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 . . .
Hi! My name is Sandi, Chris and I purchased the Red Rooster late this summer. As we started painting and remodeling we started meeting our neighbors. What a warm welcome! The Waynedale news was quick to greet us! Next, they came for pictures and . . .
Whether you’ve been investing for four decades or four weeks, you’ve no doubt heard this classic piece of investment advice: Buy low and sell high. And it’s generally good advice too, because the less you pay for your investments, . . .
Due to a very generous donation from Concord Village Resident, OpheliaWeitzman, and matching funds form the General Electric Foundation, Lutheran Home Residents (6701 South Anthony Blvd.) will enjoy high-definition movies, DVD’s, Chapel Services, . . .
The fifth through eight graders at St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Catholic School have made a commitment to increase their stewardship for this school year. The money collected from children during the weekly Mass will be given to a variety of charities . . .
Michael R. Coe Companies has announced a new division, Fire and Ice Heating/Cooling is now open and operating in the Fort Wayne area. The company offers extensive commercial HVAC and residential heating and air conditioning services to Allen and surrounding . . .
Local women’s fitness center joins to help Curves distribute one million breast self-exam kits during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Curves, the international women’s fitness franchise, is no stranger to the fight against breast . . .
If you’ve watched the news from Wall Street and Washington the past few days, you’ve seen a hefty amount of drama. But in the end, what will it mean to you?
Lawmakers have agreed on a $700 billion plan, called the Emergency Economic Stabilization . . .
It’s time to think about pruning trees, and if you’re a company like Indiana & Michigan, that’s a big job.
On September 2, I & M Forster Kevin Scott was in the Waynedale area at 2508 Genessee Avenue looking at some problem . . .
Your BBB of Northern Indiana has received calls from consumers claiming that a caller by the name of “Mark Benson” told them their name was picked among several others to receive a “free” $300 gas voucher. The only thing the . . .
CNC Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of custom machined and fabricated components announced recently that Inc. has ranked the company as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year. The 2008 Inc. 5000 list . . .
$1.1 million investment planned; 28 new jobs to be added by 2011
Truck Engineering Ltd., LLC, a manufacturer of dump truck bodies for heavy trucks, announced that it will expand its design and manufacturing operations here creating 28 new jobs by . . .
It happens every time the stock market drops: Investors question their strategy, their luck and their timing — all in an attempt to determine what went wrong and what they should have done differently. But if you, as an individual investor, . . .
Just a few years ago, economists were talking about the possible re-emergence of an economic phenomenon not seen in many decades: deflation, or declining prices of goods and services. Recently, however, inflation has risen from extremely low levels, . . .
Editors Note:
Harry Neville of 2228 Villa Drive sent the following article to The Waynedale News. It was published in the Indianapolis Star on December 14, 1975. I looked up the lab on the internet and found that Brookhaven National Laboratory is a . . .
It’s unfortunate, but true: Many people are not particularly successful investors. Why? Part of the reason can be explained in these few words: Fear and greed.
How do these two emotions keep investors from making progress toward their goals? Let’s . . .
Extra half-hour to be monitored during trial period
Beginning Monday, you’ll have an extra half-hour to conduct business at most Allen County Government offices. Departments under the direction of the Allen County Commissioners’ office, . . .
The last few months have been difficult ones for investors. From October 2007 to the end of June, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 20 percent. So, at this point, you probably have at least two big questions: What’s causing this market . . .
Most people in their twenties and thirties are scrambling to get ahead – working long hours to advance their careers, buy a home or start a family.
Fast forward a few decades and, while not necessarily ready to retire, many 40– and 50–somethings . . .
Summer is officially here, which means, among other things, that you should apply sunscreen when you go out in the hot sun. But no matter what the season, you’ll also need to protect yourself from another potential source of burns -“hot” . . .
Drivers encouraged to avoid Harrison between Jefferson and Douglas
Deliveries of precast concrete for the Harrison Square parking garage are expected to start Monday, July 21. The trucks will travel from Interstate 69 to downtown Fort Wayne for about . . .
If your parents are getting older, you may have to assist them in various aspects of daily life – one of which may be their investment strategies. And by being “proactive,” you may be able to make things much easier for Mom and Dad . . .
Since its creation in 1935, Social Security has provided countless Americans with a degree of financial stability through its retirement, disability and survivor benefits. While never intended to fully support people when they retire, Social Security . . .
Community Harvest Food Bank is asking farmers and area gardeners to share some of their bountiful harvest with neighbors in need this growing season. Sharply rising food and fuel costs are driving an increase in demand for food assistance making it . . .
June is one of the most popular months for weddings. This may be due, in part, to June being named for Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage. Of course, Juno and her husband, Jupiter, probably had very little trouble with money, but if you . . .
Father’s Day is almost here. If your father is handy around the house, you might be considering giving him tools of some kind. Of course, drills, sanders, saws and screwdrivers make excellent gifts, but this year, why not give Dad something that . . .
Jana Bearman, originally from Hoagland, has purchased the Beautiful You Styling Salon in Wayne Plaza on Bluffton Road.
Jana is planning a Customer Appreciation Day/Open House in June and continues to learn the fine points of operating her own business. . . .
C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home have been serving area families for over a century. Founded in 1887 in Cromwell, by Channey Maurice Sloan, the funeral home has a long-standing tradition of being a community partner.
Throughout the years C.M. Sloan . . .
Saturday morning, May 10, 2008 at 10 am, the Foster Park Lions Club presented the Lions top award, the Malvin Jones Fellow Award, to Mr. Pat Pedden. He managed and owned Karen’s Kitchen for many years.
Pat had allowed the Foster Park Lions Club . . .