Foster Park Pavilion #3 Restored
The city’s Parks Department and local parks support groups are pushing to renovate and repair one of the oldest structures in one of our community’s oldest parks. ...
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Author: Michael Morrissey
The Parade Marches On!
The Memorial Day holiday is fast approaching and that means Waynedale streets will soon be filled with revelers, police cars, fire trucks, and marching bands.Sponsored by, and created by local veterans’ organizations AmVets and Veterans ...
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Take A Unique Stroll With Soundwalk
A Fort Wayne agency has crafted a new tool to help residents learn more about their historic neighborhood. ...
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One Lovely, Terrible Orchestra
A troupe of Fort Wayne musicians is playing “terrible” music to entertain the city and bring themselves a little happiness. ...
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Expanding The City’s Tree Canopy
One local man is doing his best to ensure that Fort Wayne stays greener in the months and years to come. ...
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Local Retired Teacher Inspires Youth With Her New Book
A local author has self-published her first book, looking to boost the confidence and self-worth of local youth. ...
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Honoring Bob Stark, Neighbor & Community Advocate
One of Waynedale’s favorite citizens and a former owner of the Waynedale News has passed away. ...
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South Side H.S. Hosts Used Shoe Drive For Recycling Program
Some smelly, old gym shoes are the currency one South Side High School coach hopes can help her teams. ...
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AristoKrafts Fair Makes Debut
A candle maker’s multimedia effort to market her creations brought a bit of home-fueled art to the Waynedale area. ...
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CELEBRATING ‘07 HISTORY
A Fort Wayne native is doing his best to promote and publicize one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. ...
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BLAKE AESTHETICS FAMILY DENTISTRY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS!
Any time a company reaches its 40th year in business, a milestone celebration is appropriate. ...
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THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IS BACK!
A line of cars, people and marching bands is set to parade through Waynedale to commemorate the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. ...
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‘A KID AGAIN’ HELPS FOSTER HOPE
This is a follow-up to an article focused on the inspiring success story of Aiden and his family that printed in our January 15, 2021 issue. You can read it online at waynedalenews.com ...
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GOOD MORNING & HELLO SUNSHINE!
A new business has successfully stepped into the void left by the closing of a beloved Waynedale institution. ...
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LOCAL ATTORNEY FIGHTS FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
Loren Allison likes to think his affection for labor law comes from his hard-working parents. ...
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NEW GROWTH IN SOUTHWOOD PARK
When it comes to the state-led program to bring new trees to the Southwood Park neighborhood, Katie Zuber isn’t shy about letting you know her feelings. ...
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A TOP NOTCH RESTAURANT
A new eatery has taken the place of an old Waynedale institution. ...
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CHECKMATE, FORT WAYNE!
An area chess club recently got a little help from a local high-status player. ...
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NEW COMMUNITY PANTRIES BECOME UNIQUE COMMUNITY ASSETS
As co-owner of the Hair Affair salon on Bluffton Road, Kathy Freiburger likes to keep her business looking good – and involved in the Waynedale community. ...
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SWIMMERS TAKE A FRIGID PLUNGE TO SUPPORT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
When it comes to charity, some people like to give of their time, while others prefer donating clothing or even cash. ...
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FORMER WAYNEDALE NEWSPAPER OWNER RELEASES NOVEL
A local author, and former owner of the Waynedale News, is releasing his first book on the market. ...
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WELLSPRING’S MASKOPS
A local non-profit is doing its best to make sure no one goes without a face mask during the COVID pandemic. ...
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CONGRATULATIONS AIDEN!
A local parade for a child who had just beaten cancer recently lit up a Southwood Park neighborhood. ...
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STUDENTS TAPE PRINCIPAL TO WALL!
Since October, students and teachers at Maplewood Elementary undertook a drive to collect as many socks as they could to donate to local charities, with an unusual reward for the class that gathered the most socks to donate. ...
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SAFETY ISSUES ON BLUFFTON RD BRIDGE PROMPT WEIGHT LIMIT
A recent inspection of the Bluffton Road Bridge has found safety issues that forced the city to issue new weight limits for the structure.
The new boundary sets a 12-ton maximum, as proscribed by Fort Wayne’s City Engineers.
According to a recent ...
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