Military History in Paulding County
John Marconi Jacobs was born September 7, 1886 in Paulding Township. The son of Marconi Pettit born March 14, 1838 in Ohio and Ellen (Stout) Jacobs born May 4, 1842 in Ohio. This couple was married August 24, 1865 in Paulding, Ohio. Now this was not Marconi’s first wife. He was married to Mary Arbella Goshorn in...
Annual Festival of Gingerbread Returns Downtown
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The 40th annual Festival of Gingerbread has returned to Downtown Fort Wayne. It’s now open to the public, with a record-breaking 183 gingerbread displays featured, beating last year’s record by 33. The festival is happening at the History Center through Sunday, December...
First Alert Forecast: Tracking freezing fog & next rounds of snow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We’re giving you the First Alert as freezing fog develops in some spots this morning, greatly reducing visibility at times and bringing the potential for more slick spots. Luckily, many schools are running on a delay or virtual learning this morning which will help keep traffic at a minimum...
Fort Wayne expands emergency shelter options during winter months
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Several local nonprofit agencies are once again working together to keep unhoused individuals and families safe this winter. The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services prepared the winter contingency/emergency shelter plan, which will be in effect December 1, 2025,...
Fort Wayne magazine December 2025
Fort Wayne is chock full of residents who work to make the city better every day. There are always more people that we could honor in our annual People of the Year issue than we have space for. That list gets longer every year. The people celebrated within are notable for their impactful work and for the way they...
OH Antwerp’s Most Loveable Puppies Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around antwerp..
Discover 5 Affordable Cities Ideal for Retirement Today
Living comfortably in retirement often requires making cutbacks, and one way to do that is by moving somewhere cheaper. Several cities across the U.S. stand out for affordability while offering excellent amenities and livability, including Fort Wayne, Indiana; Lexington, Kentucky; Augusta, Georgia; Midland, Michigan;...
Deciphering Travel Conditions: A Snowy Day in Fort Wayne
The recent snowfall in Fort Wayne has sparked a conversation about the criteria for travel conditions and the decision-making process behind issuing travel advisories. The city upgraded to a travel watch (orange level) at 9:30 PM last night, due to the severe weather conditions. This decision has led to questions...
Seeking the Best Korean BBQ in NE Indiana: A Holiday Gift Quest
A social media user from Milwaukee, WI is seeking recommendations for the best Korean BBQ spot in NE Indiana to gift their parents a Christmas present. The user is considering several options and has reached out to the online community for advice on which restaurant to choose.
Snowfall Update: Northeast Fort Wayne Blanketed with 8 Inches
In the wake of a recent snowfall, many residents have been left wondering about the exact amount of snow that was received. Despite attempts to find this information on the news, the precise snowfall amount remains elusive.

















