NORTH MANCHESTER — A toddler, seat belted in the front passenger seat, suffered severe facial and head lacerations following a two-vehicle accident at 8:26 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. The accident was on SR 114 at the intersection of Ogden Road.

LARWILL — Three persons, all suffering internal injuries, were taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, one by helicopter, following a 6:42 p.m. accident on US 30 at CR 400W, east of Larwill in Whitley County.

INDIANAPOLIS – With more than 5,000 votes, the public has selected the winners of the annual Best of Indiana awards. The awards, presented by Visit Indiana, asked Hoosiers to select Indiana’s Best Local Barbecue Joint, Best Trail and Best U-Pick Experience. The winners are: Best Local Barbecue Joint: Shigs in Pit, Fort Wayne Best Trail: Brown …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Tickets for Opening Day 2016 for the Fort Wayne TinCaps are set to go on sale this Wednesday, November 25.

A police chase in excess of 100 miles per hour on US 30 eastbound from US 31, landed a Fort Wayne man in the Marshall County Jail. Naing Naing, 44, Fort Wayne, has been booked into the Marshall County Jail for resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and reckless driving. At approximately 3:38 a.m. Friday, …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Turnstone’s Plassman Athletic Center will be the home for this weekend’s Hoosier Hoopfest Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.

WARSAW — If you reside in the city limits of Warsaw, hang on to those trash cans. At least for another six months.

FORT WAYNE – Warsaw lost at Fort Wayne Luers, 55-50, Tuesday night in girls hoops.

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne Tincaps head groundskeeper Keith Winter was named Minor League Baseball Turf Manager of the Year for the third year in a row.

WARSAW — Madison McKenzie Jones, 19, 301 Ulrich Drive, Milford, plead guilty to charges of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, this morning in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Jones was charged Feb. 27 at which time her two-month old child suffered blunt force trauma.

Richard S. Gondek, 67, of Fort Wayne, died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Greystone Health & Rehab. He was born Nov. 21, 1947, in Columbia City, Indiana a son of Frank Stanley and Edna (Wedler) Gondek. His formative years were spent on a farm in Columbia Township and he enjoyed his participation …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne Tincaps baseball organization gathered another award after earning the John Henry Moss Award for outstanding community service.

By ELISE RAMEL Marketing Director, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre FORT WAYNE — ‘Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein: It’s Alive!’ The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation “The Producers” comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The number of restaurants and other businesses offering discounts or freebies to veterans continues to grow.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man and woman have been arrested after assaulting another individual and were among those who stole the man’s wallet with $500 cash and his iPhone. The victim, Cristobal Flores, was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. According to the affidavit of probable cause, Flores was placed in intensive care with internal …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Whitko exploded out of the gate with a season-opening 90-37 win at Fort Wayne North Thursday night.

FORT WAYNE — Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder Air Rifle. A Christmas Story, The Musical is the hilarious account of Ralphie’s quest to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa himself that this is the perfect gift.

INDIANA — Halloween is just a few days away and many people are planning how they will spend this spookiest weekend of the year. With this in mind, Wallet Hub recently ranked 100 cities, including two in Indiana, as some of the best and worst in the country for Halloween. Looking at 100 of the nation’s most populated locations, Wallet …read more.

FORT WAYNE — It’s almost Halloween and for a lot of people, it’s time to find the right costume and to put the final touches together before heading out for a party or Trick-or-Treat.

FORT WAYNE – Parkview Field will have a new feature for the 2016 season with the introduction of ‘The Summit’.

FORT WAYNE — Oct. 21, 2015 has been a day that’s lived in infamy for 26 years ever since Marty McFly and Doc Brown stepped free of their silver DeLorean and onto our silver screens

FORT WAYNE – For the second time in two days, Grace’s volleyball team pulled out a five-set victory in Crossroads League play. The Lady Lancers (17-13, 8-6 CL) fell behind twice in the match but rallied each time to beat St. Francis on Saturday.

