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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Pork is donating high-quality pork to food banks and pantries to help feed local families, including a Fort Wayne tin caps program that has given 2,000 meals and holiday ham donations (a community effort to ease food insecurity). US 93.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Parkview Field will keep its Holiday Lights open on Christmas Day from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the downtown stadium due to community demand, offering families food + rides, holiday crafts + photo opportunities. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ The Annual Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival will return next Monday, Dec. 29, in Fort Wayne. The event will offer local residents traditional holiday treats and family-friendly activities. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Fort Wayne saw gas prices drop below $3 a gallon this holiday season as AAA reported Monday an average of $2.84 compared to $3.19 a year ago, with the statewide average at $2.76 prompting drivers to shop around amid heavy travel — a relief for holiday commuters. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Many Fort Wayne residents travel to Michigan and Ohio for legal cannabis as local law still prohibits its use, while police enforce possession regulations. Federal moves to reschedule marijuana may open new research pathways for local pharmaceutical firms + influence regional consumer trends. WFFT-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new library card program launched this year between Allen County Public Library & Fort Wayne Community Schools enrolled 8,500 students and will expand to serve all 30,000 students soon. The program links cards to school IDs so students can borrow materials and access digital platforms for homework. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Indiana Tech received a $150K grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to explore the role of artificial intelligence in transforming teaching, learning, and career preparation with industry partnerships. WFFT-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Department of Environmental Management will offer a free Christmas tree recycling program on Friday, Dec. 26 that runs through Jan. 16. Residents can drop off trees at local sites such as the Biosolids Handling Facility at 6202 Lake Avenue and the North Highway Department Building. 21Alive
- ➤ A wreath shaped bird feeder attracted a red squirrel and two bird species, a red bellied woodpecker and a white breasted nuthatch, at Fox Island County Park on Monday. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue Fort Wayne men stunned Notre Dame 72-69 on Sunday when Corey Hadnot II scored 29 points for a fourth straight road win (Head Coach Jon Coffman and guard DeAndre Craig, Jr. offered postgame insights). WFFT-TV
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Parkview Field Holiday Lights
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a festive evening of dazzling holiday lights at Parkview Field.
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Indy Fuel vs. Fort Wayne Komets
7:30-9:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free kids ticket with adult purchase — Experience an exciting hockey showdown with giveaways and a chance to support Goodwill.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Tyler Fischer
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket info available — Experience the rising star of stand-up comedy in an intimate setting.
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Fort Wayne Komets vs. Kalamazoo Wings
5:00-6:35 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free tickets for 'A' students — Celebrate Report Card Night with a free ticket and post-game skate on the ice!
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Parkview Field Holiday Lights
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful holiday lights show at Parkview Field.
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Parkview Field Holiday Lights
6-7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Free entry — Experience a magical walk-thru of brilliant holiday light displays synchronized to festive music.
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Fort Wayne Komets vs. Bloomington Bison
7:30-9:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate New Year's Eve with hockey action and exciting prizes during Chuck-A-Puck Night.
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Make 2026 the greatest year of your life
On January 10, 2026, Timothy will be leading a 3 hour Heroic workshop where you will join Heroes in your local community for a powerful, in-person Heroic Workshop experience designed to help you master your Energy, Work, and Love — and activate your best self. You’ll leave with clarity, a protocol, and the momentum to make 2026 your greatest year ever.
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2026 Winter Artistic Extravaganza
Unity Performing Arts Foundation will showcase all its artistic programs with performances and testimonials from youth ages 7 to 19, highlighting the impact of our leadership and arts training. Featured performances include the three-time World Champion Voices of Unity Youth Choir along with creative writing, public speaking, drama, dance, and piano programs led by our expert directors. This is your chance to see the excellence UNITY brings to young people and to learn how your child can become our next member. Visit UPAF.com or call 260-481-6719; admission is available exclusively through Eventbrite.
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2026 Winter Artistic Extravaganza
Unity Performing Arts Foundation will showcase all its artistic programs with performances and testimonials from youth ages 7 to 19, highlighting the impact of our leadership and arts training. Featured performances include the three-time World Champion Voices of Unity Youth Choir along with creative writing, public speaking, drama, dance, and piano programs led by our expert directors. This is your chance to see the excellence UNITY brings to young people and to learn how your child can become our next member. Visit UPAF.com or call 260-481-6719; admission is available exclusively through Eventbrite.
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic - American Beauty
7:30-9:30 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate America's 250th birthday with American classical music featuring renowned violinist Holly Mulcahy.
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