In the second part of this story, Dr. Al Miller talks about his family’s escape from Germany after Kristallnacht. Although he has shared his experience many times, he feels it is important now, as the country faces rising COVID cases, civil unrest, and the use of Nazi symbols to promote the current administration.

Tina Gutierrez created a “wearable art” portrait series to help herself — and others — overcome feelings of loss and sadness.

Instead of staying in communal shelters, people in need were moved to hotels until the “shelter in place” order was lifted.

One local writer and artist calls it “sincere and humble work” created by artists with disabilities.

West Columbia Street, known as The Landing, has been acquired by the Allen County-Fort Wayne Development Trust, which will help struggling business owners.