Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Around 500 people attended an open house for the Lulu-Sorenson Transmission Improvement Project on Wednesday at the War Memorial Coliseum, and a similar turnout was seen at Crooked Lake's Steuben County Event Center on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Indiana Tech is partnering with global esports organization Gen.G to offer students hands-on learning in gaming careers — the initiative includes masterclasses, career development events and an optional three-week trip to Seoul for industry exposure.

The Allen County Public Library Foundation invites everyone to celebrate Give Like Dolly Day with Dolly-themed Storytimes at Main Library (10 a.m.) and Georgetown Branch (10:15 a.m.); commissioners will issue a proclamation and landmarks will feature Dolly displays.

Families can register for the free Imagination Library to boost early literacy.

Fourth and fifth graders from Pleasant Lake Montessori School went to the Cedar Swamp Wetland Conservation Area on Wednesday morning to tag and track monarch butterflies migrating through Indiana.

The outing was hosted by Savanna Vaugh and Betsy Yankowiak with support from volunteers at Northern Indiana Public Service Co.

Indiana Michigan Power held a Steuben County open house to gather input on a 150-mile transmission line route driven by growing regional demand.

Public feedback is accepted through Oct. 9, and final route decisions are expected by year’s end (residents raised concerns over farmland and home safety).

Fort Wayne is recognized as a Purple Heart City with new entryway signs installed following an effort by veteran service officer Joe Wasson and Mayor Sharon Tucker, who declared August 4 as Purple Heart City Day to honor veterans & support the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

City and county officials approved $1 million for the Pufferbelly Trail pedestrian bridge, known as the Vann Family Crossing — over Coliseum Boulevard east of Lima Road.

Extra funding must be secured to close the gap between cost estimates and construction bids.

On Thursday, seven residents asked Allen County Public Library trustees to raise wages as many employees earned below the living standard.

The board did not respond to the comments during the meeting.

Two measles cases were confirmed in Adams County Wednesday, marking the first such cases this year in northeast Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Health reported another 15 cases in nearby counties + urged residents to review their MMR vaccination records with their healthcare providers.

A second positive measles case was confirmed on Thursday in Adams County, and local health officials urged residents to check their immunization status to help prevent further spread.

American Red Cross is holding fall blood drives with rewards including a $15 gift card and a custom pickleball paddle and ball, featuring events in Fort Wayne on September 26 and October 1.

Donors must be at least 17—or 16 with parental consent—and in good health with valid ID.