FORT WAYNE – Science Central’s newest permanent exhibit, Science On a Sphere, took home an award in the 2014 Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana 2014 Project Awards, held on Thursday, April 17. The exhibit was the winning entry in the “Renovation Under $2 Million” category at the event. The project was submitted by Fetters …read more.

When the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo opens for the 2014 season on Saturday, new animals will share the spotlight with a new look for the 27-year-old Australian Adventure exhibit. “We are completely reimagining the Australian Adventure,” says Zoo Director Jim Anderson. “It’s going to be more exciting than ever.” Anderson today announced the zoo’s $7 …read more.

The United States Attorney’s Office announced the following activity in Northern District federal court, Fort Wayne: Whitney Sparkman, 26, of Warsaw, was sentenced to two years probation after pleading guilty to the felony offense of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. According to documents filed in the case, in July 2010, Sparkman was involved in …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Wawasee opened its 2014 boys golf season in grand style, winning the Fort Wayne Northrop Invite at Colonial Oaks. The Warriors posted a 328 team score, four strokes better than runner-up Fort Wayne Canterbury. Cal Heinisch posted the third-best score of the day to lead the Warriors at 79 with teammate Jeffrey …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Wawasee put together a positive showing Saturday morning at the Fort Wayne North Side Relays. Taking fifth in the team standings with 81 total points, Wawasee was just seven points back of Fort Wayne Wayne for third place. Homestead claimed the championship with 147 points with Fort Wayne Northrop second at 107 …read more.

The sixth grade students at Triton Elementary took a field trip to Fort Wayne, to the Junior Achievement Biztown facility. The students have been participating in a 19 lesson curriculum education program through JA Biztown. Throughout the program students are encouraged to use critical thinking skills to learn key economic concepts as they explore and …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Embassy Theatre’s Down the Country Line 3, presented by Sweetwater and Sweetwater Studios, will spotlight five local bands that were suggested by listeners of K105 Radio. In early March, K105 launched a social media campaign asking their listeners to suggest their local favorite country band that they would like to see …read more.

Asher Agency, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency, has opened an Indianapolis office to service existing and new clients. Asher is headquartered in Fort Wayne and also has offices in Atlanta, Ga.; Cary, N.C.; Lexington, Ky.; and Oklahoma City, Okla.; and one soon opening in Charleston, W.Va. Margaret Davidson has been hired as …read more.

Fort Wayne-based Exelis Inc. is part of a nearly $1 billion United States Army contract. The deal involves three other companies and is expected to be complete in 2024. Exelis Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind.; Harris Corp., Rochester, N.Y.; and Thales Defense & Security Inc., Clarksburg, Md. were awarded a $988,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for SRW Appliqué …read more.

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB) and Fort Wayne-based Tower Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TOFC), jointly announced today the execution of a definitive agreement under which Old National will acquire Tower Financial Corporation through a stock and cash merger. With nearly $680.9 million in total assets, and an additional $523.3 million in trust assets under management, …read more.

Targamite LLC, a privately held company, announced today it has secured $325,000 in raised capital. The robotics company produces advanced tactical training platforms, including the world’s first portable, computer-controlled target system – called the Targabot – with both predictable and unpredictable behavioral characteristics. Elevate Ventures led the round with $100,000 through the Indiana Angel Network …read more.

AccuTemp Products, Inc., a developer of commercial food service equipment, announced plans today to grow its headquarters and research and development center in Fort Wayne, creating up to 14 new jobs by 2017. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $765,660 to equip its two Fort Wayne facilities, which are a combined 40,000 square feet. The new …read more.

Petroleum Traders Corp., Fort Wayne, has been awarded a maximum $66,882,605 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for fuel. This is a competitive acquisition and 34 offers were received. This is a 3-year base contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Indiana with an April 30, 2017, performance completion date. Using military services are Army, …read more.

