Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne homeowners who meet low income and disability requirements can apply for the Residential Accessibility Modifications Program now open to fund upgrades like ramps and handrails + applications are processed on a first-served basis via online or phone.

Visitors at Fort Wayne International Airport and the Grand Wayne Convention Center had easier navigation when the GoodMaps app launched yesterday, offering turn-by-turn indoor maps on mobile devices to help those with challenges (such as vision, hearing, or mobility issues).

Developed locally with WindSwell Foundation support, the app is available for download.

The National Fireworks Association’s Fall Expo will run Sept.

14 to 18 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Over 1,000 visitors will see 100 vendor exhibits and nightly fireworks demos at Kruse Plaza in Auburn, with the public invited to the Friday 8 p.m. show at $10 per car.

Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown returns Sunday to encourage local residents to explore their city's parks, shops, and hidden gems.

Organizers say the event will invite everyone to rediscover familiar neighborhoods.

After Dolly Parton’s death, the Allen County Public Library said community members donated over $15,000 to support the Imagination Library, which registered over 500 children since Aug.

25 including $5,656 raised by artist Grace Yencer + the program has served nearly 12,000 children since 2024.

Ten high school football games in northeast Indiana will feature a three-minute F-16 flyover at 7 p.m. Friday that honors the 9/11 25th anniversary, and a moment of silence will be held at several Allen County schools.

McDonald’s of Greater Indiana is partnering with the Colts to give fans a free 10-piece Chicken McNuggets order with a minimum $2 purchase through the McDonald’s app after each touchdown this season & the deal is available once per user per week at participating restaurants.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Sweetwater partnered to offer a new access initiative with $20 tickets (at least 100 per concert) for Masterworks and Pops shows during the 2026–27 season, with sales beginning Sept.

14.

The Allen County Public Library will hold the first Bilingual Mon Storytime tomorrow, Sept.

12, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Main Library StoryScape. This free program will serve families with Myanmar heritage and feature a traditional Mon cultural story in both Mon and English.

Colleges are testing three-year bachelor’s degree programs as new rules allow reduced-credit pathways, but Dr. Corey (University of Olivet) warns that simply cutting credits could lower educational quality.

He advises that programs be redesigned to preserve academic depth.

As school starts, technology experts advise parents to stay alert for online scams in video games, social media, and messages so kids remain safe.

They recommend using parental controls - and discussing digital safety to help children recognize suspicious links.

INDOT will close Flaugh Road between U.S. 30 and Washington Center Road from Sept.

14 for three months to build a roundabout — Amazon’s north entrance will be closed during the work. U.S. 30 traffic faces 20-minute stoppages east Sept. 14-15 and west Sept. 28-29.

Monarch Festival

The Little River Wetlands Project announces its annual Monarch Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve barn, located at 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. This family-friendly event celebrates the incredible lifecycle and transformation of monarch butterflies through a variety of engaging programs and activities.