South & Southwest Fort Wayne Indiana News
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On Saturday, October 12, the Wayne Township Trustee Office held the first Annual Family Fun Day at our property downtown on Superior Street. Several hundred attendees—mostly children and their families–enjoyed
If you’ve been a Rich’s Auto Center customer or a guest, you would have likely met Charlie, the resident ‘Shop Dog.’ Charlie is typically lounging in the back of the shop, watching all the vehicles
He has been a strong voice and advocate for the Waynedale community. She has worked to improve the quality of communication between emergency services and persons with severe communication disabilities.
Four students from Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne participated in the AT&T FirstNet Hackathon on Sept. 13–14 as part of a team comprised of fifteen students from seven Ivy Tech campuses
Phyllis Philpot knows first-hand just how crucial the local agency NeighborWorks’ goodwill is.
When her daughter recently began falling unexplainably, the family thought she had suffered a stroke,
YWCA Northeast Indiana held their annual Flowers on the River event in Lawton Park on Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. The annual event marked the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is combining its Walk for Animals and Halloween Pet Parade events into one fun-filled Howl-o-walkoween.
Drawing from elements of both events, the Howl-o-walkoween
Residents of Fort Wayne rallied together in support of the Northeast Indiana Heart Walk that took place on September 21 to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living all while paying tribute
The Delta Dental Foundation today announced a $100,000 commitment as part of the “Water’s Cool at School” program to replace old water fountains in 21 schools in Indiana with new filtration and
Water is one of the most important substances on earth. City Utilities produces Water that Works at a rate of 12 billion gallons a year. It’s water that supports good health, to fight fires, and to
Waynedale author, J. Allen Shaw, released his fourth children’s book in August. “Brainstorms! Fuzzy Frogs and Slippery Bears,” is Shaw’s most imaginative and colorful book to date. Shaw is part
The Senior Saints will be presenting their annual musical program at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, on Sunday, October 6 at 4:00pm. The group is directed by Marsha Wright and
It’s time! Like it or not, it’s time to get started on your fall gotta do list. It seems like all of a sudden September has come and gone and the cold chill of winter is just around the corner.
The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) originated in the Americas in 1000BC and was cultivated for food. These flowers are sought by consumers for their bright, cheery looks both in gardens and cut-flower
After a career in the skies, Linda Honegger recently got the chance to return to the wild, blue yonder.
The 74-year-old resident of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living center took the facility’s bus to
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the Elmhurst High School graduating class of 1959 held their 60th class reunion. We are one of the first few classes to hold a reunion since the final bricks came tumbling
Chris Saylor knows the value of the Southwest Conservation Club’s (SWCC) education efforts. In fact, his children are direct beneficiaries.
“We really see our club as a chance to educate and support,”
Greetings Waynedale!
I’m proud to share with you that on September 2nd, I celebrated my 10th year as your Publisher of The Waynedale News! And best yet, the newspaper celebrated its 87th anniversary,
As summer turns to fall, most families with school-age children begin back-to-school preparations. The long list includes books, supplies, new schedules and more as the academic year gets underway.
As butterfly activists go, Milo Workman had to be the day’s most impressive.
The nine-year-old youngster was holding court amidst a swirl of activity at the recent Monarch Festival on a balmy,
VeoRide, a shared mobility company based in Chicago, is launching a test program of e-scooters and pedal bikes today in downtown Fort Wayne.
VeoRide was recently issued a permit from the City of Fort
Leaders of the Businesses on Broadway association, City Community Development and Public Works staff, and 5th District Councilman Geoff Paddock celebrated the completion of the Broadway railroad overpass
NeighborLink Fort Wayne is excited to announce that they are partnering with Brotherhood Mutual and local musical talent, Addison Agen, for a one night, all ages concert to raise awareness for the needs
If you’ve noticed a bit more orange and white as you motor down South Calhoun Street these days, there’s good reason for it.
A brand-new facility is flashing up the venerable south-side thoroughfare,