Science Central, the region’s gateway for informal science education, has slated the following special activities for the month of April: March 31-April 4 – Spring Break Camp at Science Central; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily When schools close for Spring Break, Science Central presents Spring Break Camp to provide fun educational activities for kids …read more.

Big Brothers Bis Sisters Northeast Indiana will host its 41st annual gourmet dinner April 17 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Reception starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the organization’s programs and efforts of creating one-to-one matches for young adolescents …read more.

Dr. Daniel J. Cummiskey, 52, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, at his home in Fort Wayne. Daniel was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., and was an orthopedic surgeon with Parkview Physicians Group for four years. Daniel served in the US Army and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity; the Fort Wayne Track Club, …read more.

The merging of two banks will result in permanent reductions of several jobs in the Fort Wayne area. The March 10 notice sent to Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Dislocated Worker Unit notes 41 full-time employees are expected to loss their jobs. Old National Bancorp, headquartered in Evansville, announced its pending merger with Tower Financial …read more.

[weaver_youtube CZkv2lljXkg rel=0] Two local gals headed to Fort Wayne to cut loose at the Dance For All and stumbled upon an interesting opportunity. Melody Barker of Warsaw and her sister-in-law, Annette Ray of Bourbon, choreographed a dance to the song “Blue Water County” by the Michigan-based country band, The North County Flyers, and the …read more.

Parkview Health recently introduced several structural changes focused on helping to improve the health and well-being of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Sue Ehinger, serving as president of Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Hospital Randallia from 2012 until January of 2014, has recently transitioned into the newly created role of chief experience officer. In …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The international hit show “Menopause The Musical” will stop in Fort Wayne and will play The Embassy Theatre on Thursday, April 3, for one performance. Menopause The Musical is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived, “The Change.” Tickets can be …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The doctor will be in on Saturday, March 1, when The Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance, in sponsorship with the Fort Wayne Medical Society Foundation, Lutheran Health Network, Parkview Health and WAJI Majic 95.1 present Doctors’ Day at Science Central. Meeting health professionals and learning about medical and health issues in a …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Though the game was played at the alma mater of actress Shelley Long, there were not many “cheers” to be had for the Wawasee boys basketball team on Friday night. The Warriors traveled to Fort Wayne South Side High School for the first time in program history and were overmatched by a …read more.

FORT WAYNE –  Explore the rich history and elaborate religious symbolism associated with painted icons during a hands-on, intensive, 5-day painting workshop taught by icon painter Brian Matthew Whirledge. The workshop takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 27; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 28; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. …read more.

Tower Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:TOFC) announced on Feb. 7, that at a special meeting of shareholders, shareholders of the company approved a merger of Tower Bank with and into Evansville-based Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq:ONB). On Sept. 10, 2013, Old National Bancorp announced an agreement to acquire Tower Financial Corporation, the holding company for Tower Bank & …read more.

JK O’Donnells, the Irish pub in downtown Fort Wayne, 121 W. Wayne St., has announced the following shows: Wednesday, March 5, 2014. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover. Emily Ann Thompson: Traditional Irish and Scottish music from Indianapolis Monday, March 10, 2014. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover. Irish Trad Session: Local traditional …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Embassy Theatre is is ranked at number 90 in the 2013 Year End Worldwide Ticket Sales Top 100 Theatre Venues in Pollstar’s 2013 Special Edition. Pollstar is the leading industry publication for the entertainment business and inclusion on this list puts the Embassy Theatre in the company of such iconic venues …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Northern Indiana’s ultimate outdoor-turned-indoor experience — the 5th annual Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show — returns tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 26, spanning 108,000- square-feet of the Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. From the adrenaline junkie and athlete to the traveler and remodeler, the show ties in outdoor interests …read more.

