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Brittany Lantz

Brittany Lantz

Brittany Lantz is State Editor for Indiana-Ohio, overseeing Input Fort Wayne and Hub Springfield. She joined Input Fort Wayne in 2021 as Assistant Editor. Prior to that she participated in the College Input Program and interned with Northeast Indiana Public Radio.

Brittany Lantz's Latest Articles

Portrait of Michael Schram, owner of Michael Michael's Salon and Spa.
Beauty school dropout to entrepreneur: Michael Schram opens Fort Wayne’s “most eco-friendly salon”

There’s a new eco-friendly salon coming to South Calhoun Street, and its owner, Michael Schram, shares his background in the beauty industry, from a Vogue salon in New York to teaching vegan skincare in Chicago.

Rudy Mahara behind the counter at Rudy's Cigar Shop.
From struggling student to invested entrepreneur: Rudy of Rudy’s Cigar Shop shares his story

Sometimes, a small investment in one person has the power to change a community.

Buses wait for riders to board before departing from the station at Citilink Central Station in downtown Fort Wayne.
How can Fort Wayne improve its public transit? These two systems might provide a model

The task of addressing and improving public transit in Indiana can be daunting. But these models might offer a glimpse of the future.

Portrait of Elgien Richardson, owner of Kingdom Crowns Mobile Barbershop.
Kingdom Crowns Mobile Barber: Meet Fort Wayne’s cosmetologist on wheels

A cosmetologist for more than 30 years, Elgien Richardson shares how his business is filling gaps in the barbershop scene by bringing cuts to clients.

Lutheran Life Villages, offer cottages that range from 1,140 to 1,676 square feet in various floor plans at their new Fort Wayne development, Piper Trail.
What’s the future of housing in Allen County? ADUs and tiny homes might offer solutions

How can Fort Wayne diversify its housing market and create more opportunities for residents to own homes, build wealth, and age independently? We examine two solutions residents and local leaders are exploring.

Karen Eilts-Walter, owner, helps customers Emerson Zwiebel, 11, right, and Andrea Zwiebel with their projects at Make It Your Own Art Studio.
Meet three businesses in Wabash helping residents get creative

From pottery painting to mosaics, candle-making, and immersive gallery experiences, the art culture of Wabash is growing with small businesses helping residents awaken their inner artist.

Doulas with Journey Birth and Wellness, serving immigrant and refugee populations in Fort Wayne. From left, row 2, are Lahmay Moo, Sue Heckley, Jaquanda Capers, Lucy Ortiz, Nina Bogle, Ja'Nisha Beal, and Shanna Bradley.
What are doulas, and how are they making a difference in Fort Wayne?

Doulas in Fort Wayne share how they are empowering mothers in their birthing experiences and working to lower the city's infant mortality rates.

Children enjoy pumpkin checkers at Amazing Fall Fun in Waterloo.
Four places you can enjoy the fall spirit in Northeast Indiana

Pumpkins, corn mazes, apple cider slushies, and more!

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