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Do you speak the international language of love? Want to find out how? (Oh, and...

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Do you speak the international language of love? Want to find out how? (Oh, and did I mention FREE pizza?) Join the faculty in the Department of International Language and...

'Recalcitrant' speller captures county bee

Admit it. Even if someone threatened you, you could not use the word "kuchen" in a sentence. The spell checker on some computers doesn't recognize it.

Mastodons Earn 52-45 Road Win Over Oakland

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

ROCHESTER, Mich. – The IPFW women's basketball team defeated the Oakland Golden Grizzlies by the final score of 52-45 on Saturday afternoon. Stephanie Rosado was a major...

IPFW Blanks Cardinal Stritch, 3-0

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A solid team effort from the first serve to the final point helped the IPFW men's volleyball team shutout NAIA member Cardinal Stritch, 3-0 Saturday...

Softball Falls to Tournament Host Auburn 2-0

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

AUBURN, Ala. - The IPFW softball team lost for the first time in the 2012 season, as the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) toppled IPFW 2-0 as Tiger pitcher Jenee...

Second-Half Run Takes Down Mastodons at Oakland

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

ROCHESTER, Mich. - The Oakland Golden Grizzlies ran off a 20-2 run in the middle of the second half, turning a 51-50 IPFW lead into a 70-53 Grizzly advantage, and IPFW was never...

Romney trying out new strategy after Santorum surge

WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is casting himself as a strict conservative as he looks to reset his campaign following three losses to rival Rick...

Mastodons Fall to NIU 6-1 and Defeat SIUE 4-3

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

ROCKFORD, Ill. - The men's tennis team went 1-1 on Friday (Feb. 10) when the Mastodons fell 6-1 to Northern Illinois but bounced back and picked up a 4-3 win over SIU...

Espich plans to step aside after 40 years

Every two years since 1972, Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, has been elected to the Indiana House - usually without any opposition. But this year he won't be on the ballot,...

Take a number: County Council seats a big draw

Republicans and Democrats will see contested races in the May primary for Allen County Council. Friday was the deadline for filing a petition of candidacy, and six Republicans...

Saturdays are for learning Japanese at IPFW

Japanese Saturday School helps students of Japanese citizens living in the area keep up academically with their peers in Japan.

Marijuana greenhouse raided near Elmhurst

An Allen County police officer trying to serve court papers had gone to the house on Sand Point Road twice.

Stutzman lacks GOP contest

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, will face no challenge from within the Republican Party in is his first bid for re-election.

Steuben traffic stop nets meth, pot, pills; 2 held

An early-morning traffic stop uncovered drugs, a handgun and the beginnings of a meth lab in a Steuben County motel room, police said.

Boyfriend jailed in beating of 2 women

A Fort Wayne man was arrested, accused of strangling his pregnant girlfriend and then battering her sister when she tried to intervene. Timothy A. Grant, 29, of the 4500 block...

Driver 'critical' after being pulled from burning SUV

A driver was in critical condition Friday night after his vehicle hit a concrete barrier and went airborne over Creighton Avenue before landing and bursting into flames, Fort...

Theft ring convict gets 2-year term

A Fort Wayne man was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for his role in a theft ring that sold stolen items on eBay.

Request sewer plant hearing

Huntertown residents who want to request a public hearing on a proposed $11.2 million wastewater treatment plant have until Thursday to contact the Indiana Department of...

2-way goal: Accessible downtown

A road conversion project won't make it quicker to get downtown, but hopefully it will make it easier to reach certain destinations.

College prep event next week at Northrop

The Allen County Human Resources Department and Sheriff's Department will participate in "College GO Night" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Northrop High School.

Felony report

The following people were recently booked into the Allen County Lockup on felony charges - either on preliminary charges after arrest or after being transported from another...

Take a number: County Council seats a big draw

Republicans and Democrats will see contested races in the May primary for Allen County Council. Friday was the deadline for filing a petition of candidacy, and six Republicans...

Construction

DAWKINS ROAD Bridge over the Litzenburg ditch (between Moore Road and the Indiana-Ohio state line) closed until June 1. ST. JOE CENTER ROAD

Espich plans to step aside after 40 years

Every two years since 1972, Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, has been elected to the Indiana House - usually without any opposition. But this year he won't be on the ballot,...

