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Happy New Year To All! – From The Publisher

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 Alex Cornwell

As day breaks in a new year, we can’t help but reflect on the many people, businesses and community organizations that make our lives meaningful and great! Understandably, it’s often challenging to stay positive after 2 years of the global ... Read more

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Varsity Lady Pioneers Win “Hoopfest”

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Congratulations to the Varsity Lady Pioneers of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School! They clinched the 2021 Hoopfest Championship at the University of St. Francis. Sponsored by the Queen of Angels Athletic Board, the Lady Pioneers ... Read more

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Honoring Bob Stark, Neighbor & Community Advocate

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 Michael Morrissey

One of Waynedale’s favorite citizens and a former owner of the Waynedale News has passed away. ... Read more

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Terra Brantley Named GM Of NE Indiana Public Radio

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Award-winning and longtime WANE 15 anchor Terra Brantley will join Northeast Indiana Public Radio (NIPR) as president and general manager beginning Jan. 31, 2022. Brantley comes to public radio most recently as CEO of the Fort Wayne Urban ... Read more

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Allen County Neighborhoods Association Meeting

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

When: Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. ... Read more

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WUMC Welcomes New Pastor

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The congregation of Waynedale United Methodist is proud to announce their new pastor. ... Read more

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South Side H.S. Hosts Used Shoe Drive For Recycling Program

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 Michael Morrissey

Some smelly, old gym shoes are the currency one South Side High School coach hopes can help her teams. ... Read more

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Priming The Talent Pipeline By Investing In The Future

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Working together to foster and retain talent in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for northeast Indiana, the Anthony Wayne Rotary Club and City Utilities awarded $7,000 worth of scholarships to five ... Read more

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All Hoosiers Taxpayers To Receive A Tax Refund

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announces today an estimated 4.3 million taxpayers will receive a $125 refund after they file their 2021 taxes. ... Read more

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Boys & Girls Club Announces New Training Center

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

On Thursday January 6, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne announced plans to open a skilled trades and manufacturing training center in August of this year. The 13,000 square foot multi-million dollar training center will be called The ... Read more

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Savor Fort Wayne 2022 Kicks Off

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Diners to savor 12 delicious days of dining deals in the City of Restaurants Savor Fort Wayne Restaurant Week started this past Wednesday, January 12, and runs for 12 days, through January 23. During this time, over 65 Fort Wayne restaurants ... Read more

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Engineering Gift Guide Offers Fun, Learning Opportunities

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The reviews are in for the 2021 Engineering Gift Guide, an annual list produced at Purdue University to help holiday shoppers find STEM-focused books and toys for young children and teens. ... Read more

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R.E.A.L. Dad Workshop Helps Middle & High School Students

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

On Saturday, December 11, 10:00 a.m. – noon, Fort Wayne UNITED partnered with Fort Wayne Community Schools to bring Fort Wayne UNITED’s R.E.A.L. Dad workshop to the FWCS Family and Community Engagement Center, 230 East Douglas Avenue, for ... Read more

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4-H Receives Regal Rexnord Grant

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Allen County 4-H Clubs recently received a $500 grant from Regal Rexnord. Pictured from left to right are Stephanie Bailey (Allen County 4-H Board 6ecretary), Sam Spieth (Advanced Development Engineer with Regal Rexnord), Ashley Kendall ... Read more

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Reconstruction Of Burns Blvd

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Director of Public Works, Shan Gunawardena, joined City Councilman Geoff Paddock and Fairfield Terrace neighborhood association residents, along with the City’s Public Works Division, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion ... Read more

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Turn Around, Don’t Drown

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

City Engineer, Patrick Zaharako, was joined by Rodney Renkenberger, Maumee River Basin Commission Executive Director, to discuss the installation of one of six “Turn Around Don’t Drown” signs in Fort Wayne on Freeman Street, near Rockhill ... Read more

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Beechwood Listed In National Register Of Historic Places

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Beechwood Historic District is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of properties considered worthy of preservation. The district is located primarily in the Creighton-Home Neighborhood, ... Read more

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New Coloring Book & Mural Tell History Of Little River Valley

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) and Hamlets West Homeowners Association have collaborated to create a coloring book and mural that describe the history of the Little River Valley. LRWP’s Wetland Educator, Aly Munger, created the ... Read more

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AristoKrafts Fair Makes Debut

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 Michael Morrissey

A candle maker’s multimedia effort to market her creations brought a bit of home-fueled art to the Waynedale area. ... Read more

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Festival Of Trees Virtual Tour Assist Fundraising Efforts

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Embassy Theatre concluded the 37th annual Festival of Trees on December 1, one of the region’s most anticipated holiday traditions and the organization’s largest fundraising event. ... Read more

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne Christmas Party

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Several hundred children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne enjoyed making cookies, eating pizza and receiving gifts at the annual Christmas party held at the Clyde Theatre recently. ... Read more

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Fort Wayne Post Welcomes New K-9 Team

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post welcomes to their rank and file a new patrol K-9 team, as Trooper Anthony Repass and K-9 partner (Buck) graduated from the Indiana State Police K-9 Academy in Indianapolis. ... Read more

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Fort Wayne Has Below U.S. Average Home Price-to-Income Ratio

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

One of the major economic stories in recent months has been rising concerns about inflation. While year-over-year wage growth in the U.S. has reached its fastest rate in decades this year, the benefit of rising wages for most households has ... Read more

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Indiana Leads The Way For Computer Science

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 Dennis Kruse

Indiana is home to colleges and universities with some of the best engineering, technology and computer science programs in the country. Indiana is also rapidly attracting technology companies, creating a number of jobs for Hoosiers entering ... Read more

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Humane Fort Wayne Exceeds #GivingTuesday Goal

December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

On October 30th, Humane Fort Wayne exceeded their GivingTuesday fundraising goal, with a total of $102,361.25 raised in 24 hours! ... Read more

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