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WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Camille Garrison

We will soon see the COVID-19 pandemic reaching the one year mark. It is the polar opposite of the festivities that typically accompany milestones or anniversaries. This virus has touched each of us in some manner whether through personal ... Read more

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SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Santa is coming in person to visit the families of Waynedale! But this year, to let his 9 reindeer rest up for the big Christmas night, he’ll be riding through the community on a Christmas Trolley. On Christmas Eve from 1pm – 4pm, Santa and ... Read more

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STUDENTS PAINT HOLIDAY THEMED WINDOW MURAL

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

On Saturday, December 12, Wayne High School Art Teacher, Angie Tarr and students Cierra Armstead, Jazlin Sullivan, Christian Davies, David Diaz, Sajahane Lloyd, Saranna Kewish and Marcus Springer painted a holiday mural at Sprunger Elder ... Read more

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“77 STEPS” LIGHTS UP DOWNTOWN ALLEY

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

A new sculpture is now lighting up a Fort Wayne alley and giving people another reason to visit and enjoy downtown and its public spaces. ... Read more

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PURDUE MUSICAL TO PRESENT FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

For the first time in 87 years, Purdue Musical Organizations will present the Purdue Christmas Show as a virtual production. The show will be shared online via the PMO website and social media channels on Dec. 19 and will be available to view ... Read more

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SOUTHWEST HONEY CO. WINS FORT WAYNE “SOUP-ER STARS” EVENT

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne SOUP hosted a Virtual SOUPer Stars event for 3 weeks in November that pit past winners against each other for the ultimate pitch competition. This event marked the organization’s final event of 2020. To date, it has awarded $22,875 ... Read more

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SPCA EXCEEDS #GIVINGTUESDAY GOAL

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

On December 1, the Allen County SPCA exceeded their GivingTuesday fundraising goal, with a total of $65,072 raised in 24 hours! ... Read more

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TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE AS COVID-19 CASES RISE & TEMPS FALL

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and everyone around you. ... Read more

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OUABACHE SP HOSTS WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Ouabache State Park’s annual Wonderland of Lights display is running from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. ... Read more

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SCAMS TARGETING CUSTOMERS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Scams are not unique to I&M, nor have they gone away with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic or the holiday season. Scams have been reported across the U.S. targeting various utility customers and companies. Some scam calls and scam ... Read more

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YWCA NORTHEAST INDIANA LOOKS FORWARD TO A NEW HOUSE

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

YWCA Northeast Indiana is growing and now has the approval they need to buy a facility that meets the growing needs of the community. ... Read more

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FLAGSTAR DISTRIBUTES $1 MILLION TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Flagstar Bank today announced it will be awarding grants of $5,000 to over 180 small businesses owned by people of color in Flagstar’s banking markets. The grants are designed to assist businesses whose operating expenses have been impacted ... Read more

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HOUSING VOUCHERS OFFER YOUTH PATHWAY TO AVOID HOMELESSNESS

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne Housing Authority, The Villages of Indiana, Inc., and the Indiana Department of Child Services have partnered to support the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative. Since the initiative ... Read more

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SCIENCE CENTRAL PRESENTS WINTER BREAK ‘SCIENCE2GO’ CAMP

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Over Winter Break, students have an opportunity to learn about science that is used in the kitchen through Science Central’s Science2Go Winter Break STEM Camp, which features a take-home kit. ... Read more

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“I AM NAVY MEDICINE” – Spotlight

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC

In the middle of October, a patient’s routine visit to Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) took a potential lost turn. ... Read more

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RAISES $209K FOR NONPROFITS

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Every year the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne challenges all nonprofits with endowment funds at the Community Foundation to participate in the #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge. The Community Foundation asks the community for gifts ... Read more

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DO THE HOLIDAYS FEEL DIFFERENT? – Letter From The Publisher

December 4, 2020December 15, 2020 Alex Cornwell

The holidays are here! But for many, the joy and feeling of the season isn’t quite in our hearts yet. There have been so many events this year that add to the anxiety and stress in our daily lives, it is hard to relax and truly celebrate the season. ... Read more

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21 COLD WEATHER SAFETY & POWER OUTAGE TIPS

December 4, 2020December 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is offering 21 tips to keep families safe and warm when the power goes out and freezing temperatures arrive. ... Read more

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CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF TURNSTONE’S RESIDENTIAL RAMPS

December 4, 2020December 7, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Turnstone is proud to hand off its legacy ramp building service to local partner NeighborLink Fort Wayne. Since the inception of the original program in 1989, tens of hundreds of residents were assisted in adapting their homes to support ramp ... Read more

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HOLIDAY SAFETY FOR YOU & YOUR LETTER CARRIER

December 4, 2020December 7, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

With the holiday season around the corner, it’s possible that safety isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for most of us. ... Read more

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VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF GINGERBREAD TOUR

December 4, 2020December 7, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

It’s finally here! The 35th annual Festival of Gingerbread officially opened on November 27 and runs through December 13. Come in and see the 98 beautiful and imaginative gingerbread creations, as well as our temporary holiday displays. ... Read more

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ‘CHRIST THE TEACHER’ AWARD WINNER

December 4, 2020December 7, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is pleased to announce this year’s Christ the Teacher Award to 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Jessica Patton. The Christ the Teacher Award (formerly known as Light of Learning Award) is an annual award given ... Read more

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VOLUNTEERS GIVE NEGLECTED CHILDREN VOICES

December 4, 2020December 7, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Allen County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Honorable Magistrate Sheri Hartzler held a Virtual Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, November 20th, 2020 adding 12 new advocates to their volunteer based program. ... Read more

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OOOOHHH CHRISTMAS TREE!

December 4, 2020December 7, 2020 Vince LaBarbera

“O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches…” ... Read more

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CITIZENS SQUARE CLOSED TO PUBLIC

December 4, 2020December 7, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and to help ensure the safety of the community, Mayor Tom Henry announced Citizens Square closed to the public beginning Monday, Nov. 23. Current plans call for the building to reopen on Tuesday, ... Read more

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