November 29, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact:        Sarah Nichter (260-427-6024)

Celebrate Christmas on the Farm

Come out to Salomon Farm Park on Saturday, December 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. for a taste of a traditional Christmas. Activities will include a live Nativity, horse and tractor drawn hay wagon

For Immediate Release: November 23, 2010

Contact: Mitch Sheppard, 260-450-6560

New Café Opens in the Botanical Conservatory

FORTWAYNE, Ind. - Today Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Department Director Al Moll performed the ceremonial slicing of the first bagel to celebrate the grand

For Release: Monday, Nov. 22, 2010

Contact: Public Information Office, 427-6051

One Cart Recycling Questions/Answers here

Sign up for One Cart recycling here

10,000 CITY RESIDENTS SIGN UP FOR ONE-CART RECYCLING

Postcard Registration Hits Mailboxes this Week

FORT WAYNE, Ind.– Within three weeks

Released:          November 22, 2010

Contact:             Public Information Office, 427-2146

COVINGTON ROAD OPENING TOMORROW

For Release: Monday, Nov. 22, 2010

Contact: Public Information Office, 427-2146

MAYOR CHALLENGES CITY RESIDENTS TO INCREASE HOLIDAY DONATIONS

FORT WAYNE, Ind.– With the holiday season upon us, Mayor Tom Henry expressed concern about the many families in our community who are struggling to make

For immediate release: Thursday November 19, 2010

HEAVY LEAF FALL KEEPS CREWS BUSY

Saturday Collections to Move into South Neighborhoods

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – For the third Saturday in a row, City Street Department crews will work to collect fallen leaves. A heavy amount of leaves fell in the City’s

For immediate release: November 18, 2010

Contact: Frank Suárez

PUFFERBELLY TRAIL TO CONNECT FORT WAYNE AND BEYOND

80 Mile Trail Moves Forward

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Connecting neighborhoods moved a mile forward today as Mayor Tom Henry and representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation,

HolidayFest 2010 Announcement and Schedule of Events

A full list of HolidayFest events are located here.

Mayor Tom Henry helps kick off the 2010 Holidayfest announcement at Parkview Field November 16
with the Downtown Improvement District. A schedule of events is listed at ...

For release: Monday, November 15, 2010

Contact:        Public Information Office, 427-2146

Photos listed below are available at high resolution upon request 

  NEW PROGRAM MAKES RECYCLING EASIER

Registration required for new program

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Beginning in January 2011, Fort Wayne residents will no

 For Release:  Friday, November 12, 2010

Contact:          Public Information, 427-1120

CITY TO HOST POUBLIC MEETING ABOUT ANTHONY BOULEVARD TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Public invited to learn about possible solutions

FORT WAYNE, Ind. –The City of Fort Wayne is looking at ways to reduce traffic congestion on South

Contact: Public Information Office, 427-1120

CITY CLOSED THURSDAY FOR VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY

Garbage, recycling pick-up unaffected,Free Golf for Veterans

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Fort Wayne offices, including City Utilities,

Mayor Attends Renaissance Pointe YMCA Open House/Grand Opening

Photos from Renaissance Pointe YMCA's Open House/Grand Opening November 5. Event highlights included tours of the facilities, ribbon cutting ceremony, speeches from YMCA staff and city leaders and a surprise basketball challenge. For

For Release:  Thursday, November 4, 2010

Contact:          Public Information Office, 427-2146

MAYOR ANNOUNCES RETURN OF POPULAR COMMERCIAL FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM

Funding helps strengthen businesses, spruce up commercial corridors

 FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Underscoring his commitment to Fort Wayne’s economic growth,

For immediate release: November 4, 2010

Contact: Frank Suárez 427-6051

ONE CART RECYCLING ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Postcard Registration Coming Soon 

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Residents wanting to participate in the City of Fort Wayne’s One Cart Recycling program can register now by going online at

 For Immediate ReleaseNovember 2, 2010

MEDIA CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT:
Liesl Marelli Amanda Straub
City of Fort Wayne National League of Cities
260-427-2146 202-626-3015

FORT WAYNE RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne has been chosen as one of 20 cities from across the

MEDIA CONTACT:                        MEDIA CONTACT:
Sarah Bodner                                Ozzie Mitson
Communications Director          Business/Legislative Liaison
Indiana Michigan Power             City of Fort Wayne
260-425-2133                               260-427-2673

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF FORT WAYNE, I&M HOST OPEN HOUSES FOR PUBLIC
ON CITY LIGHT LEASE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

FORT

Leaf Collection Ahead of Schedule

Crews Move North this Afternoon

 Fort Wayne, Ind.– Weather is always a factor in the amount of leaves that fall when the City starts its we start our collection process. While many

For Immediate Release
(Previously released) September 24, 2010
Information by Raquel R. Foster, Fort Wayne Public Information Officer, Fort Wayne Police Department

2010 Official Trick-or-Treat Hours

Fort Wayne Police Chief Rusty York has established the official hours for Trick-or-Treat for