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Reenacting The Siege Of Fort Wayne 1812
The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 will take place at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue Saturday – Sunday, June 8-9, 2024. Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the event. During the War of 1812, the second of the American military forts built in this area survived a sustained siege and kept the frontier from falling to the British. It is a living history experience.
City Introduces ‘Data Fort Wayne’
The City of Fort Wayne is proud to introduce Data Fort Wayne, a new website that allows the public to easily access data about Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods. Data Fort Wayne is provided by the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division so that residents, neighborhood leaders, and local organizations can learn more about neighborhood demographics and data. . .
Google To Build $2B Data Center Near Southeast Fort Wayne
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and executives of Google (NYSE: GOOG) to announce plans to establish a new $2 billion data center in Fort Wayne, powering the company’s AI innovations and growing Google Cloud business for customers across the world. . .
The History Of Memorial Day ~ Voice Of The Township
The Wayne Township Trustee Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day, and many of us look forward to the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade that departs from the Waynedale United Methodist Church at 9:00 that morning to travel its traditional route along Old Trail Road to the Prairie Grove Cemetery. . .
Art Show & Parking Lot Party
Waynedale United Methodist Church has announced a day of community celebration and creativity on Sunday, June 2. The event will feature an art show by the DOTS (Drawing On The Spirit) art program and a lively parking lot party with free ice cream and a live concert. . .
Free Summer Meal & Snack Programs
Fort Wayne Community Schools will kick off its annual free summer meal program at the Allen County Public Library with a community celebration on the Library Plaza. The free event is open to the public and will feature free food, giveaways, games, and children’s activities such as chalk art and face painting. . .
Maternal Well-Being In Indiana ~ Ink Spot
The following is a message from Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for CareSource Indiana, submitted by Fort Wayne Ink Spot. Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers and their babies, but the health and strength of Hoosier communities as a whole. . .
Announcing Acts For This Year’s Center Stage Talent Show
Turnstone announced the talent acts that will be performing during the third annual “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” held at The Clyde Theatre. Audiences can expect to see a variety of talents including singing, dancing, and band performances. This year’s lineup will feature 10 acts (in alphabetical order):
Younger Workers Must Balance Financial Priorities
If you’re a younger worker just starting out in your career, you’ve got tremendous personal and professional opportunities ahead of you. But this is also when you will need to make some key decisions — especially about your financial priorities. When considering your priorities, you may find...
The Rocking Chair Revolution ~ The History of Ordinary Things
The words ‘rocking chair’ appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1787. Benjamin Franklin was credited with the invention in 1710, but probably early American cabinetmakers or farmers are responsible. Historians believe the first armless rockers were designed to allow enslaved mothers to rock, or nurse, their babies...
‘IF’ Stumbles Into Plot Holes ~ At The Movies With Kasey
Have you ever watched a movie that you thought would be great only to watch it gradually fall apart? Like, you’re rooting for it and it does not quite deliver? That was my experience with IF, the much-anticipated children’s film from John Krasinski. In IF, twelve-year-old Bea (Cailey...
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New ‘Green Alert’ To Help Find Missing, At-Risk Veterans
A new public notification similar to Indiana’s Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Allen County legislators. A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or hurting themselves. . .
Celebrating Mothers & Wellness
According to the calendar hanging in my office, the month of May is both Mental Health Month and Employee Health and Fitness Month. Here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office, we pay attention to both of these causes as we work to reduce stress, build relationships, and encourage healthy self-esteem activities. . .
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