GOOD READS
Our wallets pack a punch
November 29, 2016
The city ranked No. 2 in the category of “responsible spending,” which looked at mortgage debt per person as a percentage of median earnings, non-mortgage debt per person as a percentage of median earning sand income volatility.
Visitation set for Bob Chase
November 28, 2016
For 63 years, Bob Chase called Komet hockey games for WOWO — his voice becoming iconic as it was beamed far and wide throughout the eastern part of the country, even inspiring some of the best announcers in today’s NHL.
Shopping bags and trolley rides
November 23, 2016
The event emphasizes small businesses, unique gifts and — a major importance to many — a stress-free environment. Six trolleys will transport people around downtown and the Wells Street and West Main corridors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., connecting people to local shops and eateries along the way.
Noteworthy November 2016
November 23, 2016
We celebrate the creativity of our city’s writers and musicians.
A different kind of Black Friday deal
November 22, 2016
Dog adoptions, which usually are $100 for puppies and $85 for other dogs, will be $20. That fee includes a microchip, the spay or neuter surgery, health exam from an area veterinarian, a small bag of food and the first series of distemper vaccine.
Ice rink opens for the holidays
November 19, 2016
The doors will open at 11 a.m. and stay open until 10 p.m. — giving you plenty of time to enjoy a good opening season skate and, while outside, get out of the precipitation that’s supposed to come our way throughout the day.
Old steam locomotive headed to Fort Wayne
November 17, 2016
It’s a far cry from when it chugged passengers to and fro throughout the Midwest. But it soon will likely be restored and put on display as part of a downtown development project.
Spirit of giving
November 16, 2016
For many of us, we’ll be in the comfort of our homes this Thanksgiving with a feast before us and maybe football on the television. For others, though, there is nowhere to go and no feast to be had.
Giving the gift of fur…and pants and paws and purrs
November 10, 2016
This month is also when the local SPCA begins to see a spike in adoptions, as people decide that bringing a new little fur-ball home to the family or a significant other or other loved one will be the perfect gift for this cheery time of year.
Meet the word wizards
November 9, 2016
Free to all, the fair provides an opportunity to interact with a bevy of authors as well as buy their books and attend panel discussions on various topics.