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In today's newsletter:

  • How much you'll pay for gas around Fort Wayne this week
  • Have you shared your vision for downtown Fort Wayne yet?
  • How a beloved Fort Wayne fire captain shaped kids' fire safety education

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Warm with periods of rain, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fort Wayne gas prices fall more than 21 cents in the past week (wowo.com) — Fort Wayne drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with average gas prices dropping more than 21 cents in the past week to about $3.83 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Prices around the city now range roughly from $3.74 to $3.99, though they still remain significantly higher than a month and a year ago.
   

2. Fort Wayne downtown survey closing soon (wowo.com) — If you live, work, or spend time in downtown Fort Wayne, you have until October 8 to help shape its next 10 years through the city's Make It Downtown survey. Your feedback will guide a new strategic plan before it heads to the Fort Wayne Plan Commission and City Council in 2027.
   

3. 'COMMUNITY ORIENTED': FWFD honors late fire captain (21alivenews.com) — Fort Wayne residents are remembering Fire Department Captain Andrea Burton, a 49-year-old leader known for her work at The Safety Village and the Survive Alive House teaching kids fire safety. Colleagues and community partners praise her community-oriented spirit, leadership in Greater Fort Wayne Inc's program, and dedication to public education that has shaped safety efforts across the city.
   

4. Fort Wayne Community Schools to expand construction trades with $1 million property purchase (journalgazette.net) — Fort Wayne Community Schools has approved spending just over $1 million to buy a South Calhoun Street property so its construction trades program can expand next to its current Murray Street site. Most board members backed the tax-funded purchase despite one member's concerns about future property tax revenue and maintenance costs tied to the 1950s-era building.
   

5. Sept. 28: 5th Annual Welcoming Fort Wayne Award recipients announced (fwbusiness.com) — Fort Wayne residents recently honored immigrant, refugee, and local community leaders at the 5th Annual Welcoming Fort Wayne Awards, held at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The celebration, led by Amani Family Services, recognized individuals and organizations advancing multiculturalism in Allen County and confirmed that next year's awards event is already set for September 17, 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just a little something to brighten your day!
    It was a beautiful day for the puppies to play and their first introduction to pool play ! (Nextdoor Parkview Addition)
  • He came home!!
    Thank you all for the advice. Missing black cat. His name is Chucky. He was last seen 6:30p-7:00p on Chochtimar trail off west state st. He is… (Nextdoor Hamilton)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Fort Wayne. Apply here.
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364383-2) in Fort Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Wayne here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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