Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of August.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne teen Natalia Kleinrichert led her grassroots initiative R.E.A.C.H. on Sunday at Parkview Field during the TinCaps game to collect donations for the local homeless community.
Items like food and toiletries will be delivered to M.I.S.F.I.T.S. Ministry.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill plans to open a second location at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center.
The restaurant offers build-your-own gluten-free bowls and will announce its opening date soon.
A new study by Build Your Store finds Indiana ranks 11th nationally with a 53.6% five-year survival rate for new businesses while Ohio and Michigan show 54.4% and 54.7% respectively.
The study used data from 2018 to 2020 and indicates strong odds for long-term success in the Midwest.
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has acquired the historic Nickel Plate Road Business Car No. 1 and finished phase two at Pleasant Lake Railyard — a site set to host local educational and community events.
Electric Works hosted its Ready.
Set. School event on Sunday that featured a school supply exchange, live music and special deals from Union Street Market merchants to support students, educators and families preparing for the new school year.
Agriculture leaders at the State Fair pressed Gov. Mike Braun for a $120 million investment to modernize animal disease labs at Purdue (West Lafayette) and Dubois County on Friday, Aug.
7. They also urged lawmakers to boost global trade amid rising livestock health threats.
Fort Wayne officials warn against riding powered bikes on city trails today due to safety concerns.
They note that high-powered electric dirt bikes are banned while some low-powered models are allowed by state law, and violations may lead to enforcement action.
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.
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