Are you confused by the term calorie? When it comes to food, a calorie is a unit of energy that a food supplies to your body from the carbohydrate, protein, and fat it contains. . . Read More
A family friendly fundraiser will be held for COTA in honor of Noel Resor, a Fort Wayne-area child who needs a kidney transplant. The event is planned for Friday, May 16, at Thunderbowl, from 6-9 p.m. . . Read More
St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School and its Home and School Association (HASA) sponsored a Fine Arts Night on April 23 at the St. Elizabeth campus. Artwork from each student, preschool to 8th grade, was displayed in the school hallways and in the entrance . . . Read More
On May 31 nearly 100 Indiana scientists—experts in fields ranging from mammals to mussels—will converge on Eagle Marsh, Little River Wetlands Project’s nature preserve in southwest Fort Wayne, to conduct a BioBlitz. . . Read More
The American Legion Post #241 at 7605 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne will be the Host and Sponsor of the SPC Matthew Moeller Home Construction Fundraiser/Auction. This program will be put on by the H.W.W.P. . . Read More
Other than the Sound of Music, the Wizard of Oz is probably one the most delightful musicals of all times. Led by theatre director Karlene Krouse and a cast of 100 members, the audience was swept away to Kansas and beyond the rainbow. . . Read More
During the winter months we all look forward to temperatures that climb up to 25* to 35* degrees and consider that a warm spell. But now that spring has arrived, we are shivering even at 50*. . . Read More
Herb walked into O’Dontal Dental the other day, holding his hand against a swollen face. He hadn’t even made an appointment to see Perry first, and it became obvious why he hadn’t. . . Read More
We all know the hands that rock the cradle rule the world, and those hands typically belong to moms. But how do mothers become such wise sages?
They learn by trial and error and from other moms, say older mothers. . . Read More
As Karen’s oncologist will attest, she fought a courageous battle against the pancreatic cancer that eventually claimed her life. Now, our family wishes to thank the many members of the local community who lifted her throughout her seventeen-month . . . Read More
On April 22, 2014, Bishop Luers High School Academic Super Bowl teams competed in the Area Academic Super Bowl Match. Bishop Luers placed 1st in Fine Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies; 3rd in English and Inter Disciplinary. As . . Read More
The season has reached the halfway point and Varsity sits atop the SAC with a 6-1 conference record and a 10-4 record overall. The team has won 8 of 9 games. . . Read More
I thought about being Jewish, but they passovered me.
CaringThe people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards, they simply are the ones who care the most.Charles . . . Read More
Bishop Luers High School senior Nathan Grabner has been selected as one of 40 students in the state as an Indiana Academic All-Star. The program is sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals, in partnership with Earlham College, Franklin . . . Read More
Novae Corporation, North America’s third largest utility trailer manufacturer, announced plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 75 new jobs by 2016.
The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $5.9 million to construct and equip a 73,000 . . . Read More
Retirement can be an exciting, active time of your life. But if you’re going to get the full benefits from your retirement years — which could last two, or even three, decades — you’ll need to have a vision for what you want to do. . . . Read More
Like clockwork, you can count on superhero movies hitting the theaters in May. Newly released is The Amazing Spider-Man 2, a movie that offers some emotional moments and cool visual effects even as the plot tends to meander towards the climax. . . Read More
I feel strongly that obtaining education is a large factor in reducing poverty. At the Wayne Township Trustee Office we wish to help empower our clientele, therefore we have partnered with the Fort Wayne Urban League and The Boys and Girls Club to . . . Read More
I’m pleased to share with you that progress continues to be made to protect the Dalevue-Fernwood neighborhood along the Fairfield Ditch. I joined with City staff members and residents on April 22 to break ground for a flood control project that . . . Read More
The economy is changing. Businesses and industries are more high-tech, and today’s jobs demand a skill set to match. Going to college or seeking specialized training is quickly becoming a prerequisite to secure well-paying employment. . . Read More
BETTY JEAN GRANEY, 89, passed away after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on November 13, 1924 in Fort Wayne to the late Carl and Annabelle (Jones) Cox. Ms. . . Read More
JOHN F. “JOHN BOY” JOHNSTON, 63, of Yoder, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late Frederick and Virginia Johnston. . . Read More
JAMES MICHAEL RYAN, 77, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, at his residence. Born in Fort Wayne, Mike graduated from Central Catholic High School and worked as a Photo Lithographer with Precision Litho Plate for 44 years, retiring in 2003. . . Read More
Don’t let lawn weeds get the best of you. These opportunistic plants find a weak spot in the lawn, infiltrate and begin to take over your grass. Take back the lawn with proper care. . . Read More