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The Allen County Public Library’s Audio Reading Service (ARS) hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Mirro Center for Research. The annual luncheon celebrated the volunteers who read local newspapers and magazines as part of ARS’s services . . .
National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day was on Thursday, June 27.
The goal of this day was to make people more aware of the issues individuals face while living with PTSD. PTSD is a mental health disorder that often develops after . . .
The Heritage Lions have approved donations to these six Indiana Lions charities: The Lions Cancer Control Fund of Indiana (providing funds to combat pediatric cancer at Riley Children’s Hospital), VisionFirst Indiana Lions Eye Bank, Indiana Lions . . .
It is my delight to thank all of our neighbors in the Waynedale area who attended our Townhall on June 15. Mayor Sharon Tucker shared with us her vision to carry forward Mayor Tom Henry’s commitment to optimize the quality of life in Fort Wayne. . . .
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) has officially dedicated its public art piece, “Oculus.” Along with “Oculus” artist, Gordon Huether, FWA welcomed community members, art donors, and airport Art Selection Committee members to celebrate . . .
While the Girl Scout Cookie season will not return to the area until January, local Girl Scouts continue to spread joy and show appreciation to those who make a difference in the community with these sweet treats. Through the “Care to Share” program, . . .
City officials and the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission dedicated the Downtown Public Art Trail Soundwalk. The dedication was held at the Pillars of Hope and Justice Monument, located at the northwest corner of Ewing Street and West Main Street. The . . .
A resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, will join more than 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge June 21-30, 2024, at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.
Navy . . .
Four K-9 teams were recognized for completing the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Law Enforcement’s nine-week K-9 Resource Protection program during a graduation ceremony held on the south lawn of the Indiana Statehouse. . . .
Note: The Waynedale News is continuing to work with the City of Fort Wayne and presenters to develop a detailed synopsis of specific updates from the Waynedale Town Hall. . . .
The anticipation is building as Waynedale gears up for the fifth annual “Shop Waynedale” event! Volunteers 4 Waynedale, an enthusiastic group of community members, has again organized an exciting Passport to The Community and Scavenger Hunt games, . . .
More than two years after a violent storm lashed Fox Island County Park, felling thousands of trees and blocking most of its hiking trails, the park is finally ready to greet visitors again.
Working for months to clean downed trees and clear trails, . . .
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana held their annual Ribbon Walk on May 4, 2024. Total, the fundraising walk raised $113,823 to help local people with cancer. All donations stay local and support the mission of Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
That . . .
Artist Julie Wall grew up skating at the Roller Dome South on Bluffton Road. And now, the local artist’s talents have brought her full circle.
The former Roller Dome South, now a collection of vintage sales booths known as The Rink, recently had the . . .
Online registration is now open for the 2024 “Push, Paddle, Pedal” challenge presented by Steel Dynamics, Inc. at p2p.onecause.com/ppp24. Community members of all . . .
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Minor League Baseball’s High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) are running a baseball / softball equipment drive at Parkview Field for local kids in need. Fans are invited to drop off baseball and softball bats, helmets, . . .
The Heritage Lions in Hoagland brought their popular soft ice cream trailer to Monroeville Youth League Baseball Opening Day and will continue to appear throughout the season at various places. All profits from the sale of ice cream are donated to . . .
Recently, a dedicated group of Parkview Health co-workers rolled up their sleeves for a special cleanup operation at Fort Wayne’s Veteran’s National Memorial Shrine and Museum (VNMSM), located at 2122 O’Day Road.
Members of Parkview’s Veterans . . .
The Allen County Public Library’s (ACPL) Rolland Center for Lincoln Research and the Friends of the Lincoln Collection invite the community to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 at both the Main Library and Grabill Branch with activities for all ages. . . .
After the successful Waynedale Shamrock Search, where over 1,000 shamrocks were found, the community is gearing up for the fifth annual SHOP Waynedale event. From July 8 to July 20, this two-week event will invite residents to explore local businesses, . . .
The United Way of Allen County is set to make 2024 a year to remember with the return of its beloved Kickoff Breakfast for the Day of Caring. This event, which has become a cornerstone of community service in the area, will commence at the Do it Best . . .
The City of Fort Wayne is proud to introduce Data Fort Wayne, a new website that allows the public to easily access data about Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods.
Data Fort Wayne is provided by the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division so . . .
Petty Officer 2nd Class William Wemhoff, a native of Decatur, Indiana, serves in Japan aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge.
Wemhoff graduated from Bellmont High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar . . .
The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 will take place at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue Saturday – Sunday, June 8-9, 2024. Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the event. During the War of 1812, the second of the American military forts built in this area . . .
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and executives of Google (NYSE: GOOG) to announce plans to establish a new $2 billion data center in Fort Wayne, powering the company’s AI innovations and growing Google . . .