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KENDALLVILLE — Luke Wechter, with his three Round Robin Showmanship wins, is one of Remi Earnhart’s idols.
COLUMBIA CITY — It was the first time taking the stage for the Miss Whitley County Scholarship program for Delaney Stahl. That is why Stahl said it came as such a surprise when she took home the title of this year’s Miss Whitley County.
Homestead High School graduate Carly Wilcox will wear the crown of Miss Allen County during the fair, July 27-Aug. 1.
That's another year in the books for the Arcola National Truck and Tractor Pull.
WHITLEY COUNTY — Since its inception, the Whitley County 4-H Fair has been a family-friendly event that has brought residents of all ages together. It is a free event that offers free parking each year, something that sets it apart from many fairs throughout the state.
The pandemic affected many aspects of life last year, and the annual Three Rivers Festival in Fort Wayne was no different. It was canceled as the pandemic grew more widespread, but it is back on and has a few more events added to the roster than usual this year. The 52nd annual Three Rivers …
KENDALLVILLE — After a pandemic-affected 2020 which saw 4-H activities continue in a modified fashion but without all of the other usual county fair trappings, this year’s week long festivities should look a lot more normal to attendees.
COLUMBIA CITY — Ten girls will be taking to the stage on July 12, vying for the title of Miss Whitley County in this year’s scholarship program.
Terry Doran, a longtime Fort Wayne educator and community activist, has always heard the beat of a different drummer. “I’m always looking for a different way of approaching things,” Doran said. That awareness led him to begin RiverDrums, an artistic celebration of Fort Wayne’s rivers, rich h…
CHURUBUSCO — Sugar Grove Church of God in Churubusco is continuing its annual tradition with an event this weekend, which will benefit one of its own families.
COLUMBIA CITY — This year it was announced that the United Way programs of Whitley and Kosciusko counties would combine forces.
WHITLEY COUNTY — Are you looking for something for your child to do before school starts?
The last cars cleared the traffic backup June 26 as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church completed the third and final long day of Greek Fast ‘N Go 2021.
COLUMBIA CITY — A Whitley County Health Fair will be hosted Saturday, July 10, at Zion Lutheran Church, 101 E. North St., across from the Dairy Queen. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CHURUBUSCO — Don’t look for a microwave at The 205, not even in the break room. That’s one of the rules at this new family restaurant. Everything is made to order and from scratch. Chad Stillwell, the owner of The 205, laid down that rule when he opened the restaurant last October.
The 13th annual Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly Innovation Awards celebrated the creativity and drive to thrive of the region’s companies.
Should I transition some of my crop acres to USDA Certified Organic production? If you have been asking this question as you keep an eye on price premiums offered for USDA Certified Organic grain, an upcoming field day should benefit you.
As I stepped outside early this morning, the first bird I heard was a house wren.
If you want to sharpen your gardening skills and are interested in sharing that knowledge with others, Purdue Extension has the ideal program for you.
Representatives of youth groups, veterans groups, churches, farms, businesses and civic groups paraded through Churubusco on Saturday, June 19, as part of the town’s big annual festival — Turtle Days.
COLUMBIA CITY — Dust off your golf clubs and grab your favorite polo shirt – it’s time to mark the calendar for the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center’s 2021 Golf Outing.
Greek Fast ‘N Go 2021 will offer the fare of one of Fort Wayne’s premier summer festivals. The drive-thru edition of Fort Wayne Greek Festival will serve up gyros, baklava and more from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 24-26, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E. Wallen Road, F…
CHURUBUSCO — Kids Day for Turtle Days is Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in Churubusco Park. Area churches are collaborating to offer free activities for children.
BBQ RibFest will bring eight “ribmasters,” 11 bands and thousands of guests to Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne June 17-20.
WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitley County Economic Development Corporation launched its new brand and website this week as part of the ongoing evolution and growth of the organization.
CHURUBUSCO — It seems Churubusco is gaining popularity for more than its decades old moniker of “Turtle Town.”
COLUMBIA CITY — Crop advisors, pesticide applicators and growers have the opportunity to learn more about nutrient application and soil health at a workshop on June 22. Specialists from Purdue Extension, Ohio State Extension, A&L Labs, USDA and the Office of Indiana State Chemist will sh…
Did you ever play hide-and-seek as a kid? I’m sure many of you did. A common landscape pest plays, well, just “hide” with us on our evergreens – the bagworm. The insect does it not by hiding in the traditional sense, but by utilizing camouflage. In June, while bagworms do the hiding, we need…
Happy birthday today to Barney Dice, Jim Parker, Katelyn Green, Eva Refeld and Maggee Pequignot; tomorrow to Katie Shambaugh; to Darren Crigger, Amber Archer, Brandy Pulley, Helen Jean Stangland, Amy Bohnstedt and twins Christy Gilbert and Carmen Anderson on the 5th; Stacy Refeld and Carly B…
Northeast Indiana’s first food hall and public market will be known as the Union Street Market, its name harkening back to the earliest days of the former General Electric complex, where it will be opening next fall, developers announced May 13.
ALBION — The 2021 Chain O’ Lakes Festival kicks off a week from tonight.
ALBION — Black Pine Animal Sanctuary will be caring for four of the 69 large cats seized from the Tiger King Park owned by Jeff and Lauren Lowe.
COLUMBIA CITY — BABE of Whitley County, a non-profit organization that provides resources and a community for Whitley County families, received more than 20,000 diapers from Hello Bello, an environmentally friendly company that specializes in diapers and personal care items for babies.
CHURUBSCO — After the crazy year that COVID-19 brought, forcing the closure of many favorite events, the return of the Turtle Days Festival this year marks an exciting point for the community of Churubusco.
Visitors and employees will no longer be required to wear face coverings at Allen County and Fort Wayne municipal buildings, effective Tuesday, June 1.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University said Thursday it expects to welcome its largest-ever incoming class for the fall of 2021, setting a record for the second year in a row.
KENDALLVILLE — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana has long been famous for its Big and Little matches, where an adult volunteer mentor is paired with a child in need of a positive role model to spend quality time together.
CHICAGO — McDonald’s USA announced Thursday that it would be raising wages for its workers at company-owned stores, a move that will affect multiple restaurant locations in northeast Indiana.
ALBION — Noble REMC’s EnviroWatts may be a young and growing program, but it’s already making a mark on the local community, feeding funding into local projects.
To put it bluntly, Oley’s deep-dish pizza is sinful! Piled high with the freshest ingredients on top of an old family recipe crust, this authentic Italian pie is unbelievably tasty and flavorful. Each forkful is a new experience.
COLUMBIA CITY — For the sixth year in a row, Easterseals Passages played host to a 5K/10K event, which took place April 10. This year proved to be one of its most successful yet.
Fields fires seen around Allen and nearby counties in early spring and late fall often are intentionally set, for a good purpose. These controlled prairie burns stave off unwanted woody species that are invading natural or planned prairies.
CHURUBUSCO — The town of Churubusco received more bad news last week as it mourned the loss of another pillar of the community, Richard “Dick” Conrow.
CHURUBUSCO — The Green Township Community Center will hold its annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, May 8.
COLUMBIA CITY — This year marked a major change for the United Way in Whitley County. After reviewing different factors, it was decided the best option moving forward would be to merge with Kosciusko County and create a joint United Way organization between the two.
COVID-19 has us dealing with an enormous amount of stress and anxiety.
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