Listen To Your Heart When Battling Winter Weather
Whether you’re out shoveling snow or exposed to cold temperatures, listen to your heart, as winter weather can be a
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Author: The Waynedale News Staff
Rotary Club Plants 60 Native Trees At Area Schools
The Rotary Club of Fort Wayne will launch a new environmental initiative by planting 60 native hardwood trees at seven
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Honoring Fort Wayne’s Favorite Santa
For decades, families in Fort Wayne and surrounding counties would make the yearly trek to Wolf & Dessauer to visit
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Holiday Light Displays To Shine At Five DNR Destinations
On-site holiday light shows are coming soon to five Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) destinations, so make plans to
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Staying Safe & Energy-Efficient Through The Holidays
The holidays are a time to make your home bright. Amid the twinkle and cheer, there could be electrical hazards
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Allen County CASA Swears In Twelve New Volunteers
All County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) welcomed twelve new volunteers into service during a swearing-in ceremony. The swearing-in was
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Step Back In Time For A Traditional Christmas
Christmas at Prairie Grove Chapel feels like stepping into the kind of scene most people only see on a greeting
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Heating Assistance Program Open Now
Brightpoint’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is now accepting applications to help households manage winter heating costs. This one-time annual benefit
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Speech-Language Pathology Program Earns National Accreditation
The master’s in speech-language pathology program at Purdue University Fort Wayne has achieved accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation
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Holiday Drive-Through Light Display Supports Local Youth
The Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation is thrilled to announce the return of its Fourth Annual Christmas at Camp, a spectacular
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$242,696 Raised Through 2025 #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is proud to announce that this year’s #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge raised $242,696.75 for nonprofit
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Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger, 97
Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger (née Christman), 97, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. Born on September 18, 1928, Dorothy lived
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HIRINGNelson Global Products, Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN) seeks Quality Manager to Manage & lead the daily activities of Quality Assurance
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Memorial Coliseum Re-Opens After Ice Floor Reconstruction
The arena at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum welcomed 23,526 guests recently – with four events in four days –
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Keeping An Attitude Of Gratitude
It’s easy to find things to be grateful this time of year, especially if you’re one of those families that
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Winter Weather Garbage & Recycling Collection Reminders
The City of Fort Wayne Solid Waste Department and its garbage/recycling contractor GFL want to remind the public of some
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Paperboy Voted The ‘Lost Job’ Hoosiers Miss Most
Every year, the U.S. Labor Department quietly updates its list of professions that have officially vanished — those too small
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Join The Neighborhood Leadership Accelerator Program
Applications are now open for the City of Fort Wayne’s 2026 cohort of the award-winning FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator. This leadership
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Breakfast With Santa & Sensory-Friendly Events
The Embassy Theatre is preparing to welcome thousands for its cherished Festival of Trees, taking place November 26 through December
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Aqua Indiana Breaks Ground On Midwest Wastewater Plant
Recently, Indiana leadership joined elected officials and community partners at 6811 Engle Road Fort Wayne, IN 46804 to break ground
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The Holiday Season Kick’s Off With Merry Challenge To Visitors & Residents
Celebrate a merry and bright holiday season with the Fort Wayne Holiday Lights Challenge! Use the free pass to explore
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Fort Wayne Parks Dept. Honored For Innovative Approach To Care For City’s Rivers
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department was honored at the IPRA Awards of Excellence ceremony as a part of
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Gingerbread Festival Begins November 28
The History Center’s 40th Annual Festival of Gingerbread will officially kick off on November 28 and continue through December 21,
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Rescue Mission & Area Businesses Partner To Raise Awareness
In partnership with eight area coffee shops and four local businesses, The Rescue Mission leads an awareness campaign this month
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Black Pine Rescues Foxes From Fur Farm
W. Paul Wolf, an Avilla native and retired Fort Wayne banker, has pledged to match all donations dollar for dollar,
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Support Artists This Holiday Season At Artlink’s Winter Markets
Artlink is preparing to welcome the holiday season with a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship that invites residents to shop
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Avian Influenza Detected In Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a blue-winged teal in Greene
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Historic Swinney Homestead Settlers’ To Host Christmas Tea Event
The Settlers will have Fort Wayne’s elegantly decorated Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., open on Dec. 5 and
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DNR Holiday Gift Packs Available
Cross those hard-to-buy-for people off your shopping list in a snap by giving them a 2026 holiday gift pack from
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Indiana, Ready For A Safe Winter
With winter weather already at our doorstep, Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Indiana State
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