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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.
HINES CELEBRATES 100
Ralph Hines celebrated his 100 birthday on August 30, 2008. He was born in Whitley County, Jefferson Township and raised
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ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1953 REUNION
The Elmhurst High School graduating class of 1953, held their 55th year reunion on August 16, 2008 at Brookwood Golf
Read MoreBACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS FOR PARENTS
You’ve purchased the pencils and pens, backpack, computer supplies and clothes for the first day of school, but have you
Read MorePATTEN’S PICK ME UPS
Have you ever tried working in the dark? A simple job can become quite a chore when you lack light.
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SCOUTS HELP CITY MARK WAYNEDALE DRAINS
Girl Scout Cadette Troop 369 from the Indian Village neighborhood applied markers to storm drains in Waynedale Friday as part
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PRESERVING OUR TRADITIONS
This year’s Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow is expected to be better than ever, as they celebrate their 13th year. The
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“THE MIAMI NATION”
“The Miami Nation” is a historical writing in today’s perspective of Native Americans and was presented to the Fort Wayne
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REFUSE TO LOSE
Battle of the Unbeatens! Our Bishop Luers Lady Knights JV team was living a dream season so far, with a
Read MoreLOOKING FOR HOMES
Experience another culture without leaving your home. Two local companies are looking for host families to open their homes to
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SKYDIVING GREAT GRANDMA
Local Waynedale resident Virginia Badger tries skydiving Virginia (Scott) Badger was originally from South Whitley. She came to Fort
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POWELL REPRESENTS REGION 5
Kristina Powell, 15, of Fort Wayne will represent Region 5 (Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin) in the 71 running of
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LOCAL RESIDENT DISPLAYS HER ART
Jessica is a 1999 graduate of Elmhurst High School. She and her husband Doug have two sons, Zachary 2, and
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HOOVER & GODSEY ENGAGEMENT
Ashlieh Hoover and Scott Godsey, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana are planning a wedding on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at
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UNITED WAY “DAY OF CARING” AT MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL
Maplewood Principal Frank Kline would like to invite Waynedale residents and business partners to Maplewood Elementary School for the United
Read MoreLEIGHANN PALMER GOLF OUTING
Our beautiful 3-1/2 year old daughter, LeighAnn, accidentally drowned on May 28, 1995. On Sunday, September 24, 1995, the first
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IPFW BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) officials, local and state office holders, community leaders, and members of the Ron Venderly
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WAYNEDALE PARK DEDICATED 1949
The story of the Waynedale Park dedication ran in the News Sentinel in 1949. Now 59 years later the Waynedale
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OETTINGS CELEBRATE 55 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
They were married on Sunday, June 28, 1953. The ceremony was held in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne
Read MoreLUTHERAN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL EXPANDING BUSY NICU TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE, PRIVATE ROOMS
With volumes typically hovering near capacity, Lutheran Children’s Hospital is set to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to enhance
Read MoreSAVE GAS, SAVE MONEY
Fuel Economy Tips from Driving Comfort Like you, we’re basically astounded at how much a gallon of gasoline costs
Read MoreMAYOR, COUNCIL JOIN PRIVATE-SECTOR PARTNERS TO TOP OFF HARRISON SQUARE BALLPARK
Public signs final steel beam for structure Mayor Tom Henry joined current and former members of the City Council,
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MEMORIAL DAY HONORED
American flags snapped in the breeze as the VFW, American Legion, AMVets and auxillaries began marching. The Elmhurst marching band,
Read MoreTO ALL OF THE MANY PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELPED MAKE THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IN WAYNEDALE SUCH A GREAT EVENT, THANK YOU!
• Special thanks goes to the Fort Wayne Police Department — what a great job controlling traffic and people and
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BEAR LAKE, ONTARIO CANADA 08
The spring fishing trip to Canada has become a ritual of sorts. We usually head north in the middle to
Read MoreDONOR BRIAN DIETZ WINS $500 GAS CARD
Brian Dietz of Fort Wayne wasn’t expecting anything special for his regularly scheduled platelet donation at the American Red Cross.
Read MoreCLASS LEADERS OF 2008
These past few weeks, dozens of local high school graduates are getting the attention they deserve for a job well
Read MoreA TOUCH OF LOVE
You were six months old and full of funWith a blink of the eye, you were suddenly one.There were so
Read MoreLUERS GRADS LOOK FORWARD
Dream big. Amanda Marie Lazzaro does just that, with her ultimate personal dream of someday becoming a Disney Imagineer. Amanda
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SMALL FLAT STANLEY – BIG ROUND WORLD
The preschool students at Holy Scripture Early Childhood Learning Center have reached out from this little corner of Waynedale and
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