OFFICER HEDGE AND SPECIALIST NORTH SHOW COMPASSION AS RESPONSE TEAM – Message From The Mayor

I recently announced that Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank will serve as financial sponsors for the Fourth of July fireworks display in Fort Wayne.

Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank each will contribute $20,000 per year for the next three years.

The Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for this year’s show on Saturday, July 4.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps will be hosting a baseball game that evening. The fireworks planned for Parkview Field will now be part of the fireworks being released from the Indiana Michigan Power Center. Individuals with tickets to that evening’s game will be able to enjoy the fireworks from their seats at the ballpark.

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The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. If the TinCaps game is not completed by 10 p.m., the fireworks will begin immediately following the conclusion of the game.

We’re looking forward to another successful fireworks show as we come together to provide activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Our community is fortunate to have partners like Lutheran Health Network, Old National Bank, the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Indiana Michigan Power who are willing to contribute to important causes to enable us to continue the momentum and excitement we’re experiencing in Fort Wayne.

The City of Fort Wayne would like to thank Bill Bean and Indiana Michigan Power for partnering with the City on the use of the Indiana Michigan Power Center building. The City would also like to recognize Three Rivers Festival officials for allowing a fireworks display in downtown so close to the Three Rivers Festival fireworks show in mid-July.

I also want to share with you that two City of Fort Wayne employees from Animal Care & Control made a meaningful difference on a national level.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Field Investigations & Response Team deployed staff from Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control to St. Croix along with Polk County (in Wisconsin) law enforcement to assist with the removal of nearly 1,200 birds from a cockfighting ring.

Officer Erika Hedge and Animal Care Specialist Melissa North volunteered their time to participate in the ASPCA’s emergency response team. All expenses were paid by the ASPCA and staff used their own available time for the deployment.

Thank you to Erika and Melissa for showing compassion and dedication. We appreciate your service and how well you represented Fort Wayne.