Maj. Dan Rooney had a simple but vital message to share with sponsors and students of Big Brothers Big Sisters during their annual dinner Thursday night.Do good for others and you’re also doing good for yourself.Today 10:23 am Memorial Day weekend observances in Fort Wayne, northeast Indiana and northwest. Watchfire – Presented by the Allen County Council of Veterans; 9 p.m. Friday through 9 p.m.Today 9:59 am The plague of prescription drug abuse is so widespread and so pervasive that NBA Hall of Famer George “The Iceman” Gervin said the culture surrounding these drugs has to change.Today 9:39 am Former city public information officer John Perlich is coming back to city hall to his old job as director of public information.
Perlich held the position under former Mayor Graham Richard from 2004 to 2007. Since 2007, Perlich has worked as media relations manager for Parkview Health.
Perlich returns to the city Aug. 27. After Perlich begins work for the city, current director Frank Suarez will be the director of public information for Fort Wayne City Utilities and Public Works.
