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Trailblazing National Football League official Sarah Thomas will examine her career journey during the next installment of Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Omnibus Speaker Series on March 26. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in Auer Performance Hall.
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Taking place during Women’s History Month, this event will highlight the inspiring life of Genois Wilson Brabson and her remarkable contributions to our community. Genois was the first woman to serve on the Fort Wayne Fire Department, garnering numerous . . .
Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St., is set to captivate audiences with a special screening event on March 21st at 7 p.m., featuring The American Society of Magical Negroes. Directed and written by Fort Wayne native Kobi Libii, the film explores contemporary . . .
Fort Wayne Quest Club invites the community to attend “How Artificial is Your Intelligence, a Community Conversation” on Sunday, April 14, 2024. This conversation with Quest Club members will be at the downtown Allen County Public Library at 2:00 . . .
Science Central will host an exhilarating celebration for the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, featuring a full day of engaging activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by an Eclipse Day Afterparty. During the day, attendees can engage . . .
In honor and recognition of Black History Month, the music department of Waynedale United Methodist Church presented a series of spirituals beginning with an arrangement of “Ezekial Saw the Wheel,” sung by Chancel Choir. This piece was representative . . .
The Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) shed light on the importance of battery safety with National Battery Day. This day was celebrated annually on February 18th in honor of Alessandro Volta, who invented the battery and whose . . .
Visit Fort Wayne, the official Convention and Visitors Bureau for Fort Wayne/ Allen County, is proud to announce the release of the Tourism Master Plan, following a year-long effort including community surveys, stakeholder conversations, and research. . . .
Imagine living in a frontier fort during the long winter months! “The Revolutionary War Garrison”, scheduled for March 2, 2024, at The Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue will showcase the daily lives of Continental soldiers and militia reenactors during . . .
On January 1, 2024, the Allen County Bicentennial Executive Board began to accept flag design submissions. Those designs will be included in the process of creating a new Allen County flag, one of the many Bicentennial Celebration initiatives that . . .
Last year, over a thousand shamrocks were discovered! This year, as St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Waynedale is set to host an exciting event – not exactly a pot of gold, but a treasure trove of local prizes worth hundreds of dollars awaits . . .
A major Fort Wayne retailer is planning to move its headquarters into Waynedale. This is according to Aunt Millie’s Bakeries company officials who announced their plans earlier this month. The firm is looking to vacate its building at 350 Pearl Street . . .
Spring is on the way, and that means getting outdoors. But for many at risk children the joy of riding a bike in their neighborhood is not an affordable option.
Recently, Steel Dynamics and the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne partnered to provide . . .
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released the 2023 state graduation rates, with data showing 88.98% of Indiana students in the Class of 2023 graduating, up from 86.52% in 2022.
“Earning a high school diploma is essential to unlocking a successful . . .
Levan Scott Academy and Waynedale Elementary 5th graders were witnesses to a special moment on as the Fort Wayne TinCaps officially opened their JA BizTown storefront with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
They aren’t old enough to drive, work, or be the . . .
Below is a statement from Mayor Tom Henry. Mayor Henry delivered the statement during a recent press briefing at his office at Citizens Square:
As most of you know, our family, friends, and community are still respectfully mourning the passing of my . . .
Nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Waynedale community stands as a beacon of unity, tradition, and resilience. Its inception by Abner Elzey in 1921 marked the beginning of a journey from a vision of a close-knit community to the vibrant . . .
In an era where the digital tide has reshaped the landscape of media and journalism, the enduring presence of The Waynedale News in Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands as a beacon of community spirit and resilience. Established with a mission to serve the . . .
A very wise woman once said, that people catch visions in three different ways. There are those that will receive the vision and move on it. There are those who will receive the vision and sit on it. There are others who will never get the vision and . . .
Southwest Montessori Academy collected an amazing 370 pairs of shoes during their recent shoe drive for Changing Footprints. The school serves children ages 3-6 and does a community service project each year that includes student learning around the . . .
The following is based on the first-hand accounts of local historian, Edgar B. Noble Jr.
In the heart of Waynedale, a community nestled within Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands a testament to the persistent spirit of early 20th-century America—a building . . .
ARCH Inc., the historic preservation non-profit organization serving Allen County and Northeast Indiana, invites everyone who knows of a historic building that has been successfully preserved in the past three years to nominate it for a 2024 ARCHie . . .
In recognition of Black History Month, The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum welcomes all African American Veterans and their Families to be honored and recognized for their selfless contributions in making our country and its citizens a . . .
Governor Eric. J. Holcomb, Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, and Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott invite Indiana high school students to apply for the 2024 Governor’s STEM Team. Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017 to highlight . . .
In the early stages of a push to renovate the Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House in Fort Recovery, Ohio, Tracy Evers-Westgerdes was serving as the restoration group’s vice president. The structure was built downtown in 1883 at the whopping price . . .