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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne’s Waynedale Memorial Day Parade will begin on Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. at Waynedale United Methodist Church and will travel north on Old Trail Road to Prairie Grove Cemetery to honor our fallen heroes. The event will feature veterans, school clubs and local organizations—led by Parade Marshal Joe Stockman—to unite the community in remembrance. The Waynedale News
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Zoo opened its revamped Coastal Cove exhibit yesterday where a new harbor seal named Ronan now lives with California sea lions Cassandra and Valkyrie in a bigger pool with upgraded life support and a larger beach—zoo leaders say two more seals will join soon. 21Alive
- ➤ On Easter, Fort Wayne's St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church welcomed the final part of a 40-foot oil mural by local artist Peter Lupkin—marking the completion of Phase I renovations on the church's southwest side at 10700 Aboite Center Road. The painting, featuring 11 saints and symbolic details, was created using Italian linen and oil paints after careful planning with church leaders. The Waynedale News
- ➤ Lunch on the Square will return for its 17th season this summer in Downtown Fort Wayne with events every Thursday at Freimann Square from June 5 to August 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — the series will feature local food trucks, live music and the Lunch Means More program that will support Road to Recovery. Around Fort Wayne
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two weeks after Alison Davis was found not guilty on May 9 for her husband Kevin’s death from blunt force injuries at their New Haven home, her attorneys said data from her Garmin smartwatch proved her version of events—while a prosecutor and several medical experts questioned the defense, arguing that the injuries did not match a simple fall. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Allen County will fully fund a case manager position for the Fort Wayne Community Schools Families in Transition program for the 2025–2026 school year to support homeless students by coordinating care and connecting families to essential services. The role, which was at risk due to funding gaps, is expected to serve at least 150 students. The Waynedale News
- ➤ On Friday, Purdue Fort Wayne cut its baseball and softball programs amid a $6 million budget cut—shocking players and coaches. The university said it will honor current scholarships and help players enter the transfer portal—providing support for their next steps. 21Alive
- ➤ Purdue Fort Wayne laid off 45 employees as part of a $6 million budget cut before it discontinued its baseball and softball programs to save about $1 million—measures that include honoring all student-athlete scholarships and offering transfer and mental health support amid a challenging NCAA landscape. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools honored three staff members for their commitment to students. Dianne Joustra—a STEAM early childhood reading interventionist with four decades in education—was named FWCS Elementary Teacher of the Year while Sierra Miranda and Ellen Buhr were recognized as Secondary Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year respectively. The Waynedale News
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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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Germanfest 2025
11 AM – 11 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate German culture with food, music, and family fun at this annual festival.
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