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First High School In The US To Perform ‘Orphan Train’
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First High School In The US To Perform ‘Orphan Train’

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
‘Salute To Service’ 5K To Honor Veterans & Service Dog Training
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‘Salute To Service’ 5K To Honor Veterans & Service Dog Training

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Calvary UMC Celebrates 150 Years Of Ministry
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Calvary UMC Celebrates 150 Years Of Ministry

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Firefighters Welcome Families To Learn & Explore
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Firefighters Welcome Families To Learn & Explore

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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First High School In The US To Perform ‘Orphan Train’
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First High School In The US To Perform ‘Orphan Train’

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Bishop Luers High School made history this past weekend with their performances of the musical Orphan Train. They are the first high school in the United States to perform this musical!

Orphan Train book author L. E. McCullough and Orphan Train Music . . . 

‘Tox Saturday’ Offers Free Hazardous Waste Disposal
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‘Tox Saturday’ Offers Free Hazardous Waste Disposal

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Science Central Hosts Mixology Gala Of Cocktails & Curiosity
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Science Central Hosts Mixology Gala Of Cocktails & Curiosity

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Free Genealogy Workshops To Help Trace Family Roots
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Free Genealogy Workshops To Help Trace Family Roots

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
‘Salute To Service’ 5K To Honor Veterans & Service Dog Training
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‘Salute To Service’ 5K To Honor Veterans & Service Dog Training

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Calvary UMC Celebrates 150 Years Of Ministry
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Calvary UMC Celebrates 150 Years Of Ministry

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Leisure & Entertainment

Meet The ‘Crapped-Out’ Quilt Artist: Around The Frame
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Meet The ‘Crapped-Out’ Quilt Artist: Around The Frame

October 10, 2025 Lois Levihn

A few years ago, a young woman visited Born Again Quilts with a peculiar passion for a certain type of quilts and fabric. She wasn’t looking at beautiful fabrics and vintage quilts, rather she was looking through the remnant bins for small pieces . . . 

Why All Pyrex Is Not Created Equal: The History of Ordinary Things
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Why All Pyrex Is Not Created Equal: The History of Ordinary Things

September 26, 2025 Doris Montag
The Quilt Design Legacy Of Hubert Ver Mehren: Around The Frame
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The Quilt Design Legacy Of Hubert Ver Mehren: Around The Frame

September 12, 2025 Lois Levihn
We’re Celebrating What In September?
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We’re Celebrating What In September?

August 29, 2025 Vince LaBarbera
Weather Predictions & Folklore: The History of Ordinary Things
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Weather Predictions & Folklore: The History of Ordinary Things

August 15, 2025 Doris Montag
Laurel McKay Horton Inducted Into The Quilters Hall Of Fame: Around The Frame
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Laurel McKay Horton Inducted Into The Quilters Hall Of Fame: Around The Frame

August 1, 2025 Lois Levihn
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Outdoors & Wildlife

Gem & Mineral Show To Feature ‘Freaky Fossils’
The Great Outdoors

Gem & Mineral Show To Feature ‘Freaky Fossils’

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

The Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society will host its 63rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show October 17 through 19 at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne.

This year’s theme, “Freaky Fossils,” promises a fun and educational . . . 

Celebrate National Public Lands Day!
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day!

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Diving In For Public Safety
The Great Outdoors

Diving In For Public Safety

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Indiana Tree Is Largest In Nation
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Indiana Tree Is Largest In Nation

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Making Fort Wayne More Accessible With The Residential Accessibility Modifications Program
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Making Fort Wayne More Accessible With The Residential Accessibility Modifications Program

September 12, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
The Re-Imagined Brewer Park Opens
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The Re-Imagined Brewer Park Opens

September 12, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Health & Exercise

Take Charge Of Your Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Take Charge Of Your Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well as the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer . . . 

IU Dental Clinic Offers Affordable Cleanings
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IU Dental Clinic Offers Affordable Cleanings

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
New DNA Insight Program Offers No-Cost Genetic Screening
Health & Exercise

New DNA Insight Program Offers No-Cost Genetic Screening

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
How To Balance Nutrients In Student Meals & Snacks
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How To Balance Nutrients In Student Meals & Snacks

September 12, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
New: Fort Wayne Heat & Air Quality Study Results
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New: Fort Wayne Heat & Air Quality Study Results

September 12, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Racing & Raising Alzheimer’s Awareness
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Racing & Raising Alzheimer’s Awareness

August 29, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Obituaries & Memorials

Norma Donna Jean Lee, 90
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Norma Donna Jean Lee, 90

June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Norma Donna Jean Lee, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born February 14, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donna worked as a Registered Nurse, having worked for Lutheran Hospital, Dr. Ernest Anderson, and as a County Health . . . 

Lucinda May Tesch, 80
Waynedale Obituaries

Lucinda May Tesch, 80

June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
David E. Wall, 86
Waynedale Obituaries

David E. Wall, 86

June 6, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
On The Passing Of Pope Francis
Waynedale Obituaries

On The Passing Of Pope Francis

April 25, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
John Herbert Grile, 87
Waynedale Obituaries

John Herbert Grile, 87

March 28, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Betty Lucille Gibson, 101
Waynedale Obituaries

Betty Lucille Gibson, 101

January 17, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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Political Commentaries

Assisting The Fort’s Homeless Population
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Assisting The Fort’s Homeless Population

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne’s Homeless Services Manager recently provided an update about ongoing efforts to address homelessness at a Fort Wayne City Council meeting.

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker has prioritized finding solutions to address homelessness . . . 

Encouraging Acts Of Kindness: Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Encouraging Acts Of Kindness: Voice Of The Township

September 26, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Bringing Calm, Focus & Fresh Air: Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Bringing Calm, Focus & Fresh Air: Voice Of The Township

September 12, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Celebrating Workers & Community: Voice Of The Township
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Celebrating Workers & Community: Voice Of The Township

August 29, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Honoring Seniors’ Legacy: Voice Of The Township
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Honoring Seniors’ Legacy: Voice Of The Township

August 15, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Back-to-School Help for Families: Voice Of The Township
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Back-to-School Help for Families: Voice Of The Township

August 1, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Local Editorials & Opinion

Apple TV+ Wants To Make You Cry… But In A Good Way: At The Movies With Kasey
Local Opinion Editorials

Apple TV+ Wants To Make You Cry… But In A Good Way: At The Movies With Kasey

October 10, 2025 Kasey Butcher

Apple TV+ has two new movies this month that look at love under unusual, sometimes catastrophic circumstances. In one, a man tries for a second chance at being a good father while driving a school bus through fire. In the other, two friends pine for . . . 

A Retiree’s Guide For National Retirement Security Month
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A Retiree’s Guide For National Retirement Security Month

October 10, 2025 Shawn D. Wall
Homelessness In Our Community: Letter to the Editor
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Homelessness In Our Community: Letter to the Editor

October 10, 2025 Erin Ness
Columbus Sailed The Ocean Blue… But Now What?
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Columbus Sailed The Ocean Blue… But Now What?

October 10, 2025 Vince LaBarbera
Netflix Streams Romance & Friendship For Autumn: At The Movies With Kasey
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Netflix Streams Romance & Friendship For Autumn: At The Movies With Kasey

September 26, 2025 Kasey Butcher
When Investing, One Of The Best Abilities Is Durability
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When Investing, One Of The Best Abilities Is Durability

September 26, 2025 Shawn D. Wall

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