The Dove’s Nest Thrift Shop, 6603 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, reopened in February after closing in late November at the height of the holiday season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
During Catholic Schools Week 2021, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School created almost 4,000 thank you notes that were delivered to Lutheran Hospital for distribution to their 3,900 employees. “We celebrate and appreciate all of those in healthcare, our neighbors and friends, who are wo… Read more
Fort Wayne artist Theoplis Smith III is creating murals depicting the history of the Epic Center. So the facility formerly known as Spiece Fieldhouse, 5310 Merchandise Drive, has both a new name and a new look. Read more
Parents of East Allen County Schools 10th- and 11th-grade students may attend an informational Zoom meeting regarding the East Allen Career Center. There will be a brief presentation (15-20 minutes) on the Career Center programs and time for questions and answers. Read more
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne has moved quickly to assist the community with the challenges of the pandemic, local Rotarians heard Feb. 1. Read more
Why not enjoy an evening of comedy to help cancer patients and their families? Read more
The Embassy Theatre innovative virtual concert series featuring local talent continues each Saturday evening through Feb. 20. Read more
ROANOKE — Ann Shive, owner of Crestwoods Frame Shop and Gallery, spends her days framing small pieces of history. Sometimes, that piece of history is a black-and-white photograph of a client’s in-laws on their wedding day. Other times, it’s a client’s painting that depicts her childhood memo… Read more
Allen County has opened a third COVID-19 vaccination site, and as of Jan. 17 had administered 17,082 first doses of the two-part vaccine. Residents need to register online for the vaccine. Read more
Heritage Park in Fort Wayne has begun administering COVID-19 vaccine to staff and residents, with the goal of vaccinating 100% of those eligible. Read more
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir will share its music and gather financial support when the Do Re Mi annual fundraiser goes virtual on Saturday, Feb. 27. Read more
The Allen County Department of Health has joined the statewide effort vaccinating eligible people against COVID-19, opening a clinic at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Read more
The Allen County Department of Health will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday at a temporary clinic at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Read more
ROANOKE — For small businesses in Roanoke, the new year comes with a “new normal” in a COVID-19 era. Small-business owners like Anna Jones have now spent almost 10 months adapting to the ongoing pandemic. Read more
Oscar Puga doesn’t pretend to know every inch of the restaurant world, but — with 13 years in the business — he doesn’t deny knowing more than most 23-year-old owners. Read more
Oscar Puga doesn't pretend to know every inch of the restaurant world, but — with 13 years in the business — he doesn't deny knowing more than most 23-year-old owners. Read more
Grabill shopkeepers say they have managed to meet the challenges of COVID-19 and are grateful to the customers who have stayed closer to home during a troubled 2020. Read more
A Bluffton restaurant is fighting back in the courts against Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive order that requires it and other businesses to have staff wear masks when serving the public to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Even with his mask on, there was no mistaking the smile Dr. Vishal Bhatia had on his face Dec. 18 at Dupont Hospital. You could see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice. Read more
A holiday variety show featuring Fort Wayne performers will stream live on Facebook and YouTube at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Read more
A new and different way to worship together is being created in the Leo area in keeping with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Read more
Mitchell’s Sports and Neighborhood Grill in Fort Wayne reopened Friday evening, Dec. 4, two days after an Allen County Department of Health-forced closure for COVID-19 related violations. Read more
The four public school districts in Allen County continue to evaluate and rethink remote learning vs. in-school learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Although the 36th annual Festival of Trees ended Sunday, Dec. 6, the Embassy Theatre is ensuring that youngsters have more opportunities to see Santa. Read more
Fresh-cut Christmas trees sold briskly Thanksgiving weekend, and area tree lot operators said selection would be limited after the Dec. 5-6 weekend. Read more
Fresh-cut Christmas trees sold briskly Thanksgiving weekend, and area tree lot operators said selection would be limited after the Dec. 5-6 weekend. Read more
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana announced Nov. 27 that the April 28, 2021, flight from Fort Wayne to the nation’s capital has been called off. Read more
Fort Wayne’s local musicians, dancers and artists are joining together to create the Virtual Holiday Spectacular, a holiday variety show to be streamed on Facebook at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Read more
It’s never too early to teach children about the importance of giving. That belief of Sharen Gall, preschool/prekindergarten teacher at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Fort Wayne, was put into action by her students. Read more
In a letter to the 386 members of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Terry McDonald strongly emphasized the importance of businesses enforcing the “Mask Required to Enter” mandate. Read more
Where there’s love, there’s a way. Read more
The Allen County Public Library will move to appointment-only genealogy services and computer use and will create several other limitations to prevent the number of visitors physically inside its buildings because of the county’s Code Red COVID-19 status. Read more
Some big hearts at the North Eastern Group are helping those who are homeless and in need through a donation to Fort Wayne nonprofit Heart of the City Mission Foundation. Read more
On Nov. 16 Huntington University held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at its new Don Strauss Animal Science Education Center, with Gov. Eric Holcomb wielding the oversized scissors. Read more
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Indiana is operating under tighter COVID-19 restrictions again, effective through Dec. 12. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed an executive order Nov. 13 rescinding Stage 5 of the state’s reopening plan and reintroducing restrictions for counties experiencing high spread of the virus. Read more
Santa and his reindeer have arrived at the PNC Bank Building, and all the customary holiday lights await visitors to downtown Fort Wayne. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public lighting ceremony on Thanksgiving Eve. For details, visit downtownfortwayne.com. The Fantas… Read more
All four public school districts in Allen County have switched to virtual learning for Grades 7-12, at least through the Thanksgiving Break. Read more
All four public school districts in Allen County have switched to virtual learning for Grades 7-12, at least through the Thanksgiving Break. Read more
Seven East Allen County communities that have banded together as the NewAllen Alliance are asking their neighbors to support local small-businesses this holiday season. Read more
Seven East Allen County communities that have banded together as the NewAllen Alliance are asking their neighbors to support local small-businesses this holiday season. Read more
The City of New Haven has joined forces with the Brightpoint Development Fund to assist small-business owners impacted by the COVID-19 crisis by offering a loan for New Haven businesses. Read more
Community Christmas celebrations everywhere are taking a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
The Boys & Girls Club, 2609 Fairfield Ave., now has the largest solar energy system in the city. Read more
With costs for higher education rising each year, scholarships become a critical component for funding a student’s college education. That’s why The Lutheran Foundation is encouraging students to submit an application for its Health Professions Scholarship Program. The application deadline i… Read more
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The Fort Wayne office of Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly and five weekly, community newspapers is closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Read more
The Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne has made last-minute changes to the 36th annual Festival of Trees, extending days and hours to accommodate crowds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Fort Wayne and Allen County agencies and event organizers issued a flurry of cancellation notices Tuesday and Wednesday. Some specifically mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic and the accelerating case count and government precautions. Read more
Fort Wayne Community Schools announced Wednesday that the district's five high schools will switch to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a temporary move, effective Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Dec. 24. Read more
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