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Van Wert County Ministers Invite the Region to a Special Thanksgiving Celebration: “I’m Going to See a Victory”

An evening of faith, hope, gratitude and powerful stories of God’s faithfulness, even when life doesn’t go as planned. VAN WERT, Ohio — November 10, 2026 — Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings. But what about the seasons when life takes an unexpected turn? The Van Wert County Ministers invite the region to an evening of encouragement, worship and gratitude at “I’m Going to See a Victory: A Thanksgiving Celebration,” on Sunday, November 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert. The event is free, and everyone is welcome, regardless of church affiliation.

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Defiance County Moves Toward Bidding Water Line for Potential Major Employer

Defiance County commissioners are prepared to move ahead with a water line project for a potential major employer, directing the county engineer to begin preparations for an open bid, WBNOWQCT reported on Wednesday, November 11. According to WBNOWQCT’s report, County Engineer Warren Schlatter was instructed by the commissioners to begin preparations for an open bid […]

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Four Northwest Ohio Projects Win State Tax Credits, 319 Jobs Expected

Four Northwest Ohio projects are among the eight economic development projects approved in the latest round of Ohio Tax Credit Authority tax credits, and they are expected to create 319 new full-time jobs across Toledo, Findlay and Van Wert, according to a release from State Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo) published by the Ohio House of […]

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Decatur seeking grant from state initiative

With the need for housing and an aging pool in mind, the City of Decatur is seeking a grant from a new initiative offered by a state agency. Indiana Community Development Projects, Inc. (ICDP) has announced the Community Parks Initiative (CPI). “The aim of this new initiative is to help...

Decatur, IN · 1d

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2K without power in Allen County

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power is reporting more than 2,000 power outages Tuesday in southeast Fort Wayne and New Haven. Power in the area went out at about 4 p.m. Indiana Michigan Power estimates it will be back on sometime after 8 p.m. Fort Wayne dispatch says...

Allen County, IN · 1d

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Filling the gap: Small-scale developments are reshaping Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods

Bishop Jesse Beasley wants all his parishioners to be homeowners. “I had come up with the idea to turn all of our parishioners into homeowners – that was how we got started buying the lots and redoing houses, to the point where we went on to manufacturing,” he says during a conversation interrupted by a call from a plumber.

Fort Wayne, IN · 12h

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12 CASA volunteers sworn in at Allen County Courthouse

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – 12 new court-appointed special advocates (CASA) were sworn in to serve Allen County children on Tuesday. After completing 30 hours of training, 12 individuals are stepping into an essential role, supporting Allen County children who enter the child welfare system due to abuse or neglect. More than 1,000 children enter the system each year, many facing uncertainty, loss, and other challenges beyond their control.

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Ohio Guard Breaks Ground on $32 Million Readiness Center in Lima

The Ohio National Guard has broken ground on a $32 million readiness center in Lima, a new home for Guard units that have been operating out of a facility built in 1927, LimaOhio.com reported, and WLIO reported the groundbreaking as well. The project replaces Lima’s current readiness center, which the state has described in its […]

Lima, OH · 22h

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Mercy Health Launches Community Paramedicine Program in Allen County

LIMA — The hardest part of a hospital stay often starts the day a patient goes home — new medications, follow-up instructions, follow-up appointments, and no nurse down the hall. Mercy Health is launching a program in Allen County this month built to stand in that gap: its new Community Paramedicine Program, pairing specially trained […]

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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...

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Fort Wayne, Allen County offices to close for Veterans Day

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - November 11 is Veterans Day. In recognition of the holiday, Fort Wayne and Allen County offices will be closed on Wednesday. City officials note that garbage and recycling schedules and Fall 2026 leaf collection will not be impacted. County officials add that divisions such as...

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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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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 · 19h

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Conservancy marks 20 years of land protection

PANDORA, Ohio — Some landowners know all too well the dread that comes from watching the creeping sprawl of development as it takes prime farmland and natural areas to make room for new subdivisions, data centers and highway projects. But they may not know there’s something they can do...

Pandora, OH · 5h

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Kendallville, Indiana: A Small Town Stuck in 1940

Small towns are one of the things that make Indiana worth exploring. From the modern energy of Indianapolis to the old-school charm of Madison, the Hoosier State doesn’t need giant cities to make a good afternoon. For folks looking for small towns in Indiana with a connection to an earlier time, give Kendallville a closer […]

Kendallville, IN · 1d

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12 CASA volunteers sworn in at Allen County Courthouse

12 new court-appointed special advocates (CASA) were sworn in to serve Allen County children on Tuesday.

Allen County, IN · 1d

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Fort Wayne City Council votes down proposed housing development after Concordia Gardens residents raise concerns

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A proposed mixed-residential development in northeast Fort Wayne is drawing opposition from some Concordia Gardens residents who are concerned about traffic, drainage and noise. So far, 176 residents have signed a petition opposing the proposal, which would include replacing single-family homes with townhomes and duplexes....

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new housing development on Fort Wayne’s southeast side

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - City leaders gathered on Tuesday afternoon for a groundbreaking ceremony for Victory Gardens, a housing development on Fort Wayne’s southeast side. Victory Gardens is a $24 million project that will bring 74 new, affordable homes to the Tillman–Hessen Cassel Corridor, on Elmdale Drive.