For Immediate Release

Contact:        Liesl Marelli 427-2146

Date: October 26, 2010             

 MEDIA ADVISORY: SEVERE WEATHER ALERT

 Fort Wayne, Allen County, is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch until early afternoon. We expect sustained high winds for up to 30 hours.    

Be watchful for downed power lines

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For release: Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Contact: Joe Fox, 427-6957

FIRST BUSINESS SERVICES SHOWCASE A SUCCESS

Nearly 100 small-business owners and budding entrepreneurs attended

Fort Wayne, Ind. - More than 90 small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs attended the showcase to learn about

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For release: Monday, October 18, 2010

Contact:        Public Information, 427-1120

MAYOR HENRY/BUSINESS LAUNCH - Bright Green Business

Green City Business Moves to New Era

Fort Wayne, Ind.– Fort Wayne businesses are beginning a new chapter - a greener chapter - as the Green City Business Program moves in

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For release: Thursday, October 14, 2010

Contact: Public Information, 427-6051

 

ARDMORE MOVES TRAFFIC, BOOSTS ECONOMY

Ardmore Avenue re-opens two weeks ahead of schedule

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Ardmore Avenue re-opened today as a four-lane road and designated truck route.

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry

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For release: Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Contact: Public Information, 427-1120

 

CITY TAKES POSSESSION OF McMILLEN PARK APARTMENTS

Community will help decide best use for site in southeast Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Ind.– The City of Fort Wayne officially took possession of the former McMillen Park

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For immediate release: Wednesday October 13, 2010

Contact: Frank Suárez 427-6051

 

ARDMORE AVENUE FINISHES EARLY,RIBBON CUTTING THURSDAY

 

WHAT:      Road opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newArdmore Avenue.

WHEN:      Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.  Road opens shortly after ribbon cutting.

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Mayor Henry and Chamber Offer Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses to Learn How to Find Resources

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce officials and local business representatives gathered today at Ottenweller Company to announce an upcoming opportunity for small

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Halloween Pet Parade

*    WHO:  Four-footed, furry goblins are lining up to take part in the Halloween Pet Parade sponsored by Paws & Remember as a benefit for Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control. . .

*    WHAT: Pet owners are invited to come dressed in costume and to bring their costumed friendly pets by

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Mayor Henry and FWCS Put Safety First for Students

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry joined Fairfield Elementary School principal Jeff Cline and others to celebrate International Walk to School Day Wednesday morning. Communities throughout the country and globally use the event as an effort to focus on

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Free Event Showcases Fort Wayne Trail Network

The popular community bike rides that took place this summer will offer one more unique opportunity to “Trek the Trails”.  The City of Fort Wayne in conjunction with the Greenway Consortium and the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society, are sponsoring a

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Saturday, October 23, Doors Open at 8 pm; Movie at 9:15

Fort Wayne, Ind: Let’s do the time warp agaaaaain! As a part of the Downtown Improvement District’s Fright Night, the Conservatory will once again spin the tale of Brad and Janet on a rainy night sheltered by the bizarre Dr. Frank N. Furter.

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Contact: Peggy Bender 427-5508

City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control will hold its 23rd annual 2-mile Walk for Animals presented by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD on Sunday, October 10th at Franke Park.  Pledge forms are available at Animal Care & Control and local Veterinary Hospitals. 

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Contact: Allison Miller, Pet Adoption Supervisor,

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control, 260-427-5511

City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control will hold a free Pet Parenting class for dog owners on Monday, Oct 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. in their education center located at 3020 Hillegas Road.  The lecture with

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Groundbreaking ceremony at Indiana’s First Boundless Playground Site

Mayor Tom Henry, Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and Taylor Reuille from Taylor’s Friendship Circle announced today that thanks to the overwhelming participation of Fort Wayne residents, and their friends and families,

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The Downtown Optimist Club of Fort Wayne, Inc. presented a $40,000 gift to Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll today for the state’s first boundless playground project. The donation will be used to construct 4 shade structures at Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground. The Optimist Club

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Public Hearing Scheduled; Common Council to Consider Ordinance Amendments this Fall

The City of Fort Wayne’s Design Manual for new development and exterior renovation projects in the Downtown will be the subject of a public hearing before the Plan Commission on October 11. Anyone interested in

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River Level Lower Next Week

The St. Joe River will be lowered next week so workers can remove the flashboards at the St. Joe dam.

Beginning Saturday, October 31, 2009 at midnight the river north of the dam will be lowered to allow the spillway to dry so workers can remove the flashboards. Monday,...

Proposal creates governance structure for consolidated 911 center to improve public safety

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is working with the Allen County Commissioners to create a consolidated City-County 911 call center. Henry encourages the County Commissioners to support the proposed interlocal...

Residents can contact 311 for bagged leaf pick-up in 2 business days

The City of Fort Wayne'€™s leaf collection will start Oct. 26 in the central section as outlined on the leaf collection map.

Residents need to have all leaves to the parkstrip or curb by 7 a.m. Monday during that week'€™s...

The intersection of Duck and Barr Streets will be closed for sewer repair work but customers should have no problem getting to area businesses. During the construction, Barr and Duck street will be closed to motorists but visitors will always have access to the four businesses in the immediate...