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How Memorial Day Came to Be ~ Voice Of The Township

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

For the past several months the Wayne Township Trustee Office has been at the center of some major excavation work as digging under and around the St Mary’s River has caused parking and traffic disruptions, making getting to our office difficult ... Read more

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Happy Mother’s Day! ~ Voice Of The Township

May 12, 2023May 17, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

On Saturday, May 6, Volunteers from the Wayne Township Trustee Office participated in the Great American Cleanup once again this year. Organized by Maintenance Director Tim Jones, the group spent the morning picking up litter and generally ... Read more

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Scholarship Opportunities ~ Voice Of The Township

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

The Wayne Township Trustee Office is accepting applications for its 10th annual scholarship that was renamed the Richard A. Stevenson Sr. Scholarship in 2021. Awards of $500 each will be given to two graduating high school seniors who are ... Read more

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Fair Housing Month ~ Voice Of The Township

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

You may have noticed recently that the city is hanging banners from the downtown light posts announcing that April is Fair Housing Month. The Civil Rights Act signed by President Lyndon Johnson on April 11, 1968, included the Fair Housing Act ... Read more

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National Financial Literacy Month ~ Voice Of The Township

March 31, 2023April 13, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

This month we are welcoming spring by celebrating April as National Financial Literacy month. ... Read more

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Celebrating American Disabilities Month ~ Voice Of The Township

March 17, 2023April 13, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Friday, March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day, and those who celebrate their Irish Heritage here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office will be ‘wearing the green’ as we close out the week midway through the month of March. ... Read more

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National Employee Appreciation Day! ~ Voice Of The Township

March 3, 2023April 13, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Friday, March 3 is National Employee Appreciation Day. Here at Wayne Township, we know the importance of good relations between each and every one of our staff members no matter what their position, because we couldn’t do our jobs with anything ... Read more

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Why We Celebrate Black History Month ~ Voice Of The Township

February 17, 2023February 21, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

For such a short month, February seems to be packed with more events than most of the rest of the months of the year. There’s Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day—merging Abe Lincoln and George Washington’s birthdays—and Black History which is ... Read more

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Offer Gratitude On Valentine’s Day ~ Voice Of The Township

February 3, 2023February 21, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Over the past year our office has been celebrating our staff by naming an employee each month to be in our Employee Spotlight. We draw names for the Spotlight, award the winner a gift card, post their picture and a brief bio on our Facebook page ... Read more

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Welcoming The New Year ~ Voice Of The Township

January 20, 2023January 26, 2023 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

The beginning of 2023 is not just the start of a new year but the beginning of a new term of office for all the local officials who were elected this last November. At our office that is Austin Knox, who, having first been elected by a party caucus ... Read more

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Honoring The Work & Life of Richard A Stevenson Sr. ~ Voice Of The Township

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Former Trustee, Richard A Stevenson, Sr., passed from this life on December 6, exactly three years after announcing his retirement from the Wayne Township Trustee Office in 2019. First elected in 2006, Trustee Stevenson went on to win three ... Read more

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Skating Through The Holidays ~ Voice Of The Township

December 2, 2022December 16, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

The Wayne Township Trustee Office is celebrating the holiday season in traditional style for us; we are assisting our families with help from the Christmas Bureau, we’ve been collecting donations from community partners to hand out hams ... Read more

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Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Small Business Saturday ~ Voice Of The Township

November 18, 2022December 16, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

This year, Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 24, and that day the Wayne Township Trustee Office will be closed so that our staff can take time to celebrate this holiday of gratitude that kicks off the season of winter festivities. ... Read more

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It’s Important To Make Your Vote Count On Nov. 8 ~ Voice Of The Township

November 4, 2022December 16, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Two important days for all Americans will be upon us shortly. These are Election Day on Tuesday, November 8 and Veterans Day on Friday, November 11. On Election Day, we can express our gratitude for the freedom and privilege we have to cast our ... Read more

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“Are You Okay? Are You Alright? Somebody Call 911, & Get The AED!” ~ Voice Of The Township

October 21, 2022November 8, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

That’s what you call out before starting CPR on a person in trouble with cardiac arrest, according to Wayne Kelly with EMS Safety who led the certification course we recently received. Mr. Kelly held two training sessions on Friday, October ... Read more

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Preparing For Winter Costs ~ Voice Of The Township

October 7, 2022October 18, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

When the demand goes up for warmer clothing in our Clothing Emporium, it’s a good sign that people are sensing the coming of winter. Fall, when the days are still warm enough to work both inside and out, is a good time to prepare yourself and your ... Read more

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Enjoying The Fall Season ~ Voice Of The Township

September 23, 2022September 26, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

In looking for some enjoyable and inexpensive activities for our clients and their families, this time of year offers some great opportunities for everyone. We say, “Spend time enjoying the fall color changes right here in northern Indiana!” ... Read more

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Awardee Becomes Employee ~ Voice Of The Township

September 9, 2022September 16, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

For the past ten years the Wayne Township Trustee Office has been awarding scholarships to high school graduates who were on their way to attending institutions of higher learning. It has always been a wish of ours to follow up on the scholars ... Read more

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Annual Labor Day Picnic ~ Voice Of The Township

August 26, 2022August 29, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

We have had a busy summer attending many gatherings of social service agencies in Wayne Township, Fort Wayne and Allen County. At these events we bring along our board of pictures and information to inform and educate the public about what we ... Read more

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The Wayne Township Trustee Office Team ~ Voice Of The Township

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

At The Wayne Township Trustee Office (WTTO) employees often use the term “Teamwork makes the dream work” to indicate that it is easier to complete a goal and often get better results when you team up with others and work together. When you think ... Read more

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Struggling To Buy School Supplies? ~ Voice Of The Township

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

It’s back-to-school time again, and the first day for Fort Wayne Community Schools will be on Tuesday, August 13th. Here at the township, we are ready as we meet with client families gearing up for the new school year. While some children may ... Read more

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How Workfare Programs… Work ~ Voice Of The Township

July 15, 2022July 21, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

One of the core programs here at Wayne Township is found in our Workfare and Employment Department. When an eligible client receives financial assistance from the township, they are entered into the workfare program which helps them develop ... Read more

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Celebrating Independence ~ Voice Of The Township

July 1, 2022July 21, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

On July 4th the United States will be celebrating Independence Day—the federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence, a document that was drawn up by, among others, founding fathers Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, ... Read more

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Commemorating Juneteenth ~ Voice Of The Township

June 17, 2022July 21, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

This year Father’s Day, which is always celebrated on the third Sunday of June, lands on June 19th, a day that also happens to be a federal holiday known as Juneteenth. While we have always observed Juneteenth, 2021 was the first year our offices ... Read more

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Awarding Scholarships ~ Voice Of The Township

June 3, 2022July 21, 2022 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

On Saturday, May 21, the Wayne Township Trustee Office held their annual Family Fun Day celebrating the end of the school year with an outdoor party including dancing, karaoke, games, food and a scholarship awarding ceremony. Eleven awards ... Read more

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