Elderly Fort Wayne man identified as victim in I-69 crash near Goshen Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a crash last week along I-69 as an 84-year-old Fort Wayne man. The crash happened on Monday, Feb. 16, in the nortbound lanes of I-69 near the 310-mile marker, near Goshen Road. On Feb....
New Haven woman accused of defrauding welfare programs of $34K
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A 46-year-old New Haven woman is behind bars Tuesday for allegedly defrauding welfare programs of more than $34,000 over four years. Amanda Roach is charged with five counts of fraud, five counts of perjury and three counts of forgery, charges that carry a combined potential sentence of...
Andrews man accused of child molesting, facing three felony charges
HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A 30-year-old Andrews man accused of child molesting is now facing three felony charges. Sebastian D. Eckert is charged with three counts of child molesting, charges that carry a potential prison sentence of up to 92 years. He is accused of molesting a young girl.
Valparaiso, IN Weather Alert: Rain To Snow Across I-94 Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Wayne, Indiana – Multiple chances for snow are expected across northern Indiana through Thursday, with the greatest accumulation potential south of US-30. According to the US National Weather Service...
Students across nine northwest Ohio counties invited to participate in annual Paint-the-Plow contest
Lima, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 has opened applications for its annual Paint-the-Plow contest, inviting students across northwest Ohio to showcase creativity while promoting winter driving safety and community pride. Applications for the popular program will be accepted through Friday,...
Community mourns loss of Fort Wayne mother and activist
The announcement of Davis' death was posted to the Justice, Accountability, and Victim Advocacy (JAVA) Facebook page, an organization founded by Davis.
Military History In Paulding County
William Lawrence Stickney was born February 4, 1901, in Antwerp. He was the son of Walter E. Stickney, born in 1856 in Ohio, and Mary J. (Peterson) Stickney, born August 15, 1868, in Mace, Montgomery County, Ohio. The couple was married September 23, 1884, in Antwerp. They were the parents of John Sherman, born in...
5 Heart Attack Warning Signs Everyone Should Know
FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Heart attacks remain a leading health risk, but recognizing warning signs can save lives. Cardiologists identify five key symptoms that may indicate a heart attack: chest pain or discomfort, pain radiating to the neck, shoulders, arms, back, or jaw, shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue,...
84-year-old man dies days after crash on I-69 in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne man was in a crash Feb. 16 on I-69 northbound near the Goshen Road exit.
Fort Wayne wins international gold for drinking water
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT)-- Fort Wayne’s tap water now has international bragging rights. City Utilities recently earned a gold medal in the municipal category at the 36th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition, often referred to as the “Olympics of Water.”. The competition draws entries from...

















