Fort Wayne
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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Harvest Food Bank announced that its 11th annual U Can Crush Hunger drive reached 93,043 pounds as of October 31—Purdue University Fort Wayne led with 27,336 pounds. The campaign will continue until November 7 as each dollar donated counts as four pounds to help local families. WOWO
- ➤ Fort Wayne Pride Center will host its annual Christmas adoption event to help find homes for local shelter pets + encourage community members to join in the holiday season festivities. 21Alive
- ➤ The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne announced that the Giving Tuesday campaign runs today through Nov. 20 with a 20% matching offer on eligible funds capped at $10,000 to boost support for local nonprofits. The foundation will also provide a surprise unrestricted gift on Dec. 2 to the top fundraiser in each of the five pillars of its Let’s Rise! Vision Plan—donors are encouraged to contribute to help fund critical services. The Journal Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Congressman Jim Baird announced a trade agreement with China in Lebanon — the deal will boost soybean exports with China set to buy 12 million metric tons this season and 75 million over three years from 2026; local agricultural leaders joined the event that marked an end to a five-month moratorium on soybean purchases. WOWO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Indiana school districts are cutting staff, delaying projects, and shifting spending to manage higher property tax losses from new state reforms—Fort Wayne Community Schools faces a loss of up to $10.8 million as officials plan to use referendums and transfers next year. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials and community members celebrated the reopening of Grabill Road Bridge in Leo-Cedarville on Friday along the St. Joseph River — the restoration included a rebuilt deck and secured piers that will help the structure serve as a key connection for over a century. 21Alive
- ➤ The Covington Road Trail on southwest Fort Wayne is now fully open after eight phases of construction starting in 2009. The 4.7-mile trail, which cost nearly $8 million — funded from federal and city sources — connects neighborhoods, businesses, and schools. WANE 15
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Glick Company completed an $8.56 million renovation of Edsall House, a federally subsidized apartment complex built in 1977 — a project that upgraded 203 apartments with modern kitchens, bathrooms, ADA features, and other improvements, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday. WANE 15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastside’s Alyx Brandewie previewed the Sectional SF matchup during FOX 55’s Friday Face/Off—he noted the team’s recent game against Manchester and outlined key strategies for the upcoming contest. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Sectional football championships continued after Halloween matchups as Classes 1A–4A played second round games while Classes 5A–6A began their semifinal contests. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Blackhawk Christian boys soccer won its first state championship by beating Indianapolis Scecina Memorial on Friday night. The win marked a historic milestone for the Braves. WFFT-TV
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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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Boney James Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Tickets starting at $39.50 — Experience the smooth sounds of saxophonist Boney James in an intimate live performance.
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Zakk Wylde Live
6:00–8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $35 — Experience Zakk Wylde's electrifying tribute to Black Sabbath with classic rock anthems and powerful performances.
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Youth Orchestras Fall Concert
4-6 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy the impressive talents of young musicians in a professional orchestra setting.
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