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Dennis Orda Thrasher was born March 10, 1885, in Indiana, the son of James N. Thrasher, born March 16, 1853, in Ohio, and Elmira “Myra” Clarica (Thompson) Thrasher, born 1858 in Indiana. This couple was married December 31, 1877, in Indiana. After their marriage, the couple moved to...

On Sunday, USW Locals 12775 and 13769 rallied across Indiana, including Fort Wayne, La Porte, and Crown Point, with signs reading "Fair Contract Now."

A Flood Warning is in effect for Wells County and Adams County until March 30 at 11:00 PM EDT, issued by the National Weather Service Northern Indiana. Minor flooding is occurring along the Wabash River near Linn Grove, with a crest near 11.2 feet expected before waters fall below flood stage later this evening. Low...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says one man is dead after a single-vehicle crash near Garrett early Sunday morning. Authorities say the crash happened in the 6000 block of County Road 327 just before 3 a.m. Sunday. According to the sheriff’s office, a car...

I’m still pretty early in my quest to visit every surviving county home in Indiana, but one of the first I tracked down was in Wells County. About three miles southeast of Bluffton along South County Home Road, the shuttered Wells County Infirmary and Orphan’s Asylum still marks the spot where people once cared for...

Despite leading through three quarters, New Haven could not close out Cathedral in Saturday's 3A state title game.

Allen County’s green sector is buzzing with opportunity this month. From fieldwork to environmental planning, several local employers are hiring full-time staff to keep our community safe, sustainable, and growing.

Corks & Brushes, the Adams County Historical Society’s first fundraiser of 2026, has been announced. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mirage Banquet Hall on S. Winchester St. in Decatur. “This painting event has become an annual tradition that is...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Families can celebrate the start of spring with a festive indoor adventure at Bunny Tales in the Garden. The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory joined us on First News Sunday to preview the event, which features colorful garden displays, interactive activities, and live animal...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - As has been the case so far in the month of March, we’re never “down” for too long, but we’re never “up” for too long either. So, be prepared for some swings in weather over the next week. Early...