Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Humane Fort Wayne raised about $257,000 at its Love Unleashed gala on Thursday at the Pearl Event Center — an event featuring past adoptees and their pets celebrating Gotcha Day as Executive Director Jessica Henry-Johnson shared their stories.

Community Harvest Food Bank said it received a $75K donation from Kroger on Friday to fund its Farm to Food Bank program + purchase fresh produce from local farmers to support its food programs.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announced a fall slate of events in October, including the Harvest Festival at Salomon Farm Park on Oct.

9 to Oct. 10, outdoor fitness classes at Promenade Park, and Halloween ghost tours and film screenings — residents can also help plant trees at community events.

On Wednesday, Sweetwater celebrated the topping-off of its $36.7 million distribution center — a key step to boost its warehouse capacity — at 5501 U.S. 30.

The milestone responds to strong growth and meets the need to serve more customers.

Allen County school districts are seeking to fill open bus driver spots after facing staffing challenges during remote learning, and drivers like former semi-truck driver Jazmine Perez and 32-year veteran Judy Wynn stress the job's flexible hours and family benefits.

Aspiring school bus drivers must apply at school districts and complete a physical exam, tests, and online courses—training takes about 4 to 8 weeks, and some districts offer partial pay or fee coverage.

Chapman Charitable Trust donated $8 million to fuel the Chapman Scholars Fund Endowment at Purdue Fort Wayne (raising it to over $14.9 million) to support scholarships, an endowed professorship and student services.

The gift strengthens a legacy designed to benefit future students.

Emmanuel Christian School received nearly 50 acres of donated land in Whitley County (near South 800 and County Line Road) on Oct.

7 to support its enrollment growth from 69 to 277 students, and school leaders will soon decide how to develop the future campus.

A Powerball ticket sold at Phil's One Stop #2 in Fort Wayne on Oct.

7 matched four white balls and the Powerball with a 2X Power Play multiplier to net $100,000, officials said. Lottery players in Allen County should verify their numbers with the Hoosier Lottery app.

INDOT has scheduled rolling slowdowns on I-469 for aerial utility work near mile marker 16.

Drivers are advised to use extra caution as work will affect segments between mile markers 13 & 19 overnight from Oct. 10-15 and Oct. 17-22.

Darlington Holiday Warehouse opened Friday, Oct.

9 at 10 a.m. at 615 W. Coliseum Blvd in Fort Wayne—shoppers can browse nearly two million items priced at $2.79 and enjoy 50% off Melissa and Doug merchandise this month.

Jenn Sylvester was named general manager of the TinCaps, marking a historic first for Fort Wayne professional baseball.

The 33-year-old from Michigan, who began as an intern in 2015, will serve as the MLB contact and work with president Mike Nutter at Parkview Field (bringing fresh perspective).