Fort Wayne Ink Spot

February 28, 2025 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 3 min read

Crucial Role Of Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Long-Term Care Ombudsman serve as fierce advocates for residents in nursing homes and licensed assisted living facilities, empowering and educating residents and their family members on residents’ rights while addressing their concerns and ensuring . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

January 31, 2025 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 4 min read

Have You Tried The Daniel Fast? : Ink Spot

Have you ever heard of The Daniel Fast? Several years ago, in January, I did a healthy eating reboot for my system to start the new year and now I have continued to do it year after year. . . Read More

The Great Outdoors

December 6, 2024 Keith Edmonds 3 min read

Pickleball “Craze” Is Sweeping Our City!

This picture was taken here in our city (Hamilton Park) of people playing the newest “get yourself in shape” game called Pickleball! Pickleball was invented on a badminton court by a gentleman named Joel Pritchard, and his neighbors Bill Bell and . . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

November 8, 2024 Tabitha Ervin 3 min read

Drumming For Unity Tour: Ink Spot

The Volmead Youth Leadership Program from South Africa in partnership with The Indiana Center for Middle East Peace led by Dr. Michael Spath is coming to the United States for a tour called Drumming for Unity & Healing. . . Read More

Writer Biographies

November 6, 2024 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 0 min read

Fort Wayne Ink Spot

The Waynedale News welcomes The Fort Wayne Ink Spot (FWIS) as a monthly columnist! FWIS is a black-owned, Indiana based newspaper that discusses regional and national stories that highlight individuals in the community as well as topics that affect . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

September 27, 2024 Tabitha Ervin 4 min read

A Journey From Illness To Wellness: Ink Spot

Rachael’s wellness journey began at 19 when she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. With conventional medicine offering limited solutions, she turned to chiropractic care, where she discovered how nutrition and movement significantly impact . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

August 30, 2024 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 2 min read

Ensuring Every Student Thrives: Ink Spot

As the back-to-school season fast approaches, families, educators, and communities begin focusing on preparing students for a successful academic year. Amid the frenzy of buying supplies and adjusting routines, there is an essential component of this . . . Read More

Featured Local News

August 2, 2024 Tabitha Ervin 2 min read

A Community Inspired Playground

I was recently able to connect with Pastor, Luther Whitfield from New Covenant Worship Center about a new playground being installed on August 2 at the campus. As the church continues to expand to serve the community through their preschool (New Covenant . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

July 5, 2024 Rev. Christopher W. Riley 3 min read

Combating Infant Mortality

“Food is medicine. We must get back to the Earth,” said Kelley Marvin who has been a nutritionist for 15 years. Marvin has partnered with Ink Spot Publisher and Dream Center Visionary, John Dortch, to help eradicate infant mortality in the Summit . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

May 24, 2024 Cameual Wright, MD, MBA 3 min read

Maternal Well-Being In Indiana ~ Ink Spot

The following is a message from Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for CareSource Indiana, submitted by Fort Wayne Ink Spot. Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers . . . Read More

Featured Local News

April 26, 2024 Tabitha Ervin 2 min read

Reflections On Mayor Tom Henry

As Mayor Henry’s tragic passing impacted our community, it impacted some more closely. Mr. John Dortch, Owner of Ink Spot was one whom it impacted more deeply. In the time that I have known Mr. . . Read More

Featured Local News

March 29, 2024 La’Crystele Brown 4 min read

The Dyer Grant Program

The Dyer Family Foundation has generously supported leaders and non-profits over the years, which has made a great impact in the areas that Tammy and Jack Dyer felt passionate about. The Dyer Family Foundation was founded by Tammy and Jack Dyer in . . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight Waynedale History

February 16, 2024 Rev. Christopher W. Riley 4 min read

The First African-American Woman To Pastor In Fort Wayne

A very wise woman once said, that people catch visions in three different ways. There are those that will receive the vision and move on it. There are those who will receive the vision and sit on it. . . Read More

Featured Local News

January 19, 2024 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 5 min read

New Year History & Traditions ~ Ink Spot

As we enter the year of 2024, I started thinking about the history and traditions some of us have related to starting a new year. As such, I did some research on history and traditions mixed with some of my life experiences thus far. . . Read More

Original Leisure & Entertainment

December 24, 2023 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 2 min read

End Of Year Thoughts ~ From The Ink Spot

Another December is upon us as we end the year of 2023 and look forward to 2024. Many people use the month of December to review their goals and sometimes reflect on the ones not met. . . Read More

Featured Local News

November 24, 2023 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 3 min read

The Color Purple Is Coming To Fort Wayne!

I was able to speak with Director Dianne Shaw about directing The Color Purple. The show will take place at the Arts United Center at Arts Campus Fort Wayne opening February 9, 2024, through February 18, 2024. . . Read More

Health & Exercise

October 27, 2023 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 3 min read

Providing A Haven For Children With Disabilities

I was recently able to chat with Christiane Rogers, owner and founder of the Sensory Fun and Playroom here in Fort Wayne and currently located inside of Abundant Life Church. It is a large sensory room housed within 1500 square feet inside the church. . . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

September 15, 2023 Tabitha Ervin 2 min read

FWCS Safer Schools Political Action Committee

As a parent of a Fort Wayne Community School student but also a leader in this community, I was invited to participate in the FWCS Safer Schools Political Action Committee. The school board voted to proceed, and this committee will lead the charge for . . . Read More

Featured Local News

August 18, 2023 Tabitha Ervin 4 min read

Fox Lake History Through The Experiences Of Dr. Robin Newburn

Fox Lake is a national historic district located in Steuben County, Indiana. Established in 1927 with a rich history of black families for three to four generations, it developed between 1928 and 1950 as a vacation resort for middle class African Americans. . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

July 7, 2023 Fort Wayne Ink Spot 4 min read

Hands On Services Of Indiana-Edward & Regenia Jones

Regenia and Edward Jones recently retired from being foster parents over the last 19 years and have moved into a new venture which includes respite care. Regenia has worked in the social service field most of her career which made this transition very . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

May 26, 2023 Dawn J. Smith 3 min read

Prioritizing Mental Health: A Journey Of Healing & Empathy

As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, we are reminded of the profound importance of mental well-being in our lives. From the perspective of a new mental health therapist who recently graduated from a master’s level counseling program and has . . . Read More