Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
Northwood Historic District is now in the National Register of Historic Places for its historic architecture and early 1900s community ties; a Preservation Fund grant from the Interior (administered by Indiana’s DNR) may enable tax credits.
Ron Long runs an affordable vegetable stand on Stellhorn Road today — he grows tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins and other produce at his Noble County property to help residents beat high prices.
United Way of Allen County awarded a $20,000 grant to Wellspring Interfaith Social Services on Oct.
1 to support its food bank that uses a client-choice model; the bank has served local residents since 1968.
Reese Williams, 18, from LaOtto repeated his win at the DeKalb County 4-H beef show in Auburn on Wednesday by capturing the grand champion beef steer/market heifer prize; he earned the same honor at last year’s fair.
Harbor Freight opened its newest store Tuesday at 10027 Lima Road.
The store offers a full range of tools and outdoor equipment and added about 10—15 local jobs while operating 8 a.m.—8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m.—6 p.m. on Sunday.
Indiana corn and soybean growers can maximize their harvest efforts now as a dry weather window lasts until early October — scattered showers are forecast for Oct.
13 and a stronger front will bring frost risks to northern fields later this month.
Governor Mike Braun renewed the state’s energy emergency and extended the suspension of gas taxes through November 4, with new measures lifting restrictions on dyed diesel for farm use effective Oct.
6 & aiming to ease fuel costs for Hoosier families and farmers across all counties.
Fort Wayne Police Department officers will wear pink badges from Thursday during Breast Cancer Awareness Month — donors contributing $20 for a new badge or $10 for a previously used one will support Francine's Friends Mobile Mammography at the Rousseau Center.
Fort Wayne police are wearing pink badges for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support Francine’s Friends, which funds mammogram opportunities.
Officers donate $20 for a new badge or $10 to reuse an old one, and residents can buy $5 window clings at the Rousseau Center.
The Allen County Health Department said visitors to the Fort Wayne Zoo on Sunday, Sept.
27 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. may have been exposed to measles. Officials advise everyone to check their MMR vaccine status, monitor for symptoms for 21 days, and consult a doctor if at risk.
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