FORT WAYNE — Indiana Tech enrollment reached what school officials are calling significant numbers.

Traditional student enrollment was 1,025 for the fall semester, up from 998 last year. The College of Professional Studies also increased its number of students by more than 500 students, bringing Indiana Tech's fall semester to 5,444 students.

“For several years now we’ve looked at 1,000 traditional students and 5,000 total students as important benchmarks,” President Arthur E. Snyder, said in a news release. “We’ve enjoyed tremendous growth over the past five years or so to reach those goals.”

Francine's Friends Mobile Mammography coach was in the parking lot at Trinity English Lutheran Church today.

The coach travels throughout northeast Indiana, providing a quick, easy and convenient way for women to obtain their annual mammograms.

To find out where the coach will be next or to schedule an appointment, visit www.francinesfriends.org.

The Indiana State Police released a list of reminders for drivers as area farmers prepare to harvest their crops in the coming months.

During this time, large farm equipment will be on the roads and may impede traffic, the ISP said in a news release. Motorists should be cautious when approaching a hillcrest or curve because farm implements may require additional roadway space. Be prepared to slow down, pull to the side of the road or even to stop.

The ISP released the following tips for farmers:

• Have all lighting, slow moving emblems and placards on equipment as required by law
• Ensure that load and/or equipment is properly secured and covered with a tarp in a manner to prevent the contents of your vehicle from dripping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping from the vehicle as is required by State and Federal statute
• When parking equipment along the roadway, make certain that it is visible at night and is visible to the greatest possible distance to approaching vehicles
• When three or more vehicles are behind the implement, safely pull to the side of the road to allow same direction traffic to travel past equipment
• Avoid traveling or parking on state and U.S. highways during rush hour traffic or at night
• Do not leave anhydrous nurse tanks unlocked or unattended

The ISP released the following tips for motorists:

• Be patient when driving behind farm equipment as they have the right to operate on the roadways the same as other motorists
• When approaching farm equipment from the opposite direction, pull to the right, slow down or stop if it is safe to do so and allow them pass, particularly on narrow roads
• Avoid becoming distracted while driving by using cell phones or other similar devices

FORT WAYNE — People within the community looking for ways to give back may want to check out the Volunteer Fair at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in the Walb Student Union Ballroom.

The free event features representatives from 25 to 30 organizations and community outreach programs will have booths in the Ballroom and present information about how volunteers can tutor or mentor children and students in their local community, IPFW officials said in a news release.

Middle or high school students and adults are welcome to attend and learn more about the programs. The Allen County Public Library, Boys and Girls Club, American Red Cross and Camp Red Cedar are a few of the organizations that will be represented.

For more information, contact Stephanie Kromer, education specialist in the IPFW School of Education, at 260-481-6446 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FORT WAYNE — Allen County 4-H Clubs will host their 4th annual golf outing on Sep. 25 at Cherry Hill Golf Course, 6615 Wheelock Road.
 
Registration is 7:30-8:15 a.m., with the shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The Florida scramble includes cash prizes for the top three teams. Cost is $75 per person and/or $300 for a team of four.  Signup deadline for teams is Sept. 23. A meal with awards will be held immediately following at Cherry Hill Golf Club Tent.
 
In addition to team sponsorship, other opportunities include tee sponsorship; hole sponsorship; meal sponsorship; beverage sponsorship or providing door prizes. All proceeds benefit the Allen County 4-H Youth Program. Call Larry Kemp at 260-241-6328 for more information.