Christmas Tree Pick-Up Fundraiser
The Wayne and South Side Marching Band is bringing back a post-holiday tradition that helps the environment while supporting student
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Author: The Waynedale News Staff
City Leaf Collection Resumes
The Fort Wayne Street Department began collecting leaves again on December 16 in the City’s central neighborhoods to complete the
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Always Assume You Are On ‘Thin Ice’
Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And
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Students Compete In Semistate ‘FIRST LEGO League’
For the 26th year, Purdue University Fort Wayne held the FIRST LEGO League Northern Indiana Semistate Tournament on Saturday, December
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Timothy Edward Wagley, 78
Timothy Edward Wagley, 78, of Fort Wayne, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Tim was born
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Remembrance At ‘The Longest Night’
Fort Wayne will pause on Sunday, December 21, to honor neighbors who died while experiencing homelessness during the past year,
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Local Radio Stations Help Families With ‘Letters To Santa’
Adams Radio Group Ft. Wayne has teamed up with 12 local companies to bring over $16,500 in assistance to families
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Be Careful With Common Christmas Plants That Could Be Deadly To Pets
As families prepare their homes for the festive season, animal software platform Creatures (creatures.com) is alerting pet owners to the
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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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Cemetery Volunteers Help To Remember, Honor, Teach
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., the Cemetery Friends of Allen County IN will host a Wreaths Across
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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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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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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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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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AVALON CHURCHwww.AvalonMC.com1212 Lower Huntington RdFort Wayne, IN 46819(260) 747-1531Worship Times:Sunday 9am & 10:30am9am – Children’s Programming (birth to 5th grade)
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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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$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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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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See Santa In Your Neighborhood This Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, Waynedale will once again trade quiet afternoon streets for jingling bells, children’s laughter, and the glow of
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Free Fare Saturdays & Holiday Shuttle Service
Citilink announces the return of its annual Free Fare Saturdays this holiday season, along with a convenient Holiday Shuttle connecting
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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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Whatzup Honors Dan Ross With H. Stanley Liddell Award
Arts United President and CEO Dan Ross was named the recipient of the 2026 H. Stanley Liddell Award. Whatzup presents
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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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Working Together To Offer Expanded Emergency Shelter Options
Several local nonprofit agencies are once again working together to keep unhoused individuals and families safe this winter. Together with
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YWCA Hosts Coffee & Conversations
Coffee & Conversations provides a welcoming space for women to connect, learn, and empower one another. This year’s free series
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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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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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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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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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