HISTORY CENTER RECEIVES DONATION OF HISTORIC WABASH & ERIE CANAL MAP
Canal Society of Indiana (CSI) recently donated a rare blueprint-map of the Wabash & Erie Canal to the History Center’s
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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.
IT’S TIME TO REMOVE THOSE WITCHES’ BRITCHES
Have you ever been tangled up with the problem of plastic bags stuck in trees? As I traveled around the
Read MoreWONDER AND WHIMSY AT THE SOUTHWOOD PARK
Home and Garden Tour ARCH announces that its annual Home and Garden Tour will be held in historic Southwood
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BISHOP LUERS MATH TEAM COMPETES AT STATE!
The Academic Super Bowl teams ended their regular season on Tuesday, April 21st at the Area Meet held at Paul
Read MoreSPRING AND SUMMER AT LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT!
Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting over 1000 acres of wetland preserves southwest of Fort Wayne, offers
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AREA UNIVERSITIES HONOR MENTORS
The award of an honorary degree is a statement on the part of that university that this is a life
Read MoreHEALTH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANT HELPS UNINSURED
At their April meeting the board members of the Fort Wayne Health and Education Foundation approved a $10,000 grant to
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1941 AMERICAN LAFRANCE COMES HOME
Editors note: I called and talked to Fire Chief Don Patnoude and he gave me the following information: “We are
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME: LIVE COVERAGE BY KENT HORMANN
The Fort Wayne TinCaps announcedt that they would partner with Comcast to enable all 70 games played this season to
Read MoreTUFW WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ENDS SEASON NOSTALGICALLY
The date was February 21. The buzzer rang shrilly at 5:00 p.m. The scoreboard read a loss to the Lady
Read MoreLACE AND GRACE BED AND BREAKFAST CLOSES DOORS
Taylor University Fort Wayne was not the only business shut down by the college board’s decision in October. The Lace
Read MoreGRADUATION CEREMONY PREPARATION
With graduation ceremonies just a few weeks away, Fort Wayne Community Schools’ high schools are busy making preparations for the
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ST. JOHN ‘09
Former Waynedale resident Captain Neil Newhard was in Waynedale in early March. Neil charters a sailboat out of Cruz Bay
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TINCAPS REFLECT ON BASEBALL HISTORY TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS FROM FORT WAYNE’S HISTORIC PAST INTEGRATED INTO PARKVIEW FIELD’S CONCOURSE DESIGN
The rich and dynamic history of baseball in Fort Wayne will be on full display when Parkview Field opens in
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VALITON-MCCLOSKEY WEDDING PLANNED
Julie Southwood and Jim Partin are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Madison Robin Valiton, to Samuel James
Read MoreA VIEW FROM ABOVE
City Saves Time, Residents Get Free Aerial Photos A view from the sky of your home, your neighborhood, or
Read MoreREMARKABLE HOT STREAK PROPELS 412 CLUB TO SENIOR SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Oh, my Gosh! What an unbelievable streak that our 412 Club Senior Softball team put together late in the 2008
Read MoreELMHURST BRINGS SUNSHINE ON STAGE
Elmhurst High School proudly presents the musical, Little Mary Sunshine, on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2009 at
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DEER PARK PUB CELEBRATES ST. PATTY’S DAY
Deer Park Pub’s festivities began early with the tapping of the green keg at 8pm on Monday the 16th, St.
Read MoreNATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARD
The National Scholastic Art Award starts at the regional level in January of each year. Teachers select and enter works
Read MoreGREEN FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY HARVEST
On April 25, 2009 from noon to 5 pm, the good citizens of Fort Wayne, Indiana will make history.
Read MoreNAIA All-AMERICAN HONORABLE MENTION
University of Saint Francis senior Marie Kaufmann has been named to the 2009 NAIA All-American Team. Kaufmann (Fort Wayne,
Read MoreKNIGHTS WINN SECOND 2A STATE TITLE
Congratulations to the Bishop Luers Knights who have won their second State championship in two years. The Knights were led
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FIVE DAYS, FIVE GOLF COURSES
The Zeysing family lived on Bluffton Road where the Waynedale Pizza Hut now sits. Bill Zeysing was the head of
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LUERS HONORS VOLUNTEERS
Bishop Luers has been blessed to have wonderful volunteers that put in their time, talent and treasure to our school.
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LADY CAVS WIN STATE
Two-Time State Champs! It was an amazing game. Congratulations to the the Lady Cavs, who won a second consecutive state
Read MoreELMHURST TROJANS WIN STATE
This was a first State Championship for the Class 3A Lady Trojans. Elmhurst’s 62-59 victory over Owen Valley on Saturday
Read MoreWAYNEDALE GREEN FEST PLANNING SESSIONS
Today, The Waynedale Green Alliance, in partnership with the Southwest Conservation Club and Community Harvest are announcing a series of
Read MoreNORTHEAST INDIANA PASSENGER RAIL ASSOCIATION (NIPRA) IS FORMED GUEST
The Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association is a new organization dedicated to bringing rejuvenated passenger rail service to Fort Wayne
Read MoreIHSAA SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD GOES TO…
Five years ago, the Indiana High School Athletic Association asked principals to share their top concerns about the state of
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