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• City of Fort Wayne officials launch online bike, walk survey for National Bike Month

  17-05-2023 22:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Officials have launched an Active Transportation Survey in order to get feedback from Fort Wayne residents about the uses of biking and walking infrastructure.The City of Fort Wayne and the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC) worked together to make the survey, which aims to gather insight into how people prefer to use public trails and pathways. Antiques, collectibles store coming to former Roller Dome South locationNIRCC is an organization
  
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• Antiques, collectibles store coming to former Roller Dome South location

  17-05-2023 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Many memories were made at Roller Dome South, the Bluffton Road roller skating rink owned by the Wall family.Sadly, for its fans, the rink that opened in 1972 closed in August 2015, but now will see new life as a vintage and antique mall. Roller Dome North continues to welcome skaters.Alex Haggard, local businessman and owner of FAK Logistics in downtown Fort Wayne, has acquired the 23,000 square foot arena, taking on the task of turning it into a new antiques and
  
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• Coroner: Fort Wayne hotel deaths ruled homicide-suicide

  17-05-2023 21:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has identified the two people found dead in a Fort Wayne hotel room Tuesday. Police ask for public’s help after 2 people found dead at Fort Wayne hotelThe coroner identified them as Melissa Trevino and Dominic Norman Culjan III, both 22 years old.They were found dead at the Quality Inn on West Washington Center Road after police received a report of two people there who were unconscious.Trevino's cause of death was determined to be a gunsh
  
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• SACS introduces new possible partnership after eliminating diversity coach

  17-05-2023 20:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Two weeks ago, the Southwest Allen County school district school board introduced a new partnership to help coach and build a better community. During Southwest Allen County school districts board meeting Tuesday evening, the next steps for this partnership were discussed.SACS plans for school culture community forums haltedDr. Park Ginder introduced RISE to Win a nonprofit that helps eliminate racial discrimination in the sports community. Dr. Andrew Mac Intosh, Chief P
  
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• Learn about Fort Wayne parks 10-year plan at 3 open houses

  17-05-2023 19:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will host three open houses next week for the public to learn about a 10-year Comprehensive Planning project. There will be six stations where residents can provide input and interact with staff. These stations will ask questions about facilities, big ideas for parks, equity and more. The outcome of the plan will direct the park system planning for the next 10 years and will guide the parks department mission and goals to provide leisure op
  
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• Fugitive wanted in 3 Indiana counties found out of state

  17-05-2023 18:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man wanted on outstanding warrants in three Indiana counties was found and arrested Tuesday by police in another state.Fort Wayne Police said in a release 33-year-old Cedrick Carter, also referred to by police as Cedric, was wanted in Allen County on a preliminary charge of possessing a handgun as a serious violent felon. Carter was also wanted in Johnson County on four counts of strangulation and five counts of domestic battery, and in Grant County for possession of
  
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• Ohio high school senior wins state team track title all by herself

  17-05-2023 17:57 via wane.com
  
  MARENGO, Ohio (WCMH) -- "I have seven pairs of shoes in my track bag,” said Ohio high school athlete Juliette Laracuente-Huebner.Counting them off on her fingers, she said, “So I have two flats, high jump spikes, long jump spikes, triple jump spikes, and then practice sprint spikes and then competition sprint spikes."It may not be your normal kind of shoe collection, but it helped the Highland High School senior secure a state indoor track and field championship -- by herself."It was
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by 'reckless' photographers in 'near catastrophic' New York car chase

  17-05-2023 16:49 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were pursued by photographers in cars after a charity event in New York, the couple's office said Wednesday.The pair, together with Meghan’s mother, were followed for more than two hours by a half-dozen vehicles with blacked-out windows after leaving the event.Their office said in a statement that the chase “resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.” It call
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic' car chase as photographers follow: spokesperson 

  17-05-2023 16:49 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were pursued by photographers in cars after a charity event in New York, the couple's office said Wednesday.The pair, together with Meghan’s mother, were followed for more than two hours by a half-dozen vehicles with blacked-out windows after leaving the event.Their office said in a statement that the chase “resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.” It call
  
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• Bottleworks Hotel named No. 1 'place to stay' by Yelp

  17-05-2023 16:38 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Less than three years after revitalizing the north end of Mass Ave in downtown Indy, the Bottleworks Hotel has been named Yelp's top place to stay in 2023.Yelp's new list highlights the country's top 100 hotels, inns, campgrounds and resorts based on ratings and reviews.The Bottleworks Hotel (850 Massachusetts Avenue), anchor of the Bottleworks District, came in at number one, with Yelpers applauding the on-site, family-friendly amenities like the Garage Food Hall, Living Room mo
  
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• Naloxone to be available at Ohio Turnpike service plazas

  17-05-2023 16:21 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WANE) In case of a medical emergency caused by an opioid overdose, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is providing access to lifesaving naloxone nasal spray at all 14 service plazas across the 241-mile toll road.Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by opioid drugs, such as heroin, illicit fentanyl, and prescription pain medications. Naloxone blocks the deadly effects of opioids on the brain and restores co
  
