Good morning, Fort Wayne.

On Sept. 23-24, Indiana Michigan Power hosted open houses at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and a Steuben County center to gather feedback on the Lulu-Sorenson Transmission Improvement Project — residents discussed property and environmental impacts.

The company will select a final route by year’s end.

New Mercies Ministries held a ceremony on Sept.

25 at Building 3 on the Headwaters Church campus to mark the start of renovations for its Supportive Housing Ministry, which will provide safe housing for families. The 12,238 sqft building will house up to 17 families once renovations finish (spring 2027).

The Fort Wayne Kroger at 6002 St Joe Center Road will join a pilot program to test 24-hour operations aimed at enhancing customer convenience, though the launch date is yet to be set.

A Fort Wayne Kroger at 6002 St. Joe Center Road will test a 24-hour schedule soon as part of a national pilot program to see if full-day operations meet customer demand.

The trial comes as stores adjust hours after pandemic-related changes.

Science Central hosts Sci-Fi Central on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum—featuring cosplay, hands-on games, a live Dungeons and Dragons session, and a costume contest for both children and adults with day-of registration available until 2 p.m.

Teachers from Cedar Canyon (Sarah Vargas and Anna Jaszarowski) received a $1,437.95 Ignite Grant for interactive iPad reading projects early Friday morning, while Eel River teachers got a $1,333 award to enhance their school garden.

On Sept. 24, 56 participants graduated from Leadership Fort Wayne during the annual LFW Alumni Reunion sponsored by Lutheran Health Network.

They completed a nine-month leadership training with tours, workshops, and community projects (a key element of the program) that will help strengthen local leadership.

Indiana Learning Center will expand its tutoring services to Allen, Noble, DeKalb and Adams counties to help more students.

The organization, led by CEO Austin Balser, offers in-person and online tutoring with financial assistance available for qualifying families.

Eco Fest is urging local residents to leave fallen leaves in yards — leaves help soil hold water and give insects a winter home.

The nonprofit offers free porch delivery of its 'Leave the Leaves' yard signs to Allen County.

The Capital Improvement Board approved $1 million in new funding for the Vann Family Crossing pedestrian bridge project to close a budget gap amid rising construction costs.

Officials plan to secure further funds to award a contract by November and expect the bridge to open in late 2027.

The Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission named Lakisha Woods as executive director effective Sept.

21. She brings 14 years of service (from investigator to staff attorney) and will boost community outreach and education in the city.

The Allen County Department of Health confirmed one measles case in an unvaccinated minor on Sept.

24 in Fort Wayne; the patient is stable and officials urge residents to check vaccination records (appointments available at the Medical Annex).