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Hero’s welcome, 45 years late

Julie Crothers — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Tim Davis' first homecoming from Vietnam wasn't a celebration, but rather a stinging reminder of the turmoil of the 1960s.

1853 silk banner has another side

Frank Gray — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

In 1853, somewhere in Fort Wayne, a procession was held celebrating the opening of the first free public school in the city. Fittingly, a schoolboy took part carrying a banner, proclaiming the value of education.

Pleasant Center Road to close at tracks

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:35:34 EST

FORT WAYNE – Work on a railroad crossing is scheduled to close a section of Pleasant Center Road south of Fort Wayne International Airport.

Hamilton Road to close at railroad crossing

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:45 EST

FORT WAYNE – Work on a railroad crossing is scheduled to close a section of Hamilton Road south of Fort Wayne International Airport.

Indiana 930-Hartzell closure is extended

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:05 EST

The intersection of Indiana 930 and Hartzell Road in New Haven will remain closed until Wednesday morning, the city announced.

Meeting to detail Memorial Park upgrades

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:41:15 EST

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne Community Schools is inviting parents, neighbors and other concerned community members to a meeting about construction work planned at Memorial Park Middle School.

Meeting set on Harrison Hill plan

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:50 EST

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne Community Schools is inviting parents, neighbors and other concerned community members to a meeting about construction work planned at Harrison Hill Elementary School.

Anthis, Warsaw career centers get tech grants

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:47:46 EST

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz on Tuesday announced 2013 Technology Resource Grants awards.

Garbage collection to be pushed back 1 day

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:11:54 EST

FORT WAYNE - Republic Services/National Serv-All announced Tuesday that it will be closed on Memorial Day.

Fort Wayne offices to close for holiday

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:53:59 EST

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Hartzell Road closure extended

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:42:58 EST

New Haven and Allen County officials announced Tuesday morning that the closure of Hartzell Road has been extended a week.

Papers detail officer's struggle for gun

Archie Ingersoll — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

For the police officer, the man's body language was the giveaway. His combative stance and his abrupt hand movement hinted at the possibility of danger.

Musician Ralph Tourkow remembered for talent, enthusiasm

Keiara Carr — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Musician Ralph Tourkow is fondly remembered as a talented musician who had a jovial sense of humor and a schedule of dinner dates. His family and friends agree that to meet Tourkow was to instantly meet a friend.

74-year-old beaten with frying pan

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Police have arrested a man accused of attacking a 74-year-old man with a meat tenderizer and a frying pan last week during a robbery.

Fallen moped rider killed as he lay in road

Anne Gregory — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Kosciusko County police are investigating the death of a Warsaw man who was hit by a Jeep after his moped crashed west of Pierceton.

Grace elevates provost to president

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Grace College and Seminary has promoted its former provost to lead the college.

Planners sign off on rental project

Paul Wyche — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Despite some concerns about traffic, officials of a multimillion-dollar upscale rental residence say neighbors will be pleased.

5-hour standoff ends with raid

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A man's threats of suicide Sunday night prompted a five-hour standoff with Fort Wayne police at a north-side home, according to police.

Construction

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

HARTZELL ROAD Closed between East Tillman and East Paulding roads through May 31.

Hope College: 10 area students on spring Dean's List

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:39 EST

Ten northeast Indiana students have been named to the spring-semester Dean's List at Hope College, the college said.

Downey, Brian Thomas

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:27 EST

Brian Thomas Downey of Fort Wayne has earned a Gold Star awarded to students achieving a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the spring semester at The Citadel, the Charleston, S.C., college said in a statement.

Harding University: Fonner, Patterson make spring dean's list

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:31:22 EST

Samantha Fonner and Isaac Patterson, both of Spencerville, have been named to the spring-semester dean's list at Harding University, the university said.

Johnson, Kacey L.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:44:56 EST

Air National Guard Airman Kacey L. Johnson has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Johnson is the son of Kristi Pennington of Fort Wayne and Timothy Johnson of Knightstown.

Bertrand, Griffin D.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:50 EST

Air National Guard Airman Griffin D. Bertrand graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Bertrand is the son of Bonnie Springer of Ossian. He is a 2012 graduate of Norwell High School.

Lillie, Brock M.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:09 EST

Air Force Airman Brock M. Lillie has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Lillie is the son of Michael Lillie of Avilla.

Bergman, Jennifer K.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:55 EST

Air Force Airman Jennifer K. Bergman has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Bergman is the daughter of Kimberly Coolman of Warren.

Yoder, Zachary H.

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:06 EST

Air Force Airman Zachary H. Yoder has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Yoder is the son of Paul and Rosetta Yoder of Berne.

Moped rider is struck, dies after crash

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:52 EST

Kosciusko County police are investigating the death of a Warsaw man who was hit by a Jeep after his moped crashed west of Pierceton.

