New road closures announced, property damage remains minimal
The City of Fort Wayne announced two new road closures Thursday morning as well as continued flood control efforts in the City.
New road closures:
Freeman between Jefferson and Covington
Elizabeth Street bridge
Residents are reminded to...
City thanks the more than 150 who helped with sandbag efforts
The City of Fort Wayne no longer needs help with filling and delivering sandbags at either the Street Department or the Waynedale area.
More than 150 people answered the City's call for volunteers Wednesday. “On behalf of the entire City...
CITIZENS URGED TO AVOID SOUTHBOUND CLINTON STREET
The City of Fort Wayne continues to monitor river levels as City crews are on the streets monitoring conditions. Although the flood situation has begun to stabilize, many roads and intersections remain closed due to high water.
While the City has not...
Immediate help needed for filling sandbags
The City of Fort Wayne's need for volunteers with flood control efforts continued Wednesday afternoon.
People interested should report to the City Street Department, 1701 S. Lafayette St., as soon as possible. Volunteers will be filling sandbags and
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Immediate help needed for filling
sandbags
The City of Fort Wayne is expanding its
call for help in flood control efforts. Volunteers are needed in the Waynedale
area as soon as possible.
Volunteers should report to the corner of Bradbury and Broadripple to
help with filling and distributing
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Drivers encouraged to use alternative routes
The City of Fort Wayne continues to update road closures at some new intersections and roads as the Street Department continues to monitor high water conditions throughout the City.
Residents are also reminded to not drive through standing water as
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The City of Fort Wayne has made preparations to address flooding that recent wet weather events have caused along the Maumee River and the St. Mary's River. The Emergency Operations Center was activated at 8 AM. Flood Levee Patrols have been activated and are on location monitoring river levels and
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Drivers
encouraged to use alternative routes
The City of Fort Wayne has placed barricades at several locations due to high water. Residents are asked to avoid these areas if at all possible. Residents are also reminded to not drive through standing water as depths are deceiving and under currents
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Aqua Indiana, Inc. (Aqua) and the City of Fort Wayne jointly announced today that the two have reached an agreement that allows for a smooth transition of what is commonly known as Aqua's “North System” (Perry, Washington, Cedar Creek and St. Joseph townships in Allen County'a portion of which is...
Ceremony Marks Formal Start to Construction on Private-Public Venture
Fort Wayne, Ind. ' Together with the development's private-sector partners, Mayor Graham Richard, local and state elected officials, business, civic and neighborhood leaders, and people from across the city gathered today to
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Mayor Invites Public to Celebrate Kickoff of Downtown Catalyst Project
Mayor Graham Richard announced today that Thursday, November 29 has been selected as the official groundbreaking day for Harrison Square. The event will mark the official start of construction on the signature, downtown Fort Wayne
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In preparation for the Grand Opening of the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana on November 28, 2007 at 2PM, The Academy's Director, Brent Johnson, is pleased to announce that the leases with the regional Academic partners have been completed. One of the many novel aspects of the Academy
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Land Use Management Merger Would Send Welcoming Signal to Positive Growth
Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard and Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters today announced proposed plans to merge Allen County and Fort Wayne land use management and development permitting services.
Upon approval, the
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Public Works Magazine Selects Fort Wayne for National Honor
Fort Wayne, IN- Fort Wayne has been recognized as the No. 1 Public Works Department in the country by Public Works Magazine. Mayor Graham Richard and Public Works Director Bob Kennedy received the award today at photo shoot and brief...
DLGF Decision Paves Way to Lower Interest Rate, Savings on Catalyst Project
In a Wednesday, October 3 meeting with Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave, Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters and Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard received the state's...
Mayor Graham Richard today announced that over $1 billion in private investment has been committed in urban Fort Wayne since he set the goal in 2005. The three-year goal was achieved ahead of schedule, requiring only two-and-a-half years to surpass expectations. Mayor Richard made the announcement at St...
The City of Fort Wayne will again provide special programs to help individuals start their own small or home-based business. The Self Employment and Start Up Business Forum will be held on Thursday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Omni Room of the City-County Building.
“Census figures show...
Current and future homeowners can see for themselves the possibilities and potential of high-technology (smart) and environmentally friendly (green) home design by visiting the region's first and only SmartGreen Home. The home, located at 2429 Smith Street in Renaissance Pointe, is now open for...
Mayor Graham Richard, along with Councilmen John Crawford, R-at-large, Tim Pape, D-5th and Tom Smith, R-1st on Tuesday August 21st announced a proposal for an amendment to the City's Municipal Code, Chapter 99: "Streets and Sidewalks; Trees and Shurbs" that governs placing signs on public land.
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Health Department will begin spraying on Thursday
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. - Health officials confirmed today that a pool of mosquitoes collected in northwest Allen County has tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
To reduce mosquito activity and prevent the spread of the disease, the Fort Wayne-Allen
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