Channeling loss into legacy through public art
The Hemphill Smith Art Foundation has completed a large-scale sculpture called “Amaryllis” in honor of its namesake, the late Jody Hemphill Smith, at the entrance of West Central.
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‘Enthusiasm can drive real, lasting change’: How Decatur’s Youth Council is shaping the community
"Their input has sparked improvements in local parks, brought attention to traffic safety concerns, and helped shape broader conversations about youth needs in Decatur."
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A local leader reflects on her Parkview journey
"One of the things that my parents imparted to me was a deep love for the community that I live in. I was always told that, whatever community you live in, or that you're a part of, you need to participate and raise the level of that community whenever you can. And that's kind of the way I feel here."
Can crowdfunding save the Three Rivers Festival?
“Crowdfunding is not a sustainable funding model and we recognize that. But we do recognize that we have a lot of community members that want to be heard and they want to help and this is their opportunity to help. If we can raise enough funding to continue, then we will look at our other revenue streams.”
Meet the Aimless Creators
“It kind of just organically became this thing where we bring in people and host local art shows."
Executive director of Science Central says farewell to Fort Wayne and the center he helped shape
"When it comes right down to it, if we can get visitors to come in here and learn a couple of facts and figures, that's great. If we can have visitors come in here and say, ‘I see the connection between that fact or figure from science and my life,' that's pretty powerful. But if we can get visitors to walk out of here, not just learning, but then saying, ‘Wow, science is fun!’ that's really powerful."
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation breaks ground on Packard Park Redesign
The $1.9 million redesign of Packard Park is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.
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Time, talent, money and love are transforming rural communities in Wabash County
“We want people to see our little community and see that we have something to offer and that it’s a great place to live and to raise a family."
Fox Island Park is open again– but the cleanup is far from over
“Nature does what nature does. Nature will heal herself. The forest growth will not recover to previous levels in our lifetimes, but we all hope to be good stewards so that this is here way beyond the lifetimes of anyone currently available to see it.”
‘Keep them local’: How proposed pickleball courts in Wabash County promote placemaking
“It’s been amazing how many people locally have approached me and said that they've been playing for years and they love the sport and can't wait to have courts. It’s been neat to see the response and the positivity.”
‘Enthusiasm can drive real, lasting change’: How Decatur’s Youth Council is shaping the community
"Their input has sparked improvements in local parks, brought attention to traffic safety concerns, and helped shape broader conversations about youth needs in Decatur."
Partner Partner Content A local leader reflects on her Parkview journey
"One of the things that my parents imparted to me was a deep love for the community that I live in. I was always told that, whatever community you live in, or that you're a part of, you need to participate and raise the level of that community whenever you can. And that's kind of the way I feel here."
Can crowdfunding save the Three Rivers Festival?
“Crowdfunding is not a sustainable funding model and we recognize that. But we do recognize that we have a lot of community members that want to be heard and they want to help and this is their opportunity to help. If we can raise enough funding to continue, then we will look at our other revenue streams.”
Meet the Aimless Creators
“It kind of just organically became this thing where we bring in people and host local art shows."
Executive director of Science Central says farewell to Fort Wayne and the center he helped shape
"When it comes right down to it, if we can get visitors to come in here and learn a couple of facts and figures, that's great. If we can have visitors come in here and say, ‘I see the connection between that fact or figure from science and my life,' that's pretty powerful. But if we can get visitors to walk out of here, not just learning, but then saying, ‘Wow, science is fun!’ that's really powerful."
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation breaks ground on Packard Park Redesign
The $1.9 million redesign of Packard Park is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.
Partner Partner Content Time, talent, money and love are transforming rural communities in Wabash County
“We want people to see our little community and see that we have something to offer and that it’s a great place to live and to raise a family."
Fox Island Park is open again– but the cleanup is far from over
“Nature does what nature does. Nature will heal herself. The forest growth will not recover to previous levels in our lifetimes, but we all hope to be good stewards so that this is here way beyond the lifetimes of anyone currently available to see it.”
‘Keep them local’: How proposed pickleball courts in Wabash County promote placemaking
“It’s been amazing how many people locally have approached me and said that they've been playing for years and they love the sport and can't wait to have courts. It’s been neat to see the response and the positivity.”
