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Questa Education Foundation announces $5 million grant A Fort Wayne-based foundation that wants to double the number of students it serves by 2030 announced it received a $5 million grant that supports that goal.

A Fort Wayne-based foundation that wants to double the number of students it serves by 2030 announced it received a $5 million grant that supports that goal. www.journalgazette.net/local/school...

Northwest Allen County Schools ends resistance on trail plans, donates land The Northwest Allen County Schools board opted to donate – not sell – the land Allen County sought for a trail along Union Chapel Road.

The Northwest Allen County Schools board opted to donate – not sell – the land Allen County sought for a trail along Union Chapel Road. But a $25,000 donation will help address safety concerns. www.journalgazette.net/local/school...

Greater Fort Wayne celebrates record growth: private investments over $2.6 billion More than $2.6 billion in new private investments were made in Allen County last year with employers making plans to add 1,050 jobs, the local chamber alliance announced today.

More than $2.6 billion in new private investments were made in Allen County last year with employers making plans to add 1,050 jobs, Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. announced today, saying it represents record growth. www.journalgazette.net/local/greate...

Michigan-based health plan completes acquisition of Fort Wayne's PHP A leading Michigan health plan has completed its acquisition of a Fort Wayne-based provider with more than 50,000 members and a history dating back more than 40 years.

A leading Michigan health plan has completed its acquisition of a Fort Wayne-based provider with more than 50,000 members and a history dating back more than 40 years. The deal closed Sunday. www.journalgazette.net/local/michig...

Kaans Designs fields countless congratulations after investment from Shark Tank appearance Ashley Green was still getting congratulatory calls and texts Sunday – as word spread, and more people learned that a TV "shark" investor saw value in her apparel and design

Ashley Green was still getting congratulatory calls and texts Sunday – as word spread, and more people learned the co-founder of Raising Cane's agreed to provide the Fort Wayne-based business a $75,000 loan. www.journalgazette.net/business/kaa...

Do it Best completes $153 million acquisition of True Value Do it Best closed its $153 million acquisition of bankrupt competitor True Value on Friday, creating the world's largest hardware cooperative, officials said.

Do it Best closed its $153 million acquisition of bankrupt competitor True Value on Friday, creating the world's largest hardware cooperative, officials said. The deal includes True Value's inventory, brand name and proprietary brands.
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general WASHINGTON — Matt Gaetz withdrew today as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny about a federal sex-trafficking investigation that cast doubt on the for...

WASHINGTON — Matt Gaetz withdrew today as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny about a federal sex-trafficking investigation. www.journalgazette.net/news/nationa...

Fort Wayne area jobless rate hits 3.8%, up from 3.1% a year ago, new report shows Unemployment in the Fort Wayne metro area was 3.8% last month, more than half a percentage point higher than October last year, figures released today show.

Unemployment in the Fort Wayne metro area was 3.8% last month, more than half a percentage point higher than October last year, figures released today show. www.journalgazette.net/business/for...

WaterFurnace to invest $14 million, double headquarters size in Fort Wayne WaterFurnace, manufacturer of heating and cooling systems, today had a groundbreaking ceremony for a $14 million investment that will significantly expand its Fort Wayne presence.

WaterFurnace, manufacturer of heating and cooling systems, today had a groundbreaking ceremony for a $14 million investment. The 173,000-square-foot expansion will more than double WaterFurnace's current size.
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The Journal Gazette landed as an e-edition and in driveways and mailboxes early this morning and, goodness, it is LOADED. Extensive primary election coverage - some in print; more online - along with a tribute section to late Mayor Tom Henry. #journalismmatters #LocalNews #dontmissthis

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry dies at 72 Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry died Thursday evening after announcing his stomach cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

SAD DAY. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry died Thursday evening after announcing his stomach cancer diagnosis earlier this year. www.journalgazette.net/local/local-...

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry's family said today he is under the care of hospice nurses after a medical emergency related to his stomach cancer diagnosis.
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Miss Indiana shares real, authentic self after Miss America milestone Miss Indiana Cydney Bridges felt like she was making herself, her family and her hometown of Fort Wayne proud while winning second runner-up in the Miss America Pageant this year.

