CHOR DES HANDWERKS TO VISIT FORT WAYNE
The Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor will host a guest men’s choir, the “Chor des Handwerks” (choir of the Crafts) from their
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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.
THE HONOR OF EAGLE SCOUT
Travis James Garwood of Boy Scout Troop 302 is the son of Andy & Serena Marczak, Yoder and Dwight Garwood,
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CHURCHWARD FAMILY
It is well known that the Churchward family brought the Blacksmith Shop to Waynedale. And without a blacksmith it is
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IT’S A GIRL THING
The appeal of being in Girl Scouts shows in the bright smiles and sparkling eyes of a local troop member
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‘HIS’ WOUNDED SOLDIERS
Selfless. One simple word. I sat down with Staff Sergeant Eric Rine recently to talk about his second rotation to
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RACING HONORS VETERANS
The American Legion will partner with the United States Auto Club and Indianapolis Raceway Park to honor America’s past, present
Read MoreFRIENDS ANNOUNCE HAT LUNCHEON
Thursday, May 12, is the date of the Friends of the Parks’ Annual Hat Luncheon. This annual event raises funds
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WAYNEDALE HISTORIAN PASSES AWAY
Edgar B. Noble Jr. died on Friday, April 22, at Woodcrest Retirement Community. Edgar Noble’s father, Ed Noble Sr. was
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FROM AVILLA AND BAER FIELD TO NASCAR
LET THE RACES BEGIN! The 2005 season at Baer Field Speedway brings about many changes. Most noticeable is that
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MASTODONS ON PARADE
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne is celebrating its fortieth anniversary. To commemorate this occasion, Fort Wayne will be “inhabited”
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VILLAGE BOWL TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Jessie Bezek (right), of Garr Creek Road in New Haven won the men’s division of the First Annual League Appreciation
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TWINS EXCEL IN CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & ACADEMICS
Lauren and Kristen Simpson began their running career at Waynedale Elementary School. The year was 1992 and both were in
Read MoreLEGION SPONSORS LEGISTRATIVE PROGRAM
American Legion Post 241 is sponsoring four boys to Hoosier Boy’s State. “One was chosen from Bishop Luers, Gregory Bauman;
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“JAR WARS” COMPETITION RAISES MONEY FOR ANDREW
On Thursday, March 31, students at Waynedale Elementary School presented the proceeds from their most recent two-week fund raising project.
Read MoreCANTERBURY STUDENTS NAMED AS NATIONAL MERIT, NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT FINALISTS
Five of the ten Canterbury High School seniors named as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program are from the
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SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS
“…in the Name of the Father,and of theSon,and of theHoly Spirit. Amen.” Catechumens (unbaptized) were baptized and Candidates
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LET’S PLAY BALL!
Elmhurst Little League invites the community to attend our Opening Day. April 16 from 8:30am – 6:30pm. Sponsors are invited
Read MoreST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL STUDENTS 2005 STATE HANDWRITING WINNERS
Nine students from Indiana were named the 2005 State Handwriting Champions in the national handwriting contest sponsored by Zaner-Bloser Educational
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II 1920-2005
The Pope who embraced all of mankind At this time, while we mourn and pray for the soul of
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Karol Józef Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice,
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THE KING AND I AT ELMHURST HIGH
All the hard work and sweat has paid off. The costumes are being fitted and the stage is set. Makeup
Read MoreWEST JEFFERSON TRAIL PROJECT
City of Fort Wayne received an award from the Indiana Partnership for Highway Quality for the recently completed West Jefferson
Read MoreNOTRE DAME CELEBRATION CHOIR TO SING AT CATHEDRAL
The University of Notre Dame Celebration Choir will perform a concert of sacred music for the Easter Season on Saturday,
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MILITARY NEWS
FALLEN SOLDIERS HONORED IN MEMORIAL SERVICE Story and photos by U.S. Army Sgt. Joe McFarren, CJTF Phoenix Public Affairs
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THE KING AND I AT ELMHURST HIGH
The Elmhurst Spring Musical will be the award winning Rogers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. Production dates are Friday,
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FTTP (FIBER TO THE PREMISES)
R.L. Gilbert, Utility Contractors out of Pierceton, Indiana were working on the southwest side of town recently. They are laying
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FIRST SERGEANT DOAK HONORED
The soldiers and leaders of the 221 Ordnance Company honored Waynedale resident Peter Doak at their Transfer of Responsibility Ceremony
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WAYNEDALE OVERHAULING
Representatives from Roppel’s were in town for a two-day seminar on heating and cooling at Rich’s Auto Center on Sandpoint
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MARKLEBANK ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF GRAND OPENING CONTESTS
Helen Smith of Bluffton was the Grand Prize Winner at MarkleBank’s West Jefferson Banking Center’s Grand Opening. Smith won a
Read MoreNFL SPEECH FINALS AT INDIANAPOLIS
Elmhurst High School seniors, Aaron Mann and Lauren Zuber, made state finals in the Scripted Duo category at the National
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