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Man struck and killed riding mobility scooter in Huntington
HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A man was struck and killed by a pickup truck as he was crossing the street on his mobility scooter in Huntington Saturday evening. In a press release from the Huntington County Coroner, Wayne M. Hamlin, 68 of Huntington, was struck by a pickup truck, just before 8 p.m., while on his mobility scooter crossing Warren Street in downtown Huntington.
Roanoke woman wanted in connection to battery of 2-year-old boy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A warrant was issued Tuesday for a 21-year-old Roanoke woman accused of battering a 2-year-old boy last November. Alivia Hicks was the child’s primary caretaker, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Officer Michelle Brown. Police began investigating after the Department of Child Services received a report of the toddler being abused.
Right lane blocked following crash on northbound I-69 in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Ind. (WPTA) - A crash on I-69 northbound has left the right lane blocked in Roanoke early Tuesday morning. Dispatch confirmed with 21Alive that the crash happened around 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, near the 299-mile marker. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the right lane of I-69...
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing announces multi-year investment of $22M+
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, based in Van Buren, Indiana, has announced a multi-year investment in excess of $22 million dollars. The company, which has consistently invested in its operations, plans for future investments that include additional state-of-the-art packaging and food processing technology in addition to new production lines for continued growth. In addition to adding approximately 45 new high-tech positions, these investments will increase the skills required for existing positions and career growth.
Local High School Sports Recaps For Monday, May 13
Manchester picked up a conference win Monday night, defeating Southwood 5-2 at home. The Squires are now 18-5-1 this spring, 7-1 in the Three Rivers Conference. Gavin Martin went 2-3 in the game with two RBIs and a run scored. Ethan Hendrix had three hits, scored two runs and drove in a third. Reiss Gaerte went 1-3 with an RBI. Evan Martynowicz struck out six in a complete game victory.
Huntington road closures
HUNTINGTON — Drivers are encountering road closures resulting in rerouting local travels in Huntington. Closures around the Lafontaine and West Park Drive intersection for construction, and rolling closures along Tipton Street are expected to continue to relocate utilities in the area, according to the city’s Friday, May 3, newsletter.
Section of S.R. 105 to close for drain work
ANDREWS, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a section of State Road 105 will be closed temporarily beginning Monday. INDOT crews say on or after Monday, May 13, S.R. 105 will close between W 300 N and Maple Grove Road in Andrews. According to leaders with...
Whitko Students Successful In Annual Art Contest
SOUTH WHITLEY – Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The contest provides young Hoosier artists a unique opportunity to express themselves and develop their artistic talent while possibly earning cash prizes and...
Operation Safe Prom gets to the heart of drinking, texting while driving
HUNTINGTON — Huntington North High School students got a dose of prevention about drinking, texting and driving distractions on Friday during the HNHS’s senior Operation Safe Prom. Students watched a video of a crash followed by a drama club reenactment of two kids being arrested and going through...
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