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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YLNI Farmers Market announced it will move to a new winter location to serve local customers fresh produce during the colder months (exact details on the site were not released). 21Alive
- ➤ Crews began installing 1.5 million lights at Parkview Field—a 50 percent increase from last year—to set up the holiday lights display that will debut in 17 days, featuring fresh displays, music, train rides, and visits from Johnny Claus. US 93.3
- ➤ Erin’s House for Grieving Children is hosting The Wing Open House at 5608 YMCA Park Dr W on November 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to offer teens and young adults a free support space—attendees will tour the new building, enjoy light bites, and learn about upcoming programs in honor of National Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Around Fort Wayne
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Museum of Art received a large donation—96 contemporary studio glass works from Dena and Ralph Lowenbach—on Oct. 20, and selected pieces are now on display in the new Illumination Gallery; the museum will host a winter exhibition to showcase the works. KPC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Allen County Public Library announced on October 27th that it received a $35,000 grant from Google to upgrade the immersive projection experience at the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research—enhancing technology to offer custom exhibits for educators and visitors. The project will modernize the center's interactive displays and support learning in the community. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Homeowners in the Northwest Allen County School District have seven days to vote on a referendum that would raise taxes to fund extra safety officers, a trade school, and higher teacher salaries. District officials say the funding gap is $8 million below the state average and note that a $350,000 home would see taxes rise $131.86—officials stress the measure is needed—while some residents believe extra funds should come from the state. 21Alive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eco Fest and a local homeowner invite residents to join a free tour of a Foster Park yard transformed with eco-friendly elements such as native plants, dead hedges and wildlife ponds. The tour will be held on November 2 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at 3909 Old Mill Rd with parking available nearby. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Eco Fest is running its Candy Wrapper Recycling Program to help make Halloween greener in Fort Wayne—accepted wrappers will be collected at several drop off sites on October 30, October 31, and November 7. Around Fort Wayne
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ George Guy, the executive of Fort Wayne Housing Authority known for leading major projects, will become CEO of Lighthouse Youth & Family Services in Cincinnati on Dec 1—he helped guide investments and the Hillcrest Commons redevelopment during his tenure. The Journal Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indiana’s Department of Health confirmed the state’s first flu death of this season while withholding details to protect patient privacy — officials urge residents to get their flu shots and follow good hygiene practices as flu season continues. US 93.3
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Stacker used data from Realtor.com—compiled in Q3—to show that many buyers from out-of-state metros like California and the East Coast are looking to buy houses in Fort Wayne. The statistics measure the percentage of online views from each metro as the local market stays tight. KPC News
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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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Black Flag Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the raw energy of Black Flag live in Fort Wayne.
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The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong
7 p.m. — Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with a comedy where everything hilariously goes wrong.
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Matthew Broussard Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $99 Date Night Package — Experience self-effacing humor from a former financial analyst turned comedian.
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Matthew Broussard Stand-Up Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — 2-item minimum required — Enjoy educational and self-effacing humor from former financial analyst Matthew Broussard.
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The Music of The Lord of the Rings Concert
4-5:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Oscar-winning music from Tolkien’s cinematic universe performed live by a symphonic orchestra.
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Veterans Day at The Fairfield
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — The Fairfield Fort Wayne — Participatory fee required — Enjoy a day of community and competition while supporting local veterans' initiatives.
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Theresa Caputo Live Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Long Island Medium as she shares her unique gifts in a captivating live performance.
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