In today’s edition:

🏛️ Protesters Takeover Courthouse Lawn

💘 Country Heritage Hosts Valentine's Day Week Events

🎉 Three Rivers Festival Crowdfunding Deadline Approaches

🏫 Trine University Unveils New Campus Master Plan

🚨 Two Fort Wayne Charity Organizations Struck by Vandalism

🕊️ September Deaths of Wolcottville Mom, Three Kids Determined as Suicide-Homicides

🚶‍♂️ City Officials Ask Property Owners to Clear Sidewalks or Face Fines

🛒 Dave Hill's Market Closing After Almost Three Decades

Sports

🏀 Notre Dame Women's Basketball Extends Win Streak to 16

🏒 Komets Fall at Home to Rival Walleye 2

🏈 Eagles Top Chiefs to Win Super Bowl

📰News

🏛️ Protesters Takeover Courthouse Lawn
Protesters occupied the courthouse lawn in a demonstration addressing immigration policies, LGBTQ+ rights, and abortion access. The group displayed banners, chanted slogans, and maintained a peaceful presence. Media coverage increased as local authorities refrained from immediate intervention during the protest.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

💘 Country Heritage Hosts Valentine's Day Week Events
Country Heritage Winery is hosting a series of events throughout Valentine’s Day week. The winery offers diverse activities that include tastings, live entertainment, and special promotions. Visitors are invited to celebrate love while enjoying a unique cultural and festive experience.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎉 Three Rivers Festival Crowdfunding Deadline Approaches
Stakeholders express concern as the crowdfunding deadline for the Three Rivers Festival rapidly approaches. Discussions center on financial challenges, community support requirements, and the festival’s future viability. The campaign remains critical for funding, prompting appeals from organizers and local contributors.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏫 Trine University Unveils New Campus Master Plan
Trine University unveils a comprehensive master plan designed to expand campus facilities and enhance academic resources. The plan outlines major construction projects, sustainability improvements, and modernized infrastructure aimed at supporting student success and institutional growth, driving progress for the future.
Read more from WFFT here.

🚨 Two Fort Wayne Charity Organizations Struck by Vandalism
Two Fort Wayne charity organizations have been targeted by vandals, resulting in property damage that has disrupted their operations. The acts of vandalism affected essential vehicles and facilities, prompting investigations and concern among community members and supporters of the organizations.
Read more from WOWO here.

🕊️ September Deaths of Wolcottville Mom, Three Kids Determined as Suicide-Homicides
Authorities have determined that the tragic deaths of a Wolcottville mother and her three children were classified as suicide-homicides. Investigators thoroughly examined the incident, which occurred in September, and found compelling evidence pointing to both self-inflicted and externally inflicted harm.
Read more from WFFT here.

🚶‍♂️ City Officials Ask Property Owners to Clear Sidewalks or Face Fines
City officials have issued a warning to property owners, urging them to clear snow and ice from sidewalks to prevent hazards. The directive, described as strict, warns that failure to comply may result in monetary fines to ensure pedestrian safety.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

🛒 Dave Hill's Market Closing After Almost Three Decades
Dave Hill's Market, a long-standing local business, is set to close after nearly thirty years of service. The closure marks the end of an era for the community, with the market recognized for its contribution to local culture and commerce.
Read more from WFFT here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Komets Fall at Home to Rival Walleye 2
The Komets fell at home to rival Walleye 2 in a hard-fought game that tested their resilience. Despite valiant efforts, the team was unable to secure victory. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

February 14 – 7:35 PM EST
Cincinnati Cyclones @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

February 15 – 7:00 PM EST
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Kalamazoo Wings (Away)

February 16 – 5:00 PM EST
Kalamazoo Wings @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

🏈 Eagles Top Chiefs to Win Super Bowl
The Eagles defeated the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, with Jalen Hurts orchestrating the offensive efforts and the defense delivering a remarkably brilliant performance. Read more from Yahoo Sports here.

Today’s Weather Forecast.

🌤 Monday, Feb. 10 Weather Report 🌤

🌡️ High: 34°F | Low: 24°F
☀️ Mostly sunny to start, with a few clouds rolling in this afternoon. A crisp but pleasant day ahead!

💨 Winds: W at 5-10 mph
💧 Humidity: 63%

🌅 Sunrise: 7:40 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 6:09 PM

🌙 Tonight: Cloudy skies settle in with a low of 24°F. Light, variable winds, so it won’t feel too blustery.

Enjoy the sunshine!☀️

Monday, February 10

🎶 Music

• Dakota Ray Parker (Singer-songwriter) | 12:00 pm | Sweetwater Sound (Fort Wayne) | Free

• G-Money & Special Guests (Blues) | 7:00 pm | The Club Room at The Clyde (Fort Wayne) | No cover

🎨 Art & Exhibits

• Annual Fine Art Competition | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center (Wabash) | Free

• Margaret Bohls: Italian Studies | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm | PFW Visual Arts Gallery (Fort Wayne) | Free

• The United States Colored Troops | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm | ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research (Fort Wayne) | Free

• Posthumous Exhibition Honoring Sarah Creason | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art (Fort Wayne) | Free

🎤 Karaoke, DJs, & Trivia

• Music Bingo w/Joe Justice | 3:00 pm | Astral at Auburn (Auburn) | Free

• Wrigley Team Trivia Night | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Wrigley Field Bar & Grill (Fort Wayne) | Free