Fort Wayne Update July 3rd

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The Fort Wayne Update

Friday, July 3
Hi – 92° Low – 71° | 🌤 Partly Cloudy, Chance of Rain Late → 🌙 Mostly Clear
Another hot summer day is expected with a mix of sunshine and passing clouds. Afternoon temperatures reach around 92°F, while west-northwest winds of 10–15 mph provide a light breeze. A slight chance of a late-day shower or brief thunderstorm exists, but most of the day should remain dry. The UV index remains very high, so sun protection is recommended. Skies clear through the evening, leading to a pleasant night with mostly clear conditions and a cooler overnight low near 71°F.

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Bluffton Road Reopens After Months Of Construction
• Southbound Bluffton Road in Waynedale has reopened following a monthslong NIPSCO natural gas line project between Old Trail and Winchester roads.
• The work, which began in February and extended beyond its original April completion date, impacted access to several local businesses.
• Construction continues on Old Trail Road through mid-August, with future work on the northbound side of Bluffton Road expected to maintain traffic in both directions.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Clerk’s Office Warns Of Parking Citation Scam
• The Fort Wayne City Clerk’s Office is warning residents about scam emails falsely claiming recipients owe money for unpaid parking citations.
• Officials emphasized that the City Clerk’s Office and Violations Bureau never send parking citation notices by email, text message, or phone call. Official notices are sent only through the mail.
• Anyone unsure whether a parking citation is legitimate should contact the Fort Wayne Violations Bureau at (260) 427-1208 before taking any action.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Community Collects Donations For Venezuela Earthquake Victims
• Fort Wayne business owners have launched a donation drive to support families affected by the recent deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, which left thousands displaced.
• Donation organizers are accepting canned food, household essentials, pet supplies, and other necessities at two collection sites through the end of next week.
• Drop-off locations are 1426 N. Wells St. and 2040 S. Calhoun St., with organizers encouraging the community to help families rebuild after the disaster.
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True Value Headquarters Moving To Fort Wayne
• True Value is relocating its headquarters from Chicago to Electric Works, joining Do it Best’s world headquarters as the companies complete their merger.
• Indiana leaders say the move is expected to bring about 100 jobs to Fort Wayne, providing a boost to the local economy.
• Do it Best CEO Dan Starr said the headquarters integration is in its final phase and is expected to be completed within the next year and a half.
→ Read more from WPTA

Water Bottle Drive Supports Fort Wayne’s Homeless During Heat Wave
• Food Not Bombs Fort Wayne and The Honey Plant are collecting insulated water bottles to help people experiencing homelessness stay hydrated during extreme heat.
• This is the third year of the initiative, with donated bottles cleaned, filled with cold water, and distributed throughout the community.
• Donations can be dropped off at The Honey Plant on North Wells Street or at Freimann Square during Food Not Bombs’ Sunday distribution hours.
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Doctors Warn Of Heat Illness As Temperatures Climb
• Health experts are urging residents to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke as extreme temperatures continue across northeast Indiana.
• Heat exhaustion can cause heavy sweating, muscle cramps, nausea, fatigue, and vomiting, while heat stroke is a life threatening emergency marked by confusion, dry skin, and an inability to cool the body.
• Doctors recommend staying hydrated, replacing electrolytes, limiting time in the sun, and seeking shade or air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day.
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Fort Wayne Salon Owner Raises More Than $11K For Positive Resource Connection
• J. Michael Salon owner Jaron Williams donated his entire June salary during Pride Month, raising more than $11,000 for Fort Wayne's Positive Resource Connection—more than double his original $5,000 goal.
• The funds will support the organization's Gregory L. Manifold food pantry for approximately two months, helping provide services for people living with or affected by HIV.
• Williams credited the success of the fundraiser to his clients, community donations, and increased support following local news coverage and his TikTok campaign.
→ Read more from WPTA

Indiana First Lady Promotes Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
• Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun visited the Allen County Public Library to read to children and highlight the importance of early childhood literacy.
• The event promoted Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails free, age appropriate books each month to children from birth through age 5.
• More than 8,300 Allen County children currently receive books through the program, which is available to eligible families in every Indiana county.
→ Read more from WANE

