Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)
Ohio to use $1 Million in COVID funding for police backlog, staff retention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that $1 million in grants is now available to help law enforcement agencies serve outstanding warrants and to support the retention of ...
Nov 21, 2022
Coroner identifies two killed in US 24 crash
UPDATE (November 21, 2022): The Allen County Coroner has identified the two people killed in a crash on US 24 in New Haven last week. The coroner says that Sharon and Charles Dugan were killed when a ...
Nov 21, 2022
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana organizing Purple Heart flight
Honor Flight NorthEast Indiana (Courtesy: Northeastern REMC) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) will add a fifth flight in 2023 celebrating veterans who have recei...
Nov 21, 2022
Two teenagers killed, two others injured in Huntington crash
HUNTINGTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Two teenagers have been killed in a crash between a Chevrolet Sonic and a grain trailer around 8 a.m. Saturday in Huntington County. 16-year-old Landon Eden and 15...
Nov 21, 2022
ACPL and the Conservatory usher in "Happy Smallidays"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Public Library is partnering with the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory to offer free admission to "Happy Smallidays", a new exhibit inspired...
Nov 18, 2022
Mental health evaluation ordered for barricaded subject
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Officials say that a man is now undergoing a court-ordered mental health evaluation after barricading himself in an East State Boulevard apartment on Thursday afternoo...
Nov 18, 2022
Three Rivers Festival announces new director
Rick Kinney FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Three Rivers Festival Board of Directors announced Thursday the hire of Rick Kinney as the new Director of Operations. The Director of Operations will ...
Nov 18, 2022
Four Parkview Health hospitals earn 'A' in Leapfrog Safety Grade
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Four Parkview Health hospitals have been awarded an "A" in the Leapfrog Group's fall 2022 Hospital Safety Grade. An "A" grade was awarded to Parkview Regional Medical ...
Nov 17, 2022
ODOT still hiring for busy winter season
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Department of Transportation is still looking for qualified men and women to drive and maintain state snowplows. ODOT relies on these employees to ensure that m...
Nov 17, 2022
"Disturbing video" with calf sparks Mercer County investigation
CELINA, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation after receiving a call Tuesday night about a "disturbing video" involving a juvenile and a calf. Police s...
Nov 17, 2022
