Alyssa Foster

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Fort Wayne man arrested for allegedly assaulting job-seeker

4 days ago | wowo.com | Alyssa Foster

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Fort Wayne man is facing a sexual battery charge after an alleged assault. 52-year-old Nedzad Mehic was arrested after a 20-year-old woman claimed she met with him about a job on Thursday, May 8. She stated that she met with Mehic at a Cheviot Dr. apartment where the cleaning job would be. However, she stated that he sexually battered her. Mehic was arrested and is currently facing one count of Sexual Battery.
Carmeli's Dough opens in downtown Fort Wayne

4 days ago | wowo.com | Alyssa Foster

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A new bakery has opened in downtown Fort Wayne, offering a selection of baked goods. Carmeli’s Dough offers a selection of breads, donuts and pastries to the community. The owner, Guy Carmeli, brought Pasta di Guy, an Italian eatery offering customizable pastas, to the area in early 2024. The bakery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Preorders are also available on their website.
27-year-old found guilty of 2023 double homicide

5 days ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

27-year-old found guilty of 2023 double homicide Share0 27-year-old Reontre Lawrence of South Bend was found guilty of multiple charges in early April relating to the 2023 deaths of Amarion Kirk and Jasani Taylor. He was found guilty of murder, reckless homicide and a firearm enhancement.
Ivy Tech Community College selects new president

5 days ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

Ivy Tech Community College’s new president has been selected. Martin Pollio, a superintendent at Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky, was selected as the new leader. He’ll serve as the 10th president of the institution, following the retirement of Sue Ellspermann who spent nearly a decade in the position.
VITA Program assists 1,100 clients with 2024 income taxes

6 days ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

The United Way of Southwest Michigan is drawing attention to its tax preparation service. Now that another tax season has passed, the United Way says the results of the most recent Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, show that it has made a large difference. With more than 45 volunteers assisting with income tax preparation for at least 1,100 clients in southwest Michigan this year, a total of $1.3 million was brought back to the local economy just through the program.
Food Bank of Northern Indiana's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive scheduled for May 10

6 days ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is coming up, and you don’t even have to leave your house. It’s the 32nd annual NALC food drive where letter carriers collect thousands of pounds of food donations. Letter carriers collect donations along their postal routes in more than 10,000 communities.
EPD's Peace Officers Memorial Service scheduled for Friday evening

6 days ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

EPD’s Peace Officers Memorial Service scheduled for Friday evening Share0 Elkhart Police // Alyssa Foster The Elkhart Police Department’s Peace Officers Memorial Service is happening this Friday. The department honors and remembers fallen officers each May, recognizing the daily sacrifices of the law enforcement community.
City of Elkhart hydrants being flushed

6 days ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

City of Elkhart hydrants being flushed Share0 (Photo supplied/City of Elkhart) The City of Elkhart Public Works & Utilities is flushing hydrants throughout the City. Operations begin each day around 6 a.m. and may continue into the evening. Some areas may experience lower pressure or water discoloration temporarily but it will return to normal once flushing is complete.
Lerner Theatre improves ticket-buying transparency

1 week ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

The Lerner Theatre is improving its ticket-buying transparency. By May 12, the Lerner will implement all-in pricing through Ticketmaster, ensuring guests see the full price, including fees, upfront. The Lerner is committed to providing exceptional guest experiences, and removing hidden fees allows for a more stress-free purchasing process. The All-In Pricing applies to all events ticketed through the Lerner, from concerts and comedy shows to theatre performances and community events.
Elkhart man faces year in jail for meth possession

1 week ago | 953mnc.com | Alyssa Foster

An Elkhart man was sentenced to a full year in jail this week. Leader Publications says 43-year-old Benjamin Kamp of Elkhart fled from police on his motorcycle on M-60 in September, reaching speeds higher than 100 mph. When he was finally stopped, police say meth was found in his pocket. It’s Kamp’s 14th felony conviction, joined by his 13 misdemeanor convictions.