Cellular Company Commits to 311
Calling Fort Wayne's 311, “One Call to City Hall”, just got easier for AT&T cellular phone customers. The company is now offering customers the opportunity to use their cell phone to call the three digit 311 number for easy access to non-emergency City services...
Company Communication Refutes Electric Provider's Claims of Cooperation
Efforts by the City of Fort Wayne to gather information and inspect facilities in preparation for the transition of its electric utility to a new supplier remain thwarted by Indiana Michigan Power (I&M). The provision of...
Red Cross blood drive, public safety agency demonstrations part of morning's activities
The Three Rivers CPR Task Force is bringing free, hands-only CPR training to Brookside Community Church, 6102 Evard Road, Oct. 3.
The one-hour, non-certified class, offered five times that Saturday, will train...
Looks to expand participating in statewide program for 2010
Before taking office Jan. 1, 2008, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry pledged to have the City of Fort Wayne participate in more joint purchasing efforts to help tax dollars stretch further.
For gasoline purchases, Mayor Henry has followed...
Competitive grant money will also result in three additional E85 Lassus Bros. stations
Through the Clean Cities program, the City of Fort Wayne will get cost-sharing stimulus money from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of an American Reinvestment and Recovery Act competitive grant that will...
In celebration of Active Aging Week, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department Community Center will offer daily opportunities for people age 50+ to participate in fun, low-cost activities. Call the Community Center at 427-6460 to reserve your spot.
Scheduled activities for the week are:...
Traffic signal to resume operation in about two weeks
Starting at about 8 a.m. Wednesday, the intersection of Wayne Trace and Oxford Street will become a temporary 4-way stop during the Wayne Trace road reconstruction project.
City crews will place temporary stop signs at this location. The traffic...
Mayor Fights to Protect Citizens' Rights, Stop Loss of Valuable Community Asset
Joining forces with State Representative Win Moses (D'Fort Wayne), Mayor Tom Henry today held Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) accountable for failing to meet the terms of its lease with the City of Fort Wayne as the...
Collaborative Efforts Add Charm and Personality to Wells Street
Work is set to begin this week on the Wells Street Corridor, from Fairmount to Huffman. Planned improvements will enhance the ambience as well as the pedestrian friendliness of this historic commercial district corridor.
“This project...
Local artist's wooden sculpture depicting Fort Wayne, Takaoka to be given as part of Japanese city's 400th anniversary celebration
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will head to Asia next month with a Sister Cities trip to Japan and China as part of Fort Wayne's ongoing relationship with Takaoka, Japan,
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The City of Fort Wayne is changing the speed limits on two sections of Covington Road Friday, following approval from the Board of Public Safety.
The speed limit from Dicke Road to the city limits will go to 40 miles per hour, down from 45 mph. From Covington Commons subdivision to Dicke Road, the...
A partnership between the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Community Schools is providing valuable experience for students.
Since June students from the Anthis Career Center's Construction Trades class have been doing concrete, curb, sidewalk, ramps and patch work for City Utilities.
“I value...
Northside Pool Closing August 22
Northside Pool will close for the season Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 5 pm, but all of the City's free splash pads will remain open through most of September.
Splash pad hours are 9 am ' 9 pm daily through Labor Day. After Labor Day, splash pad hours will be...
National League of Cities' pilot project will work with local government, agencies for civic engagement, citizenship
Joining officials from the National League of Cities and local agencies serving immigrants and refugees, Mayor Tom Henry announced today Fort Wayne is one of three cities...
The Rivergreenway trail at the Three Rivers Filtration Plant on Spy Run Avenue is open again. The trail was closed in June of 2007 due to improvements at the Filtration Plant.
Greenway Manager Dawn Ritchie would like to remind citizens that they are sharing the trails with others and should follow...
Beginning Friday, August 7th, wood chips will be available at no cost to the public from the Parks and Recreation Department.
The free chips will be on a first-come, first-served basis at Franke Park. Signs directing people to the Day Camp parking lot are posted. Visitors should bring shovels, as the...
Brings variety of media, City government experience to administration
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced Vince Robinson as his appointment to lead the City's public information office.
“I have consistently talked about City government and my administration hiring the best people for the
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Sidewalk Survey Ready for Responses
Mayor Tom Henry is inviting residents to complete surveys asking for priorities on how to make the community easier to navigate for walkers. City Utilities customers will find a brief survey in their August bills, regarding sidewalks and asking for input on which...
Delegation to take field before game, Mayor Henry to throw out first pitch
The public is invited to celebrate Fort Wayne's win as an All-America City Thursday night at the TinCaps game at Parkview Field.
The delegation and Mayor Tom Henry will take the field at about 6:40 p.m. to be recognized as...
4-year-old's 911 call to be on national TV after local taping in April
The City of Fort Wayne's first “Kid Hero” is scheduled to be featured on Investigation Discovery's “Call 911” Friday night. Four-year-old Alex called 911 in January when his mother fell down the stairs and became...
