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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 37th annual duck race took place on Saturday at Promenade Park in Fort Wayne where thousands of plastic ducks were dropped into the St. Marys River from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise funds for Iris Family Support Center (which works to protect children) while racers competed for cash prizes including a $5,000 first-place award. 21Alive
- ➤ Sweetwater is offering free instrument fitting sessions next month so that aspiring musicians can prepare for the new school year — the sessions are open to anyone wanting to try a new instrument — and Band and Orchestra Marketing Manager Jennifer Witt shared the details with local media. WANE 15
- ➤ On Saturday, Korean War veterans and their families gathered at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum's Sterling Chapel from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.—with candle lighting, prayers, speakers and a special presentation—to honor the armistice that ended the war in 1953. 21Alive
- ➤ On June 22, the Fort Wayne Zoo announced that 7-year-old Raury and 5-year-old Sanji welcomed a male clouded leopard cub whose name will be revealed later—this is the second successful litter and the zoo is closely monitoring the cub as part of its Species Survival Plan for the vulnerable animal. WANE 15
- ➤ A summertime celebration called Fort Unity on the River is coming back to downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 9 from 4 to 11 p.m. at Promenade Park—featuring live music, food trucks, vendors and family activities with varied ticket prices. WANE 15
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday evening, FWPD responded to a fatal crash on the 2300 block of Butler Rd when a man hit a tree after taking a curb too fast on a damp road—his car caught fire and he was extricated by emergency crews before he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. 21Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scammers are targeting Fort Wayne residents with fake life insurance and inheritance letters that claim a deceased relative left them a large policy—these letters ask for personal details or money for fake legal fees—official sources warn. WFFT-TV
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Summer Nights with Chris Worth
5:30-7 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy local musicians and stunning city views from the rooftop patio.
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Wild Edibles Foraging Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — LC Nature Park — $20 per person, $18 for members — Learn to forage for wild plants and enjoy a cooking demo featuring your finds.
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Josh Johnson Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:00 – 8:30 PM — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $35 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Emmy-nominated comedian and YouTube sensation Josh Johnson.
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