Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Ohio Senate passes bill allowing consumer-grade fireworks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Senate is approving the use of commercial-grade fireworks in the state on certain holidays throughout the year. On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bill making co...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021

Construction begins on Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
WARSAW, Ind. (ADAMS) – Representatives say that by the summer of 2023, Parkview Warsaw will become Parkview Kosciusko Hospital. Construction has begun on an 88,000-square-foot addition, which wi...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021

Artist chosen to create Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. monument
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, the City of Fort Wayne Public Art Commission announced the recommendation of a sculptural artist for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Monument. In pa...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

Walmart issues recall for room spray over bacterial infections
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Walmart is issuing a recall for a room spray sold in its stores in Ohio and online over a possible bacterial infection. The company sent the recall notice this week abou...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

Huntington's Christmas tree is already up
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) – Halloween isn’t until this weekend, but the Christmas tree is already up in Huntington. Crews put the tree up yesterday. They say they wanted to take advantage o...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

Trot the Trails event canceled due to flooding
Facebook via@Three Rivers Horse Trails Inc. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Due to flooding along the horse trail route and the forecast for additional rain, the Trot the Trails event scheduled for O...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

Indiana Toll Road commits to carbon emissions reductions
ELKHART, Ind. (ADAMS) – ITR Concession Company (ITRCC) has formally established a pathway to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, with an additional commitment to achieving carbon neutrality ...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

Official trick-or-treating hours for Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is encouraging everyone to celebrate Halloween safely. In Fort Wayne, trick-or-treating will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31. The Fo...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

Domestic Violence Awareness events to be held in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Fort Wayne Police Department along with Victim Assistance is marking the mission of the month this Frida...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

U.S. 224 to close for bridge construction in Decatur
ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of U.S. 224 in Decatur. Crews will be doing bridge construction between Bellmont Road and Piqua Ro...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2021