Bob Chase Frostbite Championship Open to Public
A unique event hosted by the McMillen Ice Arena (MAC) and Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation launches a new competition to Indiana. The state's first sled hockey tournament is bringing teams from St. Louis, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids and Cleveland this...
March 9: requested brochures will be mailed
March 13: Mail, Fax, Drop Box, On-Line registrations begin
March 23: Walk-in, Phone-in customers can begin registration
Program brochures containing registration forms and detailed information about our summer youth programs and day camps have been...
Single curbside collection for each address; Parks' sites remain open
The City of Fort Wayne and Mayor Tom Henry remind residents to take branches and tree limbs to drop-off sites if their neighborhood has already had its curbside collection following the Dec. 19 ice storm.
City officials have...
Maumee River expected to cover roadway through weekend
High river levels in the Maumee have prompted the closure of North River Road between Landin and Maysville roads.
Drivers should use a detour route of Maysville and Landin roads. The City expects the water to remain high throughout the...
Customers on parts of Irene, Clayton, Sherman without water service
Sherman Boulevard, between State Street and Goshen Road, is closed because of water main break. City Utilities' Water Maintenance Department is currently repairing the break.
City Utilities customers in the following locations can...
City Requests Information on Development Teams to work on Neighborhood Stabilization Program
The City of Fort Wayne is seeking information on those who wish to seek and work with multiple buyers of foreclosed homes. Fort Wayne is receiving $7 million to implement its plan for responding to the
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Mayor Tom Henry's State of the City speech remarks as prepared for delivery Feb. 12, 2009, at the Public Safety Academy.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND WELCOME.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME A STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH HAS BEEN DELIVERED HERE IN THE REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY OF NORTHEAST INDIANA.
I CERTAINLY HOPE
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The City's Public Works Department and City Utility crews will monitor water levels in its rivers and streams, streets and neighborhoods throughout the night, tonight. A heavy rain has dropped nearly two inches of rain on the City today.
“The Spy Run Creek rose above flood level just after noon...
Drivers to use Eggeman, Aboite Center and Homestead as detour
Covington Road between Eggeman and Homestead roads is closed until further notice. Both directions are blocked because of pavement conditions on the bridge between Eggeman and Homestead.
Drivers can use Eggeman, Aboite Center and...
Dogs and cats are more than pets'they're family. And just like any other member of the family, pets deserve to be cared for and protected. That's why Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is teaming with the American Red Cross to offer Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid class on Saturday, March 28...
Will meet with lawmakers to advocate for infrastructure projects
Mayor Tom Henry and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced that they are traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to convince members of Congress to approve an economic stimulus package that quickly addresses...
Sunday's temperature weakens ice
Sunday's warm temperatures have caused the ice to weaken on all three skating ponds. The hockey goals have been removed and red lights/red flags are now posted at Lakeside, E. Swinney and Reservoir Ponds.
If the temperature drops low enough tonight, E. Swinney will be...
Boundless Playground earns foundations grants
Fort Wayne's proposed Boundless Playground at Kreager Park received $185,000 over the past few months in foundation grants. The project will allow children of all ability levels including those with physical and developmental disabilities to have...
Child able to give calltaker street address after mother falls unconscious
Four-year-old Alex had only lived at his address for three weeks, but when his mother fell down the stairs and became unconscious Jan. 5, this little Fort Wayne resident knew to call 911 and was able to tell the City's
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People's Trust Clock Adds to the Amenities Downtown
Visitors to Fort Wayne's downtown and especially those attending games at the new Parkview Field at Harrison Square will be able to keep track of time with a glance upward. Today, Vic Martin, owner of the Baker Street Train Station,...
Park employees are cleaning off Lakeside Pond now
Last night's snow covered the recently cleaned ice at Lakeside, E. Swinney and Reservoir Ponds, delaying outdoor skating today.
Parks & Recreation employees are currently cleaning off the recent snow cover from Lakeside Park pond, and will work...
Lakeside skating pond remains closed
Outdoor athletes will be glad to know that two of the City's skating ponds will be open today:
The E. Swinney Park pond is being cleaned Monday, and hockey goals will be set out by noon. Reservoir Park pond will be cleaned Monday afternoon, and hockey goals...
E. Swinney and Reservoir remain open
For the first time this winter, all three of the City's skating ponds are open and safe for skaters.
Lakeside Park pond was cleared today and is open for skating. Hockey nets are up and the shelter will be open beginning Wednesday for the following hours:...
As of about 1 a.m. today, City Utilities Water Maintenance Department is repairing a water main break and street flooding on Arlington Avenue between West Petit Avenue and Pasadena Drive.
Arlington Avenue will be closed for six to eight hours during the repair.
During the repairs, water will be...
City Utilities Water Maintenance Department is repairing a water main break, and road damage caused by the break, in the 3300 block of Engle Road.
During the repair Engle Road will be closed to traffic between Ardmore Avenue and Tielker Road. Work is expected to continue through tonight.
Water...
