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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement agencies across Indiana will take to the rooftops of Dunkin' stores on May 16 to benefit Special Olympics Indiana. In Fort Wayne, officers will be at Dunkin' locations at 9821 Lima Road + 5405 E. Dupont Road from 5 a.m. to noon. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Fort Wayne community members joined the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, volunteering from 9 to 11 a.m. to clear public spaces and later celebrating at Headwaters Park as over 150,000 pounds of litter + waste were collected. WOWO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne police are investigating a hit-and-run accident in which a male bicyclist was struck just after 4:30 a.m. Saturday near Lafayette and Williams streets — officers provided aid but he was later pronounced dead. The Journal Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Saint Francis elementary education majors Amelia Fowerbaugh and Grace Warner ended their sophomore year by contributing to the Indiana Learning Lab as the first pre-service teachers to lead teacher training for educators and administrators. Assistant professor Abigail Dutcher said their 45-minute session on open pedagogy and Brookside mansion lesson plan is now available for teachers to earn professional development points statewide. The Journal Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana gardeners are warned to check for invasive plants this spring as experts say that honeysuckle—one of the most common culprits—can be pulled out early while Bradford pear trees may need a trowel for removal. Workers at Foster Park are planning early and late removal efforts to help keep local gardens healthy. WFFT-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parnell Avenue Bridge will close May 12 for major rehabilitation work and will not reopen until Sept. 18. Drivers should take an alternate route—East State Boulevard, Crescent Avenue, North Anthony Boulevard and Coliseum Boulevard, and residents can attend a public meeting May 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Northside Park Psi Ote Barn Lower Pavilion to learn more about the project. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Fort Wayne announced plans for a $50 to $60 million sports facility on its 29-acre North River Property after Mayor Sharon Tucker unveiled the project in February. Local businessmen Chuck Surack and Daryle Doden offered $12 million to buy the land—though the city said it is not selling the property and will move forward with the facility. 21Alive
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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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Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Enjoy an exciting baseball event with affordable tickets at Parkview Field.
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Disabilities Expo
10 AM – 3 PM — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free parking — Discover resources and enjoy a day of adaptive sports, entertainment, and community support.
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Brit Floyd Concert in Fort Wayne
4:00 – 10:30 PM — Foellinger Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the epic sounds of Pink Floyd, from 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn' to 'The Division Bell'.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly entertainment — Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting baseball action and family-friendly entertainment at one of the top ballparks in the region.
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42nd Street Performance
7:30 p.m. — Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab — Ticket prices vary — Fire & Light Productions brings the iconic musical 42nd Street to life at the height of the Great Depression.
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Preacher Lawson Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the humor of Preacher Lawson as he brings laughter to Fort Wayne.
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Race for the Warrior
10 a.m. — Fort Wayne International Airport — Registration fee applies — Participate in a spirited race supporting the military community in Northeast Indiana.
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EcoFest
12-5 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with local vendors, workshops, and activities for all ages.
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