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• Club Soda celebrates 25 years of good eats and drinks in Downtown Fort Wayne

  17-05-2024 05:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Long before downtown Fort Wayne became the mecca for fun activities, fine dining, and swanky shopping.... one local business was the pioneer for it all.Club Soda is now celebrating 25 years of providing live music and good eats to the residents of Fort Wayne and beyond, especially during a time when that was hard to find.Let's paint a picture, it's 1999 in Fort Wayne and what we now know as Headwaters Park, didn't exist. A group of dreamers wanted to change that,
  
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• Pleasant Saturday before the heatwave begins

  15-06-2024 04:00 via wane.com
  
  After the warmest day of 2024 so far happened on Thursday, we're enjoying some relief from the hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels. However, don't get too used to it, as a big heatwave lies on the horizon next week...Look for skies to be mostly clear as you head out the door early Saturday morning. Temperatures will be down around the 60 degree mark.We're mostly clear early Saturday, with low temperatures around 60 degrees.
  Saturday will be the pick of the weekend, as we'll see high te
  
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• New Pufferbelly Junction Ice Cream offers a variety of sweet treats

  15-06-2024 03:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A new place to stop for a sweet treat opened last weekend near Promenade Park. Pufferbelly Junction Ice Cream, offers 24 flavors of ice cream, along with a full candy wall.
  Owner, Zebadiah Boetcker explained how they are still figuring out what flavors to always have to serve. They also offer dairy-free options.
  "There are definitely going to be some staples that we are going to keep," said Boetcker. "We want to figure out what our best sellers are."
  Boetcker added that
  
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• Volunteers come together for Huntertown Lions Club after vandalism

  15-06-2024 02:13 via wane.com
  
  HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (WANE) — The Lions Club is still putting together the pieces after someone lit fire to one of their bathroom doors last Sunday.
  Ryan Holt, the President of the Lions Club, said someone reported smoke to the local fire station on Sunday morning. Responding firefighters were able to put it out in time, but the bathroom was left with damage. Holt also said the door was locked before it was set on fire.
  Holt said, "The day doesn't stop for acts like this". Volunteers with
  
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• Summer meal programs offered throughout northeast Indiana and Ohio

  15-06-2024 02:02 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows the Free Summer Meal Program offered by FWCS.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- For those needing a place to grab a meal during the summer months, many community spots throughout Indiana and Ohio are offering free meals for kids.
  Here is a list of just some of the free summer food programs across northwest Indiana and Ohio.Indiana Department of Education Summer Food Service Program
  The Indiana Department of Education in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture is of
  
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• The Four Flags of Freedom Ceremony hosted in Defiance Ohio paid tribute to veterans

  15-06-2024 01:54 via wane.com
  
  DEFIANCE, OH. (WANE) - Defiance County Economic Development held a "Four Flags of Freedom" ceremony on Friday at 4 p.m. to pay tribute to veterans.The Economic Development Board in Defiance County has raised funds to place Four Mega American Flags along US 24. The flags could be seen raised at the Keller Warehouse in Defiance County.Why four flags? Each flag represents four groups of veterans.
  One flag was raised in honor of those currently serving their country. The second flag recognized those
  
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• CDC warns of disruptions to ADHD meds after $100M fraud arrest

  15-06-2024 01:48 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning those who take medication for ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, could face a disruption in accessing care after two executives were arrested for a $100 million fraud scheme.Editor's note: Video above details how the CDC tracks diseaseThe CDC issued a health advisory to inform public health officials, clinicians and patients about the potential for medication distribution to be affected.The Department
  
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• Mostly clear and comfortable night ahead

  15-06-2024 01:00 via wane.com
  
  After the warmest day of 2024 so far happened yesterday, we're enjoying relief from the hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels today. However, don't get too used to it, as a big heatwave lies on the horizon next week...Look for skies to be mostly clear through the rest of the evening. Get outside and enjoy the nice weather to conclude the workweek! The weather looks great for Ribfest!The weather looks great for Ribfest this evening!
  Mostly clear skies will stick with us tonight, with low
  
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• Vehicle crashes into house after vehicle runs stop sign

  15-06-2024 00:55 via wane.com
  
  HICKSVILLE, Ohio (WANE) -- One vehicle crashed into the side of a house after being hit by another vehicle that ran a stop sign Friday afternoon in Hicksville.
  In a release from the Hicksville Police Department, dispatchers received calls of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Main Street and Edgerton Street in downtown Defiance.
  Preliminary investigation showed that one of the vehicles was traveling east on Edgerton Street when it failed to stop at a stop sign, hitting another vehicle
  
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• 3 injured after vehicle crashes into side of house in Hicksville

