On April 25, 2009 from noon to 5 pm, the good citizens of Fort Wayne, Indiana made history.
On this day, Waynedale Green Alliance and the Southwest Conservation Club united to broaden environmental awareness and to benefit Community Harvest of Northeast . . .
The Future Business Leaders of America held their annual State Leadership Conference and competition on March 14, 2009. Bishop Luers High School is proud to announce that the following members placed in the top ten in competition and may be eligible . . .
Web sites, e-mails make false promises of compensation from recently passed economic stimulus package
Attorney General Greg Zoeller is asking Indiana residents to be on guard for Internet and e-mail scams that tell consumers that they can qualify . . .
Mayor Henry Delighted to See Young Talent in Fort Wayne
A love of math and science, a desire to conquer challenges, and a passion for being creative is what attracted engineer Ben Groeneweg to Civil Engineering and Fort Wayne City Utilities. Groeneweg’s . . .
With the closing of the Fort Wayne campus of Taylor University on May 31st, that campus’ largest major, professional writing, will be relocating to the school’s main campus in Upland, Indiana. Of the 86 current professional writing (PWR) majors, . . .
Personal Care Medical Supplies, Inc. – a full service medical supplier and delivery resource for individuals and families in need of home medical equipment and supplies has announced the opening of its new retail store located in Covington Plaza . . .
Fred Lanahan, former 4th District City Council member Tom Hayhurst and Geoff Paddock, announce an April 3 rally for the Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association (NIPRA).
The rally is to demonstrate to state, federal, and local officials that the . . .
If you already contribute to an IRA, then you’re taking an important step toward building the financial resources you need for retirement. If you don’t have an IRA, then you might want to consider opening one. But which one?
Your two main choices . . .
Your car could break down. You might need a new furnace. You have to pay for one last term of college for your child. Whatever the reason, you may someday need a large sum of money in a hurry. And as you look around for a source of funds, your eyes . . .
The price of gold is once again selling at near all-time high prices. That combined with tough economic times has many people anxious to take advantage of high prices by selling their gold for scrap. The American Society of Appraisers cautions consumers . . .
IRS TAX TIP 2009-28
Did you get your W-2? These documents are essential to filling out most individual tax returns. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers each year. Employers have until February 2, 2009 . . .
Allen County 4-H Clubs are sponsoring a Plant Fundraiser. Each 4-inch potted geranium will cost $1. Colors offered this year include: Red, Salmon, White, Pink, Fuchsia. Hanging baskets available are: Boston Fern; Purple Wave Petunia, Pink Wave Petunia; . . .
You must file a tax return if your income is above a certain level. The amount varies depending on filing status, age and the type of income you receive.
For example, a married couple both under age 65 generally is not required to file until their . . .
Over the past few months, the news has been almost incomprehensible. It’s hard for many of us to make sense of the failure of major Wall Street firms and large banks and the $700 billion bailout of the financial sector. And it’s hard for investors . . .
Curves of Waynedale is rolling out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults. Beginning January 1, 2009, SilverSneakers members are eligible . . .
Community Harvest Food Bank is proud to announce two newly elected members to its board of directors: Danette Fitzgerald, Parkview Health; and Beth Bechdol, Ice Miller, LLP. Following is the Community Harvest Food Bank slate of officers for 2009: President, . . .
IPFW officials and special guests will break ground for the third phase of Student Housing on the Waterfield Campus, Friday, February 6, at 1 p.m. The ceremonies will be held inside Cole Commons on the Waterfield Campus, located off Crescent Avenue.
Actual . . .
Over the past several months, you may have become somewhat discouraged at the prospects of investing for your future. Every day, it seems, brings another piece of bad news: stock market volatility, a decline in manufacturing, housing prices in freefall, . . .
Although it sounds strange, you may encounter situations in which you have to accept money even if you’d rather not. Such is the case with required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRA, 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement . . .
It would be easy to become depressed in this current economic climate. It seems every headline, news story and blog centers on the latest round of layoffs, falling stock prices with skyrocketing food prices. Budgets tighten, sacrifices must be made . . .
Burger King Restaurants Inc., raised awareness and funds for military families through the VFW Unmet Needs Program from November 10 to December 14, 2008. The VFW Unmet Needs Program provides emergency financial support to families of military personnel . . .
If you’re an investor, you might be shaking your head in dismay after looking at your recent brokerage statements. In fact, you might even be thinking about giving up on Wall Street altogether. But before you do, consider the following story.
Two . . .
Waynedale Curves partnered with the Salvation Army this past month through the Adopt a Family program. The member’s fundraising efforts will help to provide a plentiful season of joy to a family demonstrating extreme or unique need during this . . .
We’re in a recession, which could be severe. Several financial services companies have either collapsed or been bailed out by the government. And the stock market is down about 45 percent since hitting its peak in October of 2007. Is this a “perfect . . .
Waynedale Curves is currently asking the local community to help gather backpacks for the homeless. The new or “gently used” backpacks will be donated to the Ave Maria House, a shelter for people with nowhere else to go during the day.
The . . .
Over the past few weeks, the country’s attention has been riveted on the presidential election. Of course, we didn’t exactly forget that we’re in difficult economic times, but we did have something else on which to concentrate . . .
Wired for Sound
During the fifth game of the World Series, plate umpire Jeff Kellogg was wired for sound so the crowd could hear what he was saying during the game. This has been done on umpires before, but only on a very small scale.
Just about every . . .
Taylor University officials have announced that the professional writing program, currently offered at Taylor University Fort Wayne (TUFW), will transfer its total operations from Fort Wayne to Upland in time for the start of the fall 2009 semester. . . .
Over the past few weeks, the country’s attention has been riveted on the presidential election. Of course, we didn’t exactly forget that we’re in difficult economic times, but we did have something else on which to concentrate our . . .
On October 6th, 2008 Umber’s Ace Hardware was officially renamed Umber’s Do It Best Hardware. Dave Umber, president, has announced they are now affiliated with the Fort Wayne based, Do It Best Corp.
The change will allow Umber’s . . .