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The Anchor Room to close

Matt McCutcheon — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:13 GMT

After four decades in business, the owners of a home-grown Fort Wayne business say they're being forced to liquidate. The Anchor Room Bookstore sits at the intersection of Stellhorn and Lahmeyer Road, but a dramatic restructuring is underway.

FW Ice Skating Rink to open in January

Matt McCutcheon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:16:31 GMT

It's supposed to be open by the end of the month, but that doesn't look like that'll be the case for a skating rink on the city's north side. NewsChannel 15 found out that mother nature, not the economy, is to blame.

Parkview campus to be home to a college

Matt McCutcheon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:44:20 GMT

Despite a bad economy, a local university is growing. Manchester College will open its first School of Pharmacy in Fort Wayne in an area that’s about to experience a major loss.

Top 50 jobs in Indiana require training

Alyssa Ivanson — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:44:38 GMT

High school guidance counselors heard about the top 50 jobs in Indiana Friday morning at an ITT Technical Institute breakfast.

200 jobs coming back to troubled RV Co.

Matt McCutcheon — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:48:37 GMT

The RV industry appears to be preparing for a better day. After months of uncertainty and poor sales, Middlebury’s Jayco RV is bringing back more than 200 jobs.

FW plant closing: 116 jobless

Drew Blair — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:37:15 GMT

A downtown Fort Wayne company dating back to 1898 will soon shut its doors for good soon, taking 116 jobs from the Summit City. Company officials say it has nothing to do with the economy.

Navistar future unknown in Fort Wayne

Matt McCutcheon — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:48:15 GMT

The future of more than a thousand Fort Wayne jobs continues to hang in the balance.

New GM positions coming to Marion

Janice Allen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:28:22 GMT

There's good news for the GM plant in Marion. More than 300 positions will be added to the Marion Metal Center by this summer. The jobs are coming from Mansfield, Ohio, and Grand Rapids, Michigan; both cities where GM plants have closed.

Steuben County "upbeat" on referendum

Megan Stembol — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:54:50 GMT

Steuben County officials say they feel positive about their second presentation to a gaming study committee at the Indiana Statehouse. They're asking the committee for the same exact thing as is Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry: a casino referendum.

Henry addresses gaming committee

Megan Stembol — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:58:29 GMT

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry spent Monday in Indianapolis, testifying before a special gaming study committee.

AT&T - Centennial deal moving forward

Matt McCutcheon — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:32:45 GMT

AT&T has reached an agreement with the Justice Department and the Louisiana Attorney General that paves the way for the telecommunications giant to complete its acquisition of Centennial Wireless.

City trash carrier debate continues

Matt McCutcheon — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:03:47 GMT

There are new developments on who could be picking up your trash. The City of Fort Wayne continues to hash out the details, but now comes news that the city may have to begin the bidding process all over again.

Local radio station in hot water

Matt McCutcheon — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:50:11 GMT

A local radio station is in hot water with the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC. What happens as a result could have an impact on education.

Local Saturn reacts to shutdown

Megan Stembol — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:16:30 GMT

If you own a Saturn in Fort Wayne, the shutdown of the line should not affect you. That is according to Saturn of Fort Wayne owner, Tom Kelley.

Company faces stock fraud allegations

Matt McCutcheon — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:48:33 GMT

A Fort Wayne company appears to be in hot water with the government, and it all centers around stock offerings.

Downtown’s Broadway seeing a boom

Matt McCutcheon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:44:25 GMT

The recession isn't stopping a flurry of rebuilding activity from taking place along downtown Fort Wayne’s Broadway corridor. NewsChannel 15 first told you about a public-private rehabilitation venture a year ago.

Grand events could boost economy

Drew Blair — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:32:22 GMT

For the first time, four major organizations chose Fort Wayne's Grand Wayne Center as the next spot for their annual conventions. The events are believed to bring thousands of visitors and millions of dollars to boost the local economy.

Workers strike for bargaining rights

Aishah Hasnie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:10:44 GMT

Several Teamsters Unions are striking against Aunt Millie's Bakery after contract negotiations stalled between the bread maker and union representatives.

Businesses benefit from club closing

Alyssa Ivanson — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:25:28 GMT

When the Summit Club closed many people were left without a venue for their schedule event and several businesses in Fort Wayne are benefiting.

Bumpy start for Kruse auction?

Janice Allen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:40:37 GMT

The Kruse Auto Auction continues this weekend despite a cloud of doubts surrounding Auburn auctioneer Dean Kruse. He's behind in payments to dozens of sellers. And now, there are rumors of bankruptcy. Event regulars tell NewsChannel 15 this year the event just isn't the same.

ACD Festival kicks off

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:22:28 GMT

A sure sign Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival! The annual event kicks off Thursday as the Hoosier Tour rolls back into town.

Auto Show to fuel economy

Janice Allen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:47:03 GMT

This weekend, thousands of visitors and hundreds of classic cars will converge in Northeast Indiana. The six day "Kruse Auto Show and Auction" shifts into gear Wednesday, and it promises to jump start the local economy.

Kruse debts adding up

Janice Allen — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:43:54 GMT

Auburn auctioneer Dean Kruse admits to having a cash flow problem. He's behind on payments to more than 60 sellers. Kruse told NewsChannel 15 he's waiting for people to pay him back, so he can pay others back.

Toys 'R' Us launches 'Cash for Cribs'

Alyssa Ivanson — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:07:38 GMT

After the Cash for Clunkers program proved successful, Toys 'R' Us is expanding on the concept.

'Cash for Clunkers' ended

Janice Allen — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:12:34 GMT

"Cash For Clunkers" ended Monday night. About half a million cars were been sold under program and dealers have some concerns if there will be enough money to cover all those sales.

Economy good for attendance

Chris Hopper — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:24:22 GMT

It's the final home weekend for the TinCaps before the playoffs and at least two of the games are sold out. It has been a season full of attendance records for the organization. A new ballpark, a new team and surprisingly a down economy have all played a positive role.

Offices could fill Harrison Square site

Matt McCutcheon — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:24:23 GMT

Construction on it was supposed to be finished by now, but there's yet another new proposal to get the ball rolling on the Harrison Square condo site.

Fort Wayne GM plant working overtime

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:10:12 GMT

Workers at the General Motors truck assembly plant in Fort Wayne are getting overtime hours as the company adjusts its production schedule to meet vehicle demand.

Calhoun Street closes Saturday

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:44:48 GMT

The City of Fort Wayne Traffice Engineering Department says Calhoun Street will be closed to all traffic between Berry Street and Washington Boulevard Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to noon.

Fleetwood plant sold to employee

Matt McCutcheon — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:21:08 GMT

Fleetwood as its known now is in its final chapter; the bankrupt company has sold off most of its divisions to other companies. Its manufactured homes plant in Garrett has also been sold, but not to a company; it has instead been sold to one of its employees.