Good morning, Fort Wayne.

On Monday, Oct. 5, the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network will host its Local Food Throwdown fundraiser and chef competition at The Pearl Event Center in downtown Fort Wayne; the event will showcase dishes by nine local chefs (tickets cost $150 each with sales ending Fri, Oct.

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Construction is underway on a new 7 Brew drive-through at 2117 North Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne — the city’s second location — by the Arkansas-based chain, which will offer thousands of drink options although its opening date has not been announced.

The National Fireworks Association’s 2026 Fall Expo returns to the Grand Wayne Convention Center from Sept.

14-18 to host over 1,000 industry attendees and 100 vendors for safety education and fireworks demonstrations; the public can join Friday’s show at Kruse Plaza at 8:00 p.m. for $10 per car.

Crews begin work on the Flaugh Road roundabout between U.S. 30 and Washington Center Road today, closing Amazon’s north entrance for 90 days.

Eastbound lanes will have 20-minute stoppages today and Sept. 15; westbound lanes have stoppages Sept. 28 and 29 (drivers should follow posted signs).

Parkview Health received two NRC Health patient experience awards on Sept.

1, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition for excellence in patient experience and consumer loyalty among medium-sized health systems.

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.