Tag: Fort Wayne Indiana

Theresa Marlene Beckman

FORT WAYNE, IN: Theresa Marlene Beckman, 69 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on May 4, 2024. Theresa was born in Findlay, Ohio on April 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Valeria Marlene (Monday) and Bobbie Dewayne Beckman. She will always be remembered for enjoying life. Halloween and Christmas were fun, special…

Colleen “Sue” Strickler

PAYNE, OH: Colleen “Sue” Strickler, 82, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Sue was born in Payne on February 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Florence (Spencer) & Frederick Hook.  She dedicated her life to her faith and family. Sue worked at Navistar for…

American Legion Ohio Childcare Worker of the Year: Post 178 member Tanga Mitchell

Tanga (Tonya) graduated from North Side High school in Fort Wayne, IN and Indiana University. Her only daughter, Danesha, has currently earned several financial scholarships and is following in her mom’s footsteps and attending Indiana University. Danesha spent the past 5 years as a Junior American Legion Rider in Van Wert, OH.   Tanga moved to…

Richard Lynn Fulk

Richard Lynn Fulk (Rick), age 72, passed away, 23 August 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born 1 February 1951 in Payne, Ohio where he was raised until he was drafted in March 1971 and discharged from the Army March 1972. He lived in Antwerp, Defiance, and Fort Wayne after discharge. A Celebration of…

Contract extended for Mastodon WBB head coach Maria Marchesano

Purdue University Fort Wayne and women’s basketball head coach Maria Marchesano have agreed to a contract extension, Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton announced on Thursday. Marchesano, who led Purdue Fort Wayne to the 2023 Horizon League semifinals in Indianapolis, now has her contract extended through the 2027-28 season. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Coach…

2023 Summer Hours at the Old Fort

The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Avenue has released the hours for summer as following: May 31 – August 19, 2023; Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Admission is free. Donations are gratefully appreciated. Description: The Old Fort will be open for visitors and tours this summer! Thanks…

UNCLOUDED DAY at 1st UMC Van Wert

The Unclouded Day Vocal Ensemble to lead Sunday Morning Worship Service at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert on June 4th at 9:30am. The Unclouded Day Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble from Fort Wayne, Indiana will present their unique style of sacred music ministry at First United Methodist Church, 113 West Central Avenue in Van…

Hines, Lichty leadArchers over WT

Derek Hines posted two hits and drove in three runs while Ethan Lichty added three hits to lead the Antwerp Archers to a 6-4 win over rival Wayne Trace at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne Wednesday night in high school baseball action. Hines finished with a single and a double for the Archers with Lichty…

IT’S MY STORY & I’M STICKING TO IT

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker It is sometimes that when we get older, we sit back and wonder, “Where have I been? What have I done and Where am I going?” Our stories usually begins at birth and some people say they can remember as far back to the age of 2. As…