Waynedale Still Strong After 105 Years
Ever since its humble beginnings in 1921, Waynedale has been a community on its own, fervently shaped through the boom
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Featured Local News
Our news highlights the most impactful stories from Waynedale, Aboite, Southtown, Downtown, and the 46807 corridors of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This section brings together local profiles, key updates on city and county decisions, major neighborhood projects, public safety information, and high-profile community events that shape daily life on the south, southwest, and downtown sides of Fort Wayne.
Dive Into Exploring Your Community
Exploring the community can be fun, especially when you have a few reliable tools that help you uncover parks, trails,
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The Oldest Native American Building In The Midwest
Many people might not realize that they pass by one of the nation’s most important landmarks every day. On Bluffton
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How Neighborhoods Came Together To Make A Community
Waynedale did not arrive as a single subdivision with one clear beginning. It became a community the way people actually
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Local Students Making A Positive Community Impact
Bishop Luers High School has once again demonstrated the power of service, faith, and community through volunteer work, generating an
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Play For A Cause: Turnstone’s Casino Night
Turnstone’s 49th Casino Night returns on Friday, February 27th, 2026 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at Turnstone’s Plassman Athletic Center.
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Cinema Center Kicks Off 50th Anniversary With Oscar Gala
Founded in 1976, Cinema Center is marking the milestone with a throwback theme that nods to its origins and honors
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Free Entrepreneurship Certification Program
The Literacy Alliance is excited to announce the next cohort of its popular Entrepreneurship Certification Program, designed to help aspiring
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Indiana Humanities Announces New Mini-Grants
An opportunity will provide tax-exempt organizations with funds for humanities programming. Indiana Humanities is offering a new grant program for
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Fort Wayne Airport Celebrates Record-Breaking 2025
FWA ended 2025 breaking the all-time record for passengers traveling through the airport, which had previously been broken in 2024.
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Roll In To Support & Play For “Bowl For Kids’ Sake”
The annual bowling FUNdraiser is back in 2026 with a “Game Changers” sports theme, kicking off in 7 of our
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Open House: Waynedale 2040 Plan
With what began as the Waynedale Town Hall in June of 2024, which drew more than 100 residents, the City
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Mentors Changing Lives,One Match At A Time: Local Volunteer Spotlight
January commemorates National Mentoring Month, and for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), it is a month worth celebrating. For more
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Girl Scouts Launch Cookie Season With New Cookie To Try
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana officially launch the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 30. A new Girl Scout
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LSSI Announces New Program To Help Job Seekers Build Professional Skills
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI) is pleased to announce upcoming cohorts of LSSI Works, a free workforce development program
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Historic Houses Of Worship Invited To Apply For Grants
Churches and other historic houses of worship stand among the most architecturally distinguished structures in a community, and when congregations
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Citilink Celebrates Transit Equity Day & The Legacy Of Rosa Parks
Citilink invites the community to commemorate the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and recognize the importance of equitable
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Volunteers Offer Free Tax Preparation Services
Free tax help is available to area residents now through April 8, 2026. For residents with income under $69,000 in
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Community Partnership Brings Iconic Fire Truck Back To Life
The Southwest Allen County Fire District of Allen County and Harvester Homecoming Inc., are proud to announce a partnership project
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‘Legion of the U.S.’ Award Presentation
The General “Mad” Anthony Wayne Organization, Inc., presented its 2025 “Legion of the United States Award” to the Sons of
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Welcomes New Pastor
On Sunday, January 4, 2026 Pastor Tom Ahlersmeyer was installed as Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church’s newest Pastor. The Rev. Dr.
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Fort Wayne Police Department Leadership Change, Swears In Chief P.J. Smith
Mayor Sharon Tucker announced a leadership change in the Fort Wayne Police Department. Scott Caudill stepped down as police chief
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Historic Photo Contest Open For Submissions
The annual Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA) photo contest has started, and
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You’re Invited To The First Allen County Neighborhoods Forum Of 2026
The Allen County Neighborhoods Forum will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 22, beginning at 6:30
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Randy Harter, Allen County’s New Historian
Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce the appointment of a new Indiana county historian in Allen County, along with
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Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s ‘STARCROSSED: Bridgerton Edition’ To Premiere
“STARCROSSED: Bridgerton Edition” is a fully immersive performance presented by the Fort Wayne Dance Collective. FWDC first created “Starcrossed” in
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Step Back in Time at The Old Fort During ‘Nouvelle Annee’
Nouvelle Annee will take place at The Old Fort (1201 Spy Run Avenue) on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00
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Diving Into The New Year
The Polar Bear Club plunged into 2026 with their annual dip into the St. Joseph River. The annual New Year’s
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Students Of Integrity Scholarship Announced
The Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana (BBB) Charitable and Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its Students of
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‘Puppy Love Valentines’ Fundraiser Features Service Dogs In Training
Northeastern Indiana residents can share the love this Valentine’s season through one of the most heart-warming fundraisers of the year.
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