Weekend edition from The Journal Gazette loading! Here’s one of the stories you’ll find, tied to a local celebration being held later today in honor of Cydney Bridges. www.journalgazette.net/living/miss-...

Parkview moving Whitley birthing center services to Kosciusko County Parkview Health confirmed Thursday that it is closing its Parkview Whitley Hospital Family Birthing Center but relocating the service to a new hospital this fall.

Parkview Health confirmed Thursday that it is closing its Parkview Whitley Hospital Family Birthing Center but relocating the service to a new hospital this fall. The relocation to Parkview Kosciusko Hospital is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 1. www.journalgazette.net/local/parkvi...

Buddy Bench proposed for Citizens Square would recognize Fort Wayne mayor The public is being asked to help donate 1,000 cleaned and empty milk jugs for a new Buddy Bench that would recognize Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry.

Local teen Sammie Vance and mom hope to get a Buddy Bench installed for Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry. www.journalgazette.net/local/buddy-...

Southwest Allen County Schools superintendent announces retirement After an education career of 38 years, the Southwest Allen County Schools superintendent announced his retirement in a letter to parents Friday.

Longtime school district leader to retire.

Fort Wayne UNITED announces new executive director Mayor Tom Henry announced Michael Patton as the new executive director of Fort Wayne UNITED today at a news conference.

New leader officially announced today to push unity and diversity initiatives. The JG’s Madelyn Kidd has the story. #fortwayne #unitedfront #southbend www.journalgazette.net/local/local-...

WalletHub identifies hardest-working cities; Fort Wayne ranks 70th Employees in the nation's capital are the hardest working among top U.S. markets, and those in a Dallas suburb aren't far beyond, a report WalletHub released Monday suggests.

Latest list from WalletHub shows where people are working hardest. www.journalgazette.net/business/wal...

Plan commission defers vote on rezoning for Marriott The Fort Wayne Plan Commission on Monday postponed a vote on rezoning 2.4 acres at West Jefferson Boulevard and Aboite Center Road until the developer gets information about topsoil on

Plan to build a Courtyard by Marriott in southwest Fort Wayne on pause. JG Reporter Nicole Kauffman has the story. www.journalgazette.net/business/pla...

Allen County coroner resolves identity case for woman found dead in early '90s The Allen County coroner's office said today it has resolved a cold case of an unidentified woman who died more than 30 years ago.

Old case of no known identity. A name may finally be unearthed. www.journalgazette.net/local/police...

Miss Indiana named second runner-up in Miss America 2024 competition A Fort Wayne woman who won Miss Indiana was named second runner-up in the Miss America 2024 competition.

Cydney Bridges: Making Fort Wayne folks proud: www.journalgazette.net/living/miss-...

Fort Wayne police chief to retire next week; northeast quadrant deputy will take top job Fort Wayne Police Chief Steve Reed will retire Jan. 12, Mayor Tom Henry announced today.

Changing guard: www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-w...

A sad update about the violent death toll in 2023: www.journalgazette.net/local/police...

IU Health awards $1 million to area organization and help refugees Area organizations are banding together to help Fort Wayne’s refugee population.

One more strategy with tangible financial help for a diverse community’s wellbeing. Details here: www.journalgazette.net/news/health-...

Komets co-owner and president Michael Franke dies at 63 Michael Franke, the longtime team president and co-owner of the Komets, died Sunday night at 63.

Just thought I’d chime in to let you know where you’ll find the best coverage about Michael Franke; it’s from @sportsicohn.bsky.social ⬇️ www.journalgazette.net/sports/profe...

12 years after a local stranger's kindness kept him skating, Reggie Millette to play at Coliseum for... Were it not for a stranger’s kindness, Reggie Millette probably wouldn’t have been able to continue playing hockey.

Heartwarming … www.journalgazette.net/sports/profe...

Quick arrest in today’s fatal stabbing at Fort Wayne grocery store. www.journalgazette.net/local/wayned...

I didn’t make it to the annual Festival of Trees last week, but seeing this towering beauty that was on display at Fort Wayne’s Embassy Theatre and now gracing The Journal Gazette’s lobby bought a smile to my face this evening. #LinkingOurCommunityTogetherOnePageAtATime