In today’s edition:

🍇 Community Harvest Food Bank’s Grapes of Hope

🏎️ Motorsports Club Planned for Property South of Fort Wayne

🚧 Two-Day Road Closure Impacting Drivers, Trail Users

💻 Virtual School Funding Could Rise in New State Budget

🙏 Federal Cuts Stop Catholic Charities from Taking Refugees, Will Continues as Christ Calls

🐖 Semi Carrying Pigs Flips in Crash with Other Semi on US 30

🏓 Bluffton Collecting Donations for Pickleball Courts

🌳 Street Tree Planting Program Returns to Fort Wayne Neighborhoods

🥤 Fort Wayne Coca-Cola Employees Strike

Sports

🏒 Komets Fall Short in 3-0 Loss Against Wings

🏀 Purdue Slips to No. 20 in AP Poll Ahead of Big Ten Tournament

📰News

🍇 Community Harvest Food Bank’s Grapes of Hope rosé supports hunger relief, expanding the Grains of Hope initiative. Made from local grapes and aged in vanilla barrels, proceeds help feed 4,500 people weekly. Available at Acres Away Winery. Read more from WANE 15 here

🐖 A semi truck transporting pigs flipped in a collision with another semi on US 30. The incident disrupted traffic and raised safety concerns among local officials. Emergency responders managed the scene as investigations began to determine the crash causes swiftly. Read more from WANE 15 here

🏎️ A proposed motorsports club is set to develop on a property located south of Fort Wayne. The project will feature facilities designed for racing events and training sessions. Local officials are reviewing plans as community interest grows. Read more from WANE 15 here

🚧 A planned two-day road closure is affecting drivers and trail users, according to local officials. The closure, implemented to facilitate maintenance and improvements, requires detours and alternative routes. Read more from WFFT here

💻 The new state budget proposes increased funding for virtual schools. The plan aims to expand digital learning resources and support remote education initiatives. Officials emphasize enhanced technology integration and improved student access to quality online instruction, universally benefiting all learners. Read more from Chalkbeat here

🙏 Federal funding cuts have halted efforts by Catholic charities to accept refugees. The measures disrupt ongoing support programs, prompting religious leaders to voice concern. Officials report significant operational impacts as humanitarian efforts adjust amid policy shifts, with widespread community implications. Read more from WANE 15 here

🏓 Bluffton community leaders are collecting donations to support the construction of new pickleball courts. The initiative aims to enhance local recreational facilities and promote active lifestyles. Organizers encourage residents to contribute and support this community project for lasting community benefit. Read more from WFFT here

🌳 A street tree planting program has returned to Fort Wayne neighborhoods, aiming to improve urban greenery and air quality. Local volunteers and city officials collaborate on planting initiatives. The program is part of ongoing efforts to enhance community environments locally. Read more from WFFT here

🥤 Fort Wayne Coca-Cola employees have initiated a strike, protesting workplace conditions and contract disputes. The action disrupts production schedules and reflects broader labor concerns within the company. Union representatives and management are engaged in negotiations to resolve issues, promptly underway. Read more from WANE 15 here

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 The Fort Wayne Komets were defeated 3-0 by the Wings, as they struggled to generate scoring opportunities during the game. The loss marks a setback in their season, with both teams displaying strong defensive plays throughout. Read more from WANE 15 here

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

• March 14, 2025: 7:10 PM EDT, Fort Wayne vs Wheeling (ECHL) at Wesbanco Arena, Wheeling, WV

• March 15, 2025: 7:10 PM EDT, Fort Wayne vs Wheeling (ECHL) at Wesbanco Arena, Wheeling, WV

• March 16, 2025: 4:00 PM EDT, Fort Wayne vs Indy (ECHL) at Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN

🏀 Purdue dropped to No. 20 in the AP Poll ahead of the Big Ten Tournament following a challenging performance. The slip reflects recent struggles on the court, impacting team confidence and tournament preparations as they seek to regain momentum. Read more from WANE 15 here

Today’s Weather Forecast.

🌤 Tuesday’s Forecast: Mostly Sunny & Mild!

Get ready for a gorgeous day, Fort Wayne! Plentiful sunshine will warm us up to a high of 60°F, with a light WNW breeze at 10-15 mph keeping things fresh. Perfect weather for a lunchtime stroll or some outdoor fun! ☀️

🌅 Sunrise: 7:58 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 7:43 PM
🕶 UV Index: Moderate—grab those shades! 😎

🌙 Tuesday Night: Cool & Partly Cloudy
Temperatures dip to 33°F, with ENE winds at 10-15 mph adding a bit of a chill. 🌔

Tuesday, March 11

🎶 Music

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Carnival of the Animals (Chamber) – Jorgensen YMCA, 11:30 AM (Free)

• Ron Rumbaugh (Variety) – Heritage Pointe Senior Living, 2:30 PM (Free)

• Acoustic Jam (Acoustic) – Sweetwater Sound, 5:00 PM (Free)

• OK, Boomer! (Variety) – The Club Room at The Clyde, 6:00 PM (No cover)

• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/Tank & The Bangas (Jazz) – Niswonger PAC, 8:00 PM ($39 – $65)

🎨 Art

• Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition – PFW Visual Arts Gallery, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Free)

• Violins & Hope: From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall – USF Rolland Art Center, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Free)

• The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Free)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ($5 – $7)

🤠 Classes

• Kandace’s Hoedown w/Country Line Dancing – The Brass Rail, 8:00 PM (Free, 21+)