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The Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is accepting applications for the City of Fort Wayne’s Roof Program. This program offers qualified residents a zero percent interest loan for roof replacement for their homes. The loans will be secured . . .
Northeast Indiana Local Food Network presents the 3rd Annual Local Food Week from Friday, July 29 through Sunday, August 7, 2022. Find out where your food comes from during this 10-day celebration of Northeast Indiana’s farms, markets, artisan food . . .
Dr. Rachel Dass, DVM, and Sarah Kerley, RVT are the new owners of Anthony Animal Clinic. Now a women owned veterinary practice, Dr, Dass, Sarah Kerley, and their staff will be continuing a 52-year tradition of providing high quality veterinary care . . .
On Sunday, July 17, the congregation of Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., gathered to celebrate the installation and dedication of two new-again stained glass windows. The brief ceremony, led by Pastor Bill Garver, was the culmination . . .
The Fort Wayne Commission on African American Males is hosting the Summer Community Celebration in McMillen Park. The event will be Saturday, August 6, from noon. to 9 p.m. and will a feature performance by the superstar R & B recording group En . . .
The 24th season of the Lifetime Sports Academy successfully wrapped up with a fun day and award ceremony at McMillen Park for kids and parents. More than 800 participants in 2022 and over 30,500 since its inception, developed skills in the lifetime . . .
A new local restaurant is serving the public, while also providing a service to our area’s special needs workers.
Gigi’s Genesis Health Bar, an off-shoot of local Down Syndrome advocate agency, Gigi’s Playhouse, is serving customers at a small . . .
Fort Wayne based nonprofit, Blue Jacket, Inc. dedicated a sculpture recognizing its namesake and honoring the great Shawnee War Chief Blue Jacket on Friday, July 15th at noon. A small reception followed, featuring an exciting announcement about future . . .
Fort Financial Credit Union has partnered with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to resurface and enhance two basketball courts at Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park, featuring a vibrant mural installed by local artist Andre Portee. The $30,000 project also . . .
The Hobnobben Film Festival will hold a launch party for its 2022 film line-up on Friday, July 29 at Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to the Spectator Lounge where the public can enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a cash . . .
Coming soon is the 2022 Fiesta Fort Wayne Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Fiesta Fort Wayne 2022 will be held on Saturday, August 13th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM at Headwaters Park, Lincoln Pavilion.
Tickets are $5 at the door before 5pm or $7 at the . . .
Buy now pay later services are responsible for $100 million in annual transactions and have quickly become a go-to financial tool for millions of Americans. Although these options provide an easier way to make purchases, they aren’t without risks.
“People . . .
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved an economic development agreement for Phase I of a multi-phase mixed-use project called Village Premier in southeast Fort Wayne. The $55 million development will transform more than 20 acres of vacant, . . .
Organization will kick off the 2022-2023 season with annual contemporary dance performance.
Experience original dance works by compelling choreographic voices of Fort Wayne Dance Collective (FWDC) in Collective Expressions on August 13th at 7:30pm and . . .
Anyone who knows me at all recognizes that among the many things I am passionate about, a top contender is preserving our environment. And one important way to do that is through repurposing of items.
That’s why when one of my friends told me about . . .
Students from the summer program at Purdue University TRIO Upward Bound Program were happy to assist in a cleanup on the St. Mary’s Pathway near Wayne High School. TRIO Upward Bound is a college-prep program that serves income-eligible high school . . .
Winterset Association held their Annual Independence Day parade on Monday, July 4th. All enjoyed a visit from the local Fire Department along with fresh donuts, juice, and coffee. The parade is a wonderful tradition to celebrate our country’s freedom . . .
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary announced the arrival of two new residents, Tucker and Mia.
Black Pine is a nonprofit organization and is the only accredited multi-species sanctuary in the Midwest. This is huge because it means that they can provide such . . .
Locally grown produce will be on sale at the three area HEAL Markets, which are located in food deserts. Food deserts are areas within the community that have low access to fresh food and a significant number of low-income families.
HEAL stands for . . .
Ed and Mary Lou Fox are celebrating 63 years of marriage on July 25th. They were married in 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They have been blessed with 4 children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 of which are in . . .
There will be a community concert in the parking lot of Waynedale UMC on Sunday, July 24th, at 2pm. The band Tribute will play, and the church will be handing out root beer floats. There will also be activities for children including face painting . . .
As residents visit the beach or pool this summer, or when they make their first pitstop on their family road trip, they can stop by a local McDonald’s to gear up while also supporting local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters. Started . . .
The Ghost Army, known for their deception tactics during WWII currently has an exhibit at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne now through September 27. This exhibit is part of the Bill Blass 100th Anniversary . . .
Businesses and residents in seven Indiana counties may qualify for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration following the June 13-14 derecho windstorm that struck Fort Wayne and the surrounding area.
SBA Administrator . . .