Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Kempton native Fred Boyer, killed during the Pearl Harbor attack, will be laid to rest with full military honors at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

30 at Kempton Cemetery (South County Road 1125 West) as his Fort Wayne–based family meets with media following the ceremony.

Nearly 300 guests attended the sold-out Harvest for Hope fundraiser held by Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne, drawing almost $200,000 that will fund hunger relief programs & provide nearly 800,000 meals; donations give about 4 meals per $1 donated.

Electric Works and Cunningham Restaurant Group announced a partnership to bring three new dining concepts to the historic campus.

Construction is underway with the first restaurants expected to open late 2026 or early 2027 — creating about 120 new jobs for the community.

LEGO fans can build and explore interactive displays at the 12th annual Brickworld LEGO Expo, scheduled for Oct.

10 to 11 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The event features hands-on activities, the Great Ball Contraption, and a Haunted Brickworld exhibit with tickets available via MidWest America Ticket Office & Ticketmaster.

USDA Farm Service Agency is offering full-time county program analyst roles in nine Indiana counties with applications due by Sept.

24. Indiana Soybean Alliance is seeking an experienced operations and strategic project manager for its Indianapolis office — a role that supports local agricultural growth.

AgriNovus Indiana’s Field Atlas program recently took 20 college students on tours of lamb farms and Corteva Agroscience to explore agribusiness career paths.

The initiative shows that agriculture offers opportunities in science+technology, engineering, finance, marketing, and data.

Jason Witzigreuter, Homestead High School's associate band director, was named Indiana Teacher of the Year this morning by state leaders, marking the first time in a decade a Southwest Allen County Schools teacher earned the honor.

He brings 30 years of experience and leads students to perform at major venues.

Federal officials announced on Tuesday, Sept.

15 that Indiana's planned takeover of toxic coal byproduct permits is ready for EPA approval — if finalized, it will become the largest program of its kind, giving the state increased oversight of local coal ash management.

A $2.6 million project to improve safety and support business growth along East State Boulevard was approved by the City Council committee and will receive final passage on Sept.

22. The project will widen sidewalks, add landscaping and reconfigure lanes, with construction starting this fall and ending by Oct. 2027.

In Fort Wayne, TOPS Club, Inc. (founded in 1948) suggests that combining brisk walking with simple strength exercises can help support weight loss and maintain muscle, encouraging residents to integrate daily walks and home workouts.

New visitors can attend a free meeting to learn more.

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.

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.