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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Fair will return to northwest Fort Wayne on Tuesday, June 17 and run until Sunday, June 22 at the Allen County Fairgrounds on Carroll Road — featuring 4-H activities, livestock shows, carnival rides, live music and fair foods with free morning admission and free parking. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Motorists using the northbound lane of US 27 from Main St north should drive carefully as clean-up crews work to remove spilled soybean salad oil from a semi—whose leak began on June 10 and extended from Main St to the I-69N ramp—while travel remains hazardous for the next 12–24 hours. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that $380,000 in federal grants will be given to 22 Fort Wayne nonprofits to help with shelter, basic needs, employment skills, and youth development. The funds were awarded at the YWCA Northeast Indiana event. WFFT-TV
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Zoofari 2025
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Zoo — $100+ — Sample food, beer, and wine while enjoying live music and supporting animal care.
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That Arena Rock Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Sweetwater — Cost info not provided — Experience high-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.
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2025 Father's Day 5K Event
8:30-11 a.m. — Associated Churches — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with a 5K run and a kids' fun run in honor of father figures.
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Michael Blackson Live Comedy Show
8:45-10:00 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket information not provided — Experience the laughter and unique style of ‘The African King of Comedy’.
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Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience
7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and elegance with a stage show inspired by 'Emily in Paris'.
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Outhouse Races: The Race of Thrones
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — $10 per person after 2 p.m. — Experience the hilarity of competitive outhouse racing at this unique local event.
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Free Ice Cream Social at Allen County Fairgrounds
7-8 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Enjoy free Blue Bell ice cream at the largest ice cream social in Allen County.
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BIG PO featuring TMBRWOLF Tone
7 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — $15 Adv, $20 At Door, $100 VIP — Experience live music with a special meet & greet.
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Covington Art Fair
10 AM – 5 PM — Covington Plaza — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of fine art from local and regional artists at this beloved annual event.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Astral at Auburn — Free entry — Explore the top-rated senior living community known for exceptional care and engaging activities.
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