Fort Wayne Community Schools issued this news release today:

"In total, 40.9 percent of schools earned As, 20.1 percent of schools earned Bs, and 20.3 percent of schools earned Cs."

"Lincoln’s generosity is much appreciated. They have been our corporate sponsor for many seasons and their generosity also allowed us to build the beautiful Lincoln Financial Pavilion that covers the ice rink."

"Leaf collection was originally to begin in the north part of the City next Monday, but crews are ahead of schedule with only a few southside neighborhoods to be completed Thursday morning."

"We will invest more than $1.7 billion to develop and produce the next generation Jeep SUV, the successor of the Jeep Liberty -- including $500 million directly to tool and expand our Toledo Assembly Complex and will be adding about 1,100 jobs on a second shift by 2013."

"It took me less than a minute."

"The Fort Wayne Fire Department encourages everyone in Fort Wayne to celebrate Halloween safely."

"The dates for the temporary closings are Nov. 13 and 14, and Nov. 26 and 27."

“Parkview saw the need to make help available to children locally, just as treatment is available here for other conditions."

“Small businesses account for over half of the jobs in our community and we are committed to providing an environment for continued growth.”

“She is a great example of someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.”

"A total of 107 personnel and 44 vehicles, including 24 ambulances, have been deployed."

“Our Military Families Ministry continues to be so important as so many soldiers re-deploy, struggle to find work at home, and simply make sense of life."

"The railroad consists of 9 miles of track in Ohio, 44 miles of track in Indiana and 70 miles of track in Michigan."

"While I would not unconstitutionally craft federal policy in this matter, I do agree with Mr. Mourdock that, if you have any notion of a deity at all, then God’s Mercy could be seen in the birth of a child."

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, issued this statement today:

From a report received Thursday morning from the Van Wert Police Department: The Van Wert City Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred at Klosterman's Pizza located at 1017 East Main Street in Van Wert on the evening of October 24th, 2012.

Statement as issued Wednesday by Eric J. Scheidler, executive director of the Pro-Life Action League, and distributed by the Christian Newswire.

"It is important to take advantage of the weather conditions we currently have because we know weather can change as we get closer to December,”

"Actions speak louder than words, and Joe Donnelly’s vote forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions under Obamacare is all Hoosiers need to know about where Joe Donnelly really stands.”

“Mr. Mourdock’s lack of compassion for rape survivors is callous, insulting, and completely out of touch."

"Rape is a horrible thing, and for anyone to twist my words otherwise is absurd and sick."

"Before last night, Richard Mourdock was just a Tea Party Zealot, now he is an extreme Tea Party Zealot."

"It is obvious what Richard Mourdock meant to convey." (Includes video of his comments, verbatim.)

“My family loved the different spicy tastes in the casserole; the Pepper Jack kicked it up a notch!”

"You might notice a slight discoloration in your water right after the reconnection because the water will begin moving through the pipes in a different direction."

"The university plans to move to larger offices with classroom space in spring 2013."

The City of Fort Wayne issued this news release today:

From a report received from the Noble County Sheriff’s Department:An investigation revealed that Ryan Manns was traveling westbound on 500 N when he failed to stop for a posted stop sign.

"The American Heart Association today recognized 31 Indiana companies as Fit-Friendly Companies for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace, including 14 recognized for the first time."

“This is the first time in the history of Science Central that we have been free of long-term debt obligations."

"Since January 2005, the state has reduced its outstanding debt from $3.6 billion to $1.7 billion, a decrease of more than 50 percent."

"Under his leadership as superintendent, Warsaw Community School Corporation has become one of the top school districts in our state."

"If Todd had not acted promptly, correctly assessed the problem and its potential risk, the North Anthony store might have collapsed while Kroger associates and customers were in the building."

Many of the violations are occurring on four-lane undivided roadways such as Illinois Road, Aboite Center Road, East Rudisill Boulevard, Spy Run Avenue and Hobson Road.

