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Ashley Sloboda @ashleysloboda.bsky.social · 14h

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The Journal Gazette @journalgazette.net · 1d

Nonprofit agencies in the Fort Wayne metro area have an opportunity to share their 2025 wish lists for publication in The Journal Gazette.

The deadline for submissions is 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

Learn more and submit a list here: www.journalgazette.net/site/forms/o...

Halloween fun, frights creeping up across northeast Indiana

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 4d

Halloween activities are creeping up across the area. Take a look at some of what is happening, including Fright Night in downtown Fort Wayne.

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Halloween activities are creeping up across the area. Take a look at some of what is happening, including Fright Night in downtown Fort Wayne.

Arena Dinner Theatre tells twisty tale with Christie's 'Mousetrap'

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 11d

Arena Dinner Theatre is preparing to keep audience members on the edge of their seats with its rendition of the Agatha Christie whodunit tale “The Mousetrap," which opens Oct. 17. Read the story by Dezaray Clawson.

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Arena Dinner Theatre is preparing to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with its rendition of the Agatha Christie whodunit tale “The Mousetrap," which opens Oct. 17.

The Plant Medic: Remove bagworm cones in fall, spray in spring

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 17d

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says the key to removing bagworms is the timing of spring insecticide options and the removal of any bags in fall.
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Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says the key to removing bagworms is the timing of spring insecticide options and the removal of any bags in fall.

Making a quiet visit to Wild West towns

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 17d

Travel writer David Placher visits Tombstone, Bisbee and Douglas – Arizona towns with ties to the Wild West.
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Travel writer David Placher visits Tombstone, Bisbee and Douglas – Arizona towns with ties to the Wild West.

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The Journal Gazette @journalgazette.net · 17d

Southwest Allen County Schools is considering a strategy to maintain or increase enrollment. The Journal Gazette's Ashley Sloboda takes a look at a plan that would allow more non-residents to attend the district starting next academic year.

Read the story: www.journalgazette.net/local/school...

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre boss set to retire in June

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 18d

Phillip H. Colglazier will exit Civic Theatre in June. I talked with him this afternoon about why he felt now was the right time, what he hopes his successor brings to the role and more.

The Journal Gazette @journalgazette.net · 18d

With Fort Wayne Civic Theatre on firm financial footing and a move back to the renovated Arts United Center just months away, Executive/Artistic Director Phillip H. Colglazier is preparing to leave the role he has held for a quarter of a century.

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With Fort Wayne Civic Theatre on firm financial footing and a move back to the renovated Arts United Center just months away, Executive/Artistic Director Phillip H. Colglazier is preparing to

'Timekeepers' tells Holocaust story of division, connection on First Pres stage in Fort Wayne

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 18d

First Presbyterian Theater opens "The Timekeepers" tonight. Set in the Holocaust, the play explores shared humanity and unlikely friendships.

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First Presbyterian Theater opens "The Timekeepers" on Friday. Set in the Holocaust, the play explores shared humanity and unlikely friendships.

Fort Wayne Youtheatre explores humanity in 'Dracula'

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Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 18d

Fort Wayne Youtheatre is giving an undead classic new life with its production of “Dracula" this weekend.

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Fort Wayne Youtheatre is bringing an undead classic back to life with its upcoming production of “Dracula" this weekend.

DeKalb confident going into girls golf state finals; Carroll back in team field

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 19d

In the days leading up to the East Noble Regional last week, when DeKalb would claim its first title since 2009, Barons coach James Fislar was feeling pretty confident.
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DeKalb, which has already defended its Northeast 8 and Angola Sectional titles and is coming off its first regional title since 2009, is playing some of its best golf of

Transfers, graduations mean entirely new rosters for Horizon League hoops

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 19d

Significant roster turnover is a fact of life in college basketball these days.
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Roster churn in the Horizon following last season reached levels even this conference had not previously seen. Of the 30 players, men and women, who made an all-conference team in

High School Football Week 7: Picks

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Mark Jaworski @jawsfort.bsky.social · 19d

High School Football Week 7: Picks
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Journal Gazette picks for Week 7 of the high school football season.

