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1. ACPL: Library cards now unlock more local discounts (963xke.com) — Allen County Public Library is rolling out new Fort Wayne–themed library cards and expanding its Community Discount Program, giving cardholders savings at dozens of local businesses through August 31, 2027. Residents can swap to the limited-edition designs for free, enjoy a fine-free system, and use their cards for everything from borrowing books to getting deals on food, entertainment, and services around town.
2. Why Fort Wayne, Indiana, is Perfect, Easygoing, Outdoorsy Destination (globaltravelerusa.com) — Fort Wayne is pitched as an easygoing outdoor getaway, with residents and visitors encouraged to enjoy the city's three rivers by kayak or canoe and explore its 160-mile trail network from Promenade Park. The piece also spotlights beginner-friendly mountain biking and nature preserves like Eagle Marsh, making local wetlands, wildlife, and bike paths central to fall recreation plans.
3. Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana honors community leaders during business and education leadership celebration (21alivenews.com) — Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana just honored several prominent local business and nonprofit leaders at a celebration held at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne. Inductees entered the Greater Fort Wayne Business Hall of Fame, and another leader received a major youth-focused leadership award, highlighting how local partnerships are expanding educational opportunities for thousands of area students.
4. Fort Wayne FC shuts out Richmond Kickers 2-0, jumping back into playoff position (wane.com) — Fort Wayne FC has climbed back into USL League One playoff position after a 2–0 home win over the Richmond Kickers, powered by goals from Jaydon Smith and Jack Thomas. With goalkeeper Bernd Schipmann earning his eighth clean sheet, the club now turns to a key home match Saturday against the New York Cosmos at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium.
5. Arts Update: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre launches quarterly discussion series (journalgazette.net) — Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is kicking off a free quarterly discussion series at the Arts United Center, inviting residents to hear from its new executive/artistic director and ask questions. The arts roundup also highlights a Sweetwater-recorded local country single and October's Art This Way Fest, giving Fort Wayne arts fans several chances to engage in the coming weeks.
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