Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

City offices to be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in recognition of Christmas, and on Monday, January 2 in recognition of New Year...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Police: Alcohol and speed factors in Tuesday night crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department think alcohol and speed caused a crash Tuesday night. Officials say that Willie Jones, 20, of Garrett, took of...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Renaissance Point Y, Vulcraft/Nucor team up for local kids
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Vulcraft/Nucor and the Renaissance Pointe YMCA are hoping to make this season bright for local kids who may not receive Christmas gifts. Vulcraft/Nucor employees helpe...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Grant County EMA releases winter weather plan
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Grant County, along with most of Indiana and northwest Ohio, is currently under a Winter Storm Watch expected to be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning by Thursday after...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Parkview opens final unit of new medical tower
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has opened the final unit of its new medical tower, marking an end to the hospital expansion project that increased its capacit...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

FWCS receives $1 Million grant for new development
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools got a big boost from the Indiana University Health Foundation. FWCS was presented a $1 million grant on Monday, Dec. 19. The money will be...
Joey Martin Dec 20, 2022

One person killed in Mercer County crash
MERCER CO., Ohio (ADAMS) – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reports that deputies are investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened Monday morning. The Sheriff’s Department says that Me...
Joey Martin Dec 20, 2022

St. Joe Foundation awards more than $600,000 in fall grants
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation recently awarded $628,500 in grants to local non-profits and grassroots organizations, bringing the total amount awarded in ...
Joey Martin Dec 20, 2022

Over 100 local animals find homes with "Empty the Shelters" push
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control says that there were 103 adoptions while it participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" - Holiday Hope event. Nat...
Joey Martin Dec 20, 2022

A mother's legacy inspires multi-cultural beauty store in Bluffton
BLUFFTON, Ind. (ADAMS) – Representatives say that it was a mother’s legacy that inspired a local couple to open a new beauty supply business in Bluffton. Brown Suga Beauty is a newly estab...
Joey Martin Dec 20, 2022