Michael Alberico

Michael and Emily pose for a wedding photo outside the cockpit of a Cessna in Sweet Aviation’s hanger on April 20th 2013. Photo by Morgan Ruth Photography.

May 10, 2013 Michael Alberico

FAREWELL WAYNEDALE

On April 20th, 2013 my beautiful fiancé and I got married at Saint Louis Besancon Catholic Church in New Haven, in front of our wonderful family and friends. It was truly an amazing day filled with memories and a celebration that my wife, Emily and . . . Read More

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March 15, 2013 Michael Alberico

ALLEN COUNTY LIONS WANT YOU!

On March 23rd 2013 at 1pm The Lions, a community oriented Football team, would like to meet anyone over the age of 18 that still has passion for playing football. This gathering will be held at the Allen County Pontiac Library Branch located at 2215 . . . Read More

LUERS MAKES HISTORY AFTER SEASON OF ADVERSITY

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December 7, 2012 Michael Alberico

LUERS MAKES HISTORY AFTER SEASON OF ADVERSITY

Challenge and adversity, what every competitive sports team, at every level faces during a season. However the 2012 Bishop Luers Knights season had challenges and adversity that nobody saw coming into the season. . . Read More

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September 21, 2012 Michael Alberico

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Distress and sadness are two of the first thoughts that come to mind when we hear of a house fire. This is especially true with young children. Loretta Loy, head of Nana’s Creations for years, has and continues to provide children with much needed . . . Read More

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September 7, 2012 Michael Alberico

IS IT A BIRD? NO-IT’S A PLANE!

That wasn’t thunder you heard from the sky over this past weekend, it was the sound of the many aircraft soaring, looping, and spinning over Fort Wayne International Airport. Even though the clouds and precipitation stuck around for most of the . . . Read More

Devon Stone of Wayne High School Track 2012

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May 18, 2012 Michael Alberico

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THIS MULTI-SPORT WAYNE ATHLETE

Devon Stone, a talented Wayne General HS athlete, is starting to popup on collegiate radars. Devon not only plays football but also is running and jumping past his competition in a multitude of track and field events. . . Read More

Lady Knights battle in State Finals, Photo by Joni Kuhn

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March 9, 2012 Michael Alberico

THE LADY KNIGHTS FALL IN OVERTIME CLASSIC

March 3rd 2012, Hulman Center, TERRE HAUTE, IN The 2010 – 2011 season was magical for the Lady Knights. Winning the schools 6th State championship in girls basketball was quite an accomplishment. . . Read More

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December 2, 2011 Michael Alberico

KNIGHTS A DYNASTY

Dynasty and domination are a few words that come to mind when a sports team at any level wins three championships in a row. That’s exactly what Bishop Luers accomplished last Friday night. . . Read More

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March 11, 2011 Michael Alberico

LADY KNIGHTS CAPTURE 6TH STATE TITLE

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, INMarch 5, 2011. One year ago, on March 6, 2010, The Bishop Luers Lady Knights walked off the court at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in disappointment. . . Read More

BISHOP LUERS WINS BACK TO BACK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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December 3, 2010 Michael Alberico

LUERS CAPTURES BACK TO BACK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2A State Championship, November 26, 2010, 7:00PM Bishop Luers (13-1) vs. North Putnam (14-0) Great expectations. This is what the Bishop Luers Football program was faced with from the onset this summer. . . Read More

RECORD SETTING NIGHT FOR ANNUAL “BATTLE OF BISHOPS”

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October 22, 2010 Michael Alberico

RECORD SETTING NIGHT FOR ANNUAL “BATTLE OF BISHOPS”

Luers (8-0) vs. Dwenger (7-0) There was a football game Friday night on the edge of Waynedale that had significant matters on the Summit Athletic Conference record book and regular season championship. . . Read More

Bishop Luers Knights are back - looking good for another state championship.

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August 27, 2010 Michael Alberico

GREAT WAYNEDALE FOOTBALL SEASON AHEAD

BISHOP LUERS One year ago a young Bishop Luers Football team had questions at nearly every starting position. As the season unfolded, the Knights had their ups and downs, finishing 4 – 5 in the conference. . . Read More

Writer Biographies

September 1, 2009 Michael Alberico

Michael Alberico

Hello, my name is Michael Alberico. I was the co-owner and publisher of The Waynedale News for nearly four years (2009 – 2013). I am a native of North Carolina that relocated with my family to the Waynedale area as a youngster. . . Read More