FWACC Needs Kitten Adopters
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is asking help from the community to find homes for the upcoming available kittens
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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.
A Community Inspired Playground
I was recently able to connect with Pastor, Luther Whitfield from New Covenant Worship Center about a new playground being
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You’re Invited To The Inspire Neighborhood Conference
Registration is open for the free 2024 Inspire Neighborhood Conference. This event aims to energize and equip Fort Wayne neighborhoods,
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Seeking County Vandeveer Impact Award Nominations
The Allen County Board of Commissioners announced that nominations for the Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award are now being
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Pontiac St. Market To Host ‘Pack-to-School’
The Pontiac Street Market has announced its first annual Pack-to-School on Pontiac Street event on August 3, 2024, from 11
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$1 Million Dedicated To Waynedale Water Main Upgrades
Mayor Sharon Tucker, neighborhood leaders, residents of Waynedale, and City Utilities’ team members united in the Lakewood Park neighborhood for
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National Night Out At Science Central
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. In honor of the event,
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47th Annual Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Engine Show
The 47th Annual Maumee Valley Antique Steam and Gas Engine Show will be held August 15 – 18, 2024 at
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Able Flight Pilot Program Helps South Side Grad Earn His Wings
Fort Wayne native, Jordan Sprague, was one of nine 2024 Able Flight Scholarship recipients to receive their wings at a
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latino Contributions In Northeast Indiana
Get ready for a vibrant and exciting event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Hispanics and Latino Americans residing
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Trainers Celebrate 65 Years Of Marriage
Stuart and Sue Trainer were married on August 15, 1959, at Waynedale United Methodist Church. They have one son, Mark
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“Shop Waynedale” Wraps Up Community Games
The 2024 Shop Waynedale event recently concluded marking another successful year of celebrating and supporting the vibrant local businesses of
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Scammers Are Increasing, How To Not Get Got
Fake websites, threatening emails, texts and phone calls are a few ways scammers try to rob customers of their personal
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Wayne Class Of ‘74 To Host September Reunion
The class of 1974 has held reunions regularly starting with a five-year, followed by one every ten years. Their 40th
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Salvatori’s To Bring Authentic Italian Flavor To Waynedale
“We are beyond excited to open our next restaurant in Waynedale, it’s been a long time coming!” Jeremy McClain, Co-Owner
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Hand-In-Hand For 65 Years!
Waynedale residents, Edwin Paul and Mary Lou (VanOsdale) Fox will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on July 25, 2024. They
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A Huge Thanks To ALL!
On Saturday, July 6th, 2024, the Waynedale Community Fireworks was presented by Sons of AMVETS Squadron #33 at 6620 Koester
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Teamwork To Enhance Disaster Response
Samaritan’s Purse & Avalon Church to Samaritan’s Purse has selected Avalon Church to be 1 of 47 Lighthouse Churches nationwide
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Local Writer Makes Fort Wayne History Come Alive
Though educated as a nurse at Purdue Fort Wayne, Lynn MacKaben Brown, M.S., RN, always nurtured an innate desire to
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Allen County Bar Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
For the third consecutive year, the Allen County Bar Foundation (ACBF) has awarded scholarships to students with ties to Allen
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Mt. Calvary Bids Farewell To Longtime Home, Looks To Future
On Sunday, May 30th, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Waynedale, gathered for worship for the last time at its location, 1819
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LegacyOne Adds Meaningful Growth & Success To Southeast Fort Wayne
Mayor Sharon Tucker, alongside the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division and partner LegacyOne, Inc., led a ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Celebrating Our Unique & Vibrant Community
As we prepare for the upcoming 5th annual Shop Waynedale event, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the incredible
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Bus Donated To Enhance Local Safety Education
Fort Wayne Community Schools donated a school bus to the Fort Wayne Fire Department and the Fort Wayne Police Department.
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Library’s Reading Service Wins Two Awards
The Allen County Public Library’s Audio Reading Service (ARS) hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Mirro Center for Research.
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Helping Those Living With PTSD
National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day was on Thursday, June 27. The goal of this day was to
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Lions Donate To Six Charities
The Heritage Lions have approved donations to these six Indiana Lions charities: The Lions Cancer Control Fund of Indiana (providing
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$500 Winning Prize Offered To Explore The Community
The anticipation is building as Waynedale gears up for the fifth annual “Shop Waynedale” event! Volunteers 4 Waynedale, an enthusiastic
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Fox Island County Park Reopens After 2 Years
More than two years after a violent storm lashed Fox Island County Park, felling thousands of trees and blocking most
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Your Waynedale Neighborhood Plan ~ Councilman’s Corner
It is my delight to thank all of our neighbors in the Waynedale area who attended our Townhall on June
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