Allen County Updated COVID-19 Data

November 13, 2020

Allen County has confirmed 13,197 positive cases and 262 deaths in relation to COVID-19 as of 8:52am November 13, 2020.

Itchy Red Toe Rashes could Indicate Virus

May 18, 2020

Doctors report rising 'COVID toes' cases

More than 300 Allen County residents test positive for COVID-19

April 19. 2020

More than 300 Allen County residents have contracted the novel coronavirus and 23 have died.

Coronavirus: A Live Community Forum

April 6, 2020

Recorded - Aired on PBS Fort Wayne on 4/3/2020

Social Agency Staying Strong On The Frontline

April 6, 2020

Aging & In-home Services of Northeast Indiana is another organization that is working overtime on the frontline of healthcare this month.

As the Coronalvirus pandemic restrictions continue to keep the especially at-risk members of the community even more isolated than normal, the company is exploring every area of of creative care giving at hand.

Meet Water Street Mercantile - New Downtown

April 3, 2020

While there are multiple grocery stores planned for downtown Fort Wayne's future, one local restaurant is testing the concept during COVID-19, and it's going surprisingly well.

General Manager Ben Hall and his team at Hall's restaurant group are making lemonade out of lemons at the Don Hall's Gas House, transforming their 305 E. Superior St. space into the Water Street Mercantile. This pop-up, de-facto grocery store features some of the food and drink products that would have otherwise gone to waste from their restaurants.

MLK Bridge Lights Up to Honor Frontline Healthcare Workers

April 3, 2020

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bridge downtown will be lit up in red and white April 3 - 7, 2020 to honor local emergency service and healthcare workers on the front lines who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

The idea came from New York City, where the iconic Empire State Building is displaying a flashing red and white light on its mast to represent “America’s heartbeat,” according to the building’s Twitter account.

Church Closure Order

March 21, 2020

In order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the community, the Health Commissioner is prohibiting church gatherings in Allen County, including those held in non-church venues.

City Utilities Offers Customers Assistance

March 19, 2020

Last week, City Utilities suspended utility service disconnects for non-payment and will continue this practice through April 15, 2020.

Message from Mayor Tom Henry

March 18, 2020

COVID-19 Concerns: City well-positioned to cope with evolving thread

Division of Aging COVID-19 Guidance for Visitation

March 15, 2020

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidance to nursing homes to help them improve their infection control and prevention practices to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, including revised guidance for visitation.