A Fort Wayne man is dead following a crash with a semi on U.S. 33. Investigators say 74-year-old Leonard Jesse was driving north on U.S. 33 in Noble County on Monday morning when his vehicle crossed the center line south of State Road 5 and collided with an oncoming semi. Witnesses told investigators the semi driver was unable to avoid the collision. Jesse was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi driver wasn't hurt.

ALBION, Ind. (WOWO) — The Albion Fire Department is hosting a block party fundraiser next month on the Noble County Courthouse Square. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the area of Main and York streets. The evening will feature live music from the Sweetwater All Stars Band, along with a beer tent and activities for children. Kids can check out the Noble County Fire Prevention Trailer and participate in a “touch a truck” opportunity. The Albion Fire De

NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — Noble County’s restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and other food businesses are getting more exposure through a new partnership between Visit Noble County and the Indiana Foodways Alliance. Visit Noble County is covering the Indiana Foodways Alliance membership and marketing fees for 15 Noble County restaurants and food-focused businesses. The partnership is designed to promote local food businesses and highlight the stories and culinary traditions that make Nob

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized Monday evening after a crash involving three pickup trucks near LaOtto. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the teen was driving on State Road 3 and began turning onto County Road 68 when an oncoming pickup truck collided with her vehicle. The driver of the oncoming truck told investigators he was unable to stop in time. A witness told police the teen pulled out in front of the truck. The impact pushed both vehicle

Staff with Black Pine Animal Sanctuary cleaned up from the damage caused by Sunday’s storm. Photo provided. By Dan SpaldingNews Now Warsaw ALBION — Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion is seeking financial support after storms on Sunday night damaged parts of its campus. Severe weather caused damage in Noble County and other areas Sunday night that was part of a spate of storms in recent days. Black Pine currently houses about 78 animals on its property. None were injured or escaped. The