VETERANS DAY DIPLOMA
It was late in the day last Monday, Veteran’s Day, when an elderly man wearing a mortarboard showed up at
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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.
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF GOD’S GRACE
For the past year Bethany Lutheran Church has been celebrating her 50th anniversary. Celebrations have included a special preaching series
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F.O.E. AUTISTIC AND BLIND BENEFITED MAX
On Sunday, November 17th, 2002 a benefit was held for Autism and the Blind. Recipient, 10-year old Max Ulrich enjoyed
Read MoreSHEPLER’S CELEBRATE 50 GOLDEN YEARS
Leonard E. Shepler and Elvena Joy Stucky were married Nov. 30th, 1952 at the Grabill Evangelical Mennonite Church. Leonard worked
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AREA WOMAN PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK
Marcia Laker, of 1412 Hawthorne Road, has published her first book of poems. Her new book, RECENT sightings, is an
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WAYNEDALE VETERANS’ NEWS
FLAG ETIQUETTE (Taken from ‘LET’S BE RIGHT ON FLAG ETIQUETTE’ Question: Of what does a Color Guard consist? Answer: A
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UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS USF ART AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION DEPT. PRESENTS WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION Rick Cartwright, Chair of the USF Art
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GENE ZINKIEWICZ, COMMANDER AMERICAN LEGION LINCOLN POST #82
GENE ZINKIEWICZ, Commander American Legion Lincoln Post #82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam
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GARY DIEDRICH, COMMANDER AMERICAN LEGION POST #160
GARY DIEDRICH, Commander American Legion Post #160, 1122 N. Main, Roanoke. Commander Diedrich has been an active member of the
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LARRY THIELE, COMMANDER AMERICAN LEGION #296
LARRY THIELE, Commander American Legion Post #296, 130 West Tillman Road, Fort Wayne served in the U. S. Army, Military
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DOUG L. BOREN, COMMANDER AMVETS POST #33
DOUG L. BOREN, Commander AMVETS Post #33, 6620 Koester Drive, Waynedale served in the U. S. Army, 1967-68 with the
Read MoreTHANKS FROM THE WAYNEDALE FIREFIGHTERS
On November 3, 2002, we had our annual, ‘All You Can Eat Fish, Tenderloin, and Chicken Dinner. This dinner was
Read More“THE SINGING AUCTIONEER” PERFORMING AT AVALON MISSIONARY CHURCH
Avalon Missionary Church at 1500 Lower Huntington Road and Dane Bailey, “The Singing Auctioneer” are hosting a Southern Gospel Concert
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KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION INDIANA CHAPTER #1 The November meeting of the KWVA Indiana Chapter #1 will be held on
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UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS LOCAL DANA EXECUTIVE RECEIVES ANUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME AWARD Fred D. Tucker, 35, director of Sales
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ABOUT VETERANS DAY… OUR COMMANDERS… AND POSTS Some may think Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th commemorates great victories…or honors
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CHARLIE RATHSACK, COMMANDER AMERICAN LEGION POST #241
CHARLIE RATHSACK, Commander American Legion Post #241, 7605 Bluffton Road, Waynedale served in the U.S. Army. Commander Charlie served during
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STEVE BRANSTRATOR, COMMANDER VFW POST #1421
STEVE BRANSTRATOR, Commander VFW Post #1421, 7712 Bluffton Road, Waynedale served in the U. S. Marine Corps 1965, Vietnam 1966-67.
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WAYNE BLUE GUARD ADVANCES TO THE INDIANA STATE SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION STATE FINALS
The Wayne High School Blue Guard Marching Band began the season by winning the Carroll, Angola, and Wayne Invitational. They
Read MoreALL CITY HONORS CHOIR
On Friday afternoon, November 1, more than 60 students representing all the high schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools will
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS AMAILIA AND LOGAN POST #296 WINNERS
On October 5th 2002 at the Fall Conference of American Legion in Indianapolis, two students from Lindley Elementary School in
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MAYOR GRAHAM RICHARD AWARDED HONORARY “KENTUCKY COLONEL”
Wednesday, October 23, 2002 Mayor Graham Richard spoke at the Southwest Neighborhood Association Meeting. Billie and Paul Rykard of the
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AIRMAN SWIFT PART OF “OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM” by Amy Pomeroy Airman Kimberly L. Swift, 25, daughter of Patrick Swift
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WAYNEDALE COUPLE CELEBRATE THEIR 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Walt and Mary Lee Mitchell, of Sandpoint Road in Waynedale are celebrating their second year in the restaurant business. Mary
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PICNIC AT ELMHURST THEATRE
The Elmhurst Theatre Department proudly presents the Pulitzer Prize winning play Picnic by William Inge. The play will be presented
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KEKIONGA MIDDLE SCHOOL On Saturday, October 26, 2002, the Kekionga PTA would like to host their first garage sale. Kekionga
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DON GOSS WINS “E” AWARD
Don Goss, Art teacher at Elmhurst High School, has won the ‘E’ award, (Excellence in Education). Project ‘E’ is a
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THE LAST DAYS OF CORN HUSKING…
The State and National Hand Corn Husking Contests will be held on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, on
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FORTNEY ENTERPRISES PRESENTS “AND THE NEXT PRESIDENT IS…”
Fortney Enterprises announces their upcoming production, “And the next president…is?” to be performed on Thursday, October 17th, Friday, October 18th
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THE HEALING GARDEN QUILT
The Healing Garden Quilt, made by members and friends of the Waynedale United Methodist Church will be auctioned off by
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