FORT WAYNE– The Embassy Theatre’s Down the Line: Legends from Locals, presented by Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, continues the tradition as a one-night music tribute to five legends of rock-n-roll to benefit the Embassy Theatre. This year, bagpipes will take to the stage to play some AC/DC, the Grande Page Organ will be playing …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Ana Meyo v. Miriam Salazar, Warsaw, $1,001.42 Allen Collections Inc. v. Merlin D. Miller, Sarasota, Fla., $675.36 Bill Rayburn & Janet Bowling v. Trenton Grindle, Burket, $842.91 …read more.

SkyWest Airlines is pleased to begin operating an additional roundtrip flight from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O’Hare on April 1, 2014. With this new mid-day option, FWA passengers will have their choice of four, daily roundtrip flights to access United’s global network through Chicago. “This additional flight means more choices and more convenience …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for science education, will host “Countdown to Noon” on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Festivities will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As the noon hour approaches, visitors will enjoy a brief soda pop toast, and the assembled crowd will countdown the seconds till noon with Science Central’s Executive Director …read more.

In lieu of the usual weekly album review, I thought I’d follow suit with many music publications and offer up some of the best music from 2013. This week’s list will cover local and regional acts from the Hoosier state. Before we get to it, I have to admit I’m new to Indiana, and I’ve …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, is hosting the following special activities in January: With the end of the holiday season, Science Central will begin taking registrations Wednesday, Jan. 1 for spring break camp, scheduled for March 31-April 4. Camp information and sign-up can be found at www.sciencecentral.org. The final days …read more.

The Embassy in Fort Wayne will be transformed into turn-of-the- century Paris on March 5, 2014, as “Moulin Rouge the Ballet” takes to the stage to tell the love story of Matthew and Nathalie as they seek love and destiny at the infamous cabaret. “Moulin Rouge the Ballet” has been seen by close to 60,000 …read more.

This past year Google introduced the Explorer Edition of “Google Glass,” a line of hands-free, head-mounted intelligent devices than can be worn as wearable computing eyewear. Longe Optical of Fort Wayne is proud to be the first optical company in the world to unveil digital prescription lenses for Google Glass. Last month, Longe Optical announced …read more.

Lutheran Health Network officials today announce Jeff Vice has been appointed chief operating officer for St. Joseph Hospital and Vikash Negandhi, MD, is now COO for RediMed, a position that includes oversight of its four urgent care clinics, two physical therapy locations, business health services and occupational physical therapy for Lutheran Health Network. For the …read more.

The Lakeland Community Concert Association would like to invite everyone to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Holiday Pops Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Warsaw High School Performing Arts Center. Once again, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra will entertain with its popular Christmas Holiday Pops Concert. Tickets are $20 at the …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central will serve up some healthy fare for visitors with its next traveling exhibition, “To MyPlate and Beyond.” Developed by Purdue University, the interactive exhibit illustrates the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s tool,” MyPlate,” that emphasizes the five food groups that are part of a healthy diet: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and …read more.

By Dan Stockman The Journal Gazette It may have been the most anticipated, most watched meaningless vote by the Fort Wayne City Council in the last decade. That’s not to say it wasn’t meaningful: When council members voted unanimously to back a non-binding resolution calling for $200,000 toward an environmental study of a high-speed rail …read more.

Warsaw-based Lake City Bank will announce Monday that it plans to be an anchor tenant in the retail portion of a new downtown Fort Wayne development. Lake City Bank is expected to lend $20 million to Ash Brokerage’s headquarters $17 million development, according to The Journal Gazette. The new branch will make the bank’s fifth …read more.

Bill Cosby is coming to Embassy Theatre on Sunday, March 30, and tickets are on sale 10 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 6. A legend that needs no introduction, Bill Cosby recently was seen on Comedy Central in his first television concert special in 30 years. “Bill Cosby: Far From Finished” premiered on Saturday, Nov. 23. …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Trains of all sizes will roll into Science Central for the popular science center’s 15th annual Festival of Trains, Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Science Central will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 per person, …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Ready for some Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Mötley Crüe and Judas Priest? Their music will be covered by some of the best local rock bands during “Down the Line: Hard Chord,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Embassy Theatre. The Embassy Theatre, Sweetwater Sound and media sponsor WBYR, …read more.

