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CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF A NATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY – Opinion

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Historical records indicate that fireworks were used on July 4, 1777 in the first American commemoration of Independence Day. One of my earliest memories was going to see a professional, earth shattering fireworks display coordinated with ... Read more

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48TH ANNUAL GOURMET DINNER RAISES RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI) hosted its 48th Annual Gourmet Dinner on Tuesday, June 22 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center to benefit the agency and its mission to help local children reach their potential through ... Read more

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! – Voice Of The Township

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

This year the Fourth of July falls on Sunday, so the Wayne Township Trustee Office will be closed on Monday, the 5th for the holiday. Known as American Independence Day it’s a celebration of the day our nation’s founders decided to break free ... Read more

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CHESS CHAMPION FACES OFF AGAINST 12 OPPONENTS SIMULTANEOUSLY

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Nika Arnold, 18, a three-time women’s Indiana state chess champion, faces off against 12 opponents simultaneously at the first annual Chess Event held at Promenade Park. ... Read more

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DNR RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF BIRDFEEDERS

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana DNR has received reports of sick and dying songbirds from 15 counties statewide. As the investigation continues, the DNR recommends all Hoosiers remove their birdfeeders statewide. ... Read more

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COMMUNITY SELECTS WINNER OF “FORT WAYNE SOUP” VIRTUAL EVENT

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne SOUP hosted a virtual event on Thursday, June 24. This was the organization’s second event of 2021. SOUP has held 18 events since its inception in 2017. To date, Fort Wayne SOUP has awarded over $25,000 to a variety of projects that ... Read more

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COMMUNITY CONCERTS BRING PERFORMING ARTS TO SOUTHEAST FORT WAYNE NEIGHBORHOOD

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

This Summer, Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center, the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood Association, and the Allen County Public Library are partnering to host a free performing arts and story-telling series in the Mount Vernon ... Read more

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FORT WAYNE NATIVE NAMED TO U.S. PARALYMPIC TEAM FOR TOKYO GAMES

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Twelve athletes were selected to the 2020 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team following a team selection camp at Lakeshore Foundation Olympic & Paralympic Training Site this past week. Sixteen athletes competed for a spot on the team ... Read more

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BLAKE AESTHETICS FAMILY DENTISTRY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS!

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 Michael Morrissey

Any time a company reaches its 40th year in business, a milestone celebration is appropriate. ... Read more

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PLAY. WIN LOCAL PRIZES. SHOP LOCALLY!

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

They’re back by popular demand! The games that thousands played last year are set to offer some great local prizes for winners again next week. Volunteer organizers of the community event say that if you’re up for a good challenge, you will love ... Read more

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REMINDER TO THINK SMALL TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT!

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

With next week a designated SHOP Waynedale week (June 21-27), now’s the time to start considering what ways you can support our community businesses. ... Read more

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AN INTERESTING HISTORY

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 McCoy Anderson

They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot and then once a day it was taken and sold to the tannery. If you had to do this to survive you were “piss poor.” ... Read more

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WOLVES, WILDFLOWERS, & A CENTURY OF INDIANA FAMILY LIFE IN NEW BOOK

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Centennial Farm Family, a new non-fiction book by Hoosier author Amy McVay Abbott, starts with the mysterious poisoning death of Kellis Hoard, a man essential to his wife’s Whitley County legacy farm. Anyone who loves history will find the ... Read more

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FACES OF THE FORT CIVIL RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE MURAL PROJECT

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Arts Commission will unveil a series of murals featuring Hometown heroes called Faces of the Fort. The project focuses on celebrating the culture of Fort Wayne’s diverse population by preserving the history ... Read more

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MORE THAN $650,000 DONATED TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY IN INDIANA

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana announced today that it will commit $661,000 over the next three years to Community Harvest Food Bank, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank, and Hoosier Hills ... Read more

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4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS EVENT SET FOR FORT WAYNE

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne announced Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Sunday, July 4. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ... Read more

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JOHNNIE MAE FARM MARKET OPENS

June 18, 2021June 21, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne announced that the Johnnie Mae Farm Market, located in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood at 2518 Winter St., is now open on Fridays throughout the summer and fall from 2 to 6 p.m. ... Read more

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SHOP WAYNEDALE GAME RETURNS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

As our Waynedale community businesses continue to pick up the pieces after being negatively impacted by the pandemic for the last year and a half, a group of volunteers proudly announce another round of the “SHOP Waynedale” games set to be played ... Read more

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KICKOFF SUMMER WITH A HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

ARCH Inc., the Fort Wayne area’s historic preservation organization, will offer a variety of walking tours every Thursday evening June through October, with bonus tours on the second and fourth Saturday afternoons of each month. Four bicycle ... Read more

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SOUTHWEST STEWARDS HELP TO CLEAN UP FOX ISLAND

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Southwest Stewards 4-H Club of Allen County officially wrapped up their final meeting of their second year as a new Club – and now looks ahead as they prepare for the 2021 Allen County Fair! This particular meeting hosted their annual ... Read more

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HONOR FLIGHT PLANS DRIVE THRU VETERAN CELEBRATION

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) is presenting “A Drive Thru Salute to All Veterans” to be held in the parking lot of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, on Saturday June 12th from 10 am to 11:30 am. Vehicles are asked ... Read more

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“BRIDGING THE GAP” PROGRAM TO GET READY FOR COLLEGE

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Indiana high school graduates who may not be ready for college now have a new option to help them prepare over the summer through Indiana’s “Bridging the Gap” initiative. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), Indiana Commission for ... Read more

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NEW YOUTH CENTER KITCHENS

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Tom Henry and officials from Community Harvest Food Bank joined Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation on May 24 at Weisser Park Youth Center to celebrate recent kitchen upgrades in the department’s community youth centers: Jennings Center, ... Read more

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LOCAL GROUPS CLEAN UP TRAIL LITTER

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Several clean ups have been held recently on the Bluffton Road Trails & Sidewalks and on the St. Mary’s Pathway between Airport Expressway and Tillman Park. These two areas were adopted by members of the Waynedale Trails and Sidewalks ... Read more

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FOUR TIGERS FROM ‘TIGER KING’ SHOW RESCUED & BROUGHT TO NE INDIANA

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Nestled on 18 acres in Northern Indiana Lake Country, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, the only accredited multi-species animal sanctuary in the Midwest, worked closely with the U.S. Department of Justice, other accredited animal sanctuaries ... Read more