iowa college football: Grand View rebounds on road


Iowa college football: Grand View rebounds on road


FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Grand View rebounded from a loss last week to Marian by scoring two second-half touchdowns in a rally over No. 9 (in NAIA) Saint Francis (2-2) on Saturday. Derek Fulton put the Vikings (3-1) ahead to stay with a 59-yard touchdown run ...


FW Links, Inc. Educates Public On Voter Registration, Elections (VIDEO)


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) – September is quickly coming to an end, and before you know it the November elections will be here. On Saturday the Fort Wayne Chapter of Links Incorporated held a voter education and engagement forum at the Indiana Tech Law ...


Paul E. Humes


Paul E. Humes, 79, of Huntington, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Marion High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce. He had worked at Hartson Kennedy Cabinetry ...



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7th Annual Fort 4 Fitness


7th Annual Fort 4 Fitness


The 7th Annual Fort 4 Fitness featured a 10K, half-marathon, and a 4 mile walk/run. The races started at Baker Street and ended at home plate in Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday September 27, 2014.



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Prep Football Power Poll: Week 6


Prep Football Power Poll: Week 6


Each week, The News-Sentinel football crew ranks the top 25 Fort Wayne-area high school football squads. Here are the latest rankings following Friday night's action. 1. SNIDER (5-1) – Panthers showing area their dominance, just in case anyone questioned it.


Fort Wayne’s first WingFest promises fun for all


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Sunday marks a special day for wing lovers in Fort Wayne. It’s the first annual WingFest at Headwaters Park from noon until 9 p.m. The festival showcases three categories of chicken wings: Hot, barbecue or an exotic seasoning.



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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Foellinger Theatre fills for Los Lobos


Foellinger Theatre fills for Los Lobos


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) It’s been more than three decades since Los Lobos released their debut album, Just another Band from East L.A. Now, the Grammy award winning group is coming to Fort Wayne and there are still tickets available for the Saturday ...


Cher Concert At Coliseum Postponed


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) -- The Cher concert previously scheduled for October 27th at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum has been postponed indefinitely. Cher's spokesperson blamed the delay on a viral infection that has affected her kidneys and said ...


Wayne Street is next to close


Downtown Fort Wayne is going to experience some more traffic changes next week. Starting Monday, Wayne Street will temporarily close to traffic between Webster and Harrison streets while utility lines are installed and work to the water main is conducted.



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People and places


People and places


Target Corp. awarded $2,000 to the Allen County Education Partnership for its literacy program, Project Reads. • Fort Wayne-area ­Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants ­donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne. • Hoagburg Orthodontics in Fort ...



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Former Fort Wayne police officer sentenced for 2013 rape


Former Fort Wayne police officer sentenced for 2013 rape


A former Fort Wayne police officer who raped a woman after arresting her was sentenced on Friday to serve six years of a 10-year prison term for his crimes. Mark A. Rogers, 46, of the 8100 block of Tranquilla Place, pleaded guilty in August to charges of ...


Former Fort Wayne police officer gets 6-year sentence for rape


FORT WAYNE, Ind. - A former Fort Wayne police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for raping a woman he had arrested for drunken driving. Superior Court Judge Fran Gull handed down the sentence to Mark Rogers, 46, suspending four years of a ...



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State Partners with Fort Wayne companies for safety, health


State Partners with Fort Wayne companies for safety, health


The following statement was issued Friday by Weigand Construction: FORT WAYNE (Monday, September 29, 2014) – The Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL) today announced a strategic safety and health partnership with Weigand Construction Co. Inc., the City of ...



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Downtown Fort Wayne project being reviewed after developer backs out on planned 17-story tower


Downtown Fort Wayne project being reviewed after developer backs out on planned 17-story tower


FORT WAYNE, Indiana — Fort Wayne officials are reviewing the future of a major downtown project after a developer backed out of plans for building a 17-story residential tower. The $30 tower with 100 townhomes, apartments and condominiums was to be built ...


