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  • High court abstains on legislator fines
    The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that it is inappropriate for the judicial branch to intervene in a dispute over legislative fines.
  • Grand Rapids bishop ordained
    Rev. David John Walkowiak, seated, takes part in his ordination and installation as the 12th bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Mich., on Tuesday at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Walkowiak, an Ohio native, was most recently a priest at a parish
  • Gay marriage counter-rally planned
    Local supporters of same-sex marriage plan a counter-demonstration at the same time and next to a July 1 rally by opponents in downtown Fort Wayne.
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Amateur tree trimmer gets stuck

Laura J. Gardner | The Journal Gazette
Fort Wayne Fire Department Capt. Rich Dolsen rescues Steve Weekley from an oak tree on the 7200 block of Blackhawk Lane on Sunday. Weekley, who is not a professional tree trimmer, was helping with removing trees after the storm damage in the area. He had a safety belt on and was removed without injury. “Last time I’ll be up in that tree,” Weekley said.

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