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July 6 – Open Streets returns

Open Streets Fort Wayne will return noon-4 p.m. Aug. 20 for the sixth year. The free, community, people-powered event will provide participants with a safe space to bike, walk and play along more than 20 blocks. There will be something for people of all ages and cultures to enjoy together with ...

July 5 – Horse trails coming to southeast Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE - Ground was broken the afternoon of June 29 off Paulding Road in southeast Fort Wayne that will provide a place for local equestrians and serve as a destination for riders from across the region. The project includes 10 miles of trails that will be open to riders later this ...

June 2 – Huntertown gets 100 more free barrels to collect rainwater

Huntertown has received a second delivery of 100 dual-purpose rain barrels, which are available free to Huntertown water utility customers. “It’s a great program. The rain barrels are really going fast,” Town Council President Brandon Seifert said. People who live within Huntertown ...

June 2 – Fort Wayne War History Museum continues mission in larger space

More than a hundred veterans, friends and city dignitaries were on hand May 27 for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the W. Paul Wolf War History Museum at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum on O’Day Road in Fort Wayne. Primary benefactor of the museum, W. ...

New guidelines restrict plastics recycling

From staff reports The Allen County Department of Environmental Management and the City of Fort Wayne Solid Waste Department announce new recycling guidelines going “Back to Basics.” Changes announced May 19 affect recycling of all plastics including plastic foam and plastic caps. All ...

Caucus selects McDaniel as Leo clerk-treasurer

From staff reports Leo-Cedarville resident Angela McDaniel is the town's new clerk-treasurer. McDaniel stepped into that position May 22. She was selected May 19. Allen County Republican Party Chairman Steven Shine chaired the caucus to fill a vacancy. McDaniels said previous clerk Brenda ...

NACS board to take comments on building projects

From staff reports The public will have a chance to comment on Northwest Allen County Schools potential building projects when the School Board meets at 6 p.m. Monday, May 22. The board will meet at Perry Hill Elementary School, 13121 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. "Presentation of Project and ...

Huntertown eyes more streetlights, clock tower

By MARY ANNE GATES For the Northwest News The Huntertown Redevelopment Commission is discussing streetlights for two areas of town. At a May 4 meeting, the panel also discussed buying a clock tower. The RDC reviewed lighting options for Woods Road along the area of the Huntertown Family ...

County Council, courts scrap over salary ordinance

By Cindy Larson For Business Weekly As the Allen County salary ordinance is currently under review, Allen County courts have taken the matter into their own hands, issuing an order that would raise the pay of certain Circuit Court, Superior Court and Allen County Justice Center ...

ACPL reports more visits and borrowing in 2022

From staff reports The Allen County Public Library has released its 2022 Community Impact Report, showing a 7.8% increase in library visits for the calendar year. The April 17 announcement utilizes data from the Library’s annual report to the Indiana State Library. The ACPL said the report ...