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• Officer calls teen 'silly goose' after 140 mph chase

  17-05-2023 15:00 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) A sheriff’s deputy pulled off a PIT maneuver to stop a speeding motorist in northeast Georgia last week, the county sheriff’s office said.The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that a driver in a white BMW passed one of its deputies on the opposite side of the road on Canton Highway in Cummings, Georgia, shortly after midnight on May 11.The driver was traveling 87 mph in a 45-mph zone, it explained, and “rapidly accelerated and began fleeing fro
  
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• South Bend schools to require clear backpacks for all students, all grade levels

  17-05-2023 13:00 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana school district will distribute and require clear backpacks for all students at all grade levels for the upcoming school year to enhance security and safety.The South Bend Community School Corp. announced at Monday evening’s board meeting that starting in the 2023-24 school year, it will allow only clear backpacks on all campuses.“We join many other districts across the country in introducing this simple measure that allows for safer b
  
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• Pause on student loan payments about to end for millions

  17-05-2023 12:02 via wane.com
  
  The Biden administration has given its clearest indication yet that the years-long pause of student loan repayments will come to an end in the coming months.Optimism that the White House would keep offering borrowers relief from making their payments was crushed last week, when Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told a Senate panel that the payments would officially resume due to the pandemic emergency being over. That means borrowers, who have been jolted around since March 2020 with last-
  
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• Allen County Democrats speak on new education legislation

  17-05-2023 04:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — House Bill 1447 has headlined a number of educational changes at the state level in Indiana.
  And to dissect the bills and new state budget the Allen County Democrats held an event headlined by former state legislator and educator, Melanie Wright, and former school superintendent and current professor at Trine University, Dr. Phil Downs, to speak on how new the legislation will affect public schools. Whitko reverses course, keeps mental health therapists"Well over
  
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• Home & Garden Show gives back with $25k check to Community Harvest Food Bank

  17-05-2023 03:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)The Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show is arguably one of the biggest annual attractions in Fort Wayne and every year organizers choose a local organization to donate to as a way of giving back to the community.
  On Tuesday a $25,000 check was presented to Community Harvest Food Bank before their Farm Wagon Distribution event.The check was presented by Becky Williamson, 3rd generation owner of Fort Wayne Shows Inc, to Carmen Cumberland, Community Harvest President and CEO. T
  
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• Police ask for public's help regarding death investigation at Fort Wayne hotel

  17-05-2023 02:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Tuesday, the Fort Wayne Police Department asked for public assistance regarding a death investigation at a Fort Wayne hotel.At approximately 12:47 p.m., police responded to the Quality Inn at 1734 W. Washington Center Road regarding two people who were reported unconscious.When officers arrived, they found two people dead inside of a room at the hotel. FWFD reveals causes of 4 Fort Wayne fires from MondayThe FWPD said its homicide unit also responded to the sce
  
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• Police ask for public's help after two people found dead at Fort Wayne hotel

  17-05-2023 02:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Tuesday, the Fort Wayne Police Department asked for public assistance regarding a death investigation at a Fort Wayne hotel.At approximately 12:47 p.m., police responded to the Quality Inn at 1734 W. Washington Center Road regarding two people who were reported unconscious.When officers arrived, they found two people dead inside of a room at the hotel. FWFD reveals causes of 4 Fort Wayne fires from MondayThe FWPD said its homicide unit also responded to the sce
  
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• Police ask for public's help after 2 people found dead at Fort Wayne hotel

  17-05-2023 02:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Tuesday, the Fort Wayne Police Department asked for public assistance regarding a death investigation at a Fort Wayne hotel.At approximately 12:47 p.m., police responded to the Quality Inn at 1734 W. Washington Center Road regarding two people who were reported unconscious.When officers arrived, they found two people dead inside of a room at the hotel. FWFD reveals causes of 4 Fort Wayne fires from MondayThe FWPD said its homicide unit also responded to the sce
  
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• The Sidecar, The Deck open for 2023 season

  17-05-2023 00:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With spring in full swing, two popular outdoor bars in Fort Wayne are ready to start the 2023 season.On Tuesday, The Sidecar announced on Facebook that it opened for the 2023 season at 5 p.m. DNR offers safety tips ahead of summer boating seasonThe cocktail bar will operate on the following schedule for the 2023 season:
  Tuesday through Thursday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. to midnight
  The Deck at the Gas House also announced on Facebook that it st
  
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• The Sidecar opens for 2023 season; The Deck to follow suit

  17-05-2023 00:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With spring in full swing, two popular outdoor bars in Fort Wayne are ready to start the 2023 season.On Tuesday, The Sidecar announced on Facebook that it opened for the 2023 season at 5:00 p.m. DNR offers safety tips ahead of summer boating seasonThe cocktail bar will operate on the following schedule for the 2023 season:
  Tuesday through Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 5:00 p.m. to midnight
  The Deck at the Gas House also announced on Faceboo
  
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