Lisa Green

Managing Editor at The Journal Gazette

Journalist. Editor. Columnist. Blogger. The Journal Gazette 20+ years. Christian. Wife: TeamKelsaw2018. Ocean girl, but Midwest native. My account = My views.

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Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. announces 2025 Champions of Change winners

2 weeks ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

A nonprofit executive who helps provide children meals, a bank vice president known for community service, and a long-time Fort Wayne Community Schools leaders are among 2025 Champions of Change Award winners. Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. officially announced the awards today after an awards event Wednesday night at the Parkview Mirro Event & Conference Center. An award was given in each of four categories: nonprofit, corporate, education and public service.
Law enforcement agencies, including Fort Wayne police, introduce crime gun intelligence center

2 weeks ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

Fort Wayne police and area law enforcement agencies have created the Northeast Indiana Crime Gun Intelligence Center to help address unlawful firearm possession and use and homicides. A Tuesday news release from the Fort Wayne Police Department said the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Chicago Field Division helped form the new center, CGIC, to address violent crime in northeast Indiana. Twelve surrounding law enforcement agencies have been involved.
Fort Wayne police, area law enforcement launch crime gun intelligence center

2 weeks ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

Fort Wayne area law enforcement agencies have created the Northeast Indiana Crime Gun Intelligence Center to help address unlawful firearm possession and use and homicide cases. A news release today from the Fort Wayne Police Department said the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Chicago Field Division helped form the new center, CGIC, to address violent crime in northeast Indiana.
Syracuse manufacturer investing $9 million for equipment, warehouse expansion

1 month ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

A Syracuse manufacturer in the metals business is investing $9 million to expand production and shipping space. Aluminum Insights – at 104 E. Innovation Blvd. in the Syracuse Technology Park – announced last week it had broken ground for the expansion, which is expected to better serve customers and continue the company’s growth.
Rohrman Automotive celebrates expansions, upgrades at 3 Fort Wayne dealerships

1 month ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

Rohrman Automotive Group today will celebrate the grand re-openings of three of its Fort Wayne dealerships, a modernization and expansion investment the company said exceeds $10 million. A new, nearly 32,765-square-foot Kia dealership cost $5.9 million, a spokeswoman for Rohrman Automotive said through email Monday. It replaces a 10,700-square-foot showroom that was torn down. The number of service bays has nearly doubled from seven to 15.
Fort Wayne International Airport prepares to open lounge; announces membership fees

1 month ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

Frequent flyers will soon have a comfortable place to lounge, literally, at Fort Wayne International Airport – if they want to pay a fee. Airport officials today announced travelers can now purchase annual memberships for The Gateway Lounge Presented by STAR Bank. The lounge, scheduled to open May 15, is a new amenity offered for passengers "looking for an elevated airport experience while they wait to board their flight," a news release said.
OhioHealth adds improved forensic technology to assist in exams of sexual assault victims

1 month ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

OhioHealth has invested nearly $615,375 for technology to enhance exams for victims of sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. The emergency department at OhioHealth's Van Wert Hospital is among more than two dozen of the organization's locations receiving the new forensic technology and/or upgrades, according to a news release this week. OhioHealth is adding Cortexflo camera systems from Fernico, described as a high-resolution imaging technology.
Allen, Whitley coroners identify men who died in Easter shooting incidents

1 month ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

The Allen County Coroner's Office today released the name of the man who suffered fatal gunshot wounds on Hinton Drive Sunday and declared his death a homicide. And the Whitley County Coroner's Office released the name of a man who was a suspect and who died after a police chase. Jeremiah Donald Lothamer, 46, died of multiple gunshot wounds after the shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Hinton Drive about 7:30 p.m. on Easter, a news release said.
Man, 30, faces attempted murder charges after shooting at occupied Uber ride

1 month ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

A Fort Wayne man is scheduled to appear in Allen County Superior Court Wednesday on attempted murder charges, accused of shooting at a pregnant woman in an Uber vehicle. Michael E. Ward Jr., 30, is also charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a handgun, according to a probable cause affidavit filed Monday. The shooting incident occurred just before 8:55 a.m. Thursday in the area of Stophlet and College avenues.
Fort Wayne metro jobless rate drops to 3.2%, initial figures from state show

1 month ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

The labor force grew by nearly 2,070 people in March and Fort Wayne metro area unemployment dropped to 3.2%, preliminary figures out Monday show. That was down more than half a percentage point from 3.8% in March 2024, a report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development indicates. The Fort Wayne metro area includes Allen, Wells and Whitley counties. The labor force for the three counties was 233,283 last month, up from 231,216 in March 2024, state figures show.