The Embassy Theatre is pleased to announce the Red Green “How to Do Everything Tour” will stop at the Embassy at 7 p.m. April 14, 2014. After a successful run of 139 shows throughout Canada and the USA on his “Wit and Wisdom Tour,” Red Green is back in theatres across North America in 2014 …read more.

FORT WAYNE – If you’re looking for an alternative to video games or a babysitter to keep your children busy over winter break, look no further than Science Central’s Winter Break Camps. Winter Break Camps provide parents with an affordable and safe place for their children to spend their time off school, and provides children …read more.

“We thought it was a fluke and numbers would dwindle, but it’s stayed steady,” says Ann Schlabach. Schlabach coaches the chess team at Milford School, which has experienced record attendance during the 2013 school year. “We had about 25 students who came regularly last year,” she says. “We’ve been averaging 60 kids per week [this …read more.

FORT WAYNE – LEGOs and robots will come together to help school teams solve real-world problems at Science Central’s 11th annual FIRST LEGO League Indiana Qualifying Tournament. The event is slated for Sunday, Nov. 17, at Science Central, with Robot Performance competitions beginning at 12:30 p.m. Science Central will offer half-price admission for the event. …read more.

Jim Gaffigan’s “The White Bread Tour” is headed to the Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 23. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing. His clever, …read more.

By a unanimous vote, the Lutheran Health Network board of directors has chosen Brian Bauer as the network’s new chief executive officer. He has served in this position on an interim basis since June. Bauer will also continue in the role of Lutheran Hospital CEO. “Factors in the board’s selection of Brian as CEO included …read more.

  FORT WAYNE – The odds were stacked against the Warsaw football team on Friday night at Carroll High School but that did not deter the underdog Tigers from going toe-to-toe with one of the state’s toughest teams. The Tigers frustrated a talented Charger squad for most of the game but after taking a 7-0 …read more.

Fort Wayne Ballet presents Danza! at Manchester University on Thursday, Nov. 7. The public is invited to this spectacular repertoire of 20th century works in the razzmatazz atmosphere of a 1940s musical revue gone crazy with contemporary movement and Big Band sound. The free performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North …read more.

Administrators, employees, physicians and board members from Lutheran Hospital and Lutheran Children’s Hospital joined community leaders and children gathered to reveal creative, kid-friendly lobby elements, to cut a paper chain made by children and to peruse the newly-completed pediatric ER today. The $2.4 million LCH ER project spanning 7,108 square feet resides next to Lutheran’s …read more.

Fort Wayne-based Do it Best Corp. expects to conduct more than $100 million in business during its October Market this weekend in Indianapolis. Visit Indy estimates the event will draw more than 10,000 people and generate $20 million in economic activity. The company says co-op members from 53 countries will attend the market. More than …read more.

A national real estate website has listed two Indiana communities as Best Cities for Home Buyers. Fort Wayne ranked ninth overall with Indianapolis following as the 24th best city for home buyers to settle in. Movoto Real Estate ranked metro areas in the U.S. based on categories including affordability, school quality and unemployment rate. The website …read more.

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will take fan interaction to a new level when the 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour comes to the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at 7 p.m. The Globetrotters will also visit the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on the campus of Notre …read more.

Max & Ruby bring to life a wonderful tradition this holiday season as they take to the stage their most magical performance yet! Inspired by one of the greatest musical scores ever composed, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, the beloved bunny siblings star in Koba Entertainment’s brand new musical production Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite. …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will bring Aaron Moore, LMHC, a national speaker, to IPFW Tuesday, Oct. 8, to present “To Write Love On Her Arms.” Moore will present his moving and powerful message about stress care, struggles in life, depression, recovery, and healing and how we all can benefit. The event …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central and the McMillen Center for Health Education have partnered to assist homeschool students with supplemental educational opportunities for the 2013-14 school year. “Science Central has presented ‘Afternoon Science’ for home school students for many years,” said Martin S. Fisher, executive director of the popular science center. “These programs have been …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne will soon join a list of cities that includes Singapore; Mexico City; Paris; Beijing and Washington, D.C., as being home to Science On a Sphere, an exhibit developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The exhibit, which started construction in April of this year, will officially open to the …read more.

