1,200 Bags Of Pet Food Donated To The Pet Food Pantry!
A local Waynedale agency that helps care for pets and owner needs recently got a huge boost from a generous corporate sponsor. ...
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The Waynedale News Celebrates A Historic 90 Years In Print
A Huge Thank You To Our Community! ...
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Mizpah Shrine Fly-in Breakfast
August 28th 2022 will be the 50th year of the Mizpah Shrine Fly-in Breakfast at Bear Field airport. It is a fundraiser for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals begun by the Flying Shriners unit that was formed in 1958 by about 30 Fort Wayne Shrine ...
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Pit Bull Coalition Fundraiser, Oct 1st
The Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coalition has our upcoming “Spayghetti and No Balls” event on October 1st, 2022. We’re a 501c3 organization who rescues pit bull type breeds working to rehabilitate, foster, and eventually adopt these breeds out. One ...
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Indiana Taxpayer Refund Checks Begin Printing
“We have worked tirelessly with the Governor’s team to get Hoosiers their checks, and despite the many challenges we encountered, we are pleased to get printing started,” said Auditor Klutz. “To those Hoosiers who have been patiently waiting ...
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$36,000 Raised To Support YMCA
Mike’s Carwash raised $36,214 for the Ft. Wayne YMCA Youth Service Bureau through its Wash for a Cause promotional event the weekend of July 15-18. Throughout the weekend, Mike’s Carwash donated half of the proceeds from each Ultimate Wash ...
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‘Treats & Trails’ Fall Fest Debuts
Volunteers of the Waynedale Community Improvement Team (WCIT) are working hard to bring new community events to Waynedale and they’re calling on any businesses or non-profit organizations in the area to participate to show their support, ...
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$1,000 Grant A Day Through 2023
The James Foundation announces a special grant program for 2023. It will be awarding 365 grants of $1,000 each throughout 2023. The Foundation will announce a grant award winner each day on social media. ...
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New LGBTQ+ Grief Support Group
The staff of the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, a service of Stillwater Hospice, is pleased to announce the creation of a grief support group for members of the LGBTQ+ community. ...
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Judy Woodruff Presentation
Judy Woodruff’s visit to Fort Wayne has a new date, according to PBS Fort Wayne officials. The anchor and managing editor of the long-running “PBS NewsHour” will speak at Purdue University Fort Wayne on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the ...
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Student Exchange Programs Available
Fort Wayne Sister Cities International (FWSCI), through the Chapman Student Exchange Program, is now taking applications for 2023 International Student Exchanges in Gera, Germany, and possibly Płock, Poland. Up to 10 high school students ...
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$600k To Help Address Housing
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division will provide $600,000 in federal funding for the construction of six new houses in Fort Wayne. The new homes will be built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne. ...
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Lester’s Hall Upgrade & Rebrand
After months of renovations, upgrades, and refurbishments, Quimby Hall, located at 1502 Bluffton Road and right next door to the Clyde Theatre and the Club Room at the Clyde, is now accepting bookings for fall meetings, corporate holiday ...
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Fort Wayne Arts Festival Returns
Known for featuring masterful creations executed in an array of mediums by the best of local and regional artists and craftspeople…wood, glass, clay, fiber, oil/acrylic, watercolor, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, assemblage, photography, ...
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Grand Re-Opening Of The Eagle Marsh Barn
Join Little River Wetlands Project on Sunday, August 28th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM as we say thank you and celebrate the grand re-opening of our Eagle Marsh barn. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Deputy Mayor, Karl Bandemere will be presenting ...
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Shop Waynedale, A Success!
The community-wide event, Shop Waynedale, came to a strong finish last Saturday, August 20th. Organizers say that they are still collecting feedback, but, so far, participants and businesses are giving the event two thumbs up. ...
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25 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Facility
Humane Fort Wayne received 25 beagles at its shelter in Fort Wayne, Indiana as part of the group of beagles removed from a mass-breeding facility riddled with animal welfare concerns. The Humane Society of the United States coordinated the ...
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The Stand, A Summer Staple ~ Community Spotlight
When we think of the dog days of summer, ice cream treats are among the first things that come to mind. And a favorite go-to is The Stand; a deep rooted Waynedale tradition, having served our community for 18 years. ...
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Deadline For Loan Applications For Derecho Windstorm
IDHS reminds applicants of the Sept. 6 deadline to file for assistance. ...
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Indiana Ranks Number One For Infrastructure
Indiana has been ranked No. 1 for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2022 Top States for Business annual rankings. This marks the sixth consecutive year Indiana has been ranked in the top five, including No. 1 rankings in 2016 and 2019. ...
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Mental Wellness Works Workshop
Registration is now open for Mental Wellness Works, a workshop hosted by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana. ...
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Keep Students Safe As They Return To School
School bells will be calling students back to the classroom soon and the American Red Cross – Indiana Region has steps everyone can take to help kids remain safe as they head back to school. ...
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Southgate Plaza Recycling Drop-off Site Closing
Property managers have requested the Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) remove the recycling trailers located at Southgate Plaza at 281 Pettit Ave. As a result of the decision by Kellams Properties, Saturday August ...
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Redemption House Ministries Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Redemption House Ministries celebrated its 10th Anniversary on August 6 at Lutheran Park. The Celebration was open to the public, as well as anyone who has been touched by Redemption House and its mission. ...
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Waynedale Elementary Completes Building Renovation
Waynedale Elementary celebrated its newly renovated building with a back-to-school event on August 9. During the event, a time capsule from 1992 was be opened. The capsule had been buried below one of the rooms that was renovated to be a new ...
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