5 local students win Lilly scholarships

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:13:35 EST

FORT WAYNE – Five students from Allen County have been selected to receive full-tuition, four-year scholarships.

Allen County offices to close for holiday

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:56:37 EST

FORT WAYNE - All Allen County governmental offices will be closed on Memorial Day, May 27. The county said Monday that all offices will reopen for business on May 28.

Gives ID, opens fire on officer

Archie Ingersoll — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A man faces a preliminary charge of attempted murder after he allegedly fired gunshots at a Fort Wayne police officer responding to a domestic dispute.

Charter school families in limbo

Sarah Janssen — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Mary Staples has been a strong supporter of Imagine MASTer Academy, but she feels she's in limbo now, pulled between her desire to send her kids to the school and her need to plan ahead. Ball State University decided not to renew the charters for Imagine MASTer Academy and two other Fort Wayne charter schools because of their poor academic performances.

40-day fast ends; its work endures

Frank Gray — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

About 3 p.m. Thursday the Rev. Bill McGill looked out of his window and pondered that it was the 37th day of his 40-day fast to draw attention to violence in the community, and there had been no civilian-on-civilian homicides in Fort Wayne.

Gary charter school finds sponsor in Calumet College

Sarah Janssen — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Charter School of the Dunes in Gary, one of the seven schools whose charter wasn't renewed by Ball State University, withdrew its appeal request because it has secured sponsorship from Calumet College of St. Joseph, a small private college in Whiting.

Construction

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY Closed between Fairfield Avenue and Winchester Road through today, May 20. HARTZELL ROAD Closed between East Tillman and East Paulding roads through May 24.

Palmer, Sean

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:10:29 EST

Sean Palmer of Fort Wayne has received a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Heidelberg University, the Tiffin, Ohio, university has announced.

Manchester University: Dozens of area students graduate

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:33 EST

Dozens of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio students have graduated from Manchester University, the North Manchester-based university said in a statement.

Huntington University: 55 area students graduating

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:26:55 EST

Fifty-five northeast Indiana students are graduating from Huntington University, the university has announced.

McAvoy, Sean

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:31 EST

Sean McAvoy of Bluffton has received a bachelor of arts in history degree from Culver-Stockton College, the Canton, Mo., college has announced.

Cleaning up in the city

Keiara Carr — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Kayana Craig, a second-grader at Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy, crossed her arms across her "Drama Queen" T-shirt and drew her lips into a pout as she hopped out of her dad's car Saturday to pick up trash around Fort Wayne Urban League's campus on Hanna Street.

On the trail of the dead

Archie Ingersoll — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The body of Thomas Haskins was a day away from being cremated - and his closest kin didn't even know he was dead.

Airport caters to business fliers; not all happy

Frank Gray — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Steve Staley travels a lot for a living, flying all over the country auditing building inspectors for HUD, whatever that involves.

Ease of buying used cruisers stirs concerns

Julie Crothers — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

While traveling down the road, an unmarked white car with a small spotlight comes into focus. Most drivers signal to move into another lane or quickly pump the brakes, hoping to avoid a ticket.

More buses cited for safety violations

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:24:08 EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Many school buses across Indiana are on the road despite serious safety violations that could put thousands of students at risk, according to an investigation by an Indianapolis television station.

211 system: Hoosiers’ help line

Dan Stockman — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

It used to be that if you needed help - with your rent, your gas bill, your grocery bill, or your abusive spouse - figuring out whom to call for that help was nearly as complicated as the problem itself.

Festival puts fingers to fibers

Keiara Carr — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The ninth annual Fiber Arts Festival featured educational hands-on demonstrations Saturday to explain the process of producing natural fibers from farm to finished product.

INDOT to review New Haven plan

Journal Gazette — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing for the proposed intersection improvement at Indiana 930 and Green Street in New Haven.

House fire spreads to 2nd Aboite home

Archie Ingersoll — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A blaze burned a house Saturday morning in Aboite Township and spread to a neighboring home before firefighters could douse the flames, Fort Wayne fire officials said. The fire started at 202 Stormy Ridge Place, a one-story home in the Whispering Meadows subdivision, near Scott and Illinois roads.

Woman injured in ATV crash

Journal Gazette — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:57:58 EST

Indiana conservation officers are investigating an ATV crash that injured a Corydon woman early this morning.

Teen suffers concussion after crashing his ATV

Journal Gazette — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A Claypool boy suffered a concussion Friday when he drove an all-terrain vehicle off a ramp and crash landed, Indiana conservation officers reported.

Duemling Clinic site to get new life

Journal Gazette — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Groundbreaking ceremonies will be combined with the swing of the wrecking ball at the site of the former Duemling Clinic at 10 a.m. Tuesday.