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 24d

The JG's Stan Sussina has spent the month chronicling the progress of the city's largest mural as Damien Mitchell works on his public art project at Electric Works. There's a two-page spread in @journalgazette.net today, or see Stan's photos and more online: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...

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Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · 25d

Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender👇

When are your favorite shows returning? More than 70 premieres are included in my fall TV watchlist: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...

Comedian Tabari McCoy is returning to Fort Wayne as a headliner: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...

Bubba's 33 coming to Fort Wayne, hiring 200 staff

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The Journal Gazette @journalgazette.net · 27d

Casual dining restaurant Bubba's 33 is set to open in the former Chili's on Coliseum Boulevard. Also in The Dish: The annual Corned Beef on Rye fundraiser is taking orders, Rusty's Ice Cream is closing and more local food news.

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Casual dining restaurant Bubba's 33 is set to open in the former Chili's on Coliseum Boulevard. Also in The Dish: The annual Corned Beef on Rye fundraiser is taking orders,

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The Journal Gazette @journalgazette.net · Sep 20

A focus on precision health is among the highlights of the work at Parkview's Mirro Center, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this summer.

Read more in this story by The Journal Gazette's Sherry Slater: www.journalgazette.net/news/health-...

Teacher's determination helps Fort Wayne students earn industry license

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Ashley Sloboda @ashleysloboda.bsky.social · Sep 19

Future Focused, my 11-part series about career & technical education, got 2nd place today in the Hoosier State Press Association competition.🥳
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A Fort Wayne Community Schools Career Academy instructor ensured her capstone students would graduate with an industry credential that has the potential to increase their hourly earnings by $2.

Superstition, folklore come to life with Purdue Fort Wayne's dark production of 'The Love Talker'

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Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · Sep 19

Purdue University Fort Wayne’s upcoming production of folk horror tale “The Love Talker” follows a set of sisters living deep in the Appalachian forest. Read the story by Dezaray Clawson.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne’s upcoming production of folk horror tale “The Love Talker” follows a set of sisters living deep in the Appalachian forest.

5 artists chosen for Pearl Street public art project in downtown Fort Wayne

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · Sep 15

Visual representations of music are coming to life on the side of a downtown building as five artists work to create murals on Pearl Street.

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Brandon Coley, Natalie Fetzer, Carly Mitchell, Mitchell Egly and Jon Mendelson were announced Monday as artists for a music-themed public art project on the building at 222 Pearl St.

Behind the Bites: Jambalaya is comfort food with zing as summer fades

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · Sep 13

Behind the Bites columnist Justin Gilbert shares a recipe for jambalaya with a variety of meats.

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Behind the Bites columnist Justin Gilbert shares a recipe for jambalaya with a variety of meats.

Former Fort Wayne Philharmonic musician returning to city for PianoFest

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · Sep 12

A musician who spent nearly a decade performing with Fort Wayne Philharmonic is returning to northeast Indiana for several upcoming shows, including Pearl Arts PianoFest on Sunday. Jodie DeSalvo will also perform at Canterbury School and Eagles Theatre.

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Jodie DeSalvo, now based in Florida, is returning to northeast Indiana for several upcoming shows, including Pearl Arts PianoFest on Sunday.

Culture Fest an example of Leadership Fort Wayne's impact on Fort Wayne community

Corey McMaken @coreymcmaken.bsky.social · Sep 6

Being a part of this year's Leadership Fort Wayne cohort has been enriching in many ways. I wrote this for @journalgazette.net Perspective pages about the legacies that LFW classes leave behind in the form of community action projects with local nonprofits.

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Leadership Fort Wayne's community action projects have impact on area nonprofits and the people they serve.

Fort Wayne attractions offer chance to Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown

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The Journal Gazette @journalgazette.net · Sep 5

Residents on Sunday get their annual chance to experience local attractions with free admission during Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown.

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Residents on Sunday get their annual chance to experience local attractions with free admission during Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown.