Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Community input sought for Foster Park paved trail
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has developed an online survey for the paved trail at Foster Park, which is a treasured asset in south Fort Wayne for numerous recreati...
Joey Martin Feb 17, 2023

Blue Jacket to take over Renew Resale Georgetown store
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Blue Jacket announced on Thursday that it will now operate in the Renew Resale store in Georgetown Plaza. Announcing the purchase, Blue Jacket said that the store will...
Joey Martin Feb 17, 2023

United Way's annual food drive kicks off at select Starbucks locations
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – United Way of Allen County is hosting its 3rd annual Community Food Drive from February 17-28, 2023 Three local organizations will benefit from this event: Associated ...
Joey Martin Feb 17, 2023

Man charged after driving 130 mph on US 33
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – An 18-year-old man is facing a Level 6 felony charge of criminal recklessness using a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for reckless driving after being clocked going 13...
Joey Martin Feb 17, 2023

Work begins on southeast Village Premier development
Twitter via Mayor Henry FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Tuesday, Mayor Tom Henry and the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division led a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of ...
Joey Martin Feb 15, 2023

Man killed by construction vehicle in Well St. accident
UPDATE (February 15, 2023): The Allen County Coroner has identified a man killed in what appears to be a tragic accident on Monday off Wells Street. Just before noon, close to Edy’s Ice Cream, t...
Joey Martin Feb 15, 2023

Man arrested for New Haven motel fire
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (ADAMS) – New Haven police have arrested Adam Hinrichs on an arson charge for the fire that partially destroyed the Midwest Motel on Monday night. Hinrichs is in the Allen County...
Joey Martin Feb 15, 2023

Fire badly damaged West Central duplex
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Fire officials say that a vacant home in West Central was badly damaged in an early morning fire on Tuesday. Crews were called to the 900 block of Garden St...
Joey Martin Feb 14, 2023

New Culver's heading to southeast side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A popular restaurant chain will make the southeast side home to a new location. On Tuesday, Mayor Tom Henry and the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division...
Joey Martin Feb 14, 2023

Jamison's set to close southwest location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Time Corners location of Jamison Meats in Fort Wayne will close today. Owner Paul Jamison says their other two locations will keep operating seven days a week. The...
Joey Martin Feb 14, 2023