THANK YOU WAYNEDALE!
The Waynedale Picnic Girls are delighted to take this opportunity to personally Thank You, The Waynedale Community for your generous
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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.
3 COUGARS ON FOOTBALL GAZETTE PRE-SEASON AA TEAM
Brian Kurtz, William Knepper and Paul Carter have been named to the Don Hansen Football Gazette Pre-Season All-American Team.
Read MoreROAD WORK ON OLD TRAIL ROAD
Tuesday morning, August 15, 2005 the crews were tearing up the old concrete on Old Trail Road. Work was progressing
Read MoreTAYLOR UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FALL ARTS
Community School of the Arts offers a full slate of arts instructional experiences- piano, guitar, voice, dance, art, and drama
Read MoreHOLES FOR HISTORY
The September 12 golf outing to benefit the Fort Wayne Historical Society will be going vintage at Autumn Ridge Golf
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PLEASANT CENTER WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL CHADD
This fall, Pleasant Center Elementary School will welcome new principal, Dianna Chadd. With time and care, Chadd hopes to make
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WAYNEDALE’S FIRST SCHOOL
The first principal was Mr. David Baird, who was Schoolmaster from 1874 to 1878. Schoolmaster Baird lived in Wallen, Indiana
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ELMHURST SENIOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
The 2006 Elmhurst Senior League 15-16 Allstar Team won the District 10 Allstar Tournament by defeating Auburn Senior League by
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SYNDRAM 5 GENERATIONS
Opal Syndram, born 1917, and her daughter Bonnie (Syndram) Harris, 1936, granddaughter Deb (Harris) Hoch, 1956, great-grandson Andy Hoch, 1979,
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DAVID MICHAEL WINN AND EVANGELINE DARLYNE WALKER WERE MARRIED JUNE 20, 2006 AT ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH.
David Michael Winn and Evangeline Darlyne Walker were married June 20, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Parents of the
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HIS EYES WERE ON THE SKIES
Relaxing in an office chair sporting a “Top Gun” baseball cap, Ken Jackson recounts his experiences as a World War
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FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL BUILDS NEW FLIGHT TOWER
With 18 floors and standing at approximately 210 feet tall, Fort Wayne International Airport’s newly constructed Air Traffic Control tower
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FIVE GENERATIONS
Irene Elizabeth (Trostle), Stark, McCague (b.9-9-1916) with her son, John E. (b. 4-11-1945), her grandson Clayton E. (b. 5-18-1967), her
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IT’S A DONE DEAL
Jeff, Alan & Clem Dreyfus signed the paperwork, Friday, July 14, 2006. They are now officially the new owners of
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LANGLEY’S CELEBRATE 65TH ANNIVERSARY
Walter J. Langley Sr. and Dorothy (Bartle) Langley of Fort Wayne will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open
Read MoreUSF ATHLETIC GUIDES EARN NO. 1 AWARDS
The University of Saint Francis sports information department received 10 national publication awards recently at the annual workshops for two
Read MoreDANIELLE LANDON DANCE ALL-STAR
Danielle Landon, daughter of Michael (Tony) and Patty Landon, received an all-star recognition at a Universal Dance Association (UDA) Camp,
Read MoreJONATHAN MARTIN AT BAER FIELD SPEEDWAY
It was On Track Ministries/WBCL Church Group Night at Baer Field Speedway and Jonathan had about 300 extra people cheering
Read MoreREADINGS AND REFLECTIONS
“Readings and Reflections,” began on June 19, 2006. The program features priests of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and
Read MoreALLSTATE SAFETY NEWS TIPS FOR KEEPING KIDS SAFE IN THE SWIMMING POOL
Swimming pools can be a fun family gathering place, unfortunately they can also be the site of tragedy. A study
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$10,000 RAISED AT MINNIE’S CANCER BENEFIT
Charity begins at home and on Sunday July 16, 2006. A group of Minnie’s (Minnie’s Diner) friends got together and
Read MoreKNUTH FUNDRAISER
We are proud to announce the Brett Knuth Fundraiser Benefit Golf Outing and Texas Hold’em Tournament. These high energy, entertaining
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PICK UP A BOOK, TAKE AN ADVENTURE
Perhaps one of the greatest gifts a teacher can bestow upon the lives of his or her students is the
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BACK IN THE 40s–
Waynedale residents turned out en masse on Sunday, June 5, 1949 for what was unquestionably the biggest community whoopdedoo they
Read MoreJOIN IN THE FUN AT THE WAYNEDALE PARK
“Mom! Alex hit me!” “I did not! Jordan doesn’t know how to play the game!” Sound like a familiar scenario
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HUNGRY HOWIE’S CELEBRATES SECOND YEAR IN WAYNEDALE
John Wright opened his Waynedale Pizzeria on May 27, 2004. It was his second restaurant in the Fort Wayne area
Read MoreSTEELHEAD WEEKEND
Skamania Steelhead—the craziest battlers in Lake Michigan—returned again this year to entertain pier, boat, and stream fishermen. On the
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LOCAL JR GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENT WINNER
Nancy Potchka, a teacher at St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic School, was one of eight “Golden Achievers” recently recognized by
Read MorePLAY IT SAFE ON YOUR SUMMER VACATION
As Americans prepare for their summer vacations, they should keep in mind that vacationing away from home can present safety
Read MoreBATTERED WOMEN FIND SOLACE AT “A FRIEND’S HOUSE”
Every nine seconds a woman is assaulted and beaten in the United States. As a result, one out of every
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