Ivy Tech’s new strategic plan includes expanding diversity of students, staff
Indiana’s been trying to encourage more minorities to go to college. Part of the solution may be to build diversity among instructors. Expanding the diversity of both students and staff is part of Ivy Tech’s newly updated
Ford announces $1.45 billion investment in Detroit
Ford has announced that the motor company will invest $1.45 billion into the Detroit area by building two new manufacturing plants that will also bring along 3,000 new jobs. Ford’s reps say $750 million of the investment
Audits show Sackler family moved $10B from Purdue Pharma since 2008
New audits show that the Sackler family has withdrawn over $10.4 billion from their Purdue Pharma company since 2008, a year after the company pleaded guilty about misinforming the public about the addiction dangers of their OxyContin
Eastbrook names football stadium after Head Coach Jeff Adamson
Eastbrook’s football stadium now goes by a new name: Jeff Adamson Stadium. The motion to rename the stadium passed at Monday night’s school board meeting. Adamson has completed 31 years as the Head Coach of Eastbrook’s high
Marion Philharmonic Orchestra presents ‘Holiday Pops’ concert this Saturday
The Marion Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting its “Holiday Pops” concert this Saturday. The concert features music from beloved Christmas movies such as Polar Express, The Grinch and It’s A Wonderful Life. The concert is from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Grant County organizations collaborate to produce ‘Local Business Resource Guide’
The Grant County Economic Growth Council has collaborated with the Marion-Grant County Chamber of Commerce and Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce to create an e-book full of local resources, contacts and information for Grant County entrepreneurs,
Leader of Fort Wayne church on leave after child abuse accusation
The leader of Most Precious Blood Church in Fort Wayne has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of sexually abusing a child. WANE-TV says Father Joseph Gaughan is accused of sexually abusing a child more
Grant County Commissioners table motion on Meat Packing LLC
The Grant County Commissioners tabled a rezoning motion on a meat processing facility yesterday morning. Area Plan Executive Director Larry Strange brought a petition to the board for a rezoning map amendment, which would allow Meat Packing
Cities take part in National Wreaths Across America day over the weekend
Saturday afternoon several cities around the state took part in the National Wreaths Across America day. Wreaths were placed on veterans graves to remember their sacrifice and service for our country. Fort Wayne Lindenwood Cemetery laid 500
Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday
Another snow advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. tomorrow. An additional 2-5 inches is expected late afternoon into tonight, according to the Grant County EMA. Affected areas include Grant, Blackford and Jay Counties. 2 to 4