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Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson

Whatzup Features Writer

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RibFest should really be smoking this weekend

Around 40,000 barbecue fans are expected to flock to Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne for the four-day BBQ RibFest, June 16-19.   More than 25 tons of ribs, brisket, pulled […]

Air Show cleared to land in Fort Wayne

Organizers are expecting 80,000 people to make their way to the two-day event

Children’s Zoo adapts to help make memories

For decades, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has been the crown jewel of spring and summer fun in northeast Indiana. Fresh off a record-setting year, the zoo opened Saturday, April 30, […]

Take me out to the ballgame

The Fort Wayne TinCaps feel like a baseball player getting back into the swing of things. After the COVID-19 pandemic washed out the 2020 season, last season got going a […]

Trinity Forish

In her nomination to the 20 Under 20 list, Trinity Forish was described as “a tireless worker, constantly working to get better.” Forish plays the violin and guitar and also works […]

Sam Graham

Even as a baby, Sam Graham seemed destined for music, tapping to the beat of whatever was playing. Graham got his start with drum lessons and with Rock Camp at Sweetwater. […]

Roselyn Sanchez

Roselyn Sanchez stays true to her family’s musical roots while also being an exceptional student. At 4 years old, she started playing the violin and picked up the clarinet to join […]

Sydney Spilker

Sydney Spilker dives into music for many of same reasons we listen: Because of how it makes her feel.Spilker is involved with marching band, children’s groups, string jam sessions for […]

Dillon Turner

It’s not a lesson you learn quickly or easily, but thanks to the wisdom of a Sweetwater instructor, Dillon Turner was able to turn early setbacks into a recipe for […]