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s 37th annual Wild Zoo Halloween opens Friday, Oct. 16, featuring adventure, family fun, and tasty treats that are just right for pint-sized guests.

FORT WAYNE — Today, Ivy Tech Community College Northeast announced its Dream Big capital campaign, which is moving into a public phase after being in a silent phase for the last five years. The campaign’s overall goal is $46.9 million, and during its final five years, Dream Big plans to raise the final $9 million to support student success and academic program development.

WARSAW — Changes to the city’s comprehensive plan to emphasize affordable housing in the East Market Street Neighborhood, Sub-Area Plan, were approved unanimously at the Warsaw Plan Commission meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13. The changes were made to assist with a potential developer for the Little Crow Foods site. Tim Dombrosky, assistant city planner, and Jeremy …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Two Fort Wayne megaplexes are adding beer and wine to their concessions.

FORT WAYNE — In its recently released rankings of the best colleges and universities in the United States, “U.S. News and World Report” deemed several programs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne to be among the best in the country.

FORT WAYNE — Crosswalk Murals on the Arts Campus will soon be a reality thanks to a new local crowdfunding platform called Amplify Art! The Crosswalk Murals are one of four projects that are currently featured on the Arts United Amplify Art! web page from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Amplify Art! is a social …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Whitko’s Brigit Nemitz was the lone runner from South Whitley to qualify for the regional round after the dust settled at the Fort Wayne Northrop cross country sectionals.

By TIFFANY PRYOR MadBrew Marketing Coordinator, Mad Anthony Brewing Company FORT WAYNE — Mad Anthony Brewing Company announceD the release of its “Out of the Box” series, bringing a mix of Mad Anthony draft beer options straight to their consumers. This series will celebrate seasonal madbrew offerings and special brewers reserve batches, all produced in short runs for freshness. …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Fans that haven’t made it to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo this year have just a few days to squeeze in a visit: The zoo’s regular season ends on Sunday, Oct. 11.

INDIANAPOLIS — October is Dwarfism Awareness Month, but that did not stop the harassment two little people received at the Luke Bryan concert in Fort Wayne last Wednesday, Sept. 30. Rebecca Salois has spent the past 25 years getting used to stares, double takes and comments people make to each other about her whenever they see …read more.

FORT WAYNE – A record 54 former Fort Wayne TinCaps and Wizards made it to the show this year, playing in at least one Major League Baseball game.

Cleo Price, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in her Kington residence, Fort Wayne.

FORT WAYNE — Running now through Jan. 3, Science Central will be home to a special touring exhibition entitled, “Amazing Maize.” This temporary exhibition explores the science and history behind the ancient grain we call corn.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are up for top theme night of the year in minor league baseball with their successful Saturday Night Live theme June 20 at Parkview Field.

FORT WAYNE — A recent study by WalletHub took a look at 2015’s best and worst cities for people with disabilities and Fort Wayne and Indianapolis were among locations ranked. The study looked at the 150 most populated cities across the U.S., taking into account economic environment, quality of life and healthcare, looking at 21 factors like housing …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Those who love history and being spooked are in luck. There are several haunted walking and bus tours taking place this weekend in downtown Fort Wayne that are sure to intrigue and scare. Haunted Walking Tours This is no ordinary walking tour. Participants will tour downtown Fort Wayne and hear about its dark, bloody past …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Those who love history and being spooked are in luck. There are several haunted walking and bus tours taking place this weekend in downtown Fort Wayne that are sure to intrigue and scare. Haunted Walking Tours This is no ordinary walking tour. Participants will tour downtown Fort Wayne and hear about its dark, bloody past …read more.

INDIANA — A recent study by WalletHub found several cities in Indiana ranked in the top 515 in the nation for fastest-growing economies. Fort Wayne was listed at number 293 with Columbia, Md., and Norwalk, Conn.; . Others included Fishers, at number 119; Indianapolis, 215; Carmel, 219, tied with Missouri City, Texas; Muncie, 225, tied …read more.

