🌱 Silver Alert: New Haven police seek missing woman Velara Tucker

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In today's newsletter:

• Silver Alert: New Haven police seek missing woman Velara Tucker
• New Haven woman arrested after U.S. 30 crash in Ohio
• Allen County’s online maps get a mobile-friendly makeover

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
• Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 49, low: 32.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Silver Alert issued for missing New Haven woman (fox59.com) — A statewide Silver Alert seeks Velara Tucker, 66, last seen in New Haven around 10 a.m. Sunday. Officials believe she is in extreme danger and may need medical assistance. She has red hair and blue eyes, stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, and anyone with information should call 260-748-7080 or 911.
   

2. VWCO Sheriff's activity log 11/6/2026 « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — A New Haven woman was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while impaired after a November 6 crash on U.S. 30 in Ohio, according to the Van Wert County sheriff's log. Deputies said a truck struck Totianna Rittner's SUV as she reentered the roadway. No injuries were reported.
   

3. Discover Allen County's Updated Online Maps (waynedalenews.com) — Allen County’s online maps now work better on phones and tablets, with refreshed navigation and updated parks and elections viewers available at acimap.us. Planned additions include a school-boundary lookup and an expanded parks page covering New Haven, Fort Wayne and other parks throughout the county.
   

4. Law enforcement announces 27 charged, 105 firearms seized in operation (journalgazette.net) — New Haven police helped with a multiagency operation that officials say recovered 105 firearms in Fort Wayne over nearly two months. Operation Summit City Sweep also seized $250,000 and 18 kilos of cocaine, with 27 suspects now facing related charges.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Haven

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14

• JOE BINKLEY →
  Fort Wayne Comedy Club @ 469, 1324 Minnich Road, New Haven
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday November 12

• Toddler Storytime
  Tecumseh Branch - Meeting Room
  10:30 am
• Sunflower Bracelets
  Tecumseh Branch - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
• Layered Greeting Card
  Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
  6:00 pm

Friday November 13

• Drop-In Resume Lab
  Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
• Midland Boys Basketball vs Lubbock Cooper
  MHS
  4:30 pm
• Lady Rebel Basketball vs Lubbock Coronado
  LHS/LFHS
  4:30 pm

Saturday November 14

• MISD All City Orchestra Concert
  Midland High School Auditorium
  4:00 pm

Sunday November 15

• LHS Encore Concert (Choir)
  First Methodist Church, 300 N. Main, Midland
  4:00 pm

Monday November 16

• Senior Planet: Getting Started with Canva
  Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
  1:00 pm
• Embroidered Bookmarks
  Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
  7:00 pm

Tuesday November 17

• Studio Hours
  Pontiac Branch - The Studio
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for shift leader in New Haven. Apply here.
• Papa John's posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in New Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Haven here.

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Ok New Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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