City, County collecting coats for Township giveaway
The City of Fort Wayne and County of Allen are collecting new and gently used winter coats as part of the Wayne Township Trustee's coat drive.
Anyone can drop off a coat or jacket throughout the City-County Building, the Parks and Recreation...
Assistance Available to Commercial Property Owners in Corridors Throughout the Community
Mayor Tom Henry today shared details Oct. 9 of the City's planned Commercial Façade Grant program with members of the business community along the Broadway corridor.
“When I was running for mayor, I talked about...
Traffic Signals at two downtown intersections are not functioning this morning due to a pole fire at Broadway and Washington.
Temporary stop signs are in place at the intersections of Broadway and Washington and Broadway and Jefferson.
American Electric Power is working on the situation. At this...
All traffic signals out earlier today are operating again with the exception of Spy Run & Fourth Street.
A pole fire occurred at Fourth Street and I&M has barricaded the road while crews are working on the pole. It is expected to be closed through mid-evening.
Spy Run remains open.
Fort Wayne Fire Department is observing the 2008 National Fire Prevention Week theme of Prevent Home Fires by announcing a new Smoke Alarm Distribution Program. The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets the annual theme for this week dedicated to reminding everyone to put...
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Residents can send comments via City Utilities insert or extended online survey for bike lane locations
Recognizing the increased use of bicycles in Fort Wayne, Mayor Tom Henry is asking for feedback to make the city more bicycle-friendly. Henry asks residents to complete a survey about their...
Tourney is preceded by week of open houses for area youth
The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department's youth centers at Jennings, Cooper and Weisser are participating in a citywide Safe Haven Prevention week October 10 - 18, pledging to stay in shape, in school, off drugs, and out of gangs...
Fort Wayne City Utilities with the assistance of Burgess & Niple, Inc. will be “smoke testing” sewer lines in several southeast neighborhoods beginning on Monday, October 6, 2008 as part of a sewer separation project in the area. Smoke testing will be done in the area generally bounded by Petit Avenue...
Working to Secure a Clean Energy Future is the theme of the 2008 Energy Awareness month.
Setting aside a time to remind us about saving energy began in 1981 with American Energy Week, which was observed from 1981 through 1985. It became a month-long observance at the Department of Energy in 1986...
Investigation Discovery's “Call 911” producer will talk to City's dispatcher, police officer, caller about 2005 burglary call
A national television show that features remarkable 911 calls and the calm, steady voice of emergency dispatchers will tape a segment in Fort Wayne Friday.
Producers from...
City's International Trade Conference is largest international trade event in state
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry recognized two Fort Wayne-based companies as the Indiana exporters of the year at the City's sixth annual International Trade Conference at the Grand Wayne Center.
The Mayor awarded...
City's 2009 balanced budget includes an increase of less than 1% over 2008
Mayor Tom Henry and Controller Pat Roller release the 2009 City budget
Mayor Tom Henry today sent City Council his 2009 budget document on Oct. 1. The $134 million plan is just a fraction over the total for the 2008 budget,
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Exemplary Safety Keeps Vehicles on the Job
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes safety efforts in Fort Wayne's vehicle maintenance as tops in the country.
Fleet management company, First Vehicle Services, received OSHA'S Voluntary Protection Program Star Award. The...
To improve efficiencies and save at least $200,000, City will have two pick-up cycles instead of three in 2008
The City of Fort Wayne's leaf collection will start on the city's north side Oct. 27 with two collection cycles instead of three as done in years past. Weather permitting, leaf...
Mowing lawn with leaves can provide excellent fertilizer
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is asking Fort Wayne residents to consider a “green” alternative to the traditional leaf collection this fall: mulching leaves on site in the yard.
Instead of raking all leaves to the park strip for pick-up, City
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Mayor Henry Fulfills Campaign Promise to Reach Out to Business and Government
Mayor Tom Henry today made good on a campaign commitment to work more closely with the business and legislative communities by naming Ozzie Mitson as his Business/Legislative Liaison.
“I said I wanted to work with our
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New award recognizes individual's extraordinary public service, commitment
From left: Jackie Redd, Charles Redd, Mayor Tom Henry
Mayor Tom Henry presented the first “Key to the Fort” award to Charles Redd, who has been a community advocate in Fort Wayne for 40 years Sept. 26. This new honor goes to
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Meetings with Henry on 9th floor of City-County Building
Mayor Tom Henry will hold the next Mayor's Night In from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the City-County Building.
The public is invited to schedule an appointment to meet with the Mayor in his office on the 9th floor to discuss any...
Nelson Peters and Tom Henry Place Friendly Wager on Fort4Fitness Race
Mayor Tom Henry announced he's accepted a bet from Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters on the outcome of Saturday's Fort4Fitness 4 mile race in downtown Fort Wayne.
“Commissioner Peters has been making comments about my...