  15-06-2024 00:55 via wane.com
  
  HICKSVILLE, Ohio (WANE) -- One vehicle crashed into the side of a house after being hit by another vehicle that ran a stop sign Friday afternoon in Hicksville.
  In a release from the Hicksville Police Department, dispatchers received calls of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Main Street and Edgerton Street in downtown Defiance.
  Preliminary investigation showed that one of the vehicles was traveling east on Edgerton Street when it failed to stop at a stop sign, hitting another vehicle
  
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• Sickle Cell and Blood Donor Day help save lives

  14-06-2024 23:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Each year the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Blood Donor Day.
  This year was the 20th iteration of the observation that looks to celebrate those who give."While there's never a bad time to give blood... today's a day that we like to draw attention to that," said Zak Bernath with the Fort Wayne American Red Cross.But the celebration doesn't last too long, as blood continues to be in high demand across the nation."Summer is the toughest time of the
  
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• Her dying husband worried she'd have money troubles. Then she won the lottery

  14-06-2024 22:53 via wane.com
  
  FREEPORT, Pa. (AP) — In the weeks before his death, Karen Coffman's husband worried she might have money troubles after he was gone.But two weeks before he died in April of complications from a brain tumor, the Pennsylvania woman bought a scratch-off state lottery ticket that netted her $1 million.“When I told him about the prize, he thought I was lying to him,” Coffman, 61, said of Robert, her husband of 31 years. She believes there was a spiritual intervention that brought ab
  
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• Pleasant weather to end the workweek

  14-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  After the warmest day of 2024 so far happened yesterday, we're enjoying relief from the hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels today. However, don't get too used to it, as a big heatwave lies on the horizon next week...Look for skies to become mostly clear as the evening goes on. Get outside and enjoy the nice weather to conclude the workweek!Mostly clear skies will stick with us tonight, with low temperatures dropping down to around 60 degrees.We're mostly clear tonight, with low tempera
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Friday, June 14

  14-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Friday, June 14.
  
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• Public Safety Alert issued for endangered teen

  14-06-2024 21:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department issued a public safety alert for a possibly endangered 17-year-old teen.
  FWPD is searching for Darrius Royal, a male black, who is around 6 feet tall. He was last seen wearing a long navy blue sweatshirt, black pants and white shoes.
  He was last seen in the area of 1300 E Pettit Avenue around 2 p.m.
  If you locate the teen, you are being asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1222.
  
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• Public Safety Alert canceled for endangered teen

  14-06-2024 21:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A possibly endangered teen had been found following a public safety alert issued by the Fort Wayne Police Department.
  FWPD was searching for Darrius Royal, a male black, who is around 6 feet tall. He was last seen wearing a long navy blue sweatshirt, black pants and white shoes.
  He was last seen in the area of 1300 E Pettit Avenue around 2 p.m.
  As of 4:15 p.m., FWPD had safely located the missing teen.
  If you locate the teen, you are being asked to contact the Fort Way
  
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• Ohio House passes natural hair bill

  14-06-2024 21:02 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WBNS) - Hair discrimination is still alive and legal in Ohio, according to State Representative Juanita O. Brent. However, the state just took a step toward ending that.The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 178. Brent is a co-sponsor, along with State Representative Jamie Callender, of the bipartisan bill known as the C.R.O.W.N. Act. C.R.O.W.N. stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair."How dare someone tell you how you should look when that i
  
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• Sights, sounds of Founder's Day of Caring 2024

  14-06-2024 20:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Friday, June 14, is Nexstar's Founder's Day of Caring, and WANE 15 is joining our sister stations around the country in helping the community by volunteering for a local nonprofit.WANE 15 hosted a food drive with the goal of raising 15,000 pounds of food for Community Harvest Food Bank.Here are some of the sights and sounds from Friday and history of WANE 15's past volunteer work:
  WANE 15 morning anchor Pat Hoffmann shakes hands with a community member who brought cans
  
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• Local talent shines for Turnstone Center fundraiser

  14-06-2024 20:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Turnstone's "Center Stage: Fort Wayne's Premier Talent Show" raises thousands for Turnstone Center's services.On Thursday night, Ta’Korei was announced as the first place winner at Turnstone’s “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” fundraiser, according to a release. The act was a variety performance featuring Ta’Korei Morre and her band, backup singers and dancers.
  Ta’Korei’s first-place finish earned them
  
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• Moped rider dies days after crash with intoxicated truck driver

  14-06-2024 20:02 via wane.com
  
  Video from Wednesday shows the initial coverage of the crash.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne man died two days after a truck crashed into his moped, according to the Allen County Coroner.The victim was identified as 26-year-old Chandler James Mycroft.Fort Wayne Police determined the truck rear-ended the moped Tuesday around 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of Coliseum Boulevard and Lake Avenue.Truck driver faces intoxicated driving charges in crash that left moped rider with critical inju
  
