A Century-Old Fort Wayne Theater Gets a $48 Million Second Act
Fort Wayne City Council voted 7-1 to create a TIF district supporting Surack Enterprises’ nearly $48 million renovation of the historic former Scottish Rite Theater.
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A Century of Family Tradition: Rager Burger and Hot Head Burritos Coming to Decatur
Nathan Rager is bringing his family’s nearly 100-year food legacy to Decatur with a dual-concept restaurant featuring Rager Burger and Hot Head Burritos at 644 N. 13th St.
Decatur Considers Tougher Enforcement After Illegal Dumping Complaints
Decatur officials are reviewing enforcement measures after reports of out‑of‑town residents illegally dumping commercial wood waste and unflattened cardboard at the city’s compost and recycling sites. Councilman Scott Murray said the city is considering clearer signs, upgraded cameras and higher fines to deter violations.
Decatur water project doubles in scope after bids come in far under estimate
Decatur’s major water infrastructure project is set to double in scope after construction bids came in up to $2 million under estimates, allowing the city to replace hundreds of additional lead service lines and aging water mains. The $22 million SRF‑funded project is scheduled to begin construction in August.
Bridge deck replacement on U.S. 224 remains on schedule despite in‑water work pause
A bridge deck replacement project on U.S. 224 in Decatur remains on schedule for mid‑August completion, despite a temporary pause on in‑water construction to comply with DNR fish‑spawning restrictions. Crews continue work on bridge approaches, and engineers report no impact to the overall timeline.