Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Grandparents and grandchildren gathered along Jefferson Boulevard on Grandparents Day to share memories of 9/11.

Their stories passed down history and helped teach younger family members about that tragic day.

Fort Wayne residents joined the annual 9/11 Remembrance and Honor Walk Friday morning along the downtown riverfront (gathering realtors, first responders and veterans), laying colored roses at the memorial, listening to the National Anthem and carrying a flag on a procession honoring legacy and the Survivor Tree.

Fort Wayne Zoo announced its remaining 2026 season events including Wild Weekends (every weekend in September), Zoolooween (every weekend in October), Princesses and Pancakes on Oct.

17, Beastly Bash on Oct. 23, and Fall Weekends in November. The zoo invites families to learn about conservation through live shows and activities.

Fort Wayne volunteer Dick Lonely, one of the first Red Cross responders at Ground Zero, recalled his role during 9/11 and the lasting health challenges he faces on the attacks’ 25th anniversary.

More than 50 community members attended the annual 9/11 Remembrance and Honor Walk that began at the local Police and Fire Memorial and wound through Promenade Park on Friday.

The event honored the 25-year anniversary and former Law Enforcement Fighters Memorial president Jerry Vandeveer with roses and small American flags.

Fort Wayne firefighters, paramedics, and community members gathered at Parkview Field on Friday to honor 9/11 victims, climbing 2,200 steps (equal to 110 stories) as the city marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre will present Come From Away at Arts United Center from Sept.

18 through Sept. 27 + the musical shows how 38 planes were diverted after 9/11. Tickets are available through the theatre’s website.

Concordia Lutheran High School will offer free weekly tours of its $34 million renovation starting Sept.

23, inviting community members to view the new academic wing, student lounge, and updated chapel at 6 p.m. (Tours are limited to 10 participants and registration is required.)

IDEM approved Hatchworks LLC's request to fill 2.13 acres of wetlands for Phase 3 of Google's Fort Wayne data center expansion on Sept.

10. Developers must purchase wetland credits and follow conditions, including tree-clearing restrictions, as they plan to start work mid-September and finish by December 2030.

City Utilities crews will start relocating a sewer line at 8:00 p.m. Sunday along the 400 block of West Coliseum Boulevard near Lima Road + the right eastbound lane will be closed for about five days as work clears the way for the upcoming Vann Family Crossing on Pufferbelly Trail.

DeKalb County Pink Out is hosting its third annual Survivors Celebration Luncheon to honor breast cancer survivors.

The free event will be held Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, 311 Veritas Drive in Auburn + it offers a supportive space for survivors to celebrate strength and hope.

Healthier Moms and Babies is hosting its 10th Annual Diaper Dash Family Fun Walk/Run today at Parkview YMCA at 10001 Dawson’s Creek Blvd, with walk-up registration at 7:15 a.m. Participants enjoy a relaxed run, a Joey Race & diaper donations to help families in need.

ARCH Inc. will begin a $4M project to combine four donated 1880s buildings on Calhoun Street into one modern commercial and residential space.

The renovation, funded by government grants and private donations, will preserve historical features while preparing a vibrant anchor for the neighborhood.

Monarch Festival

The Little River Wetlands Project announces its annual Monarch Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve barn, located at 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. This family-friendly event celebrates the incredible lifecycle and transformation of monarch butterflies through a variety of engaging programs and activities.