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Fort Wayne, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Fort Wayne? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will North Side’s new Bearcat shine in Friday’s Totem Pole game?
  • Fort Wayne man convicted in girlfriend’s killing awaits lengthy October sentencing.
  • Which new scholarships and school changes are impacting Allen County students?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Side standout Moore commits to Cincinnati Bearcats (wane.com) — North Side High School football standout Maalik Moore, one of Indiana’s top seniors, has verbally committed to play at the University of Cincinnati, highlighting Fort Wayne’s growing football reputation. Moore is leading North Side’s offense this season and will play in Friday’s annual Totem Pole rivalry game against South Side at Chambers Field, giving local fans another chance to see him in action.
   

2. Man found guilty for fatally shooting girlfriend; told police he 'barely touched trigger' (local12.com) — A Fort Wayne man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Sajdah Abdur-Rabb, after a violent argument at a mobile home off Dunkelberg Road in January 2025. The case, involving a mother of nine and grandmother of ten, now moves to sentencing on October 30, when the defendant could face up to 85 years in prison.
   

3. Education Notebook: Northeast Indiana team places in top 15 at international environmental competition (journalgazette.net) — Fort Wayne readers get several local education updates, including Ross Education’s campus completing its transition to nonprofit status and new Questa scholarships supporting 115 Allen County students. The notebook also highlights Northwest and Southwest Allen County Schools initiatives, local law-related scholarships, and regional student achievements, offering families fresh information on programs, savings, and opportunities tied to area schools.
   

4. First 2027 Chevy Silverado, 2027 GMC Sierra Units Built Here (gmauthority.com) — GM’s Fort Wayne Assembly plant is slated to build Double Cab and some Crew Cab versions of the next-generation 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, with regular production planned for early 2027. While initial runs will start in Mexico, the article outlines how Fort Wayne fits into the broader rollout schedule, which could matter for local jobs and plant activity.
   

5. Meet The Pioneers Who Inspired 'A League Of Their Own' In Indiana (wearebattlecreek.com) — Fort Wayne is set to host the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League players reunion June 16–20, 2027, celebrating the legacy of the Fort Wayne Daisies. Fans will be able to meet some of the real women who inspired A League of Their Own, with organizers encouraging supporters to follow updates through the AAGPBL Players Association membership program.
   

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  • Cute little girls w lemonade stand on Parnell by shady nook!
    They haven’t got much business come and give them some! (Nextdoor Northside)
  • Do you know you can easily grow ginger at home just from grocery store ginger?
    1) fresh ginger 2) newly planted 3) a few weeks old It takes a long time to grow. I’ve had the two pots in the house originally. Then out in the… (Nextdoor Parkview Addition)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1933) in Fort Wayne. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Fort Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Wayne here.

Ok Fort Wayne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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