Saturdays are for learning Japanese at IPFW

Japanese Saturday School helps students of Japanese citizens living in the area keep up academically with their peers in Japan.

Indianapolis Road restriction extended

The lane restriction on Indianapolis Road at Feighner Road will be extended through Feb. 17, the Allen County Highway Department said today.

IPFW Falls Short of Upset Bid to #8 Ohio State

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The IPFW men's volleyball team fell just short of upsetting another top-10 opponent on Friday evening, as the #8 Ohio State Buckeyes downed the Mastodons...

Allen County spelling bee finals Saturday

FORT WAYNE – The Journal Gazette 58th Annual Spelling Bee finals for Allen County is Saturday.

Hundreds of pot plants, stolen Harley seized

A man who lives across the street from the Elmhurst High School building is facing federal and local charges after 304 marijuana plants were confiscated.

It's time for another IPFW Alumni Association "Facebook Friday" contest! There...

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

It's time for another IPFW Alumni Association "Facebook Friday" contest! There's a new way to enter this week. Click the image and get the details. Good...

Softball Sweeps Opening Day

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

AUBURN, Ala. - The IPFW Mastodon softball team opened the 2012 season with a pair of victories at the Auburn Tiger Invitational, shutting out Alabama State 7-0 before holding on...

Toll Road issues ban on some trucks

A winter weather ban has been issued for the Indiana Toll Road for all triple trailers and all long doubles, including steel haulers, in the northwest corner of the state.

Stutzman plans open house

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, will have an open house Monday at his Kendallville congressional office.

IPFW students to host Mourdock

State Treasurer Richard Mourdock, who seeks the GOP nomination for a U.S. Senate seat, will meet with IPFW College Republicans on Wednesday.

Hotel meth setup shut down after arrests

A 3:30 a.m. traffic stop in rural Steuben County on Friday ended with two men in custody and the end of a hotel meth operation, the county sheriff's department announced.

Miller, Tyler M.

Army National Guard Pvt. Tyler M. Miller has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Miller is the son of Shelly Timmerman, of Auburn, and Dave...

Parade focuses on love

Parade magazine is included with Sunday's print edition of The Journal Gazette. Here is what is featured this week:

Both parties to contest County Council nominations

FORT WAYNE -- Both political parties will see contested races in the May primary for Allen County Council.

Eastern Michigan Defeats IPFW 6-1

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

YPSILANTI, Mich. - IPFW dropped its lone match of the weekend when they were defeated by Eastern Michigan 6-1 on Friday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich., at the Chippewa Club.

Ball State University: Dean's List students for fall semester announced

Ball State University has announced the names of students on its Dean's List for the fall semester.

Ball State University: Many area students graduate in fall semester

Many northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio students graduated from Ball State University during the fall semester, the university has announced.

Writer to run for Congress

FORT WAYNE -- A Fort Wayne novelist and freelance writer has filed to run for Congress in Indiana's 3rd District.

Men's Basketball Looks to Snap Skid at Oakland

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The IPFW Mastodons will look to snap their four-game losing skid on Saturday, as the team travels to face off against the Golden Grizzlies of Oakland University...

Snow, blast of cold head this way

By the evening commute, northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio are likely to see much colder temperatures and snow.

Scott, Tyler

Berklee College of Music announces that Tyler Scott of Fort Wayne has earned placement on the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2011 academic year.

Espich will not run for re-election

Longtime Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, is ending a 40-year career in the Indiana House.

Summit League Releases Baseball Preseason Poll

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

ELMHURST, Ill. – The 2012 Summit League baseball preseason poll was announced by the league office on Friday, Feb. 10. The Mastodons were picked to finish seventh. They...

Mastodons Face Golden Grizzlies on the Road

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The women's basketball team will face the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Saturday afternoon. Game time is now set for 3:00 p.m. This meeting marks the second...

Fruchey Adds Four to Women’s Cross Country Roster

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Head Coach Mike Fruchey signed four student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the 2012 season. Andrea Bell (Celina, OH), Anna Reibs (Fort Wayne,...