MERRY AND BRIGHT: SOON, A SEASON OF LIGHTS!
For decades, our community has gathered together to count down the lighting of Downtown’s iconic holiday lights, highlighted by the
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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.
NOVEMBER EVENTS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
The History Center is proud to announce November is Native American Heritage Month set forth by the City of Fort
Read MoreLOCAL AUTHOR’S NEW RELEASE FEATURES WWII PRISONER OF WAR STORIES
Indiana author Kayleen Reusser, known for writing several series of books featuring stories centered on World War II, has just
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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, MOM!
Born in Decatur on Nov. 1, 1920. Charlotte Johnson is the daughter of Cora and Earl Reber and has been
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SUFFRAGE VICTORY FLAG CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY
A century after U.S. women first earned the hard-fought right to vote in public elections via ratification of the 19th
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LOCAL TEEN PLACES 2ND AT 2020 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FISHING TOURNAMENT
Local Homestead High School senior, Jaxton Orr, 17, continues to set the bar with his fishing skills. Orr’s success in
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MILLION DREAMS NATURE TRAIL GETS A BIG CHECK!
Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. (FWT) is excited to announce that the Ropchan Foundation has awarded $9,000 for the Million Dreams
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PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT TO MOVE ELECTRIC WORKS FORWARD
RTM Ventures and Mayor Tom Henry announced that a tentative agreement has been reached to move the Electric Works project
Read MoreLEAF COLLECTION SEASON COMING SOON
Autumn is here and leaves are beginning to hit the ground. That means the Fort Wayne Street Department will soon
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SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN
With Halloween approaching, the Allen County Department of Health is recommending the community use extra precautions during their holiday celebrations
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WOMEN’S SHELTER PUTS NEW TWIST ON BINGO FOR ‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY’
On Saturday, October 24, ditch your BINGO daubers, grab your keys, and rev up your engines for Road Rally BINGO!
Read MoreTHE HOLIDAYS ARE APPROACHING, USPS SHIPPING DEADLINES ARE TOO
It’s that time already? The days have blended this year more than usual due to daily-routine changes courtesy of the
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NBA ALL-STAR TO ENHANCE SOUTHEAST BASKETBALL COURTS
Turnstone has partnered with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to resurface and enhance four basketball courts in McMillen Park, featuring
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AREA SCHOOLS KICK OFF 6TH ANNUAL ‘U CAN CRUSH HUNGER’ COMPETITION
For the sixth year, Community Harvest Food Bank and seven area schools are partnering in a food drive competition to
Read MoreINDOT LAUNCHES ONLINE PUBLIC SURVEY FOR STATE RAIL PLAN
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting public comments in a new online survey to update the Indiana
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YOU’RE INVITED TO THIS VERY SPECIAL & UNIQUE BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Each year, thousands of families in the Fort Wayne area are faced with the heartbreaking decision of whether they should
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STRIVING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITHOUT ‘LOSING THE FARM’ – Community Spotlight
When speaking with Jim Springer, two things quickly became clear to me. Jim has a strong passion for Waynedale and
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SIKH OUTREACH CLOTHES HOMELESS
Advancing a series of ongoing charities and a campaign to expand Sikh identity in American communities, Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission
Read MoreCITY UTILITIES ATTEMPTS TO KEEP RESIDENTS CONNECTED
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, City Utilities has led the fight against it by continuing to deliver high-quality water services to
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WELCOMING A NEW CLASS OF CASA VOLUNTEERS
When parents make bad decisions, often times their kids are the ones who get caught in the system. When that
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Your ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHECKLIST AS FALL SETS IN
With fall upon us and more people working and completing virtual learning from home, NIPSCO is sharing seasonal tips to
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MAYOR PRESENTS JERRY VANDEVEER WITH “KEY TO THE FORT”
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry presented community leader and advocate Jerry Vandeveer with a “Key to the Fort” award at
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ALLEN COUNTY SPCA PLACES 500TH WORKING CAT
Fort Wayne’s feline unemployment rate is at an all-time low as Allen County SPCA is celebrating the placement of the
Read MoreDOG BEHAVIOR HELP PROGRAM
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control has launched additional services in its pet retention and rehoming services program to help
Read MoreJOB-HUNTING TIPS TO RESTORE YOUR HOPE DESPITE THE PANDEMIC
This can be an especially frustrating and worrisome time for job seekers. Massive unemployment resulting from the coronavirus pandemic reflects
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‘THE STAND’ OPENS NEW PLAYGROUND IN MEMORY OF DAUGHTER
On Saturday, September 13, The Stand Coneys & Ice Cream on Bluffton Road opened a new playground. However, to the
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ARDMORE AVENUE UPGRADES OFFER WELCOMING ENTRANCE TO FORT WAYNE
Mayor Tom Henry and local community leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of improvements to Ardmore Avenue from Airport Expressway
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MAKE IT YOUR OWN MURAL FEST LAUNCHES PHOTO CONTEST
From familiar scenic landscapes to depictions of native wildlife, artists installed large-scale murals as part of Make It Your Own
Read MoreOUTDOOR DISTANCED, FAMILY FRIENDLY TREE PLANTING – Letter To The Editor
Bring yourself and family to help plant 550 trees at Save Maumee’s 3-Day Tree Planting, commemorating their 15th year of
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FREE ONLINE SKILLS TRAINING AVAILABLE TO HOOSIERS
A partnership between the State of Indiana and 180 Skills will allow up to 100,000 Hoosiers to gain key workforce
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