New Indiana Law Protects Good Samaritans Rescuing Pets From Hot Cars
• A new Indiana law now protects people from civil and criminal liability if they break into a locked vehicle to rescue a domestic animal believed to be in imminent danger, provided specific legal steps are followed.
• Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control responded to 28 reports of pets left in hot vehicles during June, with officials warning animals can suffer heat distress in as little as 10 minutes.
• The law also strengthens Indiana's animal cruelty statutes by expanding neglect definitions and increasing penalties for certain abuse and neglect cases.
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Fort Wayne Metals Acquired, Headquarters To Remain In Fort Wayne
• Fort Wayne Metals has been acquired by family-owned investment company Axel Johnson Inc., with the transaction now officially complete.
• The company will continue operating independently and remain headquartered in Fort Wayne, where most of its more than 1,700 employees are based.
• Company leaders say the acquisition positions Fort Wayne Metals for continued growth and innovation while building on its long-standing legacy in precision wire manufacturing.
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Police Investigating Man’s Death In Downtown Fort Wayne
• Fort Wayne Police are investigating the death of a man found Wednesday evening near the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and Clay Street.
• Investigators said there are currently no signs of suspicious activity but are continuing the investigation to rule out homicide.
• Authorities have released few details as the investigation remains ongoing.
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US and Iran Report Progress after Separate Qatar Talks
• U.S. and Iranian negotiators held separate meetings with Qatari and Pakistani mediators and agreed to continue discussions after what Qatar called positive progress.
• Negotiators are working on details for a permanent agreement, with the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and Iran’s nuclear program remaining key issues.
• Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is gradually recovering, while the U.S. Navy is searching for a missing helicopter crew member after an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea.

Why it matters here:
Stable shipping routes and continued diplomacy could help reduce pressure on global energy markets, which can affect fuel prices and the broader economy.

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2026 Summer Selections
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

Kaleigh Middelkoop: Collective
9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Dash-In — Free

Chuck Sperry: Archetypes
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Artlink Members Showcase
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

American Regionalism & Images of the Heartland
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Habatat International Glass 54th Invitational
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

From Gesture to Geometry: American Abstract Artists
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Susan Kline: Find the Joy
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

The DeeBees
6:00 pm @ The Lake Shack — Free

Mean 38
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

Jon Potts
6:00 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery — Free

Chris Hambrick
6:00 pm @ Cork & Barrel — Free

JacksonVibe
6:30 pm @ Two-EE's Winery — No Cover

Todd Harrold Band
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ The Pearl District — Free

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Patriotic Pops
7:30 pm @ Oakwood Resort — Free

Candlebox
8:00 pm @ The Clyde Theatre — $38.25–$77.75

Chris Worth & Co.
8:00 pm @ East Side Park — Free

Los Electro
8:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Meka Schwartz
8:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — No Cover

Footloose
8:00 pm @ Wagon Wheel Theatre — $25–$55

Garrett Heritage Days: Day 1
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Eastside Park — Free

Watercolor Classes Friday Mornings
9:00 am – 11:00 am @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $200

Roanoke Farmers Market
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Downtown Roanoke Main Street — Free

Louis Tomlinson
8:00 pm @ Allstate Arena

Straight No Chaser
8:00 pm @ Blue Gate PAC

The Guess Who
8:00 pm @ Pine Knob Music Theatre

Melissa Etheridge & Wynonna Judd
8:00 pm @ The Mill

Kam “Snacks” Coleman
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $30.29–$41.29

AJ’s Karaoke w/Ultimate Karaoke Company
8:00 pm @ AJ's Bar and Grill — Free

Fri, July 3rd⚾
TinCaps vs. Great Lakes — 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, July 4th⚾
TinCaps vs. Great Lakes — 6:05 PM EDT

Fri, July 5th⚾
TinCaps vs. Great Lakes — 1:05 PM EDT

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