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Fort Wayne, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Fort Wayne! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to spot a fake Fort Wayne code officer at your door.
  • How Fort Wayne’s new AI road checks could change your commute
  • Where to donate supplies—and which Fort Wayne roads to avoid soon

Also on today's calendar: Collin Moulton and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Fort Wayne warns residents of Neighborhood Code Compliance impersonator (wane.com) — Fort Wayne officials are warning residents about someone impersonating a Neighborhood Code Compliance officer and asking to enter homes for inspections, which real officers do not do. Legitimate officers wear shirts with the city seal, carry city ID, and drive marked vehicles. Anyone approached by a suspicious “officer” should refuse entry and call the Fort Wayne Police Department’s non-emergency line or 911 if in danger.
   

2. Fort Wayne Public Works uses AI to efficiently assess road conditions (journalgazette.net) — Fort Wayne’s Public Works department is now using AI cameras alongside inspectors to rate road conditions more consistently and quickly, data that guides which streets get fixed. At a recent City Council update, officials outlined hundreds of millions already invested in neighborhood infrastructure and plans to spend $37 million more this year, asking residents for patience as projects roll out.
   

3. Salvation Army collecting school supplies for students from low-income families (journalgazette.net) — Fort Wayne families are being asked to donate school supplies for the Salvation Army’s Tools for School drive, while city officials warn about a fake code officer trying to enter homes. The city is also offering free kids’ bike safety workshops and announcing upcoming Lima and Hathaway road closures for water main work that could affect your summer driving routes.
   

4. Fort Wayne Cinema Center halfway to 2026 fundraising goal, seeking community's support celebrating 50th anniversary (21alivenews.com) — Fort Wayne’s Cinema Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has already raised half of its $100,000 goal to upgrade and modernize the theater. Leaders say additional donations will help repair derecho damage, improve facilities, and expand programming beyond its current Thursday–Sunday schedule. Residents can learn more and support the campaign online.
   

5. U.S. Rep. Yakym introduces ‘HAILEY' Act in honor of Indiana teenager to strengthen AMBER Alert system (21alivenews.com) — From Fort Wayne, residents are learning about a new federal push to strengthen the AMBER Alert system for missing teens. Rep. Rudy Yakym has introduced the HAILEY Act, inspired by an Indiana case, to let law enforcement issue alerts for high‑risk missing youth even when abductions aren’t immediately confirmed, aiming to close dangerous gaps in current rules.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Free Lunch at the Library
    Pontiac Branch Library Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
    12:00 pm
  • Library LINK
    Shawnee Branch Library Tecumseh Branch - Meeting Room
    1:00 pm
  • Digging into Paleontology
    New Haven Branch Library New Haven Branch - Meeting Room
    2:00 pm
  • Free Snack at the Library
    Pontiac Branch Library Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
    2:30 pm
  • Digital Skills Lessons: Getting to Know Your iPhone
    Pontiac Branch Library Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Papa Bluebird getting mealworms to feed babies.
    I have six Bluebird houses and finally have them nesting in one. Usually all taken by Sparrows. (Nextdoor Stratford Forest)
  • My snapdragons that came up from last year… are huge, already!
    It’s usually August-Sept before they are this tall. Only a few- but wowsers! 3ft. (Nextdoor Haverhill Of Coventry)
  • XPO Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift in Fort Wayne. Apply here.
  • Parkview Health posted a job opening for PPG Support Team Member in Fort Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Wayne here.

Ok Fort Wayne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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