Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
🏘️ Community
Iris Family Support Center in Fort Wayne received a $484,898 grant from Indiana Youth Institute to boost youth mental health programs and family resource services in Northeast Indiana.
The funding supports capacity building (training and technology upgrades) for sustained service in rural counties.
💼 Business
On Oct. 8, Sweetwater marked a milestone when its new 170,000 sqft addition had its final beam signed by local dignitaries and employees, including Mayor Tucker.
The $36.7M project—annexed into Fort Wayne—paves the way for a grand opening in summer.
Darlington Holiday Warehouse opens its 22nd season today with all things Christmas and discounted prices at 615 Coliseum Boulevard West.
The seasonal store will feature product samplings, daily giveaways, and children's activities until Dec. 24.
Lake City Bank announced a significant expansion in Fort Wayne as it will lease 15,025 sqft for its market headquarters and open a 2,500 sqft branch at Electric Works.
The facilities will open in the first half of 2027 — reinforcing its commitment to local growth.
🎭 Culture
The Embassy Theatre’s 42nd annual Festival of Trees will return November 25 through December 2 featuring new activities, including Midnight Madness on Nov.
28 and Sensory-Friendly Hours on Nov. 29, plus Breakfast with Santa on Nov. 27 and 28 and a Thanksgiving screening of Elf. Ambassador Enterprises remains the title sponsor.
🎓 Education
Fort Wayne Community Schools hosted over 50 community leaders on Thursday, Oct.
8 as guest principals. They greeted students, learned about the Schools of Success initiative and guaranteed experiences, then joined a lunch prepared by FWCS Culinary Arts students at the Wendy Y. Robinson Family & Community Engagement Center.
Indiana Tech has earned the 'Making a Difference for Students' award from Quality Matters for improving online courses and lowering failure rates by 45 percent since 2020.
The award will be presented Oct. 26-28 in Jacksonville.
Purdue Fort Wayne will host free FAFSA completion events starting Oct.
15 at Kettler Hall so local students and families can get help with financial aid applications for upcoming college semesters. Sessions will guide participants through the application process with options for walk-ins or scheduled appointments.
🏛️ Government
Indiana Farm Bureau has set its policy priorities for 2027 to boost state investments in agriculture, limit property taxes, and strengthen the food system.
The group will share more details at its Organization Day Breakfast on Nov. 17.
The Allen County Highway Department announced the new traffic signal at the Maplecrest and Parrott roads intersection will be fully active on Oct.
15 at 10 a.m. Drivers should expect changes in traffic flow as the signal switches from flashing mode.
🏥 Health
A study using CDC and Census data shows Indiana's overdose death rate dropped 40.3% from 2020 to 2025 (with synthetic opioid deaths falling 54.8%).
Hendricks and Allen counties saw drops of 65.1% and 47.1% respectively.
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