Good morning, Fort Wayne.

A Fort Wayne teen will collect donations Sunday through the R.E.A.C.H initiative to support homeless residents and strengthen local community bonds.

Sonic Drive-In returns to Fort Wayne at 4615 Bass Road, opening Tuesday, Sept.

22 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). It will host a Community Give Back Day on Sept. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. with free meals for military, first responders, teachers and faculty.

Aunt Millie’s Bakeries announced Wednesday that longtime president John F.

Popp (94) died last week. Known for his humble, team-focused leadership and a Baking Hall of Fame induction in 2021, he guided the company for decades, and operations continue per an established plan.

The 8th annual Harvester Homecoming Festival is taking place this weekend at 2950 Meyer Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features truck manufacturing history presentations, walking tours of the old Heavy-Duty plant, guided dune cruiser rides, and food and vendor options.

The Local Archive celebrated its five-year anniversary with a grand reopening on Thursday at 118 West Columbia Street in the Landing District, featuring a ribbon-cutting, facility tours, and giveaways before ending with the opening night of Bedtime Stories Theatre as it becomes a public-facing creative destination.

Fort Wayne Community Schools held Transition Day at Shawnee Middle School last Thursday to help incoming sixth and ninth graders explore new buildings and practice routines before classes begin on Wednesday.

Campus tours, lunch, and locker practice eased nerves and built connections.

Supporters call the ballot measure a casino economic lifeline & opponents say it gives a blank check as voters prepare to decide on the proposal in an upcoming election.

Indiana State Police & federal agencies ran Operation Highway Shield from July 28 through July 30 to catch unsafe truck drivers on major highways; they took 766 trucks out of service, detained 51 people, and recovered nearly $1 million in stolen cargo.

Fifty-three Indiana hospitals are being honored by the American Heart Association for improving heart disease and stroke care as part of the Get With The Guidelines program — including Lutheran Hospital and Parkview facilities in Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne’s retired Turnstone CEO Mike Mushett was inducted into the National Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame for his work in adaptive sports (Summer Contributor category), after more than 10 years leading the nonprofit.

He retired July 31 after a long career advancing programs for athletes with disabilities.

The LEGENDS of Def Comedy Jam

6-9 p.m. — Century Music Hall — Resale marketplace tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with Chris Thomas in Fort Wayne.

Chris Worth Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Admission is $5 — Enjoy live music, cocktails, and local food while soaking in downtown Fort Wayne's skyline views.