INDIANA TECH’S WARRIOR PARK OFFICIALLY OPENS
If you’ve noticed a bit more orange and white as you motor down South Calhoun Street these days, there’s good reason for it.
A brand-new facility is flashing up the venerable south-side thoroughfare,
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FORT WAYNE PETS RANK 10TH IN MOST CASES OF HEARTWORM
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) issued the Top 10 Cities Heartworm Report reflecting positive heartworm test results from the last 30 to 45 days with Indianapolis, Indiana, ranking #4 and
HOME REMEDIES – Homeowner Rx
Vinegar and what!! My wonderful wife told me the other day that it was time again to clean the walls of our fiberglass shower stall. I’ve spent many Saturday afternoons scrubbing with all sorts of
BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY PROJECT WINS FORT WAYNE SOUP FUNDING
On July 25, Paula Booth, coordinator for Monarchs and Milkweed project, was voted winner of Fort Wayne’s third event of 2019. Monarchs and Milkweed is a project to convert 2000 square feet of Concordia
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ANNOUNCES NEW SOUTHEAST FORT WAYNE PARTNERSHIP
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne & Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center are pleased to announce a new partnership in the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood of southeast Fort Wayne.
BEWARE OF COUNTY TREASURER IMPERSONATOR
The Allen County Treasurer’s office has received reports of possible scams being perpetrated on the citizens of Allen County. A person claiming to represent the Treasurer’s office came to a taxpayer’s
MASON’S COOK-OUT FOR COMMUNITY
Bob and Sara Frock have been involved with the Waynedale Masonic Lodge for so long, they knew exactly how great the group’s annual cookouts and picnics are.
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The Fort Wayne couple was parked at one of the long, stretching tables inside the Way
TROUBLE ON THE DANCE FLOOR
On August 2 around 10:00pm, a gentleman collapsed on the dance floor at the American Legion Post 241. “Everything happened so quickly, I didn’t realize what was happening until I saw a group of
FORT WAYNE NATIVE IS YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARD WINNER
Sammie Vance (age 10) is one of the sixteen young environmental activists from across the globe honored by Action For Nature as a 2019 Young Eco-Hero, an award that recognizes eco-conscious youth aged
FREE LAND OFFERED TO NEW URBAN FARMERS
The Allen County Community Development Corporation (ACCDC) and Purdue Extension – Allen County are partnering to offer a voucher for a free parcel of land to individuals completing the Urban Agriculture
ADULT CIVICS EDUCATION COURSE
Registration is open for the Allen County Bar Foundation’s annual six-week Constitution 101 course, which starts Oct. 1.
This popular non-credit class uses the high school “We The People: The Citizen
SLOW. STOP. STAY. SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
Allen County’s four public school districts, with the support of Parkview Health Trauma Services, launched a public service campaign reminding drivers to stop for school buses. East Allen County Schools,
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON OUTDOOR EMERGENCY WARNINGS
The Purdue University Fort Wayne Community Research Institute and the Allen County Emergency Management Advisory Council are seeking public input via an online survey about how Allen County residents
MURAL BRINGS COLOR TO WAYNEDALE’S BUSINESS DISTRICT
A local business is sporting a brand new color-spangled wall to help celebrate a recent Waynedale event, as well as its long-time existence at its current location.
A new mural is splashed all over the
DAFFORN’S CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Larry and Lucy Dafforn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 16, 2019.
Larry retired from ITT Industries in 2005 after 42 years of service. Lucy retired from Indiana Organ Procurement Organization
ASPCA TO HOLD “TWISTS FOR TAILS” YOGA FUNDRAISER
On August 22, 2019 the Allen County SPCA and the 3 Rivers Yoga Foundation will team up to present “Twists for Tails”, an all ages, all levels, outdoor yoga event.
The event will take place at Parkview
FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 92ND RECRUIT CLASS BEGINS TRAINING
Training began at the Public Safety Academy: Ivy Tech South Campus for the new recruits who will fill vacancies created through anticipated and unanticipated retirements. The additional firefighters
BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER WALK
Saturday, August 10 was a beautiful, sunny morning for more than 50 area residents to congregate for a local Prayer Walk. Organized by Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, the Walk was designed to circle
ALLEYWAY ACTIVATION TRANSFORMS DOWNTOWN SPACES
Several downtown alleys are being transformed into welcoming spaces as part of the City of Fort Wayne’s Alley Activation project.
The project, funded primarily by an $83,000 grant from the Knight Foundation/Community
NAPPANEE APPLE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 44TH YEAR
It’s a big celebration and historic Nappanee continues its tradition of being one of Indiana’s top fall festivals when its annual Apple Festival opens September, 19-22. Beginning in 1975 as a one-block
THE OPTICAL ART OF JULIAN STANCZAK COMES TO FORT WAYNE
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to present Full Spectrum: Paintings, Drawings and Prints of Julian Stanczak; Wood and Stone Sculptures of Barbara Stanczak, a unique exhibition of the work of
BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRAVEL SAFETY
On the travel between school and home, about 150,000 students suffer injuries every year. Before the first-day school bell rings, discuss these tips to help keep your child safe on his or her route.
If
LIFETIME SPORTS ACADEMY PRESENTS STUDENT AWARDS
Friday, July 19 marked the successful completion of the Lifetime Sports Academy’s 22nd summer with more than 1,000 participants this year and a total of 28,961 participants over the last 22 years.
TRACTOR SHOW AUG. 15-18
The Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Association 42nd Annual Show will be held August 15-18, 2019 at Jefferson Township Park, east of New Haven, Indiana between U.S. 30 and U.S. 24 at 1720 Webster
SCHOOL SUPPLY ‘STORE’ OPENS – Voice Of The Township
Fort Wayne Community Schools will be back in session August 13th, and here at the township we are gearing up for the new school year. While some children may wish for endless summer vacation, I always