Fort Wayne Update March 23rd

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Monday, March 23
Hi – 48° Low – 29° | ⛅ Partly Cloudy → 🌙 Mostly Clear
A chilly day with a brisk NW wind keeping highs around 48°F and adding a bite to the air. Skies stay partly cloudy with moderate UV. The night turns cold and quiet, dropping to 29°F under mostly clear skies with lighter winds.

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Fort Wayne Biosolids Facility Offers Extended Hours for Wind Damage Cleanup
• The facility remained open on Saturdays through the end of March for residents to drop off tree branches and limbs.
• Drop-offs were available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a minimum charge of $1 per 100 pounds or $20 per ton.
• Normal weekday operations continued to resume on Mondays each week.
→ Read more from WPTA

Historic Old Fort Restoration Nears Completion in Fort Wayne
• The project is in its fourth and fifth phases, focusing on the Junior Officers’ Quarters and Enlisted Barracks.
• Restoration began about two years ago, starting with the Spy Run Block House and continuing with the Doctor’s Quarters, Hospital, and Commander’s Building.
• The goal is to repair or replace all buildings by 2026, the 50th anniversary of the previous Old Fort.
→ Read more from WPTA

SACS Holds Special Meeting on Proposed Quarry in Little River Floodplain
• The Southwest Allen County Schools Board met Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the SACS Transportation Center to discuss the quarry proposal.
• Superintendent Dr. Joshua Saint John recommended a resolution expressing concern and opposition to the development.
• Over 2,000 people signed a petition opposing the quarry, citing its proximity to IU Health Hospital, Lafayette Meadows Elementary, and nearby homes.
→ Read more from WPTA

Avenues Recovery Center Hosts Event to Support Homeless
• Avenues Recovery and Misfits Ministry will provide food, clothes, toiletries, and resources to the homeless.
• The event is scheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m., with volunteers meeting at the Recovery Cafe on Calhoun Street.
• Organizers say the event aims to build connections and show that recovery and community support go hand in hand.
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Black Family Wellness Expo Offered Health and Financial Resources
• The third annual expo took place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Renaissance Pointe YMCA on Bowser Ave.
• The free event provided wellness services, financial literacy, voter awareness, and giveaways like grocery gift cards and YMCA memberships.
• Participants included local health organizations, banks, and nonprofits offering screenings, immunizations, and educational resources.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Ballet Debuts Dancer-Choreographed Show
• Dancer’s Choice features seven new works choreographed by Fort Wayne Ballet dancers
• The performance includes ballet, contemporary ballet, and one piece performed in sneakers
• Shows run March 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., with access to refreshments and local art venues before the performance
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Golf Courses to Open Late March 2026
• Foster, Shoaff, and McMillen Park courses will open toward the end of next week.
• The opening was delayed improving turf conditions after recent weather patterns.
• Golfers should call the course clubhouse to check availability or schedule tee times.
→ Read more from WPTA

EJ Tackett Competes at Home in Fort Wayne
• Huntington-native EJ Tackett is competing in Fort Wayne for the first-ever PBA tour stop in the city.
• Tackett has won 27 PBA Tours and was named Player of the Year three years in a row.
• He is one of five bowlers featured in HBO’s “Born to Bowl,” executive-produced by Ben Stiller.
→ Read more from WPTA

Two Injured in Southwest Fort Wayne Crash Near Airport
• A SUV and a sedan collided Friday around 5 p.m. at Airport Expressway and Bluffton Road.
• The SUV’s driver was in good condition, and the passenger was in life-threatening condition.
• The car driver reported no injuries, and the crash is still under investigation.
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Fort Wayne Police Make Multiple Arrests After “Lewd Activities” at City Parks
• Complaints came from Lindenwood Nature Preserve and Swinney Park around 5 p.m. on Friday
• FWPD investigation led to arrests of Gage Atkinson (34), Julio Guerra (36), Glenn Phillips (63), and Mason Arnold (72)
• All face preliminary charges of public indecency
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Indiana University Championship Trophies Tour Stops in Fort Wayne
• IU Athletics is touring its CFP National Championship trophy following a historic 16-0 football season
• Fans can also see the Big Ten, Rose Bowl, and Peach Bowl trophies
• Fort Wayne stops: April 14 at Mirro Event & Conference Center, 4–7 p.m.
• The tour is free and includes giveaways
→ Read more from WPTA

Allen County Begins Mailing Absentee Ballots for 2026 Primary Elections
• Absentee ballot applications are available online or by contacting the Allen County Election Board at [email protected] or 260-449-7329
• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on April 23
• Returned ballots are due by 6 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, May 5
• Early voting starts April 7 at the Rousseau Centre, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on weekdays, with extended and weekend hours at select locations from April 25–May 4
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Food Prices Could Rise Due To Iran War, Farmers Warn
• The National Farmers' Union said prices for cucumbers, tomatoes, and other crops could rise in the next 3 to 6 months.
• Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has increased costs for fuel and fertilizer used in food production.
• UK government ministers plan an emergency meeting to discuss the conflict's effect on the cost of living.

Why it matters here:
Higher global food costs could translate to increased grocery prices for local residents and families.

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

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

2026 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

Squares
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

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

V Spehar: Sound It Out
7:30 pm @ PFW Auer Performance Hall — Free

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

Fri, Mar 27th 🏒
Neon Night | Bloomington Bison @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Sat, Mar 28th🏒
Princess Night + Report Card Night | Indy Fuel @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Sun, Mar 29th🏒
Fort Wayne Komets @ Indy Fuel— 4:00 PM EDT

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