The Waynedale News Staff

ARCH Inc., the historic preservation non-profit organization serving Allen County and Northeast Indiana, invites everyone who knows of a historic building that has been successfully preserved in the past three years to nominate it for a 2024 ARCHie . . . Read More

Featured Local News Waynedale History

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Our Community Back When ~ Waynedale Celebrates 103 Years

The following is based on the first-hand accounts of local historian, Edgar B. Noble Jr. In the heart of Waynedale, a community nestled within Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands a testament to the persistent spirit of early 20th-century America—a building . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

VA Housed More Than 46,000 Homeless Veterans In 2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 46,552 homeless Veterans in 2023, surpassing the calendar year goal to house 38,000 Veterans by 22.5%. In 2023, VA also engaged with 40,203 unsheltered Veterans to connect them . . . Read More

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February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

River Protection Project Adds Neighborhood Safeguards

Mayor Tom Henry joined residents from the Woodhurst neighborhood and officials from City Utilities to kick off construction of the final neighborhood pipe project that will connect to the Three Rivers Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel (3RPORT), . . . Read More

Worship Listings & Events

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

February Worship & Events

PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH www.PeaceLutheranfw.org 4900 Fairfield Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46807 (260) 744-3869 Worship Times: Sun. 9a, Wed. 6:30p Bible Class Sun. 10:30a . . . GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP When: Wednesdays thru April 3, 10-11:30am Where: Sharing Peace Cafe Who: Those grieving the loss of a loved one Why: Comfort, hope and support Cost: Free Contact: Rose Murphy, 260-744-3869 or cafeministry@peacelutheranfw.org . . Read More

Health & Exercise

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Student Massage Clinic Reopens

Healthy Essence, the student-run massage clinic at Ivy Tech Community College’s Fort Wayne campus, will open to the public this semester from Feb. 12 to May 4. Students from the Therapeutic Massage program will provide hour-long full-body relaxation . . . Read More

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February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

February 16, 2024 – Local Ads

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Featured Local News Spotlight

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Southwest Montessori Collects 370 Pairs Of Shoes!

Southwest Montessori Academy collected an amazing 370 pairs of shoes during their recent shoe drive for Changing Footprints. The school serves children ages 3-6 and does a community service project each year that includes student learning around the . . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Engineering Student Steps Up To Help with Hometown Project

In the early stages of a push to renovate the Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House in Fort Recovery, Ohio, Tracy Evers-Westgerdes was serving as the restoration group’s vice president. The structure was built downtown in 1883 at the whopping price . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Awareness & Education During American Heart Month

While the arrival of February means it’s time to bestow hearts on your Valentine’s Day sweetie, the Parkview Heart Institute encourages residents to also reflect on their own heart health and lifestyle improvements that will keep you lub-dubbing . . . Read More

Featured Local News

February 16, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Honoring African-American Vets

In recognition of Black History Month, The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum welcomes all African American Veterans and their Families to be honored and recognized for their selfless contributions in making our country and its citizens a . . . Read More

The Great Outdoors

February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Local 4-H Club Begins New Year With STEM Workshop

The Southwest Stewards 4-H Club of Allen County was recently hosted by local Touché Lighting Control on Thursday, January 25, 2024, for their first workshop of the new year. This particular workshop focused on the 4-H electricity and electronics project . . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Library Partners With AARP To Provide Free Tax Assistance

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation January 29 through April 15 at select Allen County Public Library (ACPL) locations as part of the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation . . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Caudill Sworn In As Police Chief

Scott Caudill was recently sworn in as the City of Fort Wayne’s new police chief. The swearing in ceremony was part of a formal news conference led by Mayor Tom Henry. . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Community Improvement Grants

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced that the 2024 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program is open and accepting applications. This is the seventh consecutive year for the program, designed to support neighborhood projects . . . Read More

Waynedale Political Commentaries

February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Happy Valentine’s Day! ~ Voice Of The Township

As another Valentine’s Day rolls around we are reminded to celebrate the warm relationships we have in our lives. We often think of our closest loved ones around this time, but in fact, it’s good to remember that all of our interactions with other . . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

National Guard Soldiers, Airmen Exempt From State Income Tax

As tax season approaches, Hoosier National Guardsmen, which number approximately 12,000 troops, will no longer pay state income tax starting with their 2023 tax returns. In April, the Indiana legislature passed the military exemption bill, House Bill . . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

February 2, 2024 – Local Text Ads

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

State Distributes Election Improvement Grants

Secretary of State Diego Morales will be visiting county election officials to distribute election improvement grants and discuss plans for the 2024 Primary and General Election. Secretary Morales made stops in statewide visits to Indiana counties. . . Read More

Health & Exercise

February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

$1M to Strengthen Local Youth Programs

Erin’s House for Grieving Children has received a grant of $1,000,000 (one-million dollars) from Lilly Endowment Inc. This three-year grant will help the organization to significantly expand programs and services while providing even more support . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

7 Key Tips To Help Combat Constant Worrying

Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Amp Lab Welcomes Non-FWCS Students For Innovative Learning

Amp Lab at Electric Works continues to redefine education and is now expanding to allow more students to take advantage of the program. Starting in the 2024-25 school year, Amp Lab will welcome 80 non-FWCS students to participate in this unique learning . . . Read More

The Great Outdoors

February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Sign Up For Free Earth Day Classroom Presentations

To help Indiana schools celebrate Earth Day 2024, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is offering free hands-on classroom presentations to elementary students across the state. Every year, IDEM staff visit schools to talk about . . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

New Monuments Pay Tribute To Middle East War Veterans

On January 16th, The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum located at 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne announced that there will be a Global War on Terrorism monuments constructed on the memorial grounds to honor all those that served in the . . . Read More

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February 2, 2024February 18, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Fantasy Of Lights Gives Back

Blue Jacket’s Fantasy of Lights attendance dwarfed that of 2022, with nearly 30,000 vehicles driving through the light event, which provided both in- and out-of-car activities. Blue Jacket also donated back to the community $43,226 in free and discounted . . . Read More

Author: The Waynedale News Staff

Archie Historic Award Nominations Now Accepted

Our Community Back When ~ Waynedale Celebrates 103 Years

VA Housed More Than 46,000 Homeless Veterans In 2023

River Protection Project Adds Neighborhood Safeguards

February Worship & Events

Student Massage Clinic Reopens

February 16, 2024 – Local Ads

Southwest Montessori Collects 370 Pairs Of Shoes!

Engineering Student Steps Up To Help with Hometown Project

Awareness & Education During American Heart Month

Honoring African-American Vets

Local 4-H Club Begins New Year With STEM Workshop

Library Partners With AARP To Provide Free Tax Assistance

Caudill Sworn In As Police Chief

Community Improvement Grants

Happy Valentine’s Day! ~ Voice Of The Township

National Guard Soldiers, Airmen Exempt From State Income Tax

February 2, 2024 – Local Text Ads

State Distributes Election Improvement Grants

$1M to Strengthen Local Youth Programs

7 Key Tips To Help Combat Constant Worrying

Amp Lab Welcomes Non-FWCS Students For Innovative Learning

Sign Up For Free Earth Day Classroom Presentations

New Monuments Pay Tribute To Middle East War Veterans

Fantasy Of Lights Gives Back