Michael Morrissey

August 12, 2022 Michael Morrissey 2 min read

New Waynedale Hardware Store Returns, Better Than Ever

A new retail shop has popped up in the empty spot of a long-time Waynedale business that closed recently. “It feels like it’s been long enough. Everybody misses Umber’s Do It Best, and want to see something new it’s place,” said Cody Lybrook, . . . Read More

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July 29, 2022 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

Serving Up Smiles At GiGi’s

A new local restaurant is serving the public, while also providing a service to our area’s special needs workers. Gigi’s Genesis Health Bar, an off-shoot of local Down Syndrome advocate agency, Gigi’s Playhouse, is serving customers at a small . . . Read More

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July 1, 2022 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

When Will Fox Island Reopen?

The violent thunderstorm that ripped through Waynedale has left Fox Island County Park in a precarious situation. So many of the park’s trees were felled by the storm’s high winds (reported at up to 98 miles per hour at Fort Wayne International . . . Read More

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June 3, 2022 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

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. Pavilion # 3 at Foster Park is set to see several improvements and upgrades over the . . . Read More

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May 20, 2022 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

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 of Foreign . . . Read More

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April 22, 2022 Michael Morrissey 5 min read

Take A Unique Stroll With Soundwalk

A Fort Wayne agency has crafted a new tool to help residents learn more about their historic neighborhood. The Wunderkammer Company, headquartered on the south side of Fort Wayne, has created a new touring program for the southern neighborhood around . . . Read More

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March 11, 2022 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

One Lovely, Terrible Orchestra

A troupe of Fort Wayne musicians is playing “terrible” music to entertain the city and bring themselves a little happiness. A group of roughly 30 former instrumentalists calling themselves the Fort Wayne Terrible Orchestra have been meeting for . . . Read More

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February 25, 2022 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

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. In January of this year, Kody Tinnel started a new program he called the Tree Canopy Growth Fund, looking to protect, preserve, and expand trees . . . Read More

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January 28, 2022 Michael Morrissey 4 min read

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. Tina Gasnarez, a retired teacher, and administrator for Purdue Fort Wayne, spent several months last year writing, rewriting and editing . . . Read More

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January 14, 2022 Michael Morrissey 5 min read

Honoring Bob Stark, Neighbor & Community Advocate

One of Waynedale’s favorite citizens and a former owner of the Waynedale News has passed away. Robert (Bob) L. Stark died peacefully on Dec. 11, 2021 at home. He was 74. . . Read More

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January 14, 2022 Michael Morrissey 2 min read

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. South Side’s Assistant Track and Field Coach, Tiffany Fields, said she recently started a fundraiser for her teams that collects old sneakers and . . . Read More

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December 17, 2021 Michael Morrissey 2 min read

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. Local businesswoman and candle maker, Crystal Parsons, said she conceived a new arts fair primarily to sell and market her hand-crafted . . . Read More

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July 16, 2021 Michael Morrissey 4 min read

CELEBRATING ‘07 HISTORY

A Fort Wayne native is doing his best to promote and publicize one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. About two years ago, Alex Krouse founded a Facebook page to conglomerate all the posts and pictures folks were sharing about the old, storied 46807 . . . Read More

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June 18, 2021 Michael Morrissey 2 min read

BLAKE AESTHETICS FAMILY DENTISTRY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS!

Any time a company reaches its 40th year in business, a milestone celebration is appropriate. And that’s exactly what one Waynedale business is marking this year – the practice of Dr. . . Read More

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May 21, 2021 Michael Morrissey 2 min read

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. Set to begin Monday, May 31, at 9 a.m., the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade will start at the United Methodist Church, 2501 . . . Read More

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May 7, 2021 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

‘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 . . Read More

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April 23, 2021 Michael Morrissey 4 min read

GOOD MORNING & HELLO SUNSHINE!

A new business has successfully stepped into the void left by the closing of a beloved Waynedale institution. The Hello Sunshine Bakery has been operating at the Waynedale Bakery’s old location, 2610 Lower Huntington Road, since early February, the . . . Read More

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April 9, 2021 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

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. “I think it’s great, just absolutely great,” the 38-year-old Southwood Park resident said. . . . Read More

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April 9, 2021 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

LOCAL ATTORNEY FIGHTS FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

Loren Allison likes to think his affection for labor law comes from his hard-working parents. The counsel for the Waynedale Business Chamber is an attorney who has been practicing several forms of business law in different parts of the country for more . . . Read More

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March 26, 2021 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

A TOP NOTCH RESTAURANT

A new eatery has taken the place of an old Waynedale institution. The Top Notch Diner recently opened their doors at 6800 Bluffton Road, the former spot occupied by Azar’s Big Boy. . . Read More

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March 12, 2021 Michael Morrissey 3 min read

CHECKMATE, FORT WAYNE!

An area chess club recently got a little help from a local high-status player. The coach for Canterbury High School’s Chess team, Jim Dean, popped in at the monthly meeting of the Fort Wayne Chess Club to give the players a few pointers on gaming . . . Read More

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February 26, 2021 Michael Morrissey 5 min read

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. Just last year, she had an expansive new mural painted on the side of her building at 6220 Bluffton . . . Read More

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February 12, 2021 Michael Morrissey 2 min read

FORMER WAYNEDALE NEWSPAPER OWNER RELEASES NOVEL

A local author, and former owner of the Waynedale News, is releasing his first book on the market. Robert Stark’s new volume, called Blueprint for a Time Machine, already is available on Amazon.com. . . Read More

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February 12, 2021 Michael Morrissey 4 min read

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. But come this weekend, a group of local folks will be donating their body warmth for a good cause. . . Read More

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January 15, 2021 Michael Morrissey 4 min read

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. Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, located in Fort Wayne at 1316 Broadway St., . . Read More