FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 12, 2011
Contact:  Peggy A. Bender, Animal Care & Control - 427-5508

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OFFERS FREE STRAW FOR ANIMAL BEDDING

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Animal Care & Control is offering free straw to any city resident in need of animal bedding during these cold days of

For Release:  January 12, 2011
Contact:  Public Information Office 427-1120
Photos by Liesl Marelli

MAYOR LAUNCHES COMMUNITY DIALOGUE ON LIGHT LEASELEGACY, CHALLENGES PUBLIC TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE

Citizen Input is Centerpiece of Process, Local Leaders to Serve on Task Force

Fort Wayne, Ind.– Keenly

For immediate release: January 10, 2011

Contact: Public Information Office 427-1111 

MAYOR HENRY WELCOMES NEW 911 DIRECTOR
Joint City, County 911 communications now in place

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The joint City-County Communications Partnership (CCP) formally kicked-off today as Timothy Lee began work as

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2011
Contact: Natalie Eggeman, Public Information Officer, 427-6028

Master Plan Revealed for Dimension Ford Property

FORT WAYNE, Ind. —In the spring of 2010, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department held public input meetings regarding the development of the

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2011
Contact: Natalie Eggeman, Public Information Officer, 427-6028

Peter Pan Exhibit Opens at Botanical Conservatory Saturday: January 8 – April 10

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Staff and volunteers are making final touches today to the whimsical Peter Pan exhibit that

For Immediate Release: January 3, 2011
Contact:           Natalie Eggeman, Public Information Officer 260-427-6028 

JANUARY/FEBRUARY CLASSES FOR YOUTH

Deadlines Approaching

The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following classes for children in January and February:

Future Artists,

MAYOR HENRY SELECTS BAYH STAFFER AS NEW MAYOR’S ADVOCATE

FORT WAYNE, Ind.– Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry proudly announced today that Brent Wake is joining the Mayor’s staff Jan. 3 as a Mayor’s advocate.  

Wake will work with neighborhoods, residents and business associations in the city’s southwest and

Rick Hemsoth

For Immediate Release December 29, 2010

Contact:       Natalie Eggeman, Public Information Officer, 260-427-6028

FORT WAYNE PARKS & RECREATION GOLF MANAGER RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Rick Hemsoth, PGA Professional and Manager of Golf Operations for Fort Wayne Parks &

For Immediate Release December 29, 2010

Contact:        Natalie Eggeman, Public Information Officer, 260-427-6028
 

BAGEL STATION UPTOWN EXPANDS HOURS

FORT WAYNE, Ind.- Due to popular demand, the Bagel Station Uptown will now be open on Mondays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The café, located in the gift shop of

For Release: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Contact: Public Information Office, 427-6957

MAYOR ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION PLAN FOR NEWRECYCLING CART
Residents will begin receiving the new recycling cart starting Jan. 3

FORT WAYNE, Ind.– Mayor Tom Henry announced today at a press conference that city

For Release: Monday, Dec. 27, 2010

Contact: Public Information Office, 427-1120

CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY FOR NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne’s offices, to include the City Utilities Customer Relations Center, the 311 Call Center, the Fort Wayne Police and Fire

The process of investigating a City Court has highlighted concerns shared by both the City and the County in the area of better enforcement of local laws, enhanced public safety and greater protection of our neighborhoods. Both the City and the County are dedicated to finding what works best, what

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 20, 2010

CITY OFFICES CLOSED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – 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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2010
Contact:          Natalie Eggeman, Public Information Officer, 427-6028

MAYOR SUPPORTS OPERATION STOCKING STUFFER
Efforts Brighten the Holiday Season for Children

FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Mayor Tom Henry, Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and the Fort Wayne Parks &

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 17, 2010

MAYOR HENRY SIGNS ORDINANCE REDUCING GARBAGE, RECYCLING FEE

FORT WAYNE, Ind. -At a time when fees and prices seem to be increasing across the country, Mayor Tom Henry was able to lower the fees Fort Wayne residents pay for garbage and recycling in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  December 15, 2010
Contacts:       Public Information Office, 427-2146
                        Rita Junk, 704-2069
                        Greg Dahm, 422-9417

LOCAL COMPANIES TEAM WITH CITY TO KEEP HOLIDAY REVELERS SAFE
Free cab rides home within 10 miles of downtown begin Thursday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Mayor Tom Henry joined with

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2010
Contact: Natalie Eggeman, Public Information Officer (260) 427-6028

SKATING  PONDS CLOSED 

FORT WAYNE, Ind.- The skating ponds at Lakeside, East Swinney and Reservoir parks are closed. All the ponds have one half to two and a half inches of soft snow ice on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2010

"STARTING A BUSINESS" WORKSHOP DEC. 16
City collaborating with Women’s Enterprise, Small Business Development Center and SCORE to offer free workshop

FORT WAYNE, Ind.- The City of Fort Wayne in cooperation Women’s Enterprise, Small Business Development