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The bunting is ready...

The bunting is in place….

The bunting is in place....now all we need are two teams, a hot dog and beer or two, nice weather, and fans - then we'll have an Opening Day at Parkview Field!
The Palace on March 13, 2007.

Meanwhile, ten years ago…

Meanwhile, ten years ago, Bill's Palace, or The Palace, had its equipment and furnishings auctioned off.
Olen J. Pond Memorial

AFW Throwback: 85th Year anniversary of Olen J. Pond memorial dedication

The Olen J. Pond Memorial, dedicated 85 years ago on November 11, 1930, is in Memorial Park and can be seen from Jefferson Boulevard.
Filling the old swimming hole.

Filling in the old swimming hole

The East Swinney Park Pool has been removed. The space will be filled in and turned into green space according to Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation officials.
Going Going Gone - 3 days left!

Going, Going, Gone – 3 days left!

Ten years ago today, the countdown to the closing of the downtown Belmont Beverage store was in its final days.
Demolition of the former FWPD HQ and Bowser Pumps building on Creighton.

Bowser Pump building demolition

Demolition continues on the former Bowser Pump and FWPD HQ building on Creighton.
Otters at the zoo

Otters at the Zoo

Otters at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo yesterday, June 12, 2020.
NKP 765 through Brooklyn Avenue

NKP 765 through Brooklyn Avenue – photos and video

New video and photos of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's NKP 765 steam locomotive through the Brooklyn Avenue crossing on July 11, 2015.
Dreaming...

Dreaming…

Dreaming of downtown event centers and even more of a bustling downtown.
The new Aunt Millie's Bakery outlet store on Bluffton Road

Aunt Millie’s Bakery Outlet now open in Quimby Village in Fort Wayne

In case you have not heard or seen, there is a new Aunt Millie's Bakery Outlet store in Quimby Village.