Road Open to Local Traffic
City Utility crews are repairing a water main break in the 2500 block of Sherman Boulevard. The repairs are expected to keep the street closed until late this afternoon. Sherman is open to local traffic only between West State Boulevard and Goshen Road.
Around 5 a.m.,...
Garbage pick-up pushed back one day
The City of Fort Wayne’s offices, including the 311 Call Center, City Utilities, Animal Care and Control, and Parks’ community and youth centers, will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.
Residential garbage and recycling pick-up is pushed back one day all...
Northside Pool opening for weekend May 29
All of the City’s free splash pads will be turned on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 with plans to keep them turned on until Labor Day.
Northside Pool will be open May 29 – 31, 2010 and June 5 – 6, opening daily starting June 12. McMillen Pool will be open June 5 – 6, with...
Anyone 12 and older can attend upcoming training classes July 14, Sept. 11
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry applauds the participation of more than 300 people in the hands-only CPR training held earlier this month at the Public Safety Academy.
On May 8, 318 people learned this life-saving skill in the...
Public Works Makes a Difference - $100 Million in 2010 Improvements
In celebration of National Public Works Week, Mayor Tom Henry and workers from the Public Works and City Utilities departments displayed a variety of work vehicles for students at Franke Park Elementary. Staff members explained...
It’s a Feline Frenzy Adoption Event at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control just in time to celebrate June Adopt a Cat Month. Hundreds of adorable, adoptable cats and kittens enter the city shelter during spring and summer months. Feline Frenzy will do it’s best to place as many healthy, vaccinated,...
The Tainter Gate at the Hosey Dam will be lowered Monday morning, May 17, 2010 to provide for normal summer recreational pool levels. The gates were opened two weeks ago in order to lower river levels and allow for the river bottom to be examined for obstructions. Due to heavy rains the...
Work part of INDOT’s SR 3/Lima Road lane widening project
Wallen Road east of Lima Road is scheduled to reopen at 6 p.m. today with a second closure scheduled for later this week to complete the installation of the storm sewer when weather conditions cooperate.
The road will close again to finish the...
Section to Close for 13 months beginning Monday
Completed Maplecrest to bring Additional Trail Connection
As the Maplecrest Road extension project moves forward the The Rivergreenway - Maumee Pathway will be closed in an area near the construction zone. This is a necessary safety step as the...
Citizens who would like to support the Boundless Playground Project are invited to dine at the Jefferson Pointe Chick-fil-A on Thursday, May 13th, 5 pm – 7 pm. Chick-fil-A will donate 15% of each sale to Taylor’s Dream for the Boundless Playground Project. There will be no solicitation at this
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Mayor Tom Henry was joined by Manager of Forestry Operations Chad Tinkel, members of the Tree Commission, Saint Joseph Catholic School Children,Trees Indiana and Easter Seals Arc as they celebrated Arbor Day at Buckner Park today.
“Our trees are one of Fort Wayne’s remarkable assets,” said Mayor Tom
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River bottom to be examined for obstructions, levels will be up for summer
In an effort to increase the quantity of water available during the summer months, the City’s Water Filtration Plant will perform its annual task installing flashboards at the St. Joe Dam beginning Monday May 3, 2010. The...
May 8: Free CPR training, public safety demonstrations, Red Cross blood drive
The City of Fort Wayne continues to accept registrations for the May 8 free, hands-only CPR training as part of “Don’t Miss a Beat.” All training will take place at the Regional Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot...
The start time for the April 28, 2010 (tonight) Solid Waste Contract Committee meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City/County Building. The Committee decided that additional time would be needed as it hears presentations from vendors tonight, so the meeting was moved up 30...
Events throughout May connect people to community character, local history
Through activities highlighting the city’s many historic neighborhoods, buildings and landscapes, Mayor Tom Henry encourages Fort Wayne residents to join in celebrating National Historic Preservation Month throughout May...
New Registrations Accepted For Rescheduled Date
Due to his flight being cancelled because of volcanic ash, world renowned sustainability leader David Cook is unable to make it to Fort Wayne for his scheduled appearance at the regional sustainability conference titled, “The Next Step to Emerging...
Due to resurfacing, the playground in Memorial Park next to the splashpad is closed and fenced off. The safety surfacing underneath the playground is being replaced. Weather permitting, the playground will reopen by the end of the month. Memorial Park is located at 2301 Maumee Ave.
For more...
Eminent Radiation Oncologist and former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford announced a $27,000 gift to Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll today for the state’s first Boundless Playground Project. Dr. Crawford’s donation will take the total raised to over $1.1 million, with $200,000...
Hurshtown Reservoir will open Thursday, April 15 at 6 am. Often called the best fishing spot in Allen County, this 240-acre lake is located at 16000 Roth Road near Grabill. Some of the best catches include small mouth bass, white crappie and catfish. The reservoir is also stocked with walleye. All...
Deadline Approaches for Earth Day 2010 Event
The registration deadline for businesses in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio to sign up for the regional sustainability conference -“The Next Step to Emerging Economies” is drawing near. Space is limited and attendees have until noon on April 19,...
