ON THE BRIGHTER SIDE
On Friday, April 15, 2006, employers of Bunn’s Trucking watched in dismay as they witnessed everything in their repair shop
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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.
HAIR BARN CLASSICS
Bob and Donna Hey purchased the property at 6510 Bluffton Road in 1959. It was already called Bob’s Barber Shop
Read MoreCLUB REMEDY: FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY REACHES TEENS THROUGH COFFEE AND ROCK MUSIC
Two girls sit on the cold, pale bathroom floor. One of them has her knees drawn up to her chest
Read MoreALLSTATE OFFERS SPRING CLEANING TIPS
Each year, approximately 75,000 people are injured seriously enough by lawnmowers to require emergency room treatment. “Only a small percentage
Read MoreFORT WAYNE FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFERS REMINDER TO AVOID OPEN BURNING
Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) reminds everyone to avoid open burning as a general rule. FWFD Fire Marshall Christine Bowers says,
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CHESTER GWOZDZ—STILL GOING STRONG AT 88
Chester Gwozdz was born in Roseburg, Ohio on September 14, 1918. His parents, Simon and Mary were from a town
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SOUTHSIDE DEBATE TEAM QUALIFIES EIGHT
The South Side High School Speech and Debate Teams have qualified 8 students to compete in the Bluebonnet National Tournament
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ROMARY ASSOCIATES BUILDS FIRST OF ITS KIND
Romary Associates, Inc. a design-build company that caters to banks and credit unions has developed a new concept. After much
Read MoreMAYOR DECLARES MAY AS HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH
Mayor Graham Richard has declared May as National Historic Preservation Month in Fort Wayne. Several organizations are hosting events which
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RINGENBERG VISITS SOUTHSIDE OPTIMISTS
Margaret Ringenberg was at Atz’s Ice cream shop on Tuesday morning, April 11. She was up early for a 7:30
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PALM SUNDAY’S TORNADOES
Many of Indiana’s residents still remember the Palm Sunday tornadoes of 1965. This brief article touches upon the Palm Sunday
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BISHOP LUERS SPEECH TEAM COMPETES AT STATE CONTEST
The Bishop Luers High School Speech Team had three entries at the state competition on Saturday, March 25, at Warren
Read MoreELMHURST DRUMLINE IS A WINNER
The Elmhurst “Trojan Pride” DrumLine used to be one of the best kept secrets at Elmhurst High School. Not any
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HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR TEACHES SCRIPT WRITING AT TAYLOR FORT WAYNE
Edward McDougal, who had directed a number of movies in the past, has come to Taylor Fort Wayne to teach
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WRESTLING COACH HARRY MCGINNIS INDUCTED INTO ILLINOIS STATE HALL OF FAME
All of that wrestling around the house when one is young really does pay off. At least it does if
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TRIBUTE TO W.W.I VETERAN CHARLES W. FAGER AMERICAN LEGION POST 296
Robert Heimman and Ray Sorg folded Charles’ flag, as an explanation of the significance of each fold was read by
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LEO MURPHY AND THE US 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Leo Murphy was born on Lake Avenue on August 25, 1921 across from the old Catholic cemetery. His grandfather had
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELYN YOUNG!
On Sunday, April 2, 2006, Helyn Young will be “in church service” at Waynedale United Methodist Church where she can
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SCOUTING SMOKE SIGNALS
Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Road recently re-chartered Cub Pack 3322 and Boy Scout Troop 38 for the year
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NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK
The Lutheran preschools of Fort Wayne came together Wednesday, March 8 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Waynedale to celebrate
Read MoreMARIE WARNER HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Marie is 102 years old and her birth date is March 22, 1904. She does not express a philosophy on
Read MoreAPRIL FISH PREPARATION WORKSHOPS
Get ready for spring fishing by learning how to make the most of your catch. The Purdue Cooperative Extension Service
Read MoreFW WOMEN’S BOWLING CHAMPS
The Fort Wayne Women’s Bowling Association held this year’s City Tournament during the month of February at Georgetown Bowl. There
Read MoreWHY WE GET SICK
Every day we are exposed to more and more environmental toxins which enter our bodies and disrupt our internal defense
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CONGRATULATIONS TAYLOR GOOD LUCK IN INDIANAPOLIS
Congratulations to Taylor Fierstine, 7th grade student at Saint Therese School, for completing the school-level Indiana Geographic Bee. He has
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SCOTLAND VISITS ST.THERESE
On March 23, the second graders at St. Therese were treated to a playing of the bagpipes by Bob Bauser.
Read MoreTORNADO SEASON: PREPARING FOR SPRING STORMS
Having a disaster plan in place is essential for approaching spring storms, however, many Americans are not adequately prepared. Although
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DOAK MAKES U.S.A ATHLETES TEAM
Brooks Doak, a senior at Bishop Luers High School was one out of the sixteen invited to the Robur 58
Read MoreUSF CLOSES BOOK ON 2005 FOOTBALL WITH 8TH AWARDS BANQUET
Bramell, Kurtz earn MVP honors •Four straight undefeated regular seasons. •Two consecutive runnerup finishes in the NAIA Football Championship
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