CALLING ALL MEN FOR TRADITIONAL SMOKER
Over 65 years ago, Edward (Moose) Krause began a tradition of promoting Notre Dame football in South Bend. So was
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Featured Local News
Our news highlights the most impactful stories from Waynedale, Aboite, Southtown, Downtown, and the 46807 corridors of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This section brings together local profiles, key updates on city and county decisions, major neighborhood projects, public safety information, and high-profile community events that shape daily life on the south, southwest, and downtown sides of Fort Wayne.
FREE FLAPJACKS AT IHOP FEBRUARY 28
Pancake Day is a tradition that dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict
Read MoreELIZABETH SMART – THE JOURNEY FROM ABDUCTION TO EMPOWERMENT
The abduction of 14-year old Elizabeth Smart, from her Salt Lake City, Utah bedroom, was one of the most followed
Read MoreMY LEAP YEAR QUANDARY: ANYBODY HAVE A DAY TO SPARE?
During the last political election cycle, we were promised change but I have not seen any of it, especially in
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FT. WAYNE NATIVE RETURNS TO PRESENT SNAKES WEAR SOCKS
CD Hullinger, native of Fort Wayne is coming to area elementary schools to present her new children’s book called Snakes
Read More“A MAN IS NOT REALLY DEAD, UNTIL HE IS FORGOTTEN”
If you haven’t heard about it, there is, along with the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Traveling
Read MoreIF YOU CAN’T EAT ‘EM-TREAT ‘EM!
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michigan are ready to provide the community with its favorite treat as they learn valuable lessons.
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PURDUE AMBASSADORS THRILL AUDIENCES
Purdue University’s ambassadors of song, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club and their female counterparts, the Purduettes, will present a musical
Read MoreUSF JESTERS TO PERFORM ORIGINAL WORK
The University of Saint Francis (USF) Jesters will present “Letters to Hal,” an original multi-media performance, on Saturday, March 3
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MAKING FRIENDS FROM DIFFERENT SCHOOLS
An average of 40 girls from the area have been enjoying a local basketball clinic. The girls involved range from
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KNAPKE INKED ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
Spring is just around the corner. What’s the first clue you say? Why it’s National Signing Day, the first Wednesday
Read MoreSKIP CALORIE COUNTING -BURN FAT
Losing weight has become a matter of life or death and counting calories, Weight Watcher points and fat grams hasn’t
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NICOLE BUMPUS AND BENJAMIN SMITH WED
Nicole Bumpus and Benjamin Smith are happy to announce they were united in marriage on January 24, 2012. The ceremony
Read MoreWAYNEDALE UMC PRESENTS NEW COMEDY PLAY
Waynedale United Methodist Church and Fortney Enterprises will soon unveil the brand new Dinner Theater murder mystery comedy, Who Killed
Read MoreHAPPY 2012 WAYNEDALE!
With our first edition of The Waynedale News of the year, we are excited to announce our growing commitment to
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SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF COACH JOHN F. GAUGHAN
On Friday, January 13, 2012 Bishop Luers High School hosted its annual Winter Homecoming. During the varsity boys’ game, the alumni
Read MoreIS IT ALZHEIMER;S OR DEMENTIA
We often hear questions regarding what the difference is between Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Dementia is actually a group of symptoms
Read MoreIT MUST BE RAINING
Months ago a friend handed me a little book entitled “Have A Little Faith,” written by Mitch Albom. Honestly, it
Read MoreTOASTMATERS BEGINS NEW YEAR
Whew! Baer Field Toastmasters has had a busy fall and early winter! November 15, 2011, we installed our new Toastmaster’s
Read MoreAN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DENNIS E. HENSLEY
One word stands out when you ask fans of the writer Dennis E. Hensley to describe him: prolific. During his
Read MoreSTITCH ‘n’ FRAME
You know this place is going to be charming before you’re even out of your car. The white picket fence
Read MoreAM I A FIREMAN YET?
In Phoenix, Arizona, a 26 year-old mother stared down at her 6 year-old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.
Read MoreHE WAS A MOUNTAIN OF A MAN
A tribute to Chalmers L. Battenberg-from a grateful sister Betty J. HelserHe was a “Mountain of a Man” my brother,I
Read MoreHOME COUNTRY
The last of the geese went by the other day. The late ones. The big dark geese. Headed south noisily.
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“A CHRISTMAS IN WAYNEDALE”
In this busy time of year, over 500 Waynedalers and visitors to the area relaxed and took time to celebrate
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FIRST GRADERS SPONSOR “COOKIES FOR CHRIST”
It may not seem unusual that St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School first graders and their families have been busy baking cookies
Read MoreCHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE ALWAYS GETS A BAD RAP
Many reasons exist why a person should love and embrace the Christmas season. I hear of those who attack the
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ABIGAYIL THE CAT AT THE MANGER
United Faith Presbyterian Church, 1616 West Main Street, invites the public to a special worship program at 5pm on December
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KNIGHTS A DYNASTY
Dynasty and domination are a few words that come to mind when a sports team at any level wins three
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