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🌇Good morning, Fort Wayne! We hope you had a great week! Here is your update.

In today’s edition:

1. Asian fusion restaurant announces it will close this week

2. Southwest Allen County road closing Monday

3. GM’s Fort Wayne plant to ‘pause’ production due to supply chain issues

4. Human Remains Found In St Marys River

5. Google data center gets IDEM approval, air quality

6. Public hearing set for proposed changes to U.S. 30 west of Fort Wayne

7. New bookstore in Fort Wayne shines light on female authors

8. Tempers flare amid budget requests at Allen County Council finance hearing

9. Our 7 day weather forecast.

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📰News

🍽️Asian fusion restaurant announces it will close this week

Z!NG Asian Fusion, located on Fort Wayne's southwest side, is closed as of Sept. 18 after just a year in business. In a Facebook post, the restaurant hinted at a future comeback. Z!NG gift cards and rewards can still be redeemed at Salsa Grille locations. Read more here

🛣️Southwest Allen County road closing Monday

Ernst Road, between Homestead Road and Lower Huntington Road, will close starting Monday at 7 a.m., and will reopen on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., according to the Allen County Highway Department. Drivers are advised to follow posted detours or choose alternate routes during this period.

🚗GM’s Fort Wayne plant to ‘pause’ production due to supply chain issues

General Motors’ Fort Wayne Assembly plant will temporarily close for one week due to a supply chain issue, company officials confirmed. Supporting plants will also be impacted, with specific changes communicated soon. GM described the disruption as temporary, affecting production across multiple facilities. Full story here.

☠️Human Remains Found In St Marys River

Fort Wayne police are investigating after human remains of two adults were found in the St. Marys River on Friday. Volunteers cleaning the river discovered the remains, prompting detectives to respond. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to uncover more details about the case. Read Full Story here.

🖥️Google data center gets IDEM approval, air quality

Google's 880-acre data center project in southeast Fort Wayne cleared another hurdle as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management approved the use of 36 diesel-powered backup units, despite public concerns. The approval, granted on Sept. 6, can be challenged within 30 days. Fort Wayne officials express excitement for the development. Read more here

🏦Public hearing set for proposed changes to U.S. 30 west of Fort Wayne

Major changes are proposed for U.S. 30 west of Fort Wayne to improve safety after a decade of high crash rates. Plans include a diverging diamond interchange, overpasses, and roundabouts. A public hearing on the project will be held on Sept. 23, offering details and feedback opportunities. Read full story here

📚New bookstore in Fort Wayne shines light on female authors

Sunbound Books, a new bookstore on North Anthony Boulevard, highlights female authors across various genres. Owned by Liz Kelpin, the shop offers contemporary and classic works, including children's books. Kelpin aims to create a community hub for readers, hosting book clubs and author talks in the future. Get the whole story here

🔥Tempers flare amid budget requests at Allen County Council finance hearing

At Allen County's budget hearing, fire departments and county agencies presented their budgets ahead of the $300 million 2025 budget approval. A heated exchange over a tax rate change for the Southwest Fire District sparked tensions. Population growth and increased service demands were key topics in the discussion. Read the full story here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏀Notre Dame to play Dons in Fort Wayne

Notre Dame will face the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in a charity exhibition basketball game on October 30 at War Memorial Coliseum. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana and Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne. The highly anticipated matchup promises an exciting showdown.

7 Day Weather Forecast.

🌧️ This week brings increased chances of rain, offering a hopeful end to the drought. Don’t forget to keep your umbrella handy! Stay cozy and prepared! ☔️

🥳Upcoming Events💃

Here are some events that are happening in our city this week.

Restaurant Week on The Landing

Restaurant Week at The Landing returns from September 22-28, 2024! Enjoy special prix-fixed menus from 11 top restaurants in Fort Wayne's historic district. Indulge in a culinary adventure featuring delicious dishes and drinks at great prices. Don’t miss this mouthwatering event perfect for food lovers!

BIKE NIGHTS AT UNION STREET MARKET

Join the excitement at Bike Night on September 27, 2024, from 7 PM to 9 PM at Electric Works! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live music sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Fort Wayne. Parking is reserved for bikes, so cruise in and celebrate the last Friday of the month with us!

Fall Harvest Festival

Celebrate the Fall Harvest Festival at Salomon Farm Park on September 27-28! Enjoy farm animals, wagon rides, and engaging activities for all ages. Don't miss the Saturday Farmers Market, Antique Tractor Parade, and Frisbee Dog Show—fun for the whole family!

Fort4Fitness Fall Festival

Join the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival on September 28 at Parkview Field, celebrating fitness in Downtown Fort Wayne! Choose from four race distances, enjoy live music and neighborhood cheer groups, and earn a finisher medal, race shirt, and goody bag.

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