Big Brothers Big Sisters national president & CEO visits Fort Wayne


The following statement was issued Friday by the Big Brothers Big Sisters clubs of Northeast Indiana: Fort Wayne, IN – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is excited to announce that the new National President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters ...


Former Fort Wayne police officer gets 6-year sentence for rape


FORT WAYNE, Ind. - A former Fort Wayne police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for raping a woman he had arrested for drunken driving. Superior Court Judge Fran Gull handed down the sentence to Mark Rogers, 46, suspending four years of a ...


Former Fort Wayne officer gets 6 years for rape


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A former Fort Wayne police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for raping a woman he had arrested for drunken driving. Superior Court Judge Fran Gull handed down the sentence to 46-year-old Mark Rogers, suspending ...



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Indiana State Police remind hunters about the dangers of meth lab trash


Indiana State Police remind hunters about the dangers of meth lab trash


If someone comes across this type of trash, DO NOT handle it. Please contact the Indiana State Police Post in Fort Wayne at (260) 432-8661 or (800) 552-0976 (Indiana only). If anyone has knowledge of meth production or activity in their area, they are ...


Former Fort Wayne police officer gets 6 years for raping woman he arrested for drunken driving


FORT WAYNE, Indiana — A former Fort Wayne police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for raping a woman he had arrested for drunken driving. Superior Court Judge Fran Gull handed down the sentence to 46-year-old Mark Rogers, suspending four ...


Fellowship Missionary Church to host art exhibition, silent auction in conjunction with Fort-4-Fitness


FORT WAYNE—Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 East Tillman Road, is scheduled to host a Pieces-4-Peace art exhibition, entitled Making Peace Personal, in conjunction with the Fort-4-Fitness marathon event, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 27. All items in ...


Former Fort Wayne cop gets 6 years behind bars for rape


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A former police officer who pleaded guilty to raping a woman he had pulled over during a drunk driving patrol in 2013 was sentenced to six years in prison and two years of probation on Friday. Mark A. Rogers, who was a 19-year ...


1st Annual Fort Wayne Wing Festival


There’s no other event like it; it’s Fort Wing Fest. A first for the Fort this year on Sunday, September 28, 2014, WingFest will be held at Headwaters Park, located in Downtown Fort Wayne, from 12pm to 9pm. WingFest Fort Wayne is a nearly endless ...


Educators weigh-in on career specialist teachers


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A new kind of teacher could soon make its way to Indiana high school classrooms. The Indiana State Board of Education changed requirementsto allow career specialists, or business professionals, to teach, but educators differ on ...



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Friday, September 26, 2014

Developer backs out on building Fort Wayne tower


Developer backs out on building Fort Wayne tower


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The company that had been contracted to build residential units as part of a multimillion dollar downtown development project won’t be involved after all, Fort Wayne city officials announced at a Thursday morning news conference.



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Family man Wayne Bennett opens up on the hardships of coaching away from Brisbane home


Family man Wayne Bennett opens up on the hardships of coaching away from Brisbane home


And such is Trish Bennett’s constitution, the Broncos master coach admits he had his wife’s blessing to continue his career 1076km away in Sydney while she held the family fort. Behind the ... has helped deliver Trish and Wayne with four grandchildren ...


Missile contract to bring work to Fort Wayne


A small portion of the work on a recently announced $250 million contract awarded to Raytheon Co. will be performed in Fort Wayne. The firm-fixed-price contract is for the procurement of 231 Tomahawk Block IV All-Up-Round missiles for the U.S. Navy (147 ...


Fresh Thyme Opening in Fort Wayne


FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is coming to Fort Wayne Thursday, October 23. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a new specialty grocer with a focus on healthy, organic and local offerings. Recent Grand Openings have been very exciting with ...



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Take your shot at the NBA this weekend


Take your shot at the NBA this weekend


WASHINGTON -- Show up at Verizon Center Sunday for your chance to play professional basketball. No, really. That's what the Fort Wayne Mad Ants are offering. If you've never heard of the Mad Ants, that's OK. You've probably heard of the teams their players ...


