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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Trails donated $157,000 on Thursday to complete the Hannah Street trail—closing the final gap of the 4.5-mile path by finishing the trailhead in southeast Fort Wayne. City officials said they will review designs and seek developers in May to begin construction. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Nearly 3,000 Northeastern REMC customers in northeast Whitley and northwest Allen Counties lost power Thursday morning (over 2,900 south and east of Churubusco were affected). A company Facebook post cited an AEP transmission issue, and REMC leaders said more details will be shared soon (as repair efforts continue). 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana’s Mac & Cheese Festival will return to Parkview Field on July 19 from 3-8 p.m. — the event will feature over 30 mac and cheese varieties, over 100 drink options, live music, and family contests, marking its second year after a successful debut. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
- ➤ Parkview Field will host the Mac & Cheese Festival on Saturday, July 19. Organized by Outlier Events, the festival will offer over 30 kinds of mac & cheese, more than 100 drink options, a mac & cheese eating contest, live music, and yard games, with tickets on sale starting May 8. WANE 15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new documentary titled ‘Make A Circle’ will premiere Saturday and focuses on the childcare crisis in Fort Wayne as local providers struggle after emergency funds ended. Executive Director Dani Svanter at Westminster Preschools says centers licensed for 100 children now enroll only 50 while experienced teachers earn just $13 to $15 an hour—exposing a financial shortfall that affects families. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Police and the DEA are partnering tomorrow (April 26) to host a Prescription Drug Take Back event at the Fort Wayne Post (5811 Ellison Rd) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. where residents can safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted pill and liquid medications. US 93.3
- ➤ Allen County is using $73.6 million from ARPA to improve drainage by funding water, sewer and stormwater projects+ including a $1 million project on the Argo Upper Cutoff in Monroeville and a $2 million drainage project in Arcola that closed a road from April 24 to August 1. Motorists must follow posted detour signs+ as work progresses to ease chronic flooding. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Construction began April 24 at Bass Road and Interstate 69 on the new Fort Wayne FC stadium — a privately funded, soccer-specific venue set to open in 2026 as Northeast Indiana's largest outdoor stadium. KPC News
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Theo Von: Return Of The Rat
7-11 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of humorous storytelling and engaging anecdotes from popular podcaster Theo Von.
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Fort Wayne Half and Full Marathon
4-10 a.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Cost info not specified — Experience a well-supported race with Boston Qualifying certification opportunities.
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Python for Scientists Training/Class
Apr 28 – May 2 — Im-Power Healthcare, LLC — $2090 — Enhance your Python skills tailored for scientific applications in this intensive training course.
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Dayton Dragons at Fort Wayne Tincaps
6:35-6:45 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball with family entertainment at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Steve Rannazzisi Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Steve Rannazzisi, known for his engaging performances.
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Bouquets and Bubbly
7-10 p.m. — Visions Event Hall — Celebrate Mother's Day with beautiful bouquets and sparkling drinks in a festive atmosphere.
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Dayton Dragons at Fort Wayne Tincaps
6:35 PM — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling baseball game with family-friendly entertainment in a beautiful setting.
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Ecstatic Dance Experience
6-8 p.m. — Fort Wayne Dance Collective — Sliding Scale Ticket — Engage in a therapeutic freeform dance journey with a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Chelcie Lynn Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch.
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Cinderella at the Embassy
6-7:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a charming ballet featuring over 100 local dancers performing the beloved fairy tale, followed by contemporary works.
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