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I never expected a small city in northeastern Indiana to stop me completely in my tracks. But the first time I walked into the Sunken Gardens in Huntington, I genuinely felt like I had stepped into a different world. The stone walls, the sound of water, the lush greenery surrounding...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A warrant was issued Tuesday for a 38-year-old Michigan man who allegedly raped a woman he matched with on Facebook Dating. Lucino F. Esquivel is charged with one count of rape, which carries a potential sentence of up to 16 years in prison. The victim...

The Allen County Board of Commissioners was saddened to learn about the passing of former Allen County Commissioner, Linda Bloom. At the end of 2018, Bloom concluded a 40-year career as a public servant and elected official when she completed her sixth consecutive term as Allen County Commissioner for District 3. In...

Wilbur Don Staley was born September 14, 1890, in Melrose, Ohio, the son of Clinton “Clint” John Staley, born December 1, 1851, in Allen County, Ohio, and Mary Emma “Emmie” (Kingery) Staley, born in 1857. The couple was married September 25, 1887, in Paulding. On August 1, 1888, they welcomed a daughter, Inez, and...

LARWILL – The following Whitko Community School students are Students of the Month for March 2026. Whitko Junior Senior High School’s student of the month is Sophie Keener. She was nominated by teacher John Strayer, who said of the junior, “Sophie is respectful, hard working and willing to help anyone. She is not...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The staff at the Allen County Public Library are helping people who suffer from memory challenges. From music to photos and hands-on activities, the themed memory kits are designed to help bring back memories and meaningful conversations. The memory kit iniative began in 2022 and...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Starting this month, the Ohio Department of Transportation will begin work to convert eight intersections in northwest Ohio to all-way stops to improve safety. What You Need To Know. ODOT said each location has data supporting that the most common type of crash was the result...

Breakfast has long been endorsed as the “most important meal of the day.” Research consistently links eating breakfast with better concentration, improved mood, and more stable blood sugar throughout the day. But I’d argue the benefits go far beyond that. Breakfast, as a meal, is grounding. It gives your senses time...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT)-- Fire department leaders from nearly every corner of Allen County gathered for a public panel to explain what residents can expect as the county moves toward a unified fire district. Leaders say the goal is to strengthen fire and emergency medical services across the county and...

Cheryl Hisner was recognized for her 16 years of service on the Adams Public Library System Board, serving from 2010 through 2025. Due to term limits, she stepped down at the end of 2025. The Board presented her with a clock during her final meeting to honor her dedication. Hisner served as assistant treasurer and...