INDIANA CELEBRATES ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH
This is the 26th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology in Indiana. ...
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EICHHORN JEWELRY, A GEM IN THE HEART OF DECATUR
Eichhorn Jewelry, in the heart of downtown Decatur, is a destination shop with a sweet secret! During the entire month of October, we unveil our collection of estate jewelry at unbelievable prices! We call it the Spooktacular Estate Jewelry ...
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ADVANCING YOUR CAREER
Indiana has seen a rapid economic return in recent months, and businesses in nearly every field are looking to employ hardworking Hoosiers. Whether you are looking to advance in your current career path or make a career switch, Indiana can ...
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MASKING REQUIREMENT TO RETURN AT CITY-OWNED FACILITIES
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, masks have been required, regardless of vaccination status, at all City of Fort Wayne-owned facilities, which include Citizens Square, the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission office, Fort Wayne ...
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CITY UNVEILS NEXT STEPS FOR RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division, joined by members of the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department and Mayor Tom Henry unveiled plans for the next phase of Riverfront development. ...
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PRE-K STUDENTS START
Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomed its youngest students Monday, Aug. 30. Pre-kindergarten students traditionally start two weeks after their older peers.This year, FWCS is celebrating more than 25 years of its pre-K programs being ...
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VOLUNTEER CENTER HOSTS DESIGNER PURSE BINGO FUNDRAISER
On Friday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. doors will open for the 2nd Annual Designer Purse Bingo hosted by the Volunteer Center. The fundraiser will be held at Ceruti’s Summit Park II, 6601 Innovation Blvd. with purse bingo games from 7 – 9 p.m. ...
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SECOND ANNUAL RECOVERY ROCKS TO BE HELD AT SWEETWATER
In order to spread hope, to end the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders, and to connect people to each other and to resources, The Mom of an Addict, Inc. is presenting Recovery Rocks FORT WAYNE 2021. This event will ...
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NURSING SORORITY STEPS UP COVID OUTREACH
The Zeta Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi, Incorporated has been working tirelessly throughout the community to help provide health education and meet the medical needs of underserved populations, particularly in Southeast Fort Wayne. Chi Eta ...
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NON-PROFIT FARM WINS LOCAL FUNDRAISING CONTEST
A local fundraiser established in 2017, Fort Wayne SOUP, hosted a virtual event on Thursday, August 24. This was the third of four SOUP events in 2021. ...
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12 YEAR OLD ‘BUDDY BENCH’ CREATOR RELEASES A NEW BOOK – Marcelia’s Musings
“When you know your WHY, your WHAT has more impact because you’re walking in or towards your purpose.” ...
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HARRISON HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT NOW LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER
A large residential area, representing most of the Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association, is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of properties considered worthy of preservation. ...
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CELEBRATING 89 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
Throw some confetti, we’ve made it! On September 2, The Waynedale Newspaper will officially be 89 years old. ...
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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY FROM THE ALLEN CO. HEALTH COMMISSIONER
We continue to be in the midst of a global pandemic of COVID-19 that has taken more than 600,000 American lives. The vaccination rate for Indiana and Allen County lags behind the national average despite safe and effective vaccines being readily ...
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TIPS TO HELP KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE ON THEIR ROUTES TO SCHOOL
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. ...
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BRINGING THE FUNNY TO RAISE SOME MONEY
Laughs for Literacy is your laugh-out-loud, fall-out-of-your seat, you-just-tickled-my-funny bone, hysterical night to support The Literacy Alliance. ...
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NEW STATEWIDE ‘COVID STOPS HERE’ CAMPAIGN
Indiana businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among employees can earn a designation from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI). The newly-launched “COVID Stops Here” campaign will recognize ...
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ADDITIONAL PARKING NOW AVAILABLE IN GROWING DOWNTOWN
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced that an additional public parking lot is now open near Promenade Park. ...
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CITY ANNOUNCES REDUCTION IN VIOLENT CRIMES
Mayor Tom Henry and Police Chief Steve Reed announced that violent crimes are down by 46.30 percent and property crimes are down 6 percent for the first seven months of 2021 (January 1 – July 31) as compared to data from the same 2020 timeframe. ...
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FORT WAYNE TO HOST SOLAR 101 WEBINAR
Solar United Neighbors announced that they will host a free webinar specifically designed to educate local residents about the benefits of going solar as part of a local co-op launched earlier this year and taking advantage of the state’s ...
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RAIN GARDEN IN FULL BLOOM!
Stop by The Southwest Conservation Club (5703 Bluffton Rd) to see the beautiful rain garden in full bloom and learn about how rain gardens help our ecosystem.Funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes Restoration ...
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INAUGURAL COMMUNITY WIDE BABY SHOWER
Healthier Moms and Babies has collaborated with participants from Leadership Fort Wayne (a program of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.) for a Community Baby Shower, collecting items for local mothers and their children. Healthier Moms and Babies ...
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FWCS ELECTRIC WORKS SCHOOL RECEIVES A NAME
Superintendent Dr. Mark Daniel unveiled the name of Fort Wayne Community Schools’ newest school during an all-staff kickoff Wednesday. The school at the former GE campus will be called Amp Lab at Electric Works. ...
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BUILDING GROWTH CONTINUES TO BLOOM IN ALLEN COUNTY
COVID-19 has lingered into 2021. But it hasn’t slowed down building development growth in Allen County. ...
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CLEAN DRAINS FORT WAYNE
Clean Drains Fort Wayne is an initiative sponsored by Fort Wayne’s non-profit organization, Friends of the Rivers in partnership with Fort Wayne City Utilities. The purpose is to protect Fort Wayne’s three rivers — the St. Marys, St. Joseph ...
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