A new art fair, Art At The Riverside, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, in Riverside Gardens in Leo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The juried art show is being sponsored by the Leo-Cedarville Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds will be used to award scholarships to local students pursuing degrees in the arts. Marsha Wulpi, …read more.

FORT WAYNE – From the city where Benjamin Franklin flew his kite, area residents will soon be attracted to Science Central’s next traveling exhibition when BAE Systems proudly presents “Electricity,” Sept. 14 through Jan. 5, in the Science Central Traveling Gallery in Fort Wayne. Developed by The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Penn., the fundamental scientific …read more.

Bill Nye, scientist, inventor, TV host and cast member of the new season of ABC TV’s “Dancing with the Stars” has cancelled his appearance as Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s first Omnibus Lecturer for the 2013 season. Nye cited the short time span between his scheduled appearance at IPFW Thursday, Sept. 12, and the premiere …read more.

Fort Wayne’s History Center will host Auto Indiana, the Indiana Historical Society’s newest traveling exhibition, Friday, Sept. 13, through Monday, Oct. 14. The exhibition will be on display at the History Center located at 302 E. Berry, Fort Wayne. With Auto Indiana, visitors will take a ride through Indiana’s rich automotive past as they discover …read more.

The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department is offering the following activities in September: Kansas concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park. Cost is $32 or $22. Kansas appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, …read more.

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will play The Embassy in Fort Wayne at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1- 2. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more …read more.

FORT WAYNE – A scientist/inventor, the CEO of a company famous for its public opinion polls, and a best-selling author headline the 19th season of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Omnibus Lecture Series. New this year is the move to a 3-lecture series, with all speakers appearing in the fall. Here is the …read more.

The Honeywell House in Wabash will host premiere Fort Wayne string quartet, A440 Strings, for a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Corporate sponsor for the event is Bowers Jewelers of Huntington; Pete and Susie Jones are individual sponsors. Although this is a free event, reservations are required for the limited seating performance. …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central has announced the scheduling of its annual fall shutdown to perform exhibit and building maintenance, beginning Monday, Sept. 2, to Friday, Sept. 6; and from Monday, Sept. 9, to Friday, Sept. 13. The popular science center will be open for business on Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1; …read more.


Los Angeles, Calif. –  So You Think You Can Dance, the eleven-time Primetime Emmy Award winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall live on tour. The tour will stop at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Oct. 3 and the Morris Performing Arts Center …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Just one word describes the Heartland Chamber Chorale’s recently announced new season: Sensational! The season starts Sept. 22. Complete concert details and ticket purchase options are available at www.heartlandchorale.org. On Sept. 22, Northeast Indiana’s only professional chorus will share the stage at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center for a …read more.

Vera Bradley Inc. a designer of handbags, gifts, travel bags and accessories, announced plans today to expand its operations, creating up to 128 new jobs by 2017. “As I travel across this great Hoosier state, I witness daily the endless possibilities that can result from a terrific idea,” said Indiana Governor Mike Pence. “A great …read more.

The Embassy Theatre is welcoming Harry Connick Jr. to Fort Wayne on Sunday, Oct. 20. Connick exposes his feelings as never before on his 29th album release, “Every Man Should Know” which contains 12 original songs for which Connick wrote music, lyrics and arrangements. “No rules, no limits,” is how the multi-talented artist describes the …read more.