"Melanie Park will take a yearlong sabbatical from teaching at Riverview Middle School in Huntington Community School Corporation to focus on statewide educator outreach initiatives."

“We strongly believe this proposal is the right thing to do to move our City ahead in the most effective way possible."

"Kevin Boyd, Third District Congressional Candidate, was released from Parkview Regional Medical Center Sunday evening following emergency surgery on his left foot."

“The combination of a great location and a skilled, motivated and hardworking workforce will continue to help VOSS secure growth and success for many years to come.”

“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer unites us all to walk together as the most powerful force to end breast cancer."

"We want children to experience a Merry Christmas and a day of hope despite their family’s financial situation.”

“The Indiana Library Federation hopes that this award will help to say thank you to Connie Scott from the library community for a distinguished career that spans more than three decades of excellence in librarianship and service."

"A new offering for ghost hunt enthusiasts this year is a rare opportunity to spend the night at the Embassy with the Indiana Paranormal Inquisitor's Hunt for the Embassy Ghosts."

"Special holiday exhibits during the Festival include a Wolf and Dessauer display of animatronic characters, an exhibit of “A Christmas Carol” watercolors that once adorned the Patterson Fletcher Department Store; and a display of holiday photos from years past."

"In recognition of his sacrifice, the Rome City, IN Post Office will be designated as the “Specialist Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office Building” at a brief ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 beginning at 10:30 a.m."

Trick or Treating for the City of Wabash will be on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2012, from 5 pm-8 pm.

“Our improvements help our business and also help the entire neighborhood.”

Indiana Tech President Arthur E. Snyder has been named CEO of the Year by the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

"Huntington was recruited by the City of Peoria’s Economic Development Services Office because of its reputation for high-quality academic programs in both the sciences and the arts."

"In the event of a natural disaster or even a zombie apocalypse, it’s the existing blood supply that will help save lives."

The meeting is being presented in cooperation with the elected officials of the Town of Leo-Cedarville.

"The combination of these chemicals could cause an explosion, fire or burns if they come into direct contact with the skin."

"An Indiana State Police Sergeant who has dedicated the better part of the last 28 years of his life to the service of the citizens of the State of Indiana, has announced his retirement from the Department."

"The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed suit on behalf of David J. Kolhoff in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana challenging the library’s policy of not permitting his expressive activity on the plaza."

"The TAA program is made available to workers who are displaced due to foreign imports or shifts in production out of the country."

From an Indiana State Police Department written report: This afternoon, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle crash on State Road 19 at Division Road, in which a Warsaw, IN, man died.

"It has been long said that the strength of the Indiana State Police lies in the character of its people."

"Six health care facilities in Indiana are known to have received these lots and have initiated recalling procedures of this product."

Renews call for voluntary conservation measures.

“The Birge Family is delighted to announce the union of Seymour Manufacturing Co. and Midwest Rake, two like-minded family owned companies, with a tradition of integrity, quality, and service to their valued customers."

"The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence honors programs in communities that have made extraordinary efforts to protect and benefit Indiana residents and the environment."

"He has held positions of Assistant City Engineer and Traffic Engineer. Prior to joining the city, Gunawardena was a senior transportation engineer and project manager for Bonar Group."

The State Lottery Commission of Indiana today approved a recommendation to commence contract negotiations with GTECH Corporation for outsourced services in the areas of marketing, sales and distribution.

"The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the lobby of the Rousseau Centre (the former City-County Building), 1 E. Main St."

Monday is the first day to vote early in person

"Requiring every single person, much less a veteran who has fought to protect our liberties, to apply for a permit to carry a protest sign is an unnecessary burden on the First Amendment.”

"This special Mass is for lawyers, judges, and civil government officials."

"Mayor McDonald is asking all motorists to exercise extra caution during this time as children venture through neighborhoods and cross intersections and to remind parents to have children visit only those houses with their lights on."