Decatur

About 30 minutes southeast of Fort Wayne, Decatur is the cultural center of Adams County. Enjoy the famous Decatur Sculpture Tour. Shop the boutiques and antiques. And stick around for a Bellmont Braves football game. This safe, spirited community is full of local pride.

Michaela Weir, pictured in back, is shown during a recent Helping Hands shift with fellow RNs Danielle Gombas, middle, and Kelli Bultemeyer on the ortho trauma unit at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Each month, Parkview co-workers are filling 400 extra shifts to assist those on the frontlines

“I’ve been asked, ‘Why are you going back to the bedside? You’re not a bedside nurse anymore.’ But that’s what my people need.”

Northeast Indiana Talent Attraction, Inc., partners with local HR representatives and headhunters to help out-of-town talent get to know Fort Wayne’s culture and lifestyle.
Recruiting out-of-town employees to fill jobs? This Fort Wayne talent attraction service can help

“We’re our clients’ secret weapon. We help them get who they want, when they want them, and keep them here.”

Input writer, Pablo Hurtado, shares reflections on grieving loss and loved ones, like his mother, during the holidays.
Blog: Getting to the other side of holiday grief after two pandemic years of loss and separation

“With the holiday bustle of gatherings, comes mourning for many.”  

Deondra Steward, Owner of Unique Cherubs takes care of children, JereMias, left, and Domonique.
How do you change a city and a country? Maybe it starts small, by meeting your neighbors’ needs

“Do you know eight of your neighbors and their names and their needs? Because if you don’t, then we really don’t need to know your political rant about what will ‘fix’ our nation. I believe an individual loving their neighborhood will transform a city and a country.”

Dr. Ying Shang is Dean of the College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences at Indiana Tech.
Q&A with Dr. Ying Shang at Indiana Tech, one of three female, Asian deans of engineering in the U.S.

"Northeast Indiana, with manufacturing being the top employment sector in the region, will face tremendous challenges ahead of us due to the rapid development of new technology."  

Matt and Jody Ellenwood’s home is all decked out for the holidays at 721 Pelham Dr.
4 must-see light displays in Fort Wayne that will get you in the holiday spirit

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, send a letter to the North Pole, greet the Grinch, and more!

Impact Upgrade is a Fort Wayne-based tech company helping nonprofits be more tech-savvy and mission-focused.
This Fort Wayne-based tech company helps nonprofits save money and focus on their missions

Meet Impact Upgrade, a tech company saving nonprofits tens—sometimes even hundreds—of thousands of dollars all while helping them be more tech-savvy and mission-focused.

In Morgan White’s 10 years working on the Talent Acquisition team at Parkview Health, she’s never seen a job market like this one.
What’s happening in the job market? A Parkview Health recruiter shares insights and opportunities

In Morgan White’s 10 years working on the Talent Acquisition team at Parkview Health, she’s never seen a job market like this one. Here’s what’s happening.  

A Christmas display featuring many varieties of taffy at Spoonful of Sugar at 138 1st St. in Roanoke.
10 places to shop local for the holidays in Northeast Indiana

Here are 10 locally owned stores where you can find unique gifts for everyone on your list this year.   

Fort Wayne native Nathan Gotsch is encouraging vaccinated residents to bring up this critical topic with their unvaccinated loved ones this holiday season.
Avoiding vax convos with loved ones in Indiana this holiday season? This campaign says Bring It Up!

"You don’t know what your friends and family are worried about, what their fears are, unless you have a conversation with them and ask."

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