Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
A 1st grade student has started a business to raise funds for the Huntington Humane Society.
The young entrepreneur hopes the project will support care for local animals as community members join in.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department said no one was injured after a house fire broke out on the city’s south side Thursday morning, with two occupants self-evacuating and the home sustaining major damage—firefighters responded quickly to the incident.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker is traveling to sister city Plock, Poland with a delegation after leaving on May 8 and will return on May 11—she will join a traditional European Picnic, participate in a policy discussion on supporting seniors, and oversee a Fort Wayne photo exhibition during a cultural celebration.
Crews will resume patching and joint repair work along I-69 with alternating lane closures between the Coldwater Road and Branstrator Road exits in Allen County & traffic delays may occur & the northbound exit ramp to S.R.
3/Lima Road will be closed for about one week.
Jenna Warford, a former Huntertown Elementary assistant and mother of three, is battling a rare cancer that spread to her brain, liver, and chest after treatments including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
A community fundraiser will be held on Saturday at Huntertown Family Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — her friend Erin Zolman is helping organize support to ease her family's financial burden.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EcoFest
12-5 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with local vendors, workshops, and activities for all ages.
Cookin' Fort Wayne
5:30-9 p.m. — Electric Works — Support local cause — Relish Fort Wayne's favorite flavors at this beloved food and fundraising event.
Cedar Rapids Kernels at Fort Wayne Tincaps
7:05-10:00 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of family fun with exciting baseball action.
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