Fort Wayne
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Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne’s Black Forest Cat Café reached a milestone when its 2-year-old cat Lovebug was adopted on Sunday. The café—opened in June 2022 and located on 4716 Coldwater Road—works with Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control to save cats and find them homes. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne Non-Profit Thrift Trail hosted a crawl-style event Friday and Saturday that raised tens of thousands of dollars for agencies helping with accessible housing and food security+four stores raised over $43,600 among nine locations. The non-profit plans to hold future events as hundreds of local supporters took part. WOWO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for 11-year-old Drayden Sayers — last seen near Winter Street and Paulding Road, he is described as a 5'2 boy with blonde hair, green eyes, wearing dark green shorts and a camo-style lime green shirt without shoes. US 93.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local and regional artists began painting murals on Fort Wayne storm drains yesterday and will continue until Saturday, August 24 to share the 'only rain in the drain' message. The project, involving 13 artists, combines art with environmental education — a reminder that only rainwater should enter the drains. WOWO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This summer, five students from Warsaw Community High School placed sixth at the international NCF Envirothon competition held at Mount Royal University in Calgary—where they competed against about 50 teams from several countries—and earned praise for their oral presentation and hands-on tests. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Education announced federal eligibility guidelines for free or reduced-price school meals and free milk for the 2025-2026 school year—families receiving SNAP or TANF benefits qualify automatically while foster children are eligible. Other households may apply with income details during the school year if their financial situation changes. WFFT-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On August 11th, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation launched PrenatalPath.com—a website that connects expectant mothers and families in Fort Wayne with over 100 free or low-cost prenatal and infant care services such as medical checkups, breastfeeding support, and nutritional programs; it was developed with a grant from the Allen County Health Department's Health First Allen County initiative. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In this week's TinChattin', Mike and Drew explained that the Fort Wayne TinCaps must win their upcoming Lake County series—high stakes that may end their playoff hopes if they have a bad week. WFFT-TV
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The Garden Night Market
6-9 p.m. — The Garden — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of artisan shopping, live music, and delicious food under the stars.
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Fort Wayne Plein Air Competition and Sale
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Auer Center for Arts and Culture — Cost varies — Explore a vibrant display of local art and purchase unique pieces at this competitive event.
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Los Montoya, Maguey, Al Tiro Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — El Diamante Night Club — Tickets for sale — Experience an electrifying night of live music featuring Banda Maguey, Banda Los Montoya, and Altiro.
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The Four Horsemen - Tribute to Metallica
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $15 — Experience an authentic, high-energy tribute to Metallica showcasing their early masterpieces.
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The Lost World Film Screening
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Embassy Theatre — $5 for kids/seniors, $10 for others — Experience the classic silent film adaptation of Conan Doyle's adventure with live organ music.
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Dayton Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience thrilling baseball action with the Fort Wayne Tincaps at their award-winning venue.
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2025 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Indian Trails Park — Registration required — Compete in a series of one-mile races for youth with awards for top finishers in multiple categories.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. Dayton Dragons
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience the thrill of minor league baseball at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Ian Fidance Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check the venue for prices — Enjoy a night of laughter with the uniquely upbeat NYC comic Ian Fidance.
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Zoltan Kaszas Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp observational humor from an award-winning comedian and cat lover.
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