Written by Stephen L. Parker

Published: 10 August 2014

On August 6, 2014, a media availability was held to discuss the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement for nine cities to pursue passenger rail service.

The nine cities include in Indiana: Fort Wayne, Warsaw, Plymouth, Valparaiso and Gary. The Ohio cities include: Columbus, Marysville, Kenton and Lima.

Speakers include Fort Wayne City Councilman Geoff Paddock and Pam Holocher with the City of Fort Wayne.

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The complete interview

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1. Councilman Paddock opening comments
2. Passenger rail servie route
3. Placement of the stations
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5. Momentum of downtown revitalization efforts and how this will help those efforts
6. Speed of the passenger trains and type of system is discussed
7. Air line passengers now having a choice between flying or taking the train to Chicago, versus flying directly from FWA
8. Timeline of the project
9. Total cost of the project
10. The question is asked if the company taking over the Chicago-Indianapolis route of Amtrak has expressed interest in the Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus route.
11. Are environmental impact studies unique to railroads?
12. Councilman Paddock clarifies who he is speaking on behalf of
13. The ability to work together across communities and party lines is discussed.

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Written by Stephen L. Parker

Published: 10 August 2014

On August 5, 2014, the City of Fort Wayne held a groundbreaking at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue, Ewing Street, Superior Street and Wells Street.

Speakers, in order of appearance, include: Mayor Tom Henry, Bob Kennedy (Director of Division of Public Works), Patrick Zaharako (Assistant City Engineer), Geoff Paddock (Fort Wayne City Councilman (D-5th), Sister M. Elise Kriss (President, University of Saint Francis).

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The complete groundbreaking ceremony

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1. Mayor Tom Henry
2. Bob Kennedy
3. Patrick Zaharako
4. Geoff Paddock
5. Sister M. Elise Kriss
6. Ground throwing
7. Animation of new downtown roundabout

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Written by Stephen L. Parker

Published: 15 July 2014

The Directors for three agencies, Madeleine Laird with HOPE for Animals, Jessica Henry with the Allen County SPCA, and Belinda Lewis with Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control, announced their partnership to launch a Community Cats Program in Fort Wayne.

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News release 

Written by Stephen L. Parker

Published: 23 May 2014

On May 22, 2014, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the newly rebuilt South Anthony Bridge. Allen County Commissioner Linda Bloom led the ceremony and was joined by (left to right): Allen County Highway Department Director Bill Hartman, Fort Wayne City Engineer Shan Gunawardena, Allen County Commissioners Therese Brown and Nelson Peters and Allen County Engineer Mike Thornson.

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Written by Stephen L. Parker

Published: 25 July 2012

City of Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry leads The Harrison's topping out ceremony in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana. Speakers, in order include: Mayor Tom Henry; (2:00) Simon Dragan, New Harrison partner and President of Whitley Manufacturing Company, Inc.; (3:25) Mark Hagerman, New Harrison partner and CEO of The Hagerman Group; and (5:45) Chris Schoen, New Harrison partner and Managing Principal with Greenstone Properties.

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We talk with City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Director Greg Leatherman about the topping out ceremony of The Harrison in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana.

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Topping out of The Harrison in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana.

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