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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Multiple school districts and the library in Fort Wayne will offer free summer meals for kids up to 18 until mid-July — details provided by participating organizations — and the program kicks off today at Library Plaza with a family event offering free food, giveaways and activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WANE 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dashanae Hamlet-Davis of Fort Wayne pleaded guilty to a federal felony for wire fraud and was sentenced on May 22 to 18 months of probation while ordered to repay $23,431.53 for misusing PPP funds—she used the money for personal items like clothing, jewelry, electronics and a vacation. Around Fort Wayne
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Museum of Art will host Chalk Walk July 12-13 for its 25th season, inviting artists to use pastels on squares along Main Street—nearly 50,000 visitors are expected and artwork will be judged in several categories. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Valbruna Slater Stainless announced a $28+million investment to expand its Fort Wayne plant by installing a new remelting furnace plus new peeling and straightening lines along with state-of-the-art testing equipment. The expansion is expected to add 15 to 20 full-time manufacturing jobs while strengthening the company’s supply for defense and aerospace sectors. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools leaders and the Hagerman Group broke ground on a $30M multi-use stadium and athletic facility at Snider High School on Thursday morning at its Fairlawn Pass location off Reed Road, ending the long use of Northrop High School’s Spuller Stadium for football games. The new stadium will seat 4,400 people & feature modern turf and enhanced amenities, with construction set to finish by fall. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Sharon Tucker will join a Memorial Day ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine—Museum at 2122 O’Day Road with Rolling Thunder, Inc. The group will unveil a four-foot black granite POW/MIA bench honoring the end of the Vietnam War and the event is open to the public. US 93.3
- ➤ The capital improvement board conditionally approved $5 million to support building a new aquatic center with a U.S. Olympic Trials pool at the Northwest Allen County School district—pending additional funding and compliance with legal requirements. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Michael Palascak Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with the 2018 Stand-up of the Year from The Late Late Show with James Corden.
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Rich Confer: Sweetwater Live Performance
12-1 p.m. — Crescendo Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by Rich Confer during your lunch break at Sweetwater's Crescendo Stage.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost info not listed — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n' Roll with a pulsating soundtrack of beloved hits.
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Beth Stelling Concert in Fort Wayne
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Beth Stelling, known for her acclaimed Netflix special.
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Vineyard Vibes: Gunslinger
6-9 p.m. — Country Heritage Winery — Enjoy a delightful evening of music, food, and award-winning wines in the summer concert series.
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Arab Fest Fort Wayne
12 PM — Headwaters Park — Free admission — Celebrate Arab culture with food, music, dancing, and family-friendly activities.
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Brazilian Soccer Camp
9 AM - 4 PM — Jury Park — Pricing details available — Explore the beautiful game with a fun and engaging soccer camp experience.
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Coheed and Cambria Concert
6-8 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $8-$16 parking — Experience the storytelling brilliance and musical evolution of Coheed and Cambria live.
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Nasser Al-Rayess Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices Vary — Experience the sharp wit of 'Shawarma King' Nasser Al-Rayess in a lively comedy night.
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