Summer Concert Series at South Whitley Library
SOUTH WHITLEY – Enjoy free music this summer with the South Whitley Community Public Library summer concert series. The Bulldogs kick things off at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, with songs from Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, the Beatles, Wilson Pickett, the Righteous Brothers, Chuck Berry, Outsiders, the Monkees, the Moody Blues
A Moment In Time: Alfred Ross great-nephew of Betsy Ross
SOUTH WHITLEY – For 28 years, Alfred Ross was the storekeeper in Collamer. Born near Heller’s Corner in Allen County, near the headwaters of the Eel River in 1847, Ross owned and operated a store in Heller’s Corner from 1872 to 1875. From there, Ross followed the...
Section of eastbound Dupont Rd. to close
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Construction is coming to Fort Wayne’s north side. Starting on or after Monday, June 22, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the eastbound lanes of Dupont Road will be closed between Oak Xing and Tonkel Road/North Clinton Street as crews complete sewer repairs.
Decatur water rate hike is lowered
Decatur’s upcoming huge water project has become a little easier on the financial accounts of residents!. It was announced at Tuesday night’s city council meeting that the upcoming increase on water bills will be 11% rather than the 15% originally expected. Ben Adams, project manager with Commonwealth Engineering...
Where plans stand for Auburn Motorsport Park
Surack mentioned in the recent podcast there has been difficulty with acquiring the land.
Huge turnout for Journey tribute band
One of the most popular bands to play Decatur’s Madison St. Plaza stage proved it again Thursday night. Performing the numerous giant hits of the original Journey band, E5C4P3 (pronounced “Escape”) brought what may have been the biggest turnout ever on the plaza. But that’s not unusual,...
FWPD searching for battery suspect
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a battery suspect. On Saturday, police were dispatched to Coldwater Road for reports of a battery at a local business, according to a news release. The victim reported being followed by a man while shopping and tha
Police find missing 10-year-old boy with special needs
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WPTA) - The New Haven Police Department is asking for help locating a 10-year-old boy who was reported missing early Friday morning. Karlon, who police say has special needs, was last seen in the 6000 block of Moeller Road, near the New Haven/Fort Wayne border. According to...
Police ask for help to track down man accused of battery at Fort Wayne...
A woman told officers the man followed her through the store for several minutes before approaching her.
Macknificent Freedom Festival returns Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s annual Macknificent Freedom Festival is returning this Saturday, bringing a full day of Juneteenth celebrations to Weisser and McMillen Parks. The event is now in its 22nd year, and will feature a parade, live entertainment, and community activities throughout the day. Organizers.

















