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- 1Celebrity speaker highlights mental health at Fort Wayne Rescue Mission fundraiser▼Celebrity speaker raises mental health awareness at Rescue Mission fundraiser
A celebrity guest speaker addressed mental health awareness at a fundraiser for the Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event, covered by local station WPTA 21Alive, combined fundraising for the mission's services with a public push to reduce stigma around mental health struggles. The speaker's message drew attention to how mental health support connects with homelessness and recovery services in the community.
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The City of Fort Wayne has announced that Broadway will close to traffic for the Art This Way Fest, a street festival celebrating public art. The road closure will let visitors walk the corridor and experience murals and art installations along the way. Details on dates and activities are limited in the announcement.
- 3Fort Wayne startup joins 16 Tech fall cohort▼Sept. 30: Fort Wayne startup company selected for fall cohort by 16 Tech Community Corporation
16 Tech Community Corporation has selected a Fort Wayne startup company for its fall cohort, according to Fort Wayne Business Weekly on September 30. The selection places the young company in the Indianapolis innovation hub's support program, which typically offers mentoring, workspace and connections for early-stage ventures. It adds to Fort Wayne's growing reputation as a source of startup talent in Indiana.
- 4Fort Wayne man found guilty of murdering former magistrate Marcia Linsky●Fort Wayne man found guilty of murder in killing of former magistrate Marcia Linsky
A Fort Wayne man has been found guilty of murder in the killing of Marcia Linsky, a former magistrate in Indiana. The verdict closes a case that has drawn attention in the Fort Wayne area, where Linsky was a known legal figure. Details of the sentencing or the circumstances of the killing have not been reported in the available coverage.
- 5Possible measles exposure reported at Fort Wayne Zoo▼Measles possible at Fort Wayne Zoo disease sick outbreak zoo allen county indiana
Health officials are investigating a possible measles case connected to the Fort Wayne Zoo in Allen County, Indiana. WSBT reports that a person may have been sick with the disease at the zoo, prompting an outbreak-related alert. Residents are watching for updates on exposure risks and any guidance from local health authorities.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne is expanding athletic opportunities by opening a field for club sports athletes. The move gives students competing in club-level sports access to dedicated facilities and greater visibility on campus. It reflects a broader trend of universities investing in club sports as participation grows beyond varsity programs, though further details on which teams or sports are affected remain limited.
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A section of Broadway in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is set to close to traffic for the Art This Way Fest, a local celebration of public art. The street closure will make room for festival activities tied to the city's murals and arts scene, and the announcement is drawing attention from residents planning to attend.
- 8Emily Gottman Finishes Runner-Up at Hill YEAH! Tournament●Emily Gottman Earns Runner-Up at Hill YEAH!
Purdue Fort Wayne golfer Emily Gottman earned a runner-up finish at the Hill YEAH! tournament, according to an announcement from the university's athletics department. The result marks a strong individual performance for the Mastodons' women's golf program, though further details about her final score and the finishing field were not included in the initial announcement.