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• Fox Island County Park set to reopen Monday

  14-06-2024 19:30 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Fox Island County Park has been closed since the 2022 derecho hit the area. The storm downed upwards of 1,000 trees, requiring extensive clean-up.The park will officially reopen to park goers Monday, June 17 at 9 a.m. After thousands of trees were removed and the park received funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA,) the park can safely open to guests. Fox Island may “never look the same” after June derechoSince the derecho, volunteers have helped c
  
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• Fort Wayne family businesses connect over decades-old door

  14-06-2024 19:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - When Jerry Henry Jr. was pursuing a warehouse recently purchased, he didn't know the connection he would make with an item he found inside. Among the various items were several older doors.Henry saw one of the doors with a familiar name, Don R. Fruchey, inc. Henry, owner of Midwest Pipe and Steel and a real estate investor, has done business with Don R. Fruchey, Inc. But the connection doesn't end there.Don Fruchey served in the United States Marine Corps during World W
  
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• Search resumes for missing Ohio Co. 8-month-old

  14-06-2024 19:08 via wane.com
  
  REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (WEHT) - The search resumes for missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd, initially reported as Tucker.
  After an unsuccessful search with cadaver dogs on Tuesday, officials did not search for Rudd on Wednesday. However, authorities have resumed the search on Friday. Search for Ohio County baby hits week mark
  Law enforcement officials were asked to check on the child on June 6. Authorities did not find the child when they conducted the check, and no one could say where she was. Since t
  
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• WANE 15 and Nexstar donate to Middle Waves Music Festival

  14-06-2024 18:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - WANE 15 and our parent company, Nexstar, are beyond happy to give back to the community on our Founders Day of Caring.Beyond our goal to collect 15,000 pounds of food for Community Harvest Food Bank, WANE 15 also donated to arts and culture within Fort Wayne.WANE 15's general manager Tom Antisdel presented a $3,000 check to the Middle Waves Music Festival. The festival is making its grand return in a new location, Parkview Field. The festival is also now being organized
  
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• Humidity drops this afternoon-oppressive heat wave coming

  14-06-2024 18:04 via wane.com
  
  Even though it will still be hot this afternoon dry humidity levels will make it tolerable to spend time outside. Saturday will also be a comfortable day. Intense heat with temperatures close to 100 and heat indices well over 100 will be here by Monday and this is the first heatwave of the season and will be here for a while.Next week brings very uncomfortable temperatures plus humidityIt will be a little cooler this afternoonThis afternoon won't be quite as hot as yesterday with a high in the m
  
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• Afternoon headlines Friday, June 14

  14-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Here are your afternoon headlines for Friday, June 14.
  
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• Demolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins

  14-06-2024 17:29 via wane.com
  
  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A large excavator stretched to the top floor of the three-story classroom building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, making a loud wrenching sound as it punched out a window early Friday as the long-awaited demolition project got underway.Several victims' family members stood about 100 yards (91 meters) away in the school’s parking lot holding their cellphones to take photos and video of
  
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• Downtown Fort Wayne crash takes out street signs: minor injuries

  14-06-2024 17:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A downtown Fort Wayne crash takes down a street sign Friday morning.
  Dispatched confirmed the crash around 7 a.m. on the intersection of W Jefferson Blvd and Broadway. Photos submitted by viewers show the incident occurred in front of the Peerless Cleaners.Photos also show heavy damage to vehicles and property. With the "Broadway Street" sign down on one of the vehicles involved. That vehicle was in the grass on the property of Peerless Cleaners.
  Fort Wayne Dispat
  
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• Man sentenced for rape, armed robbery at Fort Wayne massage business

  14-06-2024 17:18 via wane.com
  
  Video shows 2023 coverage from when the man was first accused of the crimes.*WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readers*FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who faced a slew of charges for robbing a business and holding a masseuse at gunpoint as he raped her was sentenced Friday.Court records show Garrett Troyer, 30, was handed 32 years in prison - with six of those years suspended - and credit for 324 days he already spent in jail while his case wound through the legal
  
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• Signs point to mild gas prices in preelection summer

  14-06-2024 16:49 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - U.S. gas prices started the summer driving season lower than usual, with experts pointing to mild demand and cheaper oil as factors contributing to the moderate costs.Though confounding variables, such as the hurricane season and downstream effects of extreme heat, could still shake things up, prices are expected to continue declining in the coming weeks — a welcome forecast for consumers, and for President Biden as he seeks reelection this fall.Prices began the week at a nati
  
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