Pollstar, a leading concert industry publication, ranked the Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre as No. 77 on its 2013 Mid-Year Top 100 Theatre Venues for ticket sales worldwide. The Embassy sold 38,413 concert tickets between Jan. 1 and June 30, according to Pollstar. Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City topped the list followed by the Colosseum At …read more.

Accidents Syracuse Police Officers investigated the following accidents: Saturday, 10:07 a.m. South Huntington Street, south of Railroad Avenue. Driver: Michael L. Griewank, 55, LaGrange. Griewank was driving a vehicle pulling a concession trailer over the railroad tracks when the trailer became unhitched from the vehicle. The trailer continued off the road, hitting the sidewalk and …read more.

Steven Lemler Fort Wayne Police have arrested a man for the July 18 murder of a former Warsaw resident. (See story) Kirk Lecount, 42, was found deceased in the back yard of his home on Fort Wayne’s High Street last week. Today, police say Steven L. Lemler, 28, was arrested Friday and has been charged …read more.

Joan B. McNagny, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the family’s Lake Wawasee home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 19, 1923, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the daughter of Charles H. Buesching and Lillian (Busch) Buesching. She was educated in the Fort Wayne Public Schools, graduating with honors from North Side …read more.

Cully Chapman will join Lutheran Hospital’s administrative team as its chief financial officer Monday, Aug. 5. Chapman has gained extensive leadership experience in financial management while serving at multiple healthcare facilities across the country. Chapman received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern College in Collegedale, Tenn., and a master’s in business administration from William …read more.

The 2014 Indiana Republican Party state convention will, for the first time ever, be held in Fort Wayne. The announcement was made Monday and Allen County Republican Chairman Steve Shine told WPTA 21 Alive that it’s the first time in history the GOP State Convention is not being held in Indianapolis. The Grand Wayne Center …read more.

Fort Wayne – Flour bags will go flying on Thursday, July 18 in Lawton Park for the annual “Catapult Chaos” sponsored by Fort Wayne’s Science Central and Fort Wayne Metals. Beginning at 1 p.m., teams will showcase their catapults and trebuchets. They will blast the packages into the sky in an attempt to obtain the …read more.

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will host its annual Tribute Dinner at The Landmark Conference and Convention Centre on Thursday, Sept. 12.  Jan Dravecky, wife of former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Dave Dravecky, will speak to guests about the hardships she and her husband endured during his cancer journey, which eventually resulted in the loss …read more.

Leaders from the Fort Wayne Cultural District announced a drafted Platform for Action yesterday during a “Pop UP” Cultural District event in the Arts United Center. The drafted Platform for Action highlights eight initiatives: public market, public art, culinary incubator, creative business incubator, creative storefront development, activity, connectivity and telling our story. The public is …read more.

No yolk! On Sunday, Science Central is going to be an Egg-Stravaganza! Sunday admission to Science Central in Fort Wayne will be just $1 per person, as WAJI presents their Majic 95.1 Dollar Day at Science Central, a long-standing festival tradition. At 1 p.m., the Design Collaborative Egg Drop Competition begins, and eggs will fly …read more.

Hillsong LIVE is the congregational expression of worship from Hillsong Church, a local church with global influence. This local church worship team has a commitment to continually resource the Body of Christ with fresh songs of worship and a deep passion to see people connect with the Living God in a real and personal way. …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, has slated the following activities for the month of July: Now through Sunday, Sept. 8 – “Wild Minds – What Animals Really Think” Traveling Exhibition Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking? Visit Science Central to see the latest traveling exhibition, Wild Minds: …read more.

The Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association, Inc. (NIPRA) announced today the release of a business plan that would include Warsaw in an 11 city passenger rail corridor between Columbus and Chicago. Though Warsaw has been included in the preliminary groundwork, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said there is still much work and funding necessary before the …read more.

Make plans to experience free outdoor entertainment from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday with a free show by The Junk Yard Band at Georgetown Square Shopping Center, 6400 East State Blvd. in Fort Wayne. The Junk Yard Band will play classic rock, oldies and party rock. They’ll share the stage with the Those Guys …read more.

