Indiana
LIST: Fireworks displays in northeast Indiana
(WPTA) – Get ready for dazzling Fourth of July displays!
Communities all across northeast Indiana have planned fireworks shows to celebrate Independence Day.
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Here’s a look at the times, dates, and locations where you can catch a show in 21Country:
- Albion fireworks display
- Held at the Central Noble Schools Albion campus at dusk on Wednesday, July 3.
- Angola’s July 4th Celebration
- A parade will be held in downtown Angola starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, followed by a hotdog giveaway, a skydiving display, and a petting zoo.
- Fireworks will then be lit at dusk at Commons Park.
- Berne – Red, White, & Blue Festival
- Bluffton fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit from the WEG parking lot, just north of the Boys & Girls Club, at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
- Columbia City fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Wednesday, July 3, at Morsches Park. Food vendors will be at the park starting at 5 p.m., and bounce houses will open at 6 p.m.
- Decatur fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk at Riverside Park on Thursday, July 4. Before the big show, attendees can stop by for food from 5-9 p.m. and live music starting at 7 p.m. At 9 p.m., the American Legion Color Guard will honor fallen veterans with a ceremony.
- Fort Wayne fireworks display
- Fireworks are set to begin around 10 p.m., lit from the top of the Indiana Michigan Power building downtown on Thursday, July 4.
- Garrett Heritage Days
- The fireworks display begins at 10 p.m. at Eastside Park on Thursday, July 4. A vendor fair, chalk walk, petting zoo, talent show, and many more events are planned throughout the day.
- Huntington fireworks display
- Fireworks will be set off at dusk on Thursday, July 4, at the Huntington University cross-country trail
- Kendallville fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit from Bixler Lake on Thursday, July 4, at dusk
- Marion fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Saturday, July 6, at Silvershell Beach
- Markle fireworks display
- Activities, live music, and food trucks start at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the Markle Fish & Game Club Park.
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk.
- Nappanee Independence Day celebration
- A parade kicks off at 11 a.m. at Nappanee Elementary School on Thursday, July 4. Fireworks will be launched from the Sledding Hill after sunset at Thompson Drive.
- New Haven fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Wednesday, July 3, at Lifeway Church, 7722 Moeller Rd. Free hotdogs, popcorn, and games will be offered starting at 7 p.m.
- Ossian fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Friday, July 5, at Archbold Wilson Park. Starting at 5 p.m., attendees can enjoy music, food trucks, beverages, and family-friendly activities before the show.
- Roanoke Fourth of July Fireworks and Family Fun Day
- Kids activities and music start at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, at Roanoke Park. Fireworks will then be set off at dusk.
- Rome City (Sylvan Lake) fireworks
- Fireworks will be lit on Saturday, July 6, at dusk from Sylvan Lake.
- Spencerville – Autism Awareness Firework Show
- The event, planned for Saturday, July 6, at 7043 State Road 1, features a toned-down fireworks display for a more sensory-friendly experience. Fireworks will be lit at dusk.
- Warren fireworks display
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Sunday, July 7, at Warren Tower Park.
- Wawasee fireworks display
- The fireworks display will begin at 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, at Lake Wawasee.
- Wolcottville – Big Long Lake
- Fireworks will be lit at dusk on Saturday, July 6, from Big Long Lake.
Do you have a fireworks display to add to the list? Send an email to jazlynn.bebout@gray.tv with information.
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s fair season and a new law uncorks adult beverage sales!
The new Indiana law will go into effect July 1st, making it legal to sell alcohol at county fairs.
The Kosciusko County Fair is set to kick off in just a few weeks and Indiana is officially allowing alcohol to be sold.
The law is bringing back something that’s not necessarily new to this fair.
Here’s what you need to know
The new law will go into effect on July 1st. It officially allows county fairs to apply for fee-free permits to sell alcohol.
Officials with the Kosciusko County Fair say they are participating this year. They are implementing the same guidelines they used when they sold alcohol just at grandstand events.
The difference now is, you can walk around the grounds with your drink. But strict guidelines will be in place for purchasing a drink.
“Actually, we’ve never had any issues. Because we card everybody, so we take that seriously. We also got the ID guides so we can identify the different types of IDs,” said Sheal Dirck, Treasurer of Kosciusko County Fair.
The Kosciusko County Fair already have guidelines in place, so this was an easy transition for the fair.
They will be the only vendors selling alcohol, which will make it easier to control distribution.
The sales will also bring in more revenue.
“Hopefully it allows to keep our ticket prices where they are because right now, insurance, utilities and everything else is going sky high and it’s hard to make ends meet,” said Dirck.
However, some fairs cannot participate because of the July 1st start date, like the Pulaski County Fair, which is going on right now. Pulaski County officials said it is on the agenda for next year. Whereas other fairs are choosing to sit this year out.
“We wanted not spend some time to, to see what that really means for us. It was not a decision we wanted to rush into. But we are happy for the option of it,” said Shelly Steury, GM of Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds.
Leaders at the St. Joseph County and Elkhart County Fairs said neither of them are selling alcohol.
The Kosciusko County Fair is the only fair that will sell alcohol in our area this year.
Indiana
‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
Braden Smith spent four seasons with Purdue basketball proving all the power conference programs who overlooked him missed out.
Now the former Boilermaker point guard has a chance to do the same in the NBA.
Smith, a Westfield native, is headed to the Pacers after Indiana traded for him when the Chicago Bulls selected him with the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a source confirmed to IndyStar.
Smith is Purdue’s third draft pick in five years, joining lottery picks Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey among a group of now 11 NBA draft selections to play at Purdue under Matt Painter.
Here’s a look at Smith’s Purdue career and what he brings to the Pacers.
Before capping a career that includes two Big Ten regular season and two Big Ten Tournament championships, along with helping Purdue end a 44-year Final Four drought, Smith broke former Duke guard Bobby Hurley’s all-time NCAA assists record.
Along the way, Smith took home the 2025 Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard in a season where he also was the Big Ten Player of the Year. A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Smith finished his Purdue career eighth in career points (1,932), third in steals (249) and has the top three assist seasons in school history that helped add to his NCAA record total of 1,103.
Smith’s knock is his 5-foot-10 1/2 height measurement, but that didn’t deter him from being one of college basketball’s top players.
What Smith lacked in height, he made up for in basketball IQ. He’s lethal with a midrange jump shot and showcased an unblockable fadeaway that allowed him to shoot over lengthier defenders. He mastered manipulating defenses while playing with marquee big men the last four seasons.
His role in the NBA likely will be not require him to be the team’s primary playmaker immediately. Smith’s awareness of that fact pushed a more defensive-minded approach in preparation for the next level. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, Smith showed he’s capable of defending elite guards.
Smith is an elite competitor who never showed to shy away from the dirty work, which is something that can help him earn NBA minutes as a rookie while trying to find his footing in an unfamiliar backup role.
Nathan Baird and Sam King have the best Purdue sports coverage, and sign up for IndyStar’s Boilermakers newsletter.
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