Citilink:Group's rights not violated


The lawsuit was filed in April by attorneys for Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of Fort Wayne Women's Health Link, a woman's group opposed to abortion rights that sought to place advertisements on the buses. This month, a federal judge allowed ...


Fresh Thyme Announces Grand Opening of Ft. Wayne Store for Oct. 23


FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is coming to Fort Wayne Thursday, October 23. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a new specialty grocer with a focus on healthy, organic and local offerings. Recent Grand Openings have ...



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Educators weigh-in on career specialist teachers


Educators weigh-in on career specialist teachers


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A new kind of teacher could soon make its way to Indiana high school classrooms. The Indiana State Board of Education changed requirementsto allow career specialists, or business professionals, to teach, but educators differ on ...


Fort Wayne election issues beginning to take shape


As the situation stands in Fort Wayne now, local voters could see Democrat incumbent Tom Henry take on Republican City Councilman Mitch Harper in next year’s race for mayor. That being said, a lot could happen between now and the next election.


Indiana community welcomes wounded vet with free house


September 25, 2014, 9:13 PM |On December 11, 2009, Matt Moeller of Fort Wayne, Indiana was severely wounded by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. On Tuesday, his community showed their gratitude by breaking ground on a new home for the Moeller family ...



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Vikings tie with Wayne


Vikings tie with Wayne


FORT WAYNE — The Vikings traveled to Wayne High School on Tuesday for a non-conference match with the Generals. Despite a 1-7-3 record, Wayne fielded speedy players around the pitch and took advantage of first-half Vikings sluggishness to go ahead 1-0 in ...


Temporary two-way traffic on Wayne Street


... lines and repair the water main on Wayne Street, the City of Fort Wayne said. Wayne Street will become a temporary two-way street between Ewing and Webster streets during the closure. The closure is expected to continue until Friday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m.


2 Fort Wayne Kroger workers file complaint against union


A pair of Kroger employees in Fort Wayne have filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board because they say the union representing Kroger workers hasn’t allowed them to stop paying union dues. The employees, Eleanor Haynes and Barbara Peter ...


GOTW Preview: Bishop Dwenger vs. Wayne


FORT WAYNE, IN. (WANE) – Both may have suffered losses last week, but both remain among the most dangerous teams in the area. Bishop Dwenger will visit Wayne on Friday in the Highlight Zone Game of the Week in a pivotal match-up in the race for the SAC ...



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Fresh Thyme Announces Grand Opening Of Ft. Wayne Store For Oct. 23


Fresh Thyme Announces Grand Opening Of Ft. Wayne Store For Oct. 23


FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is coming to Fort Wayne Thursday, October 23. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a new specialty grocer with a focus on healthy, organic and local offerings. Recent Grand Openings have ...


AT&T opening new locations in Fort Wayne area


AT&T will be opening two new locations in the Fort Wayne area to meet growing needs, a statement from the company said. The stores will be owned and operated by Mobile King, LLC, which is headquartered in Columbia City. The stores will be located at 9807 ...



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Thursday, September 25, 2014

$100M Fort Wayne Project Hits Hurdle


$100M Fort Wayne Project Hits Hurdle


Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne will select a new developer for the residential component of the major development project in downtown Fort Wayne. Hanning & Bean Enterprises has chosen to not continue ...


Fort Wayne road closings, restrictions


The City of Fort Wayne announced the following road closings: *Broadway will be closed at its intersection with Washington Boulevard from 9 p.m. today to 5 a.m. Friday while construction crews work on City Utilities' storm sewer separation project.


Fort Wayne has 'opportunity;' let's use it


When Fort Wayne was named No. 11 of 19 “Opportunity Cities” by Forbes, I was filled with a strange sense of excitement and curiosity. I was glad the city was called out on a national platform for something positive. We were the only Indiana city with a ...



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Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry Needs Your Donations to Keep Pets with Families


Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry Needs Your Donations to Keep Pets with Families


Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry is approaching CRITICALLY LOW levels of dry dog and cat food! We serve 2,000 pounds of food monthly. Donate today to help keep pets at home with their families! Checks, gift cards, and pet food coupons can be mailed to: Fort ...


