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April 1: Indiana going all out to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1128+ words) Buttons designed by the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission to celebrate America 250. A typical Memorial Day weekend for Debbie Dunn is spent reveling in the recreation of the Northwest Territory Alliance's encampment at Fort Sackville. Dressed in 18th century clothing, Dunn wanders around…...
April 1: Local law office joins 'Jars of Love' campaign with major peanut butter donation
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (188+ words) Blackburn Romey Law Office has donated a pallet of peanut butter to the Jars of Love Peanut Butter campaign. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter campaign collects high-protein, shelf-stable donations for local food banks. FORT WAYNE " The Jars of Love…...
March 30: Science Central opens planetarium
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (507+ words) The Science Central planetarium ribbon cutting takes place March 25. Holding the scissors from left: Science Central planetarium manager Sarah Vise, board chairman Larry Kay and Science Central Executive Director Mandee Mikulski. Science Central planetarium manager Sarah Vise points to the…...
March 30: Pearl Arts receives over $4M from businessman for student music lessons
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (574+ words) FORT WAYNE " Pearl Arts announced a $4 million transformative gift from Larry Lee, a lifelong community businessman and philanthropist. This estate gift, along with an annual gift of $100,000, was envisioned to provide music lessons for up to 220 students annually in Fort…...
March 26: Steuben County casino study points toward local tax benefits in the millions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (933+ words) ANGOLA " A feasibility study on positioning a casino in Steuben County points toward what is described as a potentially lucrative development for not only the county but the state. The Steuben County Economic Development Corp. commissioned the study, conducted by…...
Editorial cartoon | Opinion | fwbusiness.com
1+ week, 1+ day ago (114+ words) Editorial cartoon'Fort Wayne Business Weekly There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. - March 3: No Vera Bradley Outlet Sale…...
March 25: Philharmonic holding String Summer Camp at new downtown location
1+ week, 1+ day ago (223+ words) The Philharmonic will hold its first String Summer Camp in June and July at the new downtown Philharmonic Center, 826 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. FORT WAYNE " The Philharmonic will be hosting its first String Summer Camp this summer. Students will spend…...
March 25: Angola, Columbia City to host Smithsonian 'Voices & Votes' exhibit
1+ week, 2+ day ago (356+ words) The Smithsonian Museum's "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is seen in Florida. The exhibit aims to bring discussions to local community, which will include seven in Indiana, starting with Angola and ending with Columbia City. Voting seems easy, so…...
March 24: Poka-Bache Connector Trail information meeting planned
1+ week, 2+ day ago (189+ words) Sen. Sue Glick, R-LaGrange, laughs at a quip as she stands next to a map of the communities that will be part of the Poka-Bache Connector Trail. A public meeting about the trail April 8 in Fort Wayne." FORT WAYNE" The…...
March 24: Construction starts for Fort Wayne's Illinois Road Trail and Road Improvement Project
1+ week, 2+ day ago (614+ words) FORT WAYNE" The city of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division on March 24 announced that work has begun on the $9 million Illinois Road Trail and Road Improvement Project. The nearly two-mile long trail will extend the trail at Rockhill Park to…...