Quick Hit: Old Settlers’ Days
Old Settlers’ Days are celebrated through Saturday, June 20, in its usual home of downtown Columbia City. With a theme of Celebrating Our Past While Building Our Future, Old Settlers’ Days aim to remind us of where we have been while keeping an eye on where we are going.
Years Ago In Paulding County
The Paulding Pool was busy last week as the high temperatures brought in a record attendance. Water aerobics and swimming lessons also are being offered. Verl Dasher, who has spent most of his life working with the Boy Scouts, has published a book, The Adventure Patrol. In it, the longtime scoutmaster details many of h
INDOT to hold public hearing on State Road 37 shoulder widening project
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is set to hold a meeting later this month on its State Road 37 shoulder widening project. The goal of the project is to reduce crashes along State Road 37 by widening the shoulders from St. Joe Center Road to Garden Way, including improvements at the ro
Wabash neighbors brace for storm as tornado cleanup continues
Thursday night, an EF 1 tornado ripped through Bishir's backyard. It ripped off his house's roof, took out his porch, splintered several trees and put a hole in his pole barn.
Woman accused of killing judge husband seeks case relocation
No word has been made on when a decision will be announced.
Slow down and savor: Snail Café opens in West Central
Snail might seem like an unusual name choice for a coffee shop, but for Emily Falk and Joshua Heckelsmiller, the name just makes sense. Snails are a recurring motif in the couple’s life, from their matching snail tattoos to the large snail sculptures found at some of their favorite spots.
EF3+ and EF4 Tornadoes Capable of Leveling Sturdy Homes Threaten Springfield, Peoria, Champaign, and...
ILLINOIS/INDIANA — The day forecasters have been tracking for nearly a week has arrived. A major tornado outbreak is possible today, Wednesday June 17, across Illinois and Indiana, with EF3+ tornadoes — the kind capable of leveling a sturdy house — possible across a wide corridor including Springfield, Peoria, and Cham
Indiana lawmakers support bid for 122nd Fighter Wing to house F-35A aircraft
The Indiana Air National Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne may soon house the F-35A fighter aircraft.
Reconstruction continues at Old Fort
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A reconstruction project continues at the Old Fort downtown, where the entire fort has been torn down and rebuilt piece by piece. Some of the buildings, constructed 50 years ago, were in disrepair and were becoming unsafe. Volunteers have done much of the work, saving...
County Parks, music lovers benefit from Solfest
Solfest is happening Saturday, June 20, which always brings local music, food trucks, craft fair, and family friendly activities all day long to Metea County Park. While Solfest has been going on for 23 years, Sarah Loshe has taken it over the past five years. Solfest. w/Tone Junkies, The Wailhounds,...

















