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Ella Abbott
Multimedia ReporterElla Abbott is a multimedia reporter for 89.1 WBOI. She is a strong believer in the ways audio storytelling can engage an audience and create a sensory experience.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ella graduated from Kent State University in 2020 with a bachelors degree in Journalism and a minor in Forensic Anthropology. Previously, she worked for WKSU in Kent, Ohio before moving to Fort Wayne to join the WBOI team.
Much of Ella's spare time is spent locating her next caffeine fix and spending time with her dog, Spartan.
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The center aims to address the gap between outpatient and inpatient services for someone who is in immediate crisis.
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Each pair of sneakers is hand painted by a local artist to promote the organizations upcoming Sneaker Ball.
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McCormick answered voters questions about reproductive rights and her intentions if she's elected governor.
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In a partnership with AWS and other organizations, new trail maps are now made with accessibility in mind.
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Kent DeKoninck won Superintendent of the Year the same year he retired from public education.
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Four pairs of sneakers were hand painted by local artists and will be traveling around Fort Wayne.
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Groups came together via the Community Foundation and Indiana 2-1-1 to discuss how to increase community awareness of housing, utility and food resources.
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The animal sanctuary invited youth to tour the park and learn about the exotic animal trade and how to protect animals this summer.
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The program is an approach to nonviolence developed by Alive Outreach that encourages students to help create change in their schools.