POOL & SPRAYGROUNDS NOW OPEN
Northside Pool is open and the rest of the summer schedule was as follows:
– Saturday/ Sunday, June 1-2 – Northside was open, No other pools open
– Monday, June 3 – No pools
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FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2019 MINETTE BAUM AWARD WINNER
Ana Giusti, a longtime advocate for Spanish-speaking immigrants and victims of domestic violence, is the 2019 recipient of the Raymond Rosenberger Minette Baum Award.
The St. Joseph Community Health
NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK CELEBRATED IN FORT WAYNE
Twelve years ago, National Pollinator Week was designated by the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval, which marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations
SEEKING CLYDE HISTORY PIECES – Letter To The Editor
The Clyde Theatre and The Club Room is looking for pieces of our history. Customers on a regular basis stop employees and reminisce about their favorite memories of shows at The Clyde, and now we’d
EDISON TO LED – Homeowner Rx
Many of our customers come into the store still wanting the good ‘ole incandescent light bulb. They quickly follow that request with a question of why did they change something that worked so well?
OVER 200 PARTICIPATE IN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Amidst the swirl of human and vehicular activity in the Waynedale United Methodist Church’s parking lot on a recent chilly Monday morning, Bear the dog was remarkably calm.
The furry, white, 11-year-old
FUNDRAISING BEGINS FOR FOSTER PARK PAVILION #3 RESTORATION
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Parks of Allen County have launched a fundraising campaign for the restoration of Foster Park Pavilion #3.
The planned project is intended to fully
RESPONDING WITH SUPPLIES FOR OHIO TORNADO VICTIMS
Though it didn’t officially open for another 30 minutes, Umber’s Do-It-Best hardware store’s parking lot was packed beyond capacity at 9:30 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning.
Thanks to an effort
CONSTRUCTION TRADES INSTRUCTOR NAMED TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Christopher Roberts, Construction Trades Instructor at the FWCS Career Academy, has been named the 2019 Fort Wayne Community Schools Teacher of the Year.
Roberts began his teaching career 13 years ago
PICNIC CHANGES NAME & LOCATION TO BENEFIT GUESTS, SPONSORS
This week, The Waynedale Community Picnic committee announced that last year was the 16th and final time they would hold the event at Waynedale Park. However, fans of the Picnic shouldn’t fret! Since
CITY LEADS EFFORT TO INSTALL AUDITORY CROSSWALKS
The City of Fort Wayne has installed auditory crosswalks at three downtown locations that will assist athletes and guests who will visit Fort Wayne this summer for the 2019 International Blind Sports
‘SIGNING DAY’ NOT JUST FOR ATHLETES ANYMORE
The annual ritual known as “Signing Day” that occurs at many high schools across the country typically involves student-athletes agreeing to play a sport at a college or university that has recruited
ENJOYING THE BEAUTY OF LILACS – Green-Thumb Gardener
The aroma of common lilacs is filling the air recently and is an often requested shrub in the nursery. Syringa vulgaris is native to the Balkan Peninsula where it can be found growing on rocky hills.
CANCER SERVICES CELEBRATES 75 YEARS WITH LAPPER FUNDRAISER
Lauren Bodnar knows first-hand exactly how crucial Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is to local cancer patients and their loved ones.
The 32-year-old Parkview Cancer Institute worker said while it
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MARCHES ON – Voice Of The Township
Once again I am looking forward to participating in Waynedale’s Memorial Day Parade on May 27th. This will be my 13th year to be a part of this wonderful community get-together as the Wayne Township
URBAN TURTLE FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Join us for the second annual Urban Turtle Festival Weekend starting on Saturday, June 8th as we kick off the weekend with a 21 and over Urban Turtle “Brew and BBQ” ticketed fundraiser event at
CASA DAY AT THE ZOO
On Sunday, May 19, Allen County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers and family members attended CASA Day at the Zoo. The group of 230 wore bright green “Wild about CASA” t-shirts.
“GIRLS ON THE RUN” OF NORTHEAST INDIANA HOST CELEBRATORY 5K
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana (“GOTR-NEI) hosted a 5k Run/Walk event at Purdue Fort Wayne.. Pre-race festivities began at 4:00 pm and the race started at 5:30 pm.
The
PARNELL AVE. PARADE & MORE MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
The annual Memorial Day Parade on Parnell Avenue, sponsored by the Allen County Council of Veterans Organizations, will be held Monday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m., with a ceremony immediately following the
RESIDENTS CONSTRUCT “BEE HOUSES” TO HELP DECLINING NATIVE BEES
Did you know that Indiana is host to over 430 species of bees? Due to loss of habitat and other factors, their population numbers are rapidly falling. But, one thing residents can do to help is to give
CONGRATULATIONS TO “SOUP-ER HERO” WINNERS!
Canstruction® Fort Wayne winners have been announced! This annual nationwide competition features students using “art, design, math and problem solving skills to create fantastic, innovative structures
OPEN STREETS FORT WAYNE RETURNS
Fun in the streets returns for the third annual Open Streets Fort Wayne. The free, fun-filled day, closes Calhoun Street to vehicle traffic and brings the community together to walk, bike, skate and
BOTTLE WORKS LOFTS CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING
Mayor Tom Henry joined representatives from Miller-Valentine Group and Vincent Village today in celebrating the grand opening of Bottle Works Lofts, the historic rehabilitation of the former Coca-Cola
PODCAST SERIES CELEBRATING FORT WAYNE WOMEN WINS SOUP FUNDING
On May 2, Stephanie Gottesman, creator of the podcast called Women are Fort Wayne, was voted winner of Fort Wayne’s SOUP’s second event of 2019. Women are Fort Wayne is a podcast series that highlights
LIONS CLUB INT’L PRESIDENT ATTENDS GOALBALL IN FW
The Turnstone Center and members of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Goalball Teams welcomed Lions Club International President Gudrun Yngvadottir of Iceland to the Fort Wayne facility on Friday. Representatives