Emmanuel Community Church Engages Worshippers With Chauvet Professional


FORT WAYNE, IN – What’s in a name? Sometimes a great deal of insight into the nature of a church’s character. Such is the case with Emmanuel Community Church in Indiana’s second largest city. “Community” is more than just part of Emmanuel’s ...


Fort Wayne Indiana REIA™ Landlord Delivers "Incredible" Hands-on Rental Property Training


Vacancies are expensive and put your rental property at risk of vandalism and, at worst, negative cash-flow situations that can lead to foreclosure. Desperate Landlords can be too quick to fill their rental and result in more headaches. Fort Wayne, IN ...



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Fort Wayne Indiana REIA™ Landlord Delivers "Incredible" Hands-on Rental Property Training


Fort Wayne Indiana REIA™ Landlord Delivers "Incredible" Hands-on Rental Property Training


Vacancies are expensive and put your rental property at risk of vandalism and, at worst, negative cash-flow situations that can lead to foreclosure. Desperate Landlords can be too quick to fill their rental and result in more headaches. Fort Wayne, IN ...


District Court to rule on robbery, drug cases


A number of indictments were handed down or unsealed this week in U.S. District Court in Fort Wayne, including several against six men arrested after a rural Allen County bank robbery this month. One of the indictments unsealed was filed in April 2013 ...


Work near on Indiana berm to block Asian carp


FORT WAYNE, Ind. | Work could start this fall on a nearly 2 mile-long earthen berm through a northeastern Indiana marsh that's considered a possible pathway for Asian carp to reach the Great Lakes. The berm is meant to block floodwaters that could allow ...


Endangered Missing Child


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is searching for an endangered 10 year-old child who went missing around 10:30 Wednesday night. Crews are searching in the 3200 block of Covington Road. The child's name is Grant Worman and he ...


Fort Wayne woman makes Volunteer Hall of Fame


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- A woman who lives in Fort Wayne will be traveling down to Texas later this year, where she will get a national honor for her fundraising efforts. Doctors diagnosed Ann Larmore with multiple sclerosis back in 2002. Since then, she ...


Last Fort Wayne Kmart closing doors


The last Fort Wayne Kmart will close by the end of this year. The store at 820 N. Coliseum Blvd., along with one in Decatur, were among the newest roster of store closings planned by Kmart parent, Sears Holdings Corp. The retail giant has been struggling ...



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Going out guide: The best things to do in the coming week


Going out guide: The best things to do in the coming week


“REAL” ART: See some of the best work from top current realist artists at the “Contemporary Realism Biennial 2014” now through Nov. 30 at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St. Admission is free 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Art in the exhibit covers ...


Fort Wayne teen sentenced for Craigslist holdups


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - A Fort Wayne teenager has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for a string of holdups he committed after luring victims through the online service Craigslist. An Allen County judge on Tuesday ordered that 18-year-old Tahj Thomas ...


Komets Add Two To Training Camp Roster, List Reaches 28


FORT WAYNE In. (21 Alive) - The Komets have added two additional players to their training camp roster, forward Maxl Tardy and goaltender Eric Mihalik.. Tardy, 23, was selected by St. Louis in round seven of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft before skating the 2009 ...


Fort Wayne Philharmonic ready to open new season


WHAT: The Fort Wayne Philharmonic opens its season with a Masterworks Series classical music concert featuring Symphony No. 1 in D Major (”Titan”), by Gustav Mahler. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Embassy Theatre, 121 W. Jefferson Blvd. COST: $17, $29 ...



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Indiana preschool pilot to begin in 4 counties


Indiana preschool pilot to begin in 4 counties


Marion (Indianapolis), Allen (Fort Wayne), Lake (Gary) and Vanderburgh (Evansville) County preschools will begin enrolling low-income children receiving state vouchers in January, with rural Jackson County in southern Indiana following later in 2015 ...



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