Government

The Board of Park Commissioners Meeting on August 15 will be held at Citizens Square, City Council Chambers, rather than the Parks & Recreation office at 705 E. State Blvd.

Governor Mike Pence has appointed Bernie Beier, director of the Allen County Office of Homeland Security, to serve on the Indiana Emergency Response Commission.

Yesterday, we sat down with Fort Wayne City Councilman Dr. John Crawford to discuss his resolution opposing the proposed Anthony Wayne statue move.

INDOT announces that on Monday, August 12, the intersection of Union Chapel Road and Auburn Road is scheduled to close to accommodate construction of a roundabout.

Two Fort Wayne City Councilmen, Mitch Harper (R-4th) and Dr. John Crawford (D-At Large), will introduce a resolution which if passed, will allow the Council to weigh in on the proposed move.

The recently re-established Fort Wayne Commission on African American Males is hosting a back to school event that aims to get fathers more involved in the education of their children.

A select number of $56 seats have become available for the 8 pm sold-out Chicago concert at Foellinger Theatre, Tuesday, August 27. Tickets may be purchased by calling 260-427-6000 or by visiting the Parks & Recreation Department office at 705 E. State Blvd., Mon - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

The public is invited to participate in an electronic survey to offer input about youth sports growth opportunities for Fort Wayne.

Mayor Tom Henry and Parks & Recreation Department leaders today announced plans that call for the General Anthony Wayne statue to be moved from Freimann Square to the Courthouse Green.

The tennis courts at McMillen Park will be closed for improvements on August 19 until the end of September.