FORT WAYNE – For the second year in a row, and for the fourth time in five years, Stadium Journey has ranked Parkview Field as the No. 1 Minor League Baseball ballpark in the country.

By TIFFANY PRYOR Marketing, Mad Anthony FORT WAYNE — Mad Anthony Brewing Company claimed a gold medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 92 …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A single engine, fixed wing airplane crashed early this morning, Saturday, Sept. 26, in the 1400 block of Ludwig Park Drive, just south of Smith Field, injuring one of its believed two occupants.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne Tincaps celebrated a fantastic 2015 season. Listed are a wealth of accomplishments.

NOBLE COUNTY — A 13-year-old Cromwell teenager suffered head and back injuries after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. The accident was on US 33 at Cromwell Road. The accident is still under investigation.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne-based Triple Crown Services says it will cut nearly 200 workers as part of a major restructuring by parent company Norfolk Southern Corp. The companies expect the layoffs to begin in November. Norfolk Southern says TCS will now focus on the transportation of automobile parts. The …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Students from Fort Wayne and the surrounding area will be joining together at Parkview Field on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the eleventh annual national Fields of Faith event.

FORT WAYNE – The Midwest League has nominated the TinCaps as a finalist for Minor League Baseball’s 2015 John Henry Moss Community Service Award.

Residents of eastern Fort Wayne and Allen County who value quality, efficiency and high-level customer service when seeking emergency care will soon have the option of visiting a first-of-its-kind facility in the area. Officials from Lutheran Health Network today announced plans for the construction of Fort Wayne’s first, freestanding ER at the northwest corner of …read more.

FORT WAYNE – TinCaps President Mike Nutter is the 2015 Midwest League Executive of the Year, the Midwest League announced Thursday.

CARMEL — According to WTHR, FBI agents conducted raids at several locations across Hamilton and Marion Counties, including the residence of the CEO of American Senior Communities, a company that provides long-term care to seniors. WTHR reports the raids began early Tuesday, and at noon, federal agents were seen going in and out of the home …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The singers of Heartland are preparing the light-centric program “Light Eternal: Mozart Requiem and More,” which includes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s choral masterpiece, the “Requiem Mass in D minor.”

FORT WAYNE – The playoff run for the Fort Wayne TinCaps ended Thursday night, 2-1, to West Michigan as the Whitecaps win the series 2-0, advancing to the Midwest League division finals against the Lansing Lugnuts.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside INdiana Business FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne International Airport has landed a $12.8 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to support a runway rehabilitation project. Construction will begin next year on the $14 million project. The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority said flights will not be …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Ragamala Dance Company, led by artistic directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy, will perform Song of the Jasmine at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the IPFW Auer Performance Hall as part of the IPFW/Shruti Indian Performance Series.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps bring the postseason excitement back to Parkview Field tonight.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost their playoff opener to the West Michigan Whitecaps, 5-2, at Fifth Third Ballpark on Wednesday night. Game 2 in the best-of-three series is set for 7:05 pm Thursday at Parkview Field.

FORT WAYNE – The Indiana Pacers have acquired the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

FORT WAYNE – TinCaps right fielder Franmil Reyes was named the Midwest League Player of the Week for the week of August 31-September 6, the league announced Tuesday. The award is selected by MiLB.com’s staff.

Individuals with multiple sclerosis, their family members and caregivers, as well as professionals who work with patients with MS, are invited to a free education event from 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30, with integrative medicine specialist Dr. Angela LaSalle.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne TinCaps set an average attendance record for the 2015 regular season with 5,971 fans passing through the turnstyles on average per game.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps prepped for the postseason with a resounding 17-0 win against Bowling Green in the regular season finale Monday afternoon.

