HEAL MARKETS KICKED OFF LAST WEEK
Locally grown produce will be on sale at the three area HEAL Markets. ...
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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HANDS-FREE DRIVING LAW
The Indiana Department of Transportation is marking the one year anniversary of the Hands Free Driving Law going into effect. ...
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FOCUS GROUPS HOSTED TO DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGY
Start Fort Wayne (SFW) will host focus groups with various sectors of the entrepreneurial community throughout July and August 2021. The focus groups are another key segment of an effort to develop an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy ...
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‘SHOP WAYNEDALE’ WINNERS & GAME ANSWERS ANNOUNCED
June 21-27 was a week of fun for Waynedale residents and the greater Fort Wayne community as they visited local businesses and participated in SHOP Waynedale games. ...
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CHAMBER RESUMES WITH NEW PRESIDENT AFTER COVID HIATUS
Around the time that businesses were closing because of the pandemic, so too did many organizations that are dependent upon in-person meetings. The Waynedale Business Chamber held its first meeting on June 10 after more than a year. Inconveniently, ...
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CELEBRATING ‘07 HISTORY
A Fort Wayne native is doing his best to promote and publicize one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. ...
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MAMAJO TUNNEL COMPLETE, CONNECTIONS COMING SOON
Pounding through nearly five miles of bedrock over three years, MamaJo, the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) called it a day, Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Mayor Tom Henry joined dozens of neighborhood leaders, tunnel and utility workers, and City ...
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CHORALFEST RETURNS JULY 26-30
After shifting its annual Choralfest to a virtual event last year due to COVID-19, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) is thrilled to host Choralfest 2021 in person, July 26-30. This year’s theme is Passport: A World of Music. The week-long ...
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT JA MARKETPLACE
Area youth will be open for business to sell their goods and services at the Junior Achievement Young Entrepreneur Marketplace on Saturday, July 17 from 9:00 –to 1:00 pm at the corner of Barr and Berry Streets. ...
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INDOT, PURDUE TO DEVELOP WIRELESS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SOLUTION FOR HIGHWAYS
The Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University announced plans to develop the world’s first contactless wireless-charging concrete pavement highway segment. The project will use innovative magnetizable concrete – ...
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! – Voice Of The Township
This year the Fourth of July falls on Sunday, so the Wayne Township Trustee Office will be closed on Monday, the 5th for the holiday. Known as American Independence Day it’s a celebration of the day our nation’s founders decided to break free ...
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CHESS CHAMPION FACES OFF AGAINST 12 OPPONENTS SIMULTANEOUSLY
Nika Arnold, 18, a three-time women’s Indiana state chess champion, faces off against 12 opponents simultaneously at the first annual Chess Event held at Promenade Park. ...
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DNR RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF BIRDFEEDERS
The Indiana DNR has received reports of sick and dying songbirds from 15 counties statewide. As the investigation continues, the DNR recommends all Hoosiers remove their birdfeeders statewide. ...
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COMMUNITY SELECTS WINNER OF “FORT WAYNE SOUP” VIRTUAL EVENT
Fort Wayne SOUP hosted a virtual event on Thursday, June 24. This was the organization’s second event of 2021. SOUP has held 18 events since its inception in 2017. To date, Fort Wayne SOUP has awarded over $25,000 to a variety of projects that ...
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COMMUNITY CONCERTS BRING PERFORMING ARTS TO SOUTHEAST FORT WAYNE NEIGHBORHOOD
This Summer, Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center, the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood Association, and the Allen County Public Library are partnering to host a free performing arts and story-telling series in the Mount Vernon ...
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COVID’S NEXT CASUALTY COULD BE YOUR CUP OF COFFEE
Starting in the 2011-12 growing season, a powdery orange fungus called coffee leaf rust spread like wildfire throughout Latin America and Central America, damaging crops on 70% of farms and causing more than $3.2 billion in damage. The epidemic ...
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GREENING YOUR FOURTH OF JULY
Many Americans will be celebrating the great red, white and blue on the Fourth of July with a backyard barbecue with family and friends. But did you know you can celebrate a green Fourth of July, too? ...
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TAKE THESE STEPS IF YOU’RE FALLING BEHIND ON PAYMENTS
Even though many Americans are rebounding from the economic effects of the pandemic, millions remain impacted as they struggle to keep up with bills or are at risk of falling further behind. ...
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CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF A NATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY – Opinion
Historical records indicate that fireworks were used on July 4, 1777 in the first American commemoration of Independence Day. One of my earliest memories was going to see a professional, earth shattering fireworks display coordinated with ...
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48TH ANNUAL GOURMET DINNER RAISES RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI) hosted its 48th Annual Gourmet Dinner on Tuesday, June 22 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center to benefit the agency and its mission to help local children reach their potential through ...
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JOHNNIE MAE FARM MARKET OPENS
The City of Fort Wayne announced that the Johnnie Mae Farm Market, located in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood at 2518 Winter St., is now open on Fridays throughout the summer and fall from 2 to 6 p.m. ...
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FORT WAYNE NATIVE NAMED TO U.S. PARALYMPIC TEAM FOR TOKYO GAMES
Twelve athletes were selected to the 2020 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team following a team selection camp at Lakeshore Foundation Olympic & Paralympic Training Site this past week. Sixteen athletes competed for a spot on the team ...
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BLAKE AESTHETICS FAMILY DENTISTRY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS!
Any time a company reaches its 40th year in business, a milestone celebration is appropriate. ...
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PLAY. WIN LOCAL PRIZES. SHOP LOCALLY!
They’re back by popular demand! The games that thousands played last year are set to offer some great local prizes for winners again next week. Volunteer organizers of the community event say that if you’re up for a good challenge, you will love ...
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REMINDER TO THINK SMALL TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT!
With next week a designated SHOP Waynedale week (June 21-27), now’s the time to start considering what ways you can support our community businesses. ...
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