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Voter Education Tool, VOTE411 Goes Live

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Ahead of primary elections this spring, the League of Women Voters of Fort Wayne is offering the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, helpful tools to help Indiana voters ... Read more

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New Mental Health Support For Hoosier Workplaces

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Wellness Council of Indiana has launched a new mental health support for Hoosier employers called the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training series. ... Read more

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Join Fort Wayne’s Great American Cleanup

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for nearly 30 years. It’s a time when we can show our community pride by lending a hand to clean up littered roadsides, parks, ... Read more

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Summer Nights At The Embassy

April 8, 2022April 22, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Embassy is pleased to announce that the seventh season of Summer Nights at the Embassy will begin Wednesday, June 1 and continue for 16 weeks, wrapping up on September 14. Every Wednesday the event will be open from 5 to 9 p.m., with performers ... Read more

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Making A Big Impact On Small Businesses & The Community

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

In 2021, the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center, located in 139 Kettler Hall on the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus, helped over 480 small businesses navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. Forming a meaningful impact ... Read more

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Curtain Call For A Legend

April 8, 2022April 22, 2022 Todd Espeland

Harvey Cocks Jr. has taken his final bow and left the stage. ... Read more

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Teddy Bear Donation To FWPD

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission and the Sarbat da Bhala charity recently donated 350 new teddy bears to the Fort Wayne Police Department. These teddy bears will be given to the patrol officers who will give them to children who might have suffered ... Read more

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5k Fundraiser For Racial Justice

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Come run with YWCA Northeast Indiana in our first annual Race Against Racism 5K Walk/Run! This event provides an opportunity for the community to come together in solidarity for racial justice. Building a more just and equitable community ... Read more

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Finding Purpose In Feeding Waynedale

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 Avalon Church

If you drive by the corner of Lower Huntington Road and Airport Expressway on any given Thursday evening, you will see a long line of cars waiting for the doors to open at the Avalon Food Pantry. Celebrating its 27th year serving the people of Waynedale ... Read more

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Dignified Transfer Brings Fort Wayne Marine Home

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The remains of Marine Corps Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz returned to Fort Wayne Indiana April 2, 2022. ... Read more

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AG Day At St. Aloysius

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 Emma Miller, 8th Grade

We were pleased to have Mr. Don Wyss come and speak to us, as a local farmer and proud member of a farming family (as well as a vast agricultural community), about the importance of knowing where our food comes from and how farming is different across ... Read more

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Earth Day Activities In Fort Wayne

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Earth Day Fort Wayne is the largest Earth Day celebration in the Fort Wayne community. This free event will be held on Sunday, April 24th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Eagle Marsh Barn at 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804. This event hosts dozens ... Read more

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Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Welcome Community! With COVID restrictions being eased Englewood Health and Rehab & Kingston Residence want to get back into hosting some Community Events and first on their calendar for this year is a Community Easter Egg Hunt on April ... Read more

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New Memorial Parkway Designation

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Driving in either direction along Lower Huntington Road, between Bluffton Road and the Airport Express Way, you will see the newly installed signs honoring Private First Class (PFC) Dennis Morrell. PFC Morrell, born on Sept. 2, 1946, lived ... Read more

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Four Eggs Visible On Falcon Cam

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The peregrine falcon nest atop Fort Wayne’s tallest building has new additions. ... Read more

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BBBS Announces Awards To Two State “Bigs Of The Year”

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI) is proud to announce its two winning nominations for the networks’ State Big of the Year awards. The two winning volunteers are Terry Milton for his match with his Little Brother Carson, ... Read more

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Fox Island Is Waiting For You!

March 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Maria Sutherland

Nestled on the southwest side of Fort Wayne on Yohne Rd exists a 605-acre park where you may find yourself amongst hundreds of unique plants, animals, and scenery. Fox Island is the largest contiguous forest in Allen County making it a special ... Read more

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How Fort Wayne Residents Can Help Ukraine

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Tom Henry announced how Fort Wayne residents can help the people of Ukraine through our sister city in Plock, Poland. ... Read more

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“Pet Explorers” Upcoming Training Camps

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Registration for spring break and summer camps at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is now open. The popular camps give kids the opportunity to learn about animal-related careers, help homeless pets and interact with the adoptable animals. ... Read more

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Clean Drains Launches Again With Invitation To Artists

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

BE River SmART seeks local artists, from enthusiasts to professionals, to be an artist selected to paint one of the storm drain art murals. ... Read more

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JA In A Day “Homeschool Edition”

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

On Tuesday, March 15th, homeschool students, community volunteers, and parent educators gathered to make donuts in a production line, construct cities, design fast food franchises, and develop ideas for products and businesses. This ... Read more

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Be Prepared For Spring Storms

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Indiana Electric Cooperatives urges Hoosiers to be prepared for dangerous storms that can strike during the spring and summer months. Sudden and powerful storms can devastate lives in a matter of minutes. In the past half dozen years alone, ... Read more

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Visiting Nurse Announces Rebrands As “Stillwater Hospice”

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Visiting Nurse, a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving northeast Indiana, announced an evolution of their brand, renaming the organization Stillwater Hospice. ... Read more

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Vietnam Era Veterans Honored

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum located at 2122 O’Day Road, has announced that it will pay tribute to all Vietnam Era Veterans from 11am to 5pm on Saturday March 26th. This “Welcome Home” event features a FREE Gift of gratitude ... Read more

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Local Developer Brings New Office Building Southeast

March 11, 2022March 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Tom Henry, joined by the City’s Community Development Division and other public officials, announced a local real estate company plans to build its headquarters within the Southtown Centre shopping area. ... Read more