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Honoring Forever At Fort Wayne’s Veterans Shrine | Local Volunteer Spotlight
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Honoring Forever At Fort Wayne’s Veterans Shrine | Local Volunteer Spotlight

May 24, 2026 Camille Garrison
Local Schools Compete To ‘Can-struct’ & Fundraise
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Local Schools Compete To ‘Can-struct’ & Fundraise

May 24, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Waynedale’s Memorial Day Parade To March-On After All
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Waynedale’s Memorial Day Parade To March-On After All

May 24, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Congratulations FWCS Teachers & Employee Of The Year
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Congratulations FWCS Teachers & Employee Of The Year

May 24, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

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Local Parks Offer Free & Family-Friendly Summer Fun
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Local Parks Offer Free & Family-Friendly Summer Fun

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Summer is arriving across Fort Wayne with a full calendar of parks, pools, splash pads, youth programs, and riverfront activities

Embassy Theatre Honors Rowe As Volunteer Of The Year
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Embassy Theatre Honors Rowe As Volunteer Of The Year

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
A Weekend Of Ice Cream With A Mission To Make A Difference
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A Weekend Of Ice Cream With A Mission To Make A Difference

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Residents Celebrate The New Hanna Street Trail
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Residents Celebrate The New Hanna Street Trail

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
FW Dance Collective To Host June Family Performance At South Side HS
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FW Dance Collective To Host June Family Performance At South Side HS

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Duck Race To Benefit Iris Family Support Center Set For July 25
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Duck Race To Benefit Iris Family Support Center Set For July 25

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Leisure & Entertainment

Celebrating Centennial Quilts | Around The Frame
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Celebrating Centennial Quilts | Around The Frame

June 9, 2026 Lois Levihn

Looking back 150 years ago to 1876 when America celebrated its first centennial, quilts were in the midst of a

What Is Sewing Machine Day? | The History of Ordinary Things
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What Is Sewing Machine Day? | The History of Ordinary Things

May 24, 2026 Doris Montag
Celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial | Around The Frame
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Celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial | Around The Frame

May 11, 2026 Lois Levihn
U.S. Savings Bond Program | The History of Ordinary Things
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U.S. Savings Bond Program | The History of Ordinary Things

April 27, 2026 Doris Montag
Taking A Charming Romp Through The Italian Countryside | At The Movies With Kasey
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Taking A Charming Romp Through The Italian Countryside | At The Movies With Kasey

April 27, 2026 Kasey Butcher
This Miserable Winter & How I Survived It | Around The Frame
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This Miserable Winter & How I Survived It | Around The Frame

April 14, 2026 Lois Levihn
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Outdoors & Wildlife

PBS Fort Wayne’s Explorer Day Returns To Parkview Field
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PBS Fort Wayne’s Explorer Day Returns To Parkview Field

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

PBS Fort Wayne’s 12th Annual Explorer Day, a free event for all families, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 2:00

A Day On The Water Starts With Safety
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A Day On The Water Starts With Safety

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
A Chance To Hook A New Hobby
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A Chance To Hook A New Hobby

June 5, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Parks & Recreation Department Honored For Packard Park Redesign
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Parks & Recreation Department Honored For Packard Park Redesign

May 24, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
View Live: Barn Owl Nest Box Has Eggs
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View Live: Barn Owl Nest Box Has Eggs

May 24, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Free Community Cat Surgeries Allen County-wide
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Free Community Cat Surgeries Allen County-wide

May 24, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Health & Exercise

YWCA N.E. Indiana To Host Event Focused On Pre & Postnatal Wellness
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YWCA N.E. Indiana To Host Event Focused On Pre & Postnatal Wellness

May 24, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

YWCA Northeast Indiana will host the next installment of its 2026 Coffee & Conversations series on Friday, June 12, from

Cruise Ships Susceptible To Rapid Spread Of Infectious Disease
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Cruise Ships Susceptible To Rapid Spread Of Infectious Disease

May 24, 2026 Parkview Health
Meyer Recognized With Governor’s Circle Of Corydon Award
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Meyer Recognized With Governor’s Circle Of Corydon Award

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire
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A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
First Lady ‘IN’spires Healthy Families
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First Lady ‘IN’spires Healthy Families

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Fort Wayne McDonald’s Restaurants Raise Over $15k For RMHC
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Fort Wayne McDonald’s Restaurants Raise Over $15k For RMHC

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Obituaries & Memorials

Ronald E. Reed, 87
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Ronald E. Reed, 87

March 31, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Ronald E. Reed12/31/1939 – 3/20/2026 Firmly rooted in Waynedale for 86 years of life. Son of Waldo Emerson and Ann

On The Passing Of Linda Bloom
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On The Passing Of Linda Bloom

February 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Timothy Edward Wagley, 78
Waynedale Obituaries

Timothy Edward Wagley, 78

December 19, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger, 97
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Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger, 97

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Catherine M. (Sherwood) Wyatt, 94
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Catherine M. (Sherwood) Wyatt, 94

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Alan H. Huddleston, 92
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Alan H. Huddleston, 92

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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Political Commentaries

Paddock Celebrates Indiana’s Influential Female Political Leaders
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Paddock Celebrates Indiana’s Influential Female Political Leaders

June 9, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Geoff Paddock has completed a new book, “Indiana Political Trailblazers,” which offers a contemporary examination of exceptional female public servants

A Farewell & A Welcome | Voice Of The Township
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A Farewell & A Welcome | Voice Of The Township

June 9, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Remembrance | Voice Of The Township
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Remembrance | Voice Of The Township

May 24, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Building A Better Future Through Neighborhood Planning | Councilman’s Corner
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Building A Better Future Through Neighborhood Planning | Councilman’s Corner

May 24, 2026 Dr. Scott Myers, FW 4th District
A Mother’s Strength | Voice Of The Township
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A Mother’s Strength | Voice Of The Township

May 8, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Local Bonds Create Strength | Voice Of The Township
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Local Bonds Create Strength | Voice Of The Township

April 27, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Local Editorials & Opinion

Looking For Hidden Gems To Stream? | At The Movies With Kasey
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Looking For Hidden Gems To Stream? | At The Movies With Kasey

June 9, 2026 Kasey Butcher

In the strange lull between sequels and summer blockbusters, I went looking for movies to stream that did not receive

‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Delves Into Animal Intelligence & The Human Heart | At The Movies With Kasey
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‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Delves Into Animal Intelligence & The Human Heart | At The Movies With Kasey

May 24, 2026 Kasey Butcher
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Makes A Stylish Case For Journalism | At The Movies With Kasey
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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Makes A Stylish Case For Journalism | At The Movies With Kasey

May 11, 2026 Kasey Butcher
In Appreciation Of All Military Careers | Seasons, Stories & Sundays
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In Appreciation Of All Military Careers | Seasons, Stories & Sundays

May 11, 2026 Vince LaBarbera
Politicians & Residents Outline SW Quarry Project Concerns
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Politicians & Residents Outline SW Quarry Project Concerns

April 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Action, Comedy,Time Travel & Ballet, Oh My | At The Movies With Kasey
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Action, Comedy,Time Travel & Ballet, Oh My | At The Movies With Kasey

April 14, 2026 Kasey Butcher

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