HOW DID COVID-19 IMPACT ACADEMICS?
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment, Inc. (Center for Assessment)
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Featured Local News
Our news highlights the most impactful stories from Waynedale, Aboite, Southtown, Downtown, and the 46807 corridors of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This section brings together local profiles, key updates on city and county decisions, major neighborhood projects, public safety information, and high-profile community events that shape daily life on the south, southwest, and downtown sides of Fort Wayne.
RECORD NUMBER OF INDIANA SCHOOLS AWARDED DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM GRANTS
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced that a record number of schools statewide will be receiving grants to establish
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INDOT, PURDUE TO DEVELOP WIRELESS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SOLUTION FOR HIGHWAYS
The Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University announced plans to develop the world’s first contactless wireless-charging concrete pavement highway
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CHAMBER RESUMES WITH NEW PRESIDENT AFTER COVID HIATUS
Around the time that businesses were closing because of the pandemic, so too did many organizations that are dependent upon
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MAMAJO TUNNEL COMPLETE, CONNECTIONS COMING SOON
Pounding through nearly five miles of bedrock over three years, MamaJo, the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) called it a day,
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CELEBRATING ‘07 HISTORY
A Fort Wayne native is doing his best to promote and publicize one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. About two
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CHORALFEST RETURNS JULY 26-30
After shifting its annual Choralfest to a virtual event last year due to COVID-19, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC)
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT JA MARKETPLACE
Area youth will be open for business to sell their goods and services at the Junior Achievement Young Entrepreneur Marketplace
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HEAL MARKETS KICKED OFF LAST WEEK
Locally grown produce will be on sale at the three area HEAL Markets. HEAL stands for Healthy Eating Active Living
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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HANDS-FREE DRIVING LAW
The Indiana Department of Transportation is marking the one year anniversary of the Hands Free Driving Law going into effect.
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FOCUS GROUPS HOSTED TO DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGY
Start Fort Wayne (SFW) will host focus groups with various sectors of the entrepreneurial community throughout July and August 2021.
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‘SHOP WAYNEDALE’ WINNERS & GAME ANSWERS ANNOUNCED
June 21-27 was a week of fun for Waynedale residents and the greater Fort Wayne community as they visited local
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COVID’S NEXT CASUALTY COULD BE YOUR CUP OF COFFEE
Starting in the 2011-12 growing season, a powdery orange fungus called coffee leaf rust spread like wildfire throughout Latin America
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COMMUNITY CONCERTS BRING PERFORMING ARTS TO SOUTHEAST FORT WAYNE NEIGHBORHOOD
This Summer, Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center, the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood Association, and the Allen County Public Library
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48TH ANNUAL GOURMET DINNER RAISES RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI) hosted its 48th Annual Gourmet Dinner on Tuesday, June 22 at the
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CHESS CHAMPION FACES OFF AGAINST 12 OPPONENTS SIMULTANEOUSLY
Nika Arnold, 18, a three-time women’s Indiana state chess champion, faces off against 12 opponents simultaneously at the first annual
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! – Voice Of The Township
This year the Fourth of July falls on Sunday, so the Wayne Township Trustee Office will be closed on Monday,
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COMMUNITY SELECTS WINNER OF “FORT WAYNE SOUP” VIRTUAL EVENT
Fort Wayne SOUP hosted a virtual event on Thursday, June 24. This was the organization’s second event of 2021. SOUP
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DNR RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF BIRDFEEDERS
The Indiana DNR has received reports of sick and dying songbirds from 15 counties statewide. As the investigation continues, the
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GREENING YOUR FOURTH OF JULY
Many Americans will be celebrating the great red, white and blue on the Fourth of July with a backyard barbecue
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TAKE THESE STEPS IF YOU’RE FALLING BEHIND ON PAYMENTS
Even though many Americans are rebounding from the economic effects of the pandemic, millions remain impacted as they struggle to
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CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF A NATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY – Opinion
Historical records indicate that fireworks were used on July 4, 1777 in the first American commemoration of Independence Day. One
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REMINDER TO THINK SMALL TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT!
With next week a designated SHOP Waynedale week (June 21-27), now’s the time to start considering what ways you can
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AN INTERESTING HISTORY
They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot and then
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FACES OF THE FORT CIVIL RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE MURAL PROJECT
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Arts Commission will unveil a series of murals featuring Hometown heroes called Faces of
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4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS EVENT SET FOR FORT WAYNE
The City of Fort Wayne announced Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for
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MORE THAN $650,000 DONATED TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY IN INDIANA
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana announced today that it will commit $661,000 over the next three years
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JOHNNIE MAE FARM MARKET OPENS
The City of Fort Wayne announced that the Johnnie Mae Farm Market, located in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood at 2518
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BLAKE AESTHETICS FAMILY DENTISTRY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS!
Any time a company reaches its 40th year in business, a milestone celebration is appropriate. And that’s exactly what one
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FORT WAYNE NATIVE NAMED TO U.S. PARALYMPIC TEAM FOR TOKYO GAMES
Twelve athletes were selected to the 2020 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team following a team selection camp at Lakeshore Foundation
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