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Defiance’s Band of Class Went to New York Three Times

Most Ohio bands that reach the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade get one morning in New York. Defiance got three — spread across three different decades. The parade’s year-by-year band listings record Defiance High School’s “Band of Class” in the line of march in 1976, again in 1986 and again in 1994, a run of invitations […]

Defiance, OH · 2d

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Regime change for Generals as Ankenbruck takes over program

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The high school boys basketball season officially tipped off with day one of practice on Monday, and at Wayne High School that meant a familiar face in a new place. After sixteen seasons as an assistant coach at Homestead, Nick Ankenbruck is in year one leading the Generals program as […]

Fort Wayne, IN · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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No. 7 Carey Stuns Unbeaten Lima Central Catholic 35-13 in Playoff Upset

The upset of the night in Northwest Ohio belonged to the Carey Blue Devils. No. 7 seed Carey went on the road Friday and stunned unbeaten No. 2 Lima Central Catholic 35-13 in a Division VI, Region 22 regional quarterfinal played at Lima Shawnee, a final score confirmed by the Columbus Dispatch, the Mansfield News […]

Carey, OH · 3d

The Blade

Maumee schools continues deliberations on budget cuts

Maumee schools has until late January to figure out a new financial plan after its proposed tax levy was voted down, the district announced. “I want our staff, families, and community to understand that the reduction we are preparing to recommend will be significant. They will impact staffing, programs, and services across our district,” Maumee Superintendent Steven Lee said during a board of education work session Monday. “These are not minor adjustments or efficiencies that can be made without consequences,” he continued. “They represent difficult decisions that will change aspects of the educational experience we are currently able to offer our students.” Since the levy was rejected by voters on Election Day by a vote of 3,823 to 3,570, Mr. Lee said he has been in talks with district treasurer Paul Brotzki and assistant superintendent Scott Perrotte, in addition to all school principals and supervisors, to try to clarify what potential cuts will be and what the implications of those cuts would be. The levy would have instituted a 1.25 percent earned-income tax to help fund the district’s operating costs. The levy was expected to bring in $5.8 million annually. The district had been under fiscal watch with the state

Maumee, OH · 1d

highlandcountypress.com

Ohio Fire Academy celebrates newest class of EMT graduates

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its EMT class 140 Oct. 30 at a ceremony held at the Division’s campus in Reynoldsburg. The 17 graduates represent communities throughout Ohio and Indiana. A complete list of graduates and their hometowns is available for download at https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/com.ohio.gov/SFM/Admin/OFA_EMT….

Reynoldsburg, OH · 2d

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South Side High School dedicates plaza to veterans

South Side High School has a memorial dedicated to veterans.

Fort Wayne, IN · 1d

bvmsports.com

Huntington Honors Four 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Huntington University inducted four former standouts into its Athletic Hall of Fame: golfers Spencer Batt and Ryan Bonner, tennis player and coach Ignacio Poncio, and basketball player Pazia (Speed) Williams. Their records include a historic men’s golf conference title and national tournament appearance, sustained tennis success, and a standout women’s basketball career.

Huntington, IN · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

Celina Answers Revere’s Lightning Strike With a 41-10 Playoff Rout at Home

Revere needed exactly 18 seconds to score Friday night. Celina needed the rest of the evening to make sure it did not matter. The top-seeded Bulldogs answered the fastest possible opening strike with 34 straight points and beat the eighth-seeded Minutemen 41-10 in a Division III, Region 10 quarterfinal in Celina. The Akron Beacon Journal’s […]

Celina, OH · 3d

21alivenews.com

Smith-Green schools face budget cuts after voters reject referendum

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WPTA) — Smith-Green Community Schools is preparing to make budget cuts after voters rejected an operating referendum, though district officials have not yet decided where those cuts will be made. Business manager Troy Gaff said the referendum’s failure will have a significant effect on district revenue.

Churubusco, IN · 4d

21alivenews.com

Family calls for accountability after Adams Central School Board scraps Valedictorian honors following unannounced staff meeting

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For generations, earning the title of Valedictorian or Salutatorian stood as the pinnacle of academic achievement at Adams Central High School. That longstanding tradition came to an abrupt halt last fall when the school board voted unanimously to eliminate class-rank honors in favor of a Latin Cum Laude system.

Fort Wayne, IN · 5d

Times-Union Newspaper

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Warsaw Captures Third Sectional Title In School History

Way back in August, the Warsaw and Fort Wayne Snider football teams met in the season opener. The Panthers controlled the game for a majority of the contest, but it was a fourth-quarter comeback by the Tigers that gave the game its final result. Fast forward three months later, and the two teams met again at Fisher Field with a sectional championship on the line. With Snider 44-7 all-time in same-season rematches, Warsaw was able to buck the trend with yet another comeback in the final 12 minutes to capture a 14-3 win, as well as the third sectional title in school history.

Warsaw, IN · 3d

WTWO/WAWV

Dugger Union 8-man football falls in state championship game, 42-6

DUGGER, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Fort Wayne Tri-State defeated Dugger Union, 42-6 in the 2026 Indiana 8-man football state championship game on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs finish the season as state runners-up with an overall record of 8-1.

Dugger, IN · 3d

WOWO News

South Side High School to dedicate new Veterans Plaza

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — South Side High School will hold a dedication ceremony Monday, Nov. 9, for a new Veterans Plaza honoring generations of students and staff who have served in the Armed Forces. The ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at the school, 3601 S. Calhoun St.,...

Fort Wayne, IN · 5d

News Now Warsaw

Traffic congestion expected Friday night at Warsaw High School

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is preparing for a busy evening at Warsaw Community High School on Friday, Nov. 6. The Warsaw Tigers will host Fort Wayne Snider in the Class 5A Sectional 11 Football Championship at Fisher Field, while WCHS Performing Arts will present the opening night of its fall production, CLUE.

Warsaw, IN · 4d

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11/6 Prep Girls Hoops – DeKalb, Woodlan win on Friday

WATERLOO, Ind. (WANE) – On the first Friday night of the high school girls basketball season it was DeKalb topping Lakeland 73-31 and Woodlan besting Garrett 51-39 to headline a small slate of area action. DeKalb was led by Ellington Sparkman with 18 points, while Kyla Kjendalen added 15 and Abbie Harris chipped in with […]

Waterloo, IN · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

Liberty Center Rolls Past Paulding 45-10 to Stay Perfect at 11-0

LIBERTY CENTER, Ohio — The defending state champions still have not lost. Top-seeded Liberty Center beat No. 9 seed Paulding 45-10 on Friday night, Nov. 6, in a Division VI, Region 22 regional quarterfinal in Liberty Center, extending the Tigers’ perfect season to 11-0 and sending them into the regional semifinals. The final score was […]

Liberty Center, OH · 3d

martinsvillechamber.com

Google investment brings new fiber optic career training to Ivy Tech Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will expand workforce training opportunities in the Indiana Uplands region through a new initiative made possible by a $3 million investment from Google to the Ivy Tech Foundation. The investment will support the launch of fiber optic and network installer training programs...

Bloomington, IN · 5d

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Bishop Dwenger football takes down East Noble, Carroll demolishes Homestead

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Bishop Dwenger came out on top over undefeated East Noble to secure its second straight Class 4A Sectional title 35-14. Drew O’Neill led the way for the Saints on the ground with 101 yards rushing and touchdown which came on a 71 yard house call. Dwenger will now prepare for a matchup with Muncie Central in the Regional round.

Fort Wayne, IN · 5d

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