Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Humane Fort Wayne partnered with Zeigler Subaru for an adoption event on Saturday that helped 23 cats and dogs find new homes.
The event marked a 15-year collaboration that gives local families a chance to welcome a pet.
The Deck in Fort Wayne will host its annual Fall Festival this Saturday, Oct.
17, where vendors operate from (11 a.m.-7 p.m.), kids’ activities run from (11 a.m.-5 p.m.), and a fire pit, drinks and games add extra fun.
💼 Business
Davey’s Delicious Bagels is opening a second location at Jefferson Pointe on Oct.
30 at 4206 W. Jefferson Blvd Unit C-3 between Complete Health and Aveda, across from Trader Joe’s. The new shop will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
🎓 Education
Chapman Charitable Trust donated $8 million to the Chapman Scholars Fund at PFW, raising the endowment to over $14.9 million.
The donation covers freshmen expenses for tuition, housing, textbooks & food and builds on a legacy of supporting education in northeast Indiana.
Six FWCS School Board candidates participated in a forum Saturday at the Allen County Public Library to discuss budgets, academic achievement, and staff retention.
Voters will decide their representative at the general election on Nov. 3 (with polls open at 53 vote centers).
🏥 Health
On Oct. 5, Parkview Health received its second annual Great Place to Work certification — a milestone showing employee satisfaction 30 points above the U.S. average.
The health system credits a strong workplace culture and ongoing feedback for high retention among its 20,000+ staff.
📰 Lifestyle
Fort Wayne Zoo will host Dog Day on Nov.
1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event — featuring animal activities, pup cups, a dog costume parade with prizes, photo spots, and a souvenir sale — charges $25 per dog and offers free zoo member admission and $12 for nonmembers.
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