In today’s edition:

🚲 Fort Wayne Businesses Can Apply for Free Bike Racks Through City Program

⛈️ Storms Topple Tree and Power Line, Maplecrest Road Closed

🏫 Top Indiana School Districts Urge Parents to Vaccinate Eligible Students

🍽️ Saint Francis University Student Government Feeds Those Experiencing Food Insecurity Around the World with Project 216

☀️ Fort Wayne Sees 11th Warmest March on Record

🎉 Allen County Celebrates 200th Birthday, Officials Reveal New Flag

🏨 Groundbreaking Held for Replacement of Historic Auburn Hotel

🚍 Citilink Still Faces Financial Deficit Amid Fare Increase

🎓 Jay County Purdue Fort Wayne Standout Schwieterman Enters Transfer Portal

Sports

🏀 Purdue Fort Wayne Standout Schwieterman Enters Transfer Portal

📰News

🚲 Fort Wayne Businesses Can Apply for Free Bike Racks Through City Program
Fort Wayne businesses can apply for free bike racks through a city program. The program supports cycling infrastructure and sustainable transportation by providing equipment. Local business owners are encouraged to apply for this initiative. Read more from WANE 15 here

⛈️ Storms Topple Tree and Power Line, Maplecrest Road Closed
Severe storms resulted in a toppled tree and power line, prompting Maplecrest Road closure in the area. Emergency services responded to ensure public safety and assess damage. Read more from WANE 15 here

🏫 Top Indiana School Districts Urge Parents to Vaccinate Eligible Students
Top Indiana school districts are urging parents to vaccinate eligible students. District officials stress immunization benefits and combat misinformation to protect community health. Stakeholders are encouraged to follow updated guidelines for increased safety measures. Read more from WANE 15 here

🍽️ Saint Francis University Student Government Feeds Those Experiencing Food Insecurity Around the World with Project 216
Saint Francis University student government addresses food insecurity by supporting Project 216, delivering meals to those in need. The initiative reflects commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. Students contribute significantly to community efforts. Read more from WANE 15 here

☀️ Fort Wayne Sees 11th Warmest March on Record
Fort Wayne experienced its 11th warmest March on record, with temperatures surpassing historical averages. Meteorologists attribute the warmth to regional climate patterns and seasonal variability. Residents can expect continued mild weather. Read more from WANE 15 here

🎉 Allen County Celebrates 200th Birthday, Officials Reveal New Flag
Allen County celebrated its 200th birthday with festivities, while officials unveiled a new county flag symbolizing heritage and progress. Community leaders emphasized historical significance and future aspirations. Read more from WANE 15 here

🏨 Groundbreaking Held for Replacement of Historic Auburn Hotel
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the replacement of the historic Auburn Hotel. Officials and community members gathered to mark the beginning of redevelopment efforts. The project aims to preserve heritage while modernizing facilities. Read more from WANE 15 here

🚍 Citilink Still Faces Financial Deficit Amid Fare Increase
Citilink continues to struggle with a financial deficit despite a recent fare increase. Local officials indicate that increased operational costs and lower-than-expected ridership are contributing factors. Efforts to stabilize finances remain promptly under review. Read more from WANE 15 here

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏀 Purdue Fort Wayne Standout Schwieterman Enters Transfer Portal
Jay County Purdue Fort Wayne standout Schwieterman has entered the transfer portal, prompting speculation about his next move. The decision follows impressive performance on the field. Coaches and analysts are monitoring his potential impact. Read more from WANE 15 here

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

April 4, 2025 – 7:35 PM EDT
Indy vs Fort Wayne
📍 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, IN

April 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM EDT
Fort Wayne vs Indy
📍 Fishers Event Center – Fishers, IN

April 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM EDT
Cincinnati vs Fort Wayne
📍 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, IN

Today’s Weather Forecast.

☀️ Daytime: A mix of sun and clouds in the morning, turning overcast later. A stray shower is possible, but don’t count on it. High of 63°F with a breezy WSW wind at 10-20 mph—hold onto your hats!

• Sunrise: 7:20 AM

• Sunset: 8:07 PM

💨 Humidity:

• Day: 64%

• Night: 76% (Might feel a little damp overnight!)

🌙 Nighttime: Staying cloudy with a low of 43°F. Winds shift NNE at 5-10 mph, bringing a cool breeze.

Verdict: A mostly cloudy day with a chance of a passing sprinkle, but nothing major, just a light jacket kind of day!

Thursday, April 3

🎶 Music

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: “Tchaikovsky ‘Pathetique’” (Coffee Concert Series) – PFW Auer Performance Hall, 11:00 AM ($25)

• Scotty Butters (Variety) – Sylvan Cellars, 6:00 PM (No cover)

• REO Survivor & Co. (Tributes) – Eagles Theatre, 7:00 PM ($25-$45)

• Joe Hess Band (Country) – The Club Room at The Clyde, 7:00 PM (No cover)

• The High Freqs w/Corduroy Brown, Sun.Dyle (Rock) – Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, 8:00 PM (No cover)

• Archer Oh w/The Meat Flowers, Orange Dog Club (Rock/National Shows) – The Brass Rail, 9:00 PM ($10-$12)

• Tronic Thursdays (Electronic) – O'Sullivan's, 10:00 PM (No cover)

🎨 Art

• PFW Bachelor of Science Interior Design Exhibition – PFW Visual Arts Gallery, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Free)

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe – Science Central, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ($10-$12)

• Ceramics by Clyde Burt & Acrylic Paintings by Sherry Schroeder – The Orchard Gallery, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Free)

• 45th National Print Exhibition – Artlink, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Free)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM ($1-$7)

• Ancient Methods, Modern Visions – Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM ($5-$10)

• Expressionism and Spirituality – Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM ($5-$10)

• JP Terlizzi: Creatures of Curiosity – Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM ($5-$10)

• 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners – Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM ($5-$10)

• The Gardener – Kinhouse Gallery, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Free)

🎭 Theatre

• Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical – Merillat Centre for the Arts, 7:30 PM ($10-$20)

😂 Comedy

• Kim Congdon (National Show) – Summit City Comedy Club, 7:00 PM ($15-$22)

🎤 Karaoke

• Latch String Karaoke – Latch String Bar & Grill, 9:30 PM (Free)

🦌 Zoo

• Glo Wild – Fort Wayne Zoo, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ($20-$25)