COMMUNITIES THAT WORK TOGETHER, WIN TOGETHER
Freedom, independence, self-sufficiency: these are great and glorious concepts. We celebrate them this time of year, whether we process it that way or not, because they’re so deeply engrained in our
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TWO TO BE SELECTED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS / SOCIAL JUSTICE MURAL
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is inviting artists to submit their qualifications to design and paint one of two murals that portray local stories of civil rights and social justice.
The murals
FWA GIVES OUT THREE MILLIONTH COOKIE
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) hosted a celebration of the famous FWA tradition of welcoming passengers to Fort Wayne with a locally baked cookie from Ellison Bakery, by handing out its three
$25 MILLION IN RELIEF FOR RENTERS
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay rent due to the impact of
RECORD WEIGH-IN FOR SPRING GARBAGE COLLECTION
COVID-19 kept many residents at home this spring, and that’s believed to be the cause of a substantial increase in garbage disposal.
“Many people believe that because we restricted refuse to ‘carts
WARNING: SCAMS TARGETING CUSTOMERS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Scams are not unique to I&M, nor have they gone away with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scams have been reported across the U.S. targeting various utility customers and companies. Some
WAYNEDALE UMC PROVIDES POPULAR FREE COMMUNITY MEALS
In June, for the third consecutive month, Waynedale United Methodist Church Food Bank handed out free meals to the community via a drive thru. Last November, they served Thanksgiving dinner, and continued
“MAKE ME A MASK” CONTEST
Face coverings are one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of COVID-19. That’s why 89.1 WBOI is launching a region-wide campaign that showcases Northeast Indiana’s creative spirit and
CLEANING UP THE TRAILS!
Residents supporting the Waynedale Trails and Sidewalks Initiative met Saturday, June 13th to clear litter from the Saint Mary’s Pathway. Volunteers collected 12 bags of trash along the trails and
1,342 MASKS MADE FOR VETERANS & COUNTING!
Indiana is set to enter its fifth and final stage of Governor Holcomb’s “Back On Track Indiana” plan on July 4. Hospitals and testing sites in Allen County have continued to report around 35 new
MAKE WATER SAFETY A PRIORITY THIS SUMMER
With summer in full swing, Indiana Conservation Officers remind Hoosiers to make safety a priority when recreating around bodies of water.
“Even when fun is your main focus, always recognize the danger
SWCC SELECTED FOR CITY GARDEN INITIATIVE
Funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, area streams and rivers are getting a boost with the construction of four new rain gardens along Fort
AZAR’S BIG BOY WILL NOT REOPEN
Months after closing in early April, assumedly because of COVID-19 shutdowns and lack of business, many speculated about when or if Azar’s Big Boy would reopen. Then, on Monday, June 8, social media
WWII VET CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY
On July 9, Lester R. Carey, a WW II veteran, marks his 100th birthday. Though born and raised in Pennsylvania, he and his wife lived in Waynedale for 55 years and his four daughters are all Elmhurst
ONE RINGY DINGY, TWO RINGY DINGY
When doing research for a previous article I ran across some footage of a “Teleskater”. Women in dresses wore roller skates and glided back and forth in front of a huge switchboard somehow connecting
ADDITIONAL 13 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
On June 5, 2020, the United States Department of Labor notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) that Indiana has triggered “on” Extended Benefits (EB). The EB program provides
FIREWORKS PERMITS STEADY DESPITE LOCAL CANCELLATIONS
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has issued more than 150 permits for public displays of fireworks, although many communities across Indiana have cancelled fireworks events to avoid large
INDIAN VILLAGE ELEM. TEACHER CHOSEN AS A TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Debra Honn, third-grade teacher at Indian Village Elementary School, and Lisa Clegg, English Language Learners teacher at Northrop High School, have been named the 2020 Fort Wayne Community Schools
ALL WE NEED IS LOVE – Op Ed
With all the conflict and stresses happening throughout our local community, and in many other communities across the nation, even extending to other countries abroad; we as a worldwide community are under a lot of pressure to find peace a
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MINI 4-H CLUB MEMBERS SEND POSTCARD OF SUPPORT TO VETERANS
The Southwest Stewards 4-H Club had big plans for their first official year as a new Club in Allen County. And, a community service project was on that list! However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit
VIRTUAL GRADUATIONS TO PREMIERE MID JUNE
The virtual graduations created for the Fort Wayne Community Schools Class of 2020 will premiere on FWCS’ YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/FWCommunitySchools)
CAREER ACADEMY RELAUNCHES AS UNEMPLOYMENT GROWS
With unemployment rates at unprecedented levels, Blue Jacket is ready to restart it’s 2-week Career Academy geared toward helping people with barriers find sustainable employment.
The local nonprofit’s
4 FALCON CHICKS NAMED & BANDED
For the eighth consecutive year, falcon father Jamie and mother Moxie squawked loudly and angrily Monday as their baby chicks that hatched atop Indiana Michigan Power Center (IMPC) were briefly removed
ALLEN COUNTY SPCA EXCEEDS GOAL FOR #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW
On May 5th, the Allen County SPCA not only reached, but exceeded their Giving Tuesday Now goal, with a total raised of $58,466.50 in 24 hours! Thanks to anonymous gifts promising to double and even
DR. MARK DANIEL SELECTED AS NEXT FWCS SUPERINTENDENT
The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees on Tuesday approved a three-year contract with Dr. Mark Daniel to be the next superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
The move returns