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The City of Fort Wayne is proud to introduce Data Fort Wayne, a new website that allows the public to easily access data about Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods.
Data Fort Wayne is provided by the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division so . . .
Petty Officer 2nd Class William Wemhoff, a native of Decatur, Indiana, serves in Japan aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge.
Wemhoff graduated from Bellmont High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar . . .
The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 will take place at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue Saturday – Sunday, June 8-9, 2024. Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the event. During the War of 1812, the second of the American military forts built in this area . . .
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and executives of Google (NYSE: GOOG) to announce plans to establish a new $2 billion data center in Fort Wayne, powering the company’s AI innovations and growing Google . . .
4th District Councilman Dr. Scott Myers and the City of Fort Wayne invite you to share your vision for the Waynedale Community at an upcoming Town Hall.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Waynedale United Methodist . . .
Waynedale’s annual Memorial Day parade is ramping up to help celebrate the holiday and honor our nation’s service members, past and present.
The annual spring celebration is usually one of the area’s most popular and well-attended events, attracting . . .
Turnstone announced the talent acts that will be performing during the third annual “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” held at The Clyde Theatre. Audiences can expect to see a variety of talents including singing, dancing, and band . . .
At nearly 88 years old, Gloria J. Dennie recently published her first book, “Ironing Board Devotions: Writings from a Life of Ministry, Marriage, and Motherhood.” A resident of Waynedale’s Stone Lake Subdivision for 27 years, Gloria’s journey . . .
The Allen County Public Library welcomed media, donors, and families to celebrate the new Pontiac Branch StoryScape at a grand opening on Tuesday, April 30. Pontiac is the newest ACPL StoryScape location and builds on the success of similar spaces . . .
In Indiana, Mother’s Day marks not just a celebration of moms but also the go-to date for starting a garden.
For the past two years, the “Take Some, Leave Some Free Produce” stand aimed to connect gardeners with surplus produce to community members . . .
Joining the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade is a wonderful opportunity to experience and contribute to a community steeped in tradition and camaraderie. This annual event not only serves as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices of veterans but also brings . . .
Despite a bout of morning showers, a hardy group of about 20 geocachers met at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum on O’Day Road on April 28. They came from as far as Indy and Wyoming, MI to work on the Purple Heart Memorial as part . . .
Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne, announced the official start date of Sunday, May 5, for the City’s first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, located in downtown . . .
The 2024 season for Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails began on Tuesday, April 30 at Promenade Park. After the season opening, Tread the Trails will take place on every other Thursday as they did in 2023.
Date and locations for the next 5 Trek the . . .
The Fort Wayne Urban League is kicking off its Ruby Bridges Rock Trail and is asking for community support! The organization will be collecting painted rocks through June 1st to add to a rock trail that will wrap around the Urban League campus. The . . .
Believe it or not, when used appropriately, a ceiling fan is one of the most versatile features in a home. Homeowners often associate these features with summer months, serving as an understudy to an air conditioning unit. With spring approaching, . . .
PBS Fort Wayne will have a community Open House on Sunday, May 5 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at their station located at 2501 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN.
During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the station and get a behind-the . . .
Family and friends of the late Mayor Tom Henry and City of Fort Wayne employees gathered at Citizens Square for the unveiling and dedication of a new Buddy Bench that’s now housed in the lobby of Citizens Square in honor of Mayor Henry. The new Buddy . . .
As Mayor Henry’s tragic passing impacted our community, it impacted some more closely. Mr. John Dortch, Owner of Ink Spot was one whom it impacted more deeply. In the time that I have known Mr. Dortch, he has always spoken highly of the mayor and . . .
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales recently announced the passing of priority election legislation to protect election workers and increase voter integrity.
The Secretary of State’s Office worked with the Clerks’ Association to expand the . . .
The History Center presents the 2024 Miami Indian Heritage Days, beginning Saturday, May 4 at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Learn about the lasting heritage of the Miami and other regional Native American groups. Local . . .
On Saturday, May 4 the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day and May the 4th’s Star Wars Day with arts/crafts, writing workshops, and a Star Wars-themed Space Academy. Every year, the ACPL celebrates Free Comic . . .
Even though it happened more than two years ago, the violent derecho storm that struck our area has had a lingering effect on Fox Island County Park.
“I just knew (after seeing the damage) it was going to be at least two years before we’d be . . .
In a historic ceremony held on April 20th, Sharon Tucker was officially sworn in as the Mayor of Fort Wayne, breaking new ground as the city’s first African American mayor. The event marks a significant milestone in Fort Wayne’s history and ushers . . .
In an inspiring show of community and environmental stewardship, Southwest Allen County Schools are set to become greener and more vibrant. This comes as a part of the Tree Canopy Growth Fund’s ambitious project, “Shading Our Children,” which . . .