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Electric Works Now Listed In Historic National Register

May 12, 2023May 17, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The former General Electric plant, now known as Electric Works, has been included on the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of properties considered worthy of preservation. ... Read more

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Networking For Entrepreneurs

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne’s Summit City Entrepreneur & Enterprise District (SEED), The Don Wood Foundation, and The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC) will host the first Catalyze NEI Innovator Call-Out networking event on Thursday, ... Read more

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Fox Island Alliance Announces Volunteers Of The Year

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The Fox Island Alliance annual meeting of members was held at Fox Island County Park on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The recognition of two recipients of the Judy Esterline Volunteer of the Year Award was announced during this meeting. Board President, ... Read more

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Give Greater Allen County Raises $613,190 For Nonprofits

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Give Greater Allen County on Thursday, April 20, has helped to raise $613,190 for 110 nonprofits. Over 1,900 donors gave to nonprofits participating in Give Greater Allen County to help nonprofits with much-needed funding for their organization. ... Read more

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Ophthalmologist Works With Lions To Bring Sight To Hondurans

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Eric Purdy, M.D., a board-certified ophthalmologist living in Bluffton, IN, gave a very interesting talk to the Arcola, IN Lions Club on Tuesday evening. “Dr. Purdy specializes in oculoplastic surgery, eye muscle surgery, and diagnosis ... Read more

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FWCS Health & Safety Referendum

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne Community Schools will host a series of meetings to present details for a proposed health and safety referendum. If approved by voters in the November election, the referendum would provide funding to pay for a variety of safety ... Read more

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Why Voting In the Primary Matters

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

We are less than a week away from Primary Election Day. Hoosiers, make sure you have a plan to get out and vote on May 2! ... Read more

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Dr. Blake Honored To Lead Indiana Dentistry Association

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Michael Morrissey

A Waynedale dentist has received the honor of being named President of the Indiana Dental Association. ... Read more

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Foster Park Pavilion #3 Reopens!

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation gathered with Mayor Tom Henry, Friends of the Parks of Allen County and South West Area Partnership at Pavilion 3 in Foster Park to celebrate the success of a multi-year effort to partner, plan and complete an ... Read more

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Sewists Meet To Benefit Cancer Patients

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The second in a series of Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Sewing Guild’s monthly meetings will be an open sewing session to make small heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients during treatment and recovery. There will also be a presentation ... Read more

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South Side Farmers Market Returns For 97th Year

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

South Side Farmers Market, Fort Wayne’s oldest continually operating farmers market, is entering into its 97th year in business. Opening Day was Saturday, April 8th, 2023. Operated by the Allen County Ag. Producers, Inc., a non-profit organization, ... Read more

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Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premiere Talent Show

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Turnstone is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premiere Talent Show at the Clyde Theatre. The show will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7 p.m., and proceeds of this event will support Turnstone’s ... Read more

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Raising $5000 For Scholarships For Low-Income Families

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Early Childhood Alliance (ECA) is participating in Give Greater Allen County on April 20th, 7 am – 7 pm. Funds raised will go to scholarships for low-income families so their children can attend ECA’s nationally-accredited learning ... Read more

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Veterans Hall Of Fame Calls For Nominations

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame (IMVHOF) is calling for nominations for the 2023 class of veteran honorees. The not-for-profit organization, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, honors Hoosier veterans for service during ... Read more

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Upcoming Workshops At Artlink

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

If you are interested in sharpening your artistic skills or learning a new one, we have a handful of workshops coming up at Artlink this spring and summer taught by professional artists working in a variety of mediums, including cyanotype, ... Read more

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First Annual Gregory L. Manifold Food Pantry Fundraiser

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

After retiring the northeast Indiana AIDS Walk event, the Positive Resource Connection (PRC) is moving their springtime fundraising focus to the Gregory L. Manifold Food Pantry. The agency’s in-house client pantry provides a variety of ... Read more

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Holocaust Remembrance Event

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne will host a commemoration for the Six Million Who Lost Their Lives on Monday, at 7 p.m. on April 17, 2023 at the Rifkin Campus at 5200 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne. ... Read more

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Fort Wayne Dance Collective Event: Choreographer’s Lab

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Experience the premiere of 33 original dance pieces created and performed by local artists at Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s (FWDC) annual Choreographer’s Lab performances. Four public performances will be held- April 29th (2:30pm & ... Read more

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George Takei Omnibus Tickets Available

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

World-renowned actor and social activist George Takei will be the final guest in the 2022-23 Omnibus Speaker Series at Purdue University Fort Wayne on April 25. “Where No Story Has Gone Before: An Evening with George Takei” will start at 7:30 ... Read more

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BBB To Host Free Shred Day

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

BBB Serving Northern Indiana will host its free Shred Day on Saturday, April 22. Drive-up document shredding will take place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum parking lot off Coliseum Blvd, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. ... Read more

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Fort Wayne Earth Day 2023

April 14, 2023April 28, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

On Sunday, April 23rd, from 1-5PM, join staff and friends of LRWP at Eagle Marsh, 6801 Engle Road for our annual Earth Day Fort Wayne event. ... Read more

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‘Talking’ Concrete Could Help Prevent Traffic Jams & Cut Carbon Emissions

March 31, 2023April 13, 2023 by Kayla Wiles

An increasing number of U.S. interstates are set to try out a Purdue University invention that could save millions of taxpayer dollars and significantly reduce traffic delays. ... Read more

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Teen Film Festival Seeking Submissions

March 31, 2023April 13, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The Allen County Public Library is hosting its annual Teen Film Festival. The event is an opportunity for young filmmakers to show their work in various categories including: 18 Second Short, Comedy, Drama, and Documentary. Competitors ... Read more

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April Proclaimed As Safe & Humane Fort Wayne Month

March 31, 2023April 13, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The Mayor’s office proclaimed April as Safe and Humane Fort Wayne Month, encouraging all citizens to help Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control and Humane Fort Wayne by volunteering, fostering, donating, or adopting a pet to celebrate the month. ... Read more

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A New Neighborhood Improvement Pilot Program

March 31, 2023April 13, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced a new pilot program for eligible neighborhoods called Curb Appeal. It is designed to support neighborhood revitalization by incentivizing property owners to repair or ... Read more