FORT WAYNE – Despite Luis Tejada’s three-hit night, Fort Wayne fell to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5-2, on Sunday night.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps set a new franchise record with their 11th walk off win of the season on Saturday night, defeating the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 4-3, in 11 innings. It’s the most walk off victories in a single season for Fort Wayne.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – The TinCaps clinched the Eastern Division second half title on Friday night as they beat the West Michigan Whitecaps, 4-1, at Fifth Third Ballpark. It’s Fort Wayne’s fifth ever division title and first since 2009. Fort Wayne and West Michigan meet Wednesday of next week in the best-of-three playoff matchup.

Elkhart The following person was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility. Jordan Ray Risner, 29, 19022 Fourth St., New Paris, arrested and held for another jurisdiction. No bond. Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 3 Adam Perry Shay, 24, 7408 W. Ben Lane, Claypool, arrested …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Highlights for the final regular season homestand of the season for the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Parkview Field. The TinCaps will take part in the Midwest League playoffs next week.

FORT WAYNE – The Midwest League announced Thursday that TinCaps Head Groundskeeper Keith Winter along with Assistant Groundskeeper Ryan Lehrman has been selected as the recipient of the 2015 Midwest League Sports Turf Manager/Grounds Crew of the Year Award. It’s the sixth year in a row the TinCaps have been recognized for such excellence.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – The TinCaps dropped their second straight game to West Michigan, 7-1, on Thursday night. Fort Wayne can still clinch the second-half Eastern Division crown with a win against the Whitecaps in the series finale on Friday.

MILFORD — One individual is in critical condition and a second one in serious condition following a motorcycle, horse and buggy accident, west of Milford today, Thursday, Sept. 3.

FORT WAYNE— Sweetwater Sound Inc., based out of Fort Wayne, is planning to add  up to 285 new jobs over the next three years. Sweetwater, founded by Chuck Surack in 1979, is the third-largest music instrument audio retailer in the country. An $8.8 million project that includes expanded facilities in Allen County has construction set …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced that James W. Palermo has been engaged as Managing Director, to commence immediately. Earlier this year, The Philharmonic Board engaged Arts Consulting Group to lead a national search for an Executive Director, as well as to provide interim leadership during the transition.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – The first-place TinCaps fell to the second-place West Michigan Whitecaps, 1-0, on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Ballpark. Fort Wayne holds a three-game lead over West Michigan with five games remaining in the regular season.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications, …read more.

LANSING, Mich. – In an intense environment at Cooley Law School Stadium on Tuesday night, the TinCaps downed the Lansing Lugnuts, 6-4, to win the three-game series and keep its first place lead over the West Michigan Whitecaps in the Eastern Division at four games.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police and Marion County Prosecutors Office are searching for victims of an alleged scam artist.

LANSING, Mich. – The TinCaps topped the Lansing Lugnuts, 11-9, in their longest nine-inning game of the season on Monday night at Cooley Law School Stadium. Fort Wayne overcame deficits of four and two runs, respectively, in the 3 hour, 44-minute affair.

FORT WAYNE — It’s time to say “Ok… to OktoBEERfest” and make plans now to join over 40 Indiana breweries for the 17th Annual Mad Anthony Brewing OktoBEERfest Saturday, Sept. 12 at Headwaters Park West.

FORT WAYNE — Juanita Burks, Fort Wayne, thought she was making a simple purchase when she bought a cedar chest from an online garage sale earlier this summer. She met the seller, made the transaction and loaded the chest into her vehicle. However, she did not look inside the chest until she got home. When …read more.

LANSING, Mich. – Fort Wayne dropped the series opener against the Lansing Lugnuts, 8-3, on Sunday afternoon, but clinched a playoff spot thanks to a Lake County loss to Dayton.

