A VISIT WITH WORLD WAR II VETERANS
On Monday, May 17th 2004, a visit by WWII Veterans Max Snodgrass, Ed Stoppenhagen, Mike Miller, Everett Zellers, and Norm
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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.
MILITARY NEWS
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mary T. Anderson, daughter of Martha J. Anderson of Fort Wayne, IN, is currently in
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GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP
On Saturday, May 15th, Brownie Troop #704 participated in the Great American Clean-up. They worked cleaning the Belle Vista neighborhood,
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CONGRATS ST. JOSEPH ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER TEAM!
The 6th grade Girl’s Soccer Team from St. Joseph – St. Elizabeth School 5/6th grade are the C.Y.O. Soccer Champions!Their
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SARAH FISHER TO DRIVE BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING ENTRY IN 88TH INDY 500
Kelley Racing announced that Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems will be the primary sponsor of the #39 entry for Sarah
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LUCKY FEW THAT FLED
April 30th 1975, those of you over 50 will probably remember the videos that were playing on all the national
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LUTHERAN PARK AND GARDENS GROUND BREAKING
The Lutheran Foundation hosted a ground breaking ceremony and unveiling of the design for Lutheran Park and Gardens on Friday,
Read MoreCHARLIE “FRANKLIN” WILLER (“THE CLOWN”)
On January 27th, 2004, Fort Wayne and I, and many of his friends, have lost a great Clown Charles “Franklin”
Read MoreTHIRD GENERATION HARDWARE BUSINESS CELEBRATES SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Umber’s Ace Hardware, a third generation, locally owned hardware business, will celebrate it’s 60th anniversary in May. Umber’s retail hardware
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LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETIES TO PUBLISH FIRST COMPREHENSIVE NARRATIVE HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY IN NEARLY 100 YEARS
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society and the Allen County Genealogical Society have joined forces to compile and publish the
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FORT WAYNE ZOO RANKED TOP TEN IN NATION WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL JOINS IN CELEBRATION
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo was named one of the nation’s Ten Best Zoos for Kids by the editors of
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WAYNEDALE DOG IS ON THE MENU AT THE STAND
Summer is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing: baseball, hotdogs and ice cream, well maybe
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LOCAL BASEBALL AND SOME BASEBALL HERITAGE
Mark Koos, the coach for Elmhurst’s Baseball Team has the Trojans playing well this year. The team was 9 and
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FOSTER PARK IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
Foster Park Golf Course has recovered from the Flood of ’03 and is back better than ever. Mayor Graham Richard
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1904 – 2004 CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LIFE
Kingston Residence helped Monona Bonifas celebrate 100 years of living. Monona has lived from the times of horse and carriage
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DON GOSS RECEIVED THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Don Goss received the Lifetime Achievement Award on April 3, 2004 from the University of Saint Francis. The inscription on
Read MoreSOME FACTS ABOUT EASTER
As with almost all “Christian” holidays, Easter has been secularized and commercialized. The dichotomous nature of Easter and its symbols,
Read MoreHAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY MRS. FOSTER
Congratulations to Phyllis Foster who celebrated her 80th Birthday on April 8th. Phyllis stopped by The Waynedale News last Wednesday
Read MoreNEWS FLASH!
This year’s Waynedale Memorial Day Parade, is scheduled for Monday, May 31st. The parade route will begin at the Waynedale
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LOCAL SCHOOL NEWS
WAY TO GO WRESTLERS FROM ST. JOE Three students from St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School recently participated in the CYO Wrestling
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WEDDING PLANS ANNOUNCED
LOY-KING – Traci Ann Loy, Fort Wayne, and Lyle Matthew King, Avilla, are planning a wedding June 19 at Calvary
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GLORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The circular window on the north side of St. Therese’s Catholic Church, Lower Huntington Road, is now complete. It was
Read MoreWAYNEDALE VETERANS NEWS
AMERICAN LEGION POST #241-Charlie Rathsack, Commander New Weekly Kitchen Menu Luncheon Specials Served From 11am to 1pm “Stop in and
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Marine Corps Pfc. Matt R. Asselin, son of Susan M and Rick F. Asselin of Fort Wayne, Indiana, recently completed
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ST. THERESE WINS CYO LEAGUE
You just KNEW it was gonna be this way! Everybody knew this game and the Catholic Youth Organization Championship would
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CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL WINTER GUARD PLACED 4TH IN STATE COMPETITION
Carroll High School Winter Guard placed 4th in State Competition at Center Grove High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. The competition took
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LOCAL ATTORNEY JOINS NATIONAL ACADEMY
James E. Springer, of the Law Office of James E. Springer, PC, has joined the National Academy of Elder Law
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7 TIPS FOR CLEANING WINDOWS
Professional window cleaners reveal how to achieve perfection. Professional window cleaners say you should wash your windows four times a
Read MoreVIOLA’S 102 YEARS OLD!
Viola will be spending a “special” day on Wednesday, March 31st, 2004. Viola Mahnensmith Fitch will be 102 years old!
Read MoreATOP ONE SUMMIT SQUARE
It is the 10th anniversary for American Electric Power’s participation in the Indiana Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project in Fort Wayne.
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