Fort Wayne
Today
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center will host the Lindenwood Tour: Haunted Forest from October 24 to 26 — a free event where families can explore local history at the cemetery. Visitors will join guided walking tours and then venture into the nearby preserve — with Northrop High School students creating a mild Halloween atmosphere. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Protests organized by groups like No Kings will take place today in small Indiana communities as activists gather to defend their First Amendment rights against policies they find unfair—organizers in places like Columbus and Batesville report strong community support while law enforcement has helped keep events safe. Local leaders say the coordinated effort, now numbering about 40 events across the state, aims to ensure that every voice is heard. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Fort Wayne is enjoying cool fall weather as Halloween draws near with downtown Fright Night running Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and a dog costume contest at Promenade from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., while the Turnstone Center hosts the WPV Sitting Volleyball World Cup from October 12 to today. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne at 7 p.m. on February 12th, 2026 — tickets will be available to the public on October 24th at 10 a.m. following an early sale for members on October 22nd at 10 a.m. WFFT-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback returns as a park event where local residents volunteer to plant trees and boost green space. Organizers say the event will soon bring community members together to learn about tree care—helping beautify neighborhoods. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to donate legally harvested deer through the Hunt for Hunger program — a system that provides grants to local nonprofits to cover processing fees while offering healthy venison to food banks, with Col. Steve Hunter stating that venison is an important source of nourishment for Hoosier families. 21Alive
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services launched the New Hope Through Heat Program to offer grants for homeowners with non-working heating systems—furnaces, boilers, electric heat kits or heat pumps—who live in the city and make 50% or less of the Area Median Income. Applications will be reviewed on a first-completed, first-served basis with limited funding from HUD. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Fort Wayne and surrounding Ohio communities have committed $650K to develop a rail corridor connecting Chicago and Pittsburgh—this investment from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, City of Fort Wayne, and Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission will support route and station planning for improved regional connectivity and future economic growth. WFFT-TV
- ➤ State Sen. Justin Busch announced that a one-mile section of State Road 114 has been renamed the Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz Memorial Mile — his family and local community attended the ceremony to honor the fallen Marine’s service. Capt. Tomkiewicz died in a March 2022 aircraft crash in Norway during a NATO exercise. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Adams Center Road will close between Paulding Road and Seiler Road from Oct 20 to Oct 27 for drainage work on the Google Data Center project—Project Zodiac—so drivers must use the posted detour route. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Mayor Sharon Tucker—residents and business owners celebrated the completed Fairfax Avenue Reconstruction Project in Mount Vernon Park, which replaced a chip and seal road with asphalt and added ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, lighting, and storm inlets. The $1.07 million project is part of a larger $41.4 million investment to improve local transportation and quality of life. WFFT-TV
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River City Rat Race
2-6 p.m. — Historic Old Fort — Registration fees apply — Experience one of the most scenic 10K races through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne.
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Eric Johnson Live Performance
8:00-9:30 PM — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $29.50 — Experience the legendary guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson and his eclectic musical styles across genres.
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Making Strides of Fort Wayne
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Free entry — Celebrate courage and hope in the fight against breast cancer with the Northeast Indiana community.
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Mamacitas & Mimosas
11 AM – 2 PM — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Check for costs — Indulge in authentic Mexican brunch flavors while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Ball State Cardinals
7-11 p.m. — Hilliard Gates Sports Center — VIP tickets available — Experience premium amenities and enjoy college basketball excitement.
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PMP Certification Training in Fort Wayne
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fort Wayne, IN — Early Bird Pricing Available — Gain comprehensive CAPM certification training with expert-led interactive sessions and valuable resources.
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Holst and Mozart
7-8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Dinner and drinks available — Experience a delightful evening of classical music with Holst, Ravel, and Mozart in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Old Fort Cluster Dog Show
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Entry details not specified — Experience the excitement of breed judging and obedience at this annual dog show.
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Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Join comedy sensation Gabriel Rutledge for an evening filled with humor and entertainment.
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Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Experience hilarious storytelling from a renowned comedian.
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