FORT WAYNE – In a rain-shortened game, the TinCaps lost to the Lake County Captains, 5-4, at Parkview Field on Saturday night. The game was called following a 42-minute delay after 6 1/2 (offically, 6) innings.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps were flummoxed by Lake County pitching and fell 1-0 at Parkview Field, snapping the team’s record 17-game home winning streak. Coupled with a West Michigan loss on Friday night, Fort Wayne still remains four games up on the Whitecaps for first place in the Eastern Division with 10 games left.

FORT WAYNE — The land is protected. Species are inventoried; footbridges installed. Eager explorers are standing by.

FORT WAYNE – Behind Thomas Dorminy’s seven scoreless innings, the TinCaps shut out the Lake County Captains, 2-0. Fort Wayne extended its home winning streak to 17 on Thursday night, and can now clinch a playoff berth with a victory on Friday.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps beat the Lansing Lugnuts, 3-2, on Wednesday night for their 16th win in a row at Parkview Field. The victory breaks the Fort Wayne franchise record for consecutive home win that was set in 2009.

Fort Wayne TinCaps outfielder Nick Torres and South Bend Cubs shortstop Gleybor Torres were named to the Midwest League’s 2015 Post Season All-Star Roster.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps stifled the Lansing Lugnuts again on Tuesday night with a 5-3 win, tying a franchise record in the process. The victory was the club’s 15th in a row at home, matching what the 2009 TinCaps accomplished six years ago. The team that season went on to win the Midwest League Championship.

FORT WAYNE — The Arts United Center is holding a second round of auditions at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. The auditions are for the musical “A Christmas Story.”

FORT WAYNE — The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art is going to be holding an event through the month of September for upcycling clothes.  Similar to recycling, Becka Strachan and BJ Jordan will be presenting UpWeaR inVestation, a vest recycling event. THey will layer your vests with color and variety. The upcycled vests will also …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps won their 14th consecutive game at Parkview Field on Monday night, 3-2, over the Lansing Lugnuts. Fort Wayne is one victory away from tying a franchise record for most home wins in a row.

Editor’s Note: Dominic Fisher was initially booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on a sexual misconduct with an inmate charge. According to the Sheriff’s Department, there was an entry error in the jail. The prosecutor’s office has corrected the charge, as reflected below. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Women looking for ways to build resiliency and flourish as they meet the challenges of change and stress will learn practical tips on how to do so at a free lecture Sept. 1.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps’ franchise record-tying 10-game winning streak ended Thursday night with a 7-4 setback against the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Bowling Green Ballpark. Fort Wayne continues to lead the Eastern Division by 2 1/2 games on West Michigan with 18 games remaining in the regular season.

FORT WAYNE — An acquisition by a subsidiary of Elkhart-based Drew Industries Inc. could lead to 125 jobs in New Haven. The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne reports Lippert Components Inc., which announced the acquisition last week of Allen County-based Roehm Marine LLC, plans to pump nearly $670,000 into upgraded equipment and new positions. The …read more.

FORT WAYNE — With school back in session, programs and activities at Science Central will be picking up pace this fall. The following activities are slated throughout the month of September.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The TinCaps matched a franchise record for consecutive wins Wednesday night, as they beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 4-1, at Bowling Green Ballpark for their 10th victory in a row.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The TinCaps won their ninth consecutive game Tuesday, 8-3, over the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Bowling Green Ballpark. The win streak is Fort Wayne’s longest since June 2013.

FORT WAYNE – The Summit City was named the third-best market in the country for Minor League sports, according to SportsBusiness Journal’s bi-annual rankings. The TinCaps, the ECHL’s Komets and the NBADL’s Mad Ants helped Fort Wayne improve 16 spots from its 2013 ranking.

FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. have completed their Regional Cities Initiative proposal. The organizations say the application includes 38 projects and $400 million in investment.

FORT WAYNE – Despite trailing by five runs entering the bottom of the ninth inning, the TinCaps came back to beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-6, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Parkview Field. Fort Wayne extended its winning streak to a season-best eight games and won its 13th in a row at home in front of a sell-out crowd of 7,528 (the 20th sell-out of the year).