Nyloncraft Inc., a major supplier of under the hood and structural plastic components, today announced the acquisition of the NYX Fort Wayne facility, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered, pressurized fluid handling vessels and components for under-the-hood vehicle applications. The business will operate as part of Nyloncraft Inc., and will be called NCI Fort Wayne. …read more.

A Warsaw native is enjoying the national spotlight today. Teresa Sharpe, tattoo artist at Studio 13 Tattoo in Fort Wayne was named the winner of Oxygen Network’s show Best Ink. Best Ink, which returned on Wednesday, April 3 for its second season, is a reality series hosted by Fall Out Boy bassist and tattoo enthusiast …read more.

As gas prices rose to record highs of approximately $4.29 in surrounding counties late Monday night and early this morning, it almost appeared as if Kosciusko County residents may escape the 30 cent to 40 cent rise other motorist were grumbling over. However, as morning turned to afternoon, the first signs of an increase began …read more.

Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, has slated the following activities for the month of June: Now through Sunday, Sept. 8 – “Wild Minds – What Animals Really Think” Traveling Exhibition. Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking? Visit Science Central to see the latest traveling exhibition, “Wild Minds: …read more.

The Ice Rinks at Lutheran Health SportsCenter in Fort Wayne invites all Warsaw residents to enjoy a week of free public ice skating from Friday, May 31, to Thursday, June 6. For exact times, visit IceSports.com. Ice skating is free, skate rental is $3.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central, the region’s gateway for informal science education, will offer half-price admission to visitors as part of the Downtown Improvement District’s Last Saturday event on May 25. Science Central’s normal admission cost is $8 per person, 3-65; $7 ages 66+; and free for ages 2 and under. On “Last Saturday,” admission …read more.

IPFW in Fort Wayne has camps in music, art dance and theatre starting as soon as June 8. Camps and classes are for all ages, with exceptional opportunities for teenagers, who happen to be some of the hardest campers to please. Dance Classes Eight-week session runs Saturdays, June 8 through Aug. 10. No class June …read more.

Science Central officially unveiled its new logo this morning at their 1950 N. Clinton St. location in Fort Wayne. The unveiling was done in traditional Science Central fashion, featuring a very visual science-themed demonstration to celebrate (Think bright! Think loud!). The new logo was developed by Fort Wayne advertising and marketing firm Boyden and Youngblutt, under …read more.

Ball State has notified five charter schools that decisions not to renew their contracts have been affirmed by President Jo Ann M. Gora, upon the recommendation of the Ball State University Charter Schools Hearing Panel. On Jan. 18, the university notified seven schools that their charters would not be renewed upon expiration of their contracts …read more.

The southern gothic, supernatural musical “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” written by Stephen King with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning Oct. 10 in Bloomington and ending Nov. 6 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The musical will be performed at …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Tim Ahlersmeyer has undergone a major change in his golf swing in the last month. The senior standout was definitely in the swing of things Saturday for his Warsaw squad. Ahlersmeyer, a lethal lefty, led the way as the No. 5 Tigers claimed the championship of the Homestead Invitational. Ahlersmeyer fired a …read more.

FORT WAYNE – It was a week to forget for the Wawasee baseball team. After losing three tough Northern Lakes Conference games during the calendar week, Wawasee moved out of conference for a visit to Fort Wayne and Concordia High School. The trip had Wawasee take an early lead in the first inning but give …read more.

The Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne celebrates 85 years in May and The Oak Ridge Boys join the celebration by bringing their 40th Year Anniversary Tour to the historic hall at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Legendary jazz-rock icons Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have announced that Steely Dan will hit the road again in 2013, taking their Mood Swing: 8 Miles To Pancake Day Tour to over four dozen stops throughout North America. The tour will make a stop at the Embassy Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.