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East Webster Sewer Project Nears Major Pipeline Connection

NORTH WEBSTER – Construction on the East Webster sewer expansion is progressing on schedule, with crews preparing for a major pipeline connection that will temporarily close Epworth Forest Road, according to updates presented during the Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer District Board’s monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 9. Jones...

North Webster, IN · 2d
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Kosciusko BZA Approves Exception For New Building At Nappanee-Based Business

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an exception for a Nappanee-based business and required them to rezone to an Industrial-2 district during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting. At the board’s October meeting, Ryan Miller, president and CEO of PWI, requested an exception to allow the...

Nappanee, IN · 2d
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Ribbon cutting held for Fort Wayne Veteran Memorial Chapel

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony and chapel rededication for the newly renovated Veteran Memorial Chapel took place on Thursday. The original chapel opened in 1948, and this renovation, the first since the Chapel was built, represents an investment of $455,000. “More than physical improvement, this project renews...

Fort Wayne, IN · 23h
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Fort Wayne proposes funding plan for delayed Pufferbelly Trail bridge

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Fort Wayne officials are proposing a new funding source to help close the cost gap delaying construction of the Pufferbelly Trail pedestrian bridge over Coliseum Boulevard. According to our partners in news, 21 Alive, the proposal was discussed during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. It...

Fort Wayne, IN · 2d
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Kosciusko County Parks And Recreation Board Talks About North Webster Trail

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board talked about the North Webster and Syracuse-Wawasee trail system on Thursday, Nov. 12. Board Member Rob Bishop reported after going to the County Commissioners meeting with Board President Troy Turley to let them know the board would be unable to secure the funds for the Indiana Department of Transportation grant for the gap between North Webster and Syracuse, and did not make a request to move forward with it.

Kosciusko County, IN · 1d

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Kosciusko Public Defender Board Hears Update On Staffing Changes

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Public Defender Board heard updates on changes within the county’s pool of public defenders during a Thursday, Nov. 12, meeting. Chief Public Defender Jack Birch said William Kirkwood and Derek Faulkner are serving as part-time public defenders to fill the void left by Kirkwood stepping down as a full-time public defender. A few months ago, Kirkwood stepped down to return to private practice with his brother in Nappanee. Birch said he spoke with Faulkner about working full-time but that Faulkner wants to maintain his private practice. He also mentioned Nicholas Jacobs will be fully stepping down as a public defender at the end of 2026.

Kosciusko County, IN · 1d

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Doctor Warns Measles Is Still a Threat as Indiana Cases Grow

STATEWIDE — Indiana has reported 145 measles cases in 2026, with infections recorded in 21 counties, as a physician warns that declining confidence in vaccines could leave more people vulnerable to a disease that can cause serious complications. Indiana Government Dr. Larry Bucshon, a physician and former Indiana congressman, says some people underestimate measles because […]

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Kosciusko BZA Approves Requests For Residents, Organizations

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple petitions for area residents and organizations during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting. Milford Food Bank Board President Joe Shetler attended the meeting on the food bank’s behalf with two petitions for variances, one for 112 E. Emeline St. and the other at 111 S. James St. Shetler asked for a cooler to remain as placed three feet from the right-of-way at the Emeline Street location and for coolers to be installed on the north side of the James Street building. The Town of Milford also gave the BZA a favorable recommendation for both of Shetler’s requests.

Kosciusko County, IN · 2d

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Town Of North Webster Deals With Leaf Vacuum Breakdown

NORTH WEBSTER - Leaf pickup in North Webster was going well until “the other day.”. North Webster Town Council learned Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, that the engine on the leaf vacuum machine had blown. Mark Noe, North Webster utilities superintendent, reported that a seal and the hydraulics blew out,...

North Webster, IN · 2d

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Indiana measles cases reach 162, nine more than Nov. 10 report

Ind. (WNDU) - Measles cases in Indiana have reached 162 as of yesterday. That is nine more cases than were last reported Nov. 10. The number is 16 times the amount reported last year, which was 10. LaGrange County still has the highest number in the state at 36. That...

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Bombardier to officially open Fort Wayne service center with governor

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Bombardier will officially open its new Fort Wayne Service Center next week, expanding its business aircraft maintenance and support operations in Northeast Indiana. The company will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 17, with remarks from company executives, Gov. Mike Braun and Fort Wayne...

Fort Wayne, IN · 2d

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Proposed zoning change could expand housing options in Fort Wayne, Allen County

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A proposed zoning change could make it easier for developers to build a wider variety of housing types in Fort Wayne and unincorporated Allen County. The Department of Planning Services has initiated an amendment to existing zoning ordinances that would create a new Mixed...

Fort Wayne, IN · 3d

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Northwest Allen County Schools explains teacher funding decrease, reports construction savings

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Northwest Allen County Schools officials are providing more context about a decrease in available teacher compensation funding while reporting significant savings on recently completed construction projects. During Monday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Wayne Barker explained that changes to Indiana’s school funding calculations have created...

Allen County, IN · 2d

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Main Street Warsaw Presents Facade Grant To KCJRA Holdings For Building Improvements

The fourth-generation owners of the building at 112 E. Center St., Warsaw, received their second facade grant in two years Thursday from Main Street Warsaw. Kacy and Clint Davis bought the building in 2024 from her mom and uncle and renovated it. “We completely gutted it on the inside, but...

Warsaw, IN · 20h

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Your Guide to Christmas Magic in Wabash County

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and Wabash County is full of holiday cheer! From dazzling Christmas lights and festive performances to visits with Santa and one-of-a-kind holiday shopping, there is something magical happening for all ages. Grab your family, round up your friends, and check...

Wabash County, IN · 2d

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Decatur Christmas decorations going in place

Christmas decorations are coming out and going up in Decatur. City employees and park-rec department workers began the process this week and need to have it completed by Friday, Nov. 20, according to city Street/Sanitation Superintendent Matt Schultz. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to bring a little extra...

Decatur, IN · 1d

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Main Street offering a ‘Welcome’ guide

Decatur Main Street has put together a pamphlet of information that is designed to boost the city’s present and future. The Welcome to Decatur pamphlet is, Main Street says, “a practical guide to permits, signs, utilities, local resources and downtown connections.”. It was unveiled at a recent meeting...

Decatur, IN · 2d

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Winona Lake Redevelopment Approves 2027 Spending Plan

WINONA LAKE - Winona Lake Redevelopment Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 10 to go over the spending plan for 2027. According to Adam Stone, of Stone Municipal Group, who prepared the plan, the plan is based on yearly budgets, assessed values and commission activities. “This is not a commitment to spend...

Winona Lake, IN · 2d

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‘We have to listen to our neighbors’: City council backs neighbors on new development

City council backs neighbors on new development and approve construction contracts of new fire station and pedestrian bridge.

Fort Wayne, IN · 2d

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Lane restrictions coming to Fort Wayne’s south side as crews prepare for Oxford Streetscape Project construction

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne announced Tuesday that initial work for the Oxford Streetscape Project is beginning this week. According to city officials, the work includes the clearing of greenery as well as utility preparation. While the work is being completed, city officials say lanes...

Fort Wayne, IN · 2d