Fort Wayne Update February 16th

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Monday, February 16
Hi – 56° Low – 37° | ⛅ Partly Cloudy → 🌙 Cloudy
Monday brings a mix of clouds and late-day sunshine with a high of 56°F and a breezy SW wind at 10–20 mph—great for a midday walk or running errands. Overnight, skies stay cloudy with a low of 37°F and SSW winds at 10–15 mph, setting a cozy scene for indoor relaxation.

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Fort Wayne Residents Petition Against Proposed QuikTrip Gas Station
• Neighbors near Coldwater Road are circulating a petition to stop QuikTrip from building a gas station and convenience store
• Residents cite traffic congestion, school zone safety, and concerns about lights, pollution, and noise as reasons for opposition
• QuikTrip says the project will employ about 20 people, is on a signalized intersection, and aims to revitalize the property
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Second Phase For Fort Wayne Initiative Aiming To Address Affordable Housing Is Underway
• The “A Lot to Love” program’s second phase is open for small-scale developers to apply for up to three of 29 available project sites
• The initiative focuses on turning vacant lots into new affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods
• Mayor Sharon Tucker says increasing housing opportunities and affordable options is a top city priority
• To apply, click here.
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Multiple Projects Around Fort Wayne’s West Side To Impact Traffic Soon
• N Washington Road and Randall Road will be fully closed for watermain installation from Feb. 16 through October 2
• Hillegas Road will have flagging-operated lane closures for watermain work through October 2
• W Jefferson Boulevard will have right lane closures eastbound and westbound for watermain installation through October 2
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The ‘Largest Show Choir Competition In The Country’ Returns To Fort Wayne
• Nearly 2,000 students from over 40 groups will perform at Homestead High School this weekend
• The event includes a separate solo and small ensemble competition and is open to the public
• Finals begin at 7 p.m. with top-scoring groups named ‘Grand Champions’; tickets cost $12–$20
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Restoration Of Historic Fort Wayne Building Brings Housing To Downtown
• The former St. Joseph Nurses Home has been converted into apartments while preserving the building’s historic exterior
• Developers Patrick Brown and Thomas Sternfeldt modernized the interiors after the property sat unused for over 30 years
• Studio apartments start at $900 per month and one-bedrooms at $1,500
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Six Local Wrestlers Bring Home Semi-State Title
• Six local wrestlers won their divisions at the semi-state meet hosted at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
• Homestead, Adams Central, Garrett, Bellmont, and Leo schools each had champions in weight classes from 138 to 285 lbs
• State finals are scheduled next Friday and Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
→ Read More From WANE

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Tax Season Underway: IRS Filing Tips and New Deductions for 2026
• Taxpayers have until April 15 to file returns, and experts recommend gathering all documents, using direct deposit, and keeping copies of past returns.
• New deductions this year include expanded SALT deductions, car loan interest, senior deductions, and qualified tips reported on Schedule 1-A.
• Free and low-cost resources are available, including IRS Free File, VITA, TCE programs, and guidance from licensed tax preparers to avoid mistakes and scams.

Why it matters here:
Understanding new deductions and preparing early can maximize refunds and prevent errors or audits during the filing season.

→ Get the full national breakdown from our team at The Nova

Annual Fine Art Competition
8:00 am–5:00 pm @ Clark Gallery at Honeywell Center — Free

Not Talking Out of School: The Hector & Carol Garcia Retrospective
8:00 am–9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Building — Free

Portraits of Lives Affected by Incarceration
9:00 am–9:00 pm @ ACPL Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery — Free

Art From the Heart
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Fiber Collage & Functional Works
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Sweetwater Open Mic Night (Variety)
6:30 pm–8:30 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — Free

Monday Blues Jam Sessions (Blues)
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

PFW Choral Concert: Music for Reflection (Choral)
7:30 pm @ First Wayne Street United Methodist Church — Free

Latch String Karaoke
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Wed, Feb 18th 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Norfolk Admirals — 7:05 PM EST

Fri, Feb 20th 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Norfolk Admirals — 7:05 PM EST

Sat, Feb 21st 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Norfolk Admirals — 7:05 PM EST

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