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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wellspring now enrolls children in first through eighth grades for its free after-school program at 1316 Broadway while Local Food Week begins Friday with farm tours and events through Aug. 3 and a free health fair with blood-pressure checks is scheduled Saturday. In other news — the Allen County Judicial Nominating Commission named three finalists for a Superior Court vacancy, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation executive director will retire in December, food banks including Community Harvest received part of a $2 million grant, and the city began painting street lines with paving work planned on Parnell Avenue. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Registration is open for the free 2025 Inspire Neighborhoods Conference hosted by the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development & Department of Neighborhoods. The conference will be held on September 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Electric Works with an awards dinner following at Chapman’s Brewing Company-Electric Works, featuring keynote speakers JR Jamison and Sharon Tubbs. Around Fort Wayne
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Public Works began its annual street line painting program and warned drivers to stay clear of wet paint lines as work crews are active - the city also announced road closures on several streets for the weeks of July 21 and July 28. WANE 15
- ➤ Fort Wayne City Council approved nearly $3 million for the fire department—$436,000 is for a new fire station at 2000 Lower Huntington Road and more than $2.4 million is for a ladder truck replacing a 15-year-old vehicle. Fire Chief Eric Lahey said design negotiations have begun and ground will break later this summer if the budget stays on track as the department expects over 380 firefighters by February. The Journal Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Super Shot, Inc. is hosting a Start Smart! vaccine event today at 1515 Hobson Road from 4 to 7 p.m. to help students get the required immunizations for the new school year—another event will run on July 31 with the same hours and offer a free backpack to the first 100 children who get vaccinated. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Wayne middle schooler and his team were left stranded in Ohio ahead of the USATF Junior Olympics when travel delays prevented an on-time departure—officials are arranging a new ride to ensure they compete. 21Alive
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7-9 p.m. — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Included — Unleash your creativity while networking with inspiring Latina women over delicious snacks and cafecito.
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Earth, Wind and Fire Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets starting at $59 — Experience the iconic sound of Earth, Wind and Fire live in concert.
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The Cookout: Battle of The Grill Masters
3-7 p.m. — Kettler Park — Free entry — Enjoy food, fun, and camaraderie at Fort Wayne's vibrant grill-off event.
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Monday Blues Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — The Club Room at The Clyde — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of live blues music and delicious jambalaya in a cozy venue.
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Tincaps Princess Night
1-4 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Princess Night with beloved characters at the Tincaps game.
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Alicia Pyle & The Locals Summer Nights
5:30-7 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy local musicians in a beautiful ballroom and stunning views from the rooftop patio.
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Great Lakes Loons vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps Baseball Game
1-4 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fun-filled day of family entertainment at one of Indiana's award-winning baseball venues.
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Harvester Homecoming 2025 Festival
Time TBD — 2911 Meyer Rd, Fort Wayne, IN — Free admission — Celebrate the rich history of Harvester and Navistar in Fort Wayne with engaging activities.
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Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Promenade Park — Free entry — Experience the excitement of 21-person teams racing down the St. Marys river at the annual Dragon Boat Races.
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2025 Pet Resource Expo
12-4 p.m. — Charlie’s Place — Free entry — Discover top pet professionals and premium products at this community-focused pet expo.
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