Stories tagged with "Fort Wayne"

Head-on crash kills 4 in northern Indiana by indystar

LARWILL, Ind. — A car trying to go past another vehicle in a no-passing zone crashed head-on into a sport-utility vehicle on a Northern Indiana highway, killing four people... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:21 PM in News

HIV test vouchers aimed at Latinos by indystar

To mark National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, Planned Parenthood of Indiana will give away vouchers for free HIV/AIDS testing today at events. The vouchers, printed in English and... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:58 AM in South Marion County

Football sectional pairings by indystar

» First Round: Friday, Oct. 23. » Semifinals: Friday, Oct. 30. » Championships: Friday, Nov. 6. » Times: 7 pm local time or as determined by host... – Oct 13, 2009 at 10:37 PM in High school football

Underage booze sting nabs 370 in 3 months by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A State Excise Police program using people younger than 21 to catch retailers selling alcoholic beverages to underage customers has resulted in more than 370... – Oct 11, 2009 at 4:37 PM in Communities

Man has 2 1/2 years added to sentence by indystar

FORT WAYNE A Fort Wayne man who authorities say fathered seven children with his half sister had 21/2 years added to his 34-year sentence in the incest case. Donald Medsker was... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Fort Wayne man has more years added to sentence in incest case by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A Fort Wayne man who authorities say fathered seven children with his half-sister has gotten a 2-1/2 year sentence for invasion of privacy added to a 34-year... – Oct 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM in Crime & Courts

Millers' Potee: 'It feels awesome' by Ted Schultz

When Meghan Potee entered high school, she established goals of winning state championships in golf and diving. The Noblesville senior is halfway there. Potee became the first... – Oct 07, 2009 at 8:33 PM in

Westfield girls hope form returns by Ted Schultz

Early loss to Guerin last year stung, but revenge isn’t main motivator for 10th-ranked team After back-to-back regional titles in 2006-07, the Westfield girls soccer team had... – Oct 07, 2009 at 8:16 PM in High school soccer

Indy man killed working on highway by indystar

ST. JOE, Ind. — Police say a pickup truck fatally struck a highway worker in northeastern Indiana, with the driver then fleeing the scene. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s... – Oct 06, 2009 at 8:54 AM in Crime & Courts

NORAD: Destroying plane was an option by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command said today that shooting down a small plane that left its flight plan and later crashed in Indiana, killing the... – Oct 01, 2009 at 5:42 PM in Communities

Downtown apartment plan put on hold by indystar

A private developer’s plan to build retail and residential projects next to two government-run housing towers Downtown has been put on hold. Flaherty&Collins, an... – Sep 28, 2009 at 10:51 AM in Business

Highway to honor late Ind. lawmaker by indystar

HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — Part of a northeastern Indiana highway will be dedicated in honor of the late state Sen. David Ford. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman will speak at ceremony this... – Sep 28, 2009 at 7:40 AM in Communities

Man trying to get away from dogs is hit by car by indystar

Fort Wayne — Police say a man trying to escape from two attacking dogs walked backward into a street, where he was hit and badly injured by a car. The man was walking on a... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Insurance provider to expand in Fort Wayne by indystar

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co., an insurer of churches and related ministries for more than 90 years, plans to expand its Fort Wayne headquarters and create up to 60 jobs by... – Sep 21, 2009 at 7:38 AM in Business

Seminars will focus on wildlife in urban areas by indystar

State wildlife officials are planning three seminars aimed at keeping the peace between Indiana residents and the wild animals in their neighborhoods. The seminars are targeted at... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

DNR seminars to help homeowners fend off wildlife by indystar

State wildlife officials are planning three seminars aimed at keeping the peace between Indiana residents and the wild animals in their neighborhoods. Next month’s seminars... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:17 PM in News

One-time fugitive tiger dies at Indiana refuge by indystar

ALBION, Ind. — A Bengal tiger that drew attention last year after it escaped from an animal sanctuary in northeast Indiana has died. The Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne reports... – Sep 20, 2009 at 11:38 AM in News

Sanctuary's tiger is <b>put down due to illness</b> by indystar

Albion A Bengal tiger that drew attention last year after it escaped from an animal sanctuary in northeast Indiana has died. The Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne reported that India... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Courthouse undergoing a $1.3 million face-lift by indystar

Fort Wayne — A century-old Fort Wayne landmark is getting a $1.3 million face-lift. Crews from Columbus, Ohio-based General Restoration Corp. are restoring the Allen County... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Factory may be closing by indystar

Ashley — A company that makes household chemicals plans to close a northeastern Indiana factory where 55 people work. Chemtura Corp. has asked a New York bankruptcy court to... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business