Fort Wayne
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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blessings of the Bikes gathered hundreds last Saturday for its annual prayer tradition—offering blessings, free food, and live music—to support homeless veterans and Clothes for Joes. WANE 15
- ➤ Downtown Fort Wayne will host the 14th annual BuskerFest on Saturday, May 17 as fire dancers — and magicians will perform from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. with free admission and parking. WANE 15
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man died after a motorcycle crash at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Kroemer Road late Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. — police said speed and alcohol were not factors in the collision. WANE 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new bakery called Carmeli's Dough opened in downtown Fort Wayne and now serves breads, donuts, and pastries — owner Guy Carmeli, who opened Pasta di Guy in early 2024, said customers can pre-order online and visit Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WOWO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 52-year-old Nedzad Mehic was arrested for sexual battery after a 20-year-old woman said he assaulted her during a meeting about a cleaning job on May 8 — the incident occurred at an apartment on Cheviot Dr. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Fort Wayne is hosting Muster on the St. Mary's at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue this weekend from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event offers period cooking, clothing, gardening and a cannon firing demonstration at noon — reenactors will guide tours and lead a parade through time — letting visitors experience history firsthand. WFFT-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 6th annual Eco Fest will take place at Headwaters Park on Sunday, May 18th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.—the free event will include local vendors and a nonprofit vendor booth contest. WANE 15
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A fundraiser was held at the Huntertown Community Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to help Jenna Warford, a local mother fighting a rare cancer called angiosarcoma. Doctors said her cancer returned last April and gave her one month to live—she will now get treatment in Indianapolis. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne ended its game at Four Winds Field on Saturday with just three hits and a 5-0 loss to the South Bend Cubs—who scored four runs in the first inning and two in the second. The TinCaps did not record a hit until the seventh inning—adding to their fourth shutout this season. Around Fort Wayne
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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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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.
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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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Bingo Loco Concert
7:00 PM — Piere's Entertainment Center — Check event page for ticket pricing — Enjoy a night of fun with Bingo Loco and support your favorite cause.
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Photography Workshop with Wandering James
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve — $20/person — Discover the secrets of your camera with expert guidance in a supportive outdoor setting.
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