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WE ARE WAYNEDALE, 100 YEARS LATER!

February 26, 2021February 28, 2021 Alex Cornwell

What does a hundred years mean? For our community, a hundred years ago, on February 15, a vision was sought by Abner Elzey. As he stood on the corner of Lower Huntington Road and Old Trail, and wished for a community in which anyone could build a ... Read more

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HOW OUR COMMUNITY CAME TO BE

February 26, 2021February 28, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The farmland that once comprised the area of Waynedale, though fertile, was also highly alkaline. During the Pleistocene period a vast sea covered the region of northern Indiana. While it flourished, billions of sea creatures died and left ... Read more

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DO YOU RECALL WHAT IT WAS LIKE?

February 26, 2021February 28, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Did you know that over 2,500 members belong to a unique Facebook group that focuses on pictures, memories and discussions of Waynedale past? The “Waynedale Recollections” group appeals to not just historians; it is open to anyone who is interested ... Read more

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LECTURES EXPLORE A CENTURY OF SEEING THIS PLACE WE CALL HOME

February 26, 2021February 28, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

ARCH’s 2021 Fun & Free Lecture Series offers its audience well more than a century of new ways to see this place we call home — all presented in a new way. ... Read more

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TAX SEASON HAS STARTED! HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

February 26, 2021February 28, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting tax filings for the 2021 individual income tax season. Indiana filers have from now until April 15, 2021, to file their individual income tax returns and pay any taxes owed. ... Read more

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FREE COUNSELING SUPPORT SERVICES

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Turnstone Center has recently added counseling support services to its programs and services that represent the most comprehensive offering for people with disabilities under one roof in the country. For those who are eligible, Turnstone’s ... Read more

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SOUTH SIDE HS STUDENTS AWARDED MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Through the generous support of an anonymous donor, a Multicultural Scholarship for South Side High School students has been established at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne. The donor, who is a graduate of South Side High School, funded ... Read more

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TAX DEDUCTIONS TO HELP HOOSIER VETERANS

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Military retirees and surviving spouses may experience a larger tax deduction from their military retirement funds this individual income tax season due to a 2019 Indiana tax law, advises the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). ... Read more

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ACCOUNTING & PLANNING HELP FOR STRUGGLING BUSINESSES

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

In recent months, the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center (NEI-SBDC) has been connecting its clients that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 virus with area marketing professionals, providing no-cost assistance ... Read more

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FREE INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDED FOR SE FORT WAYNE RESIDENTS

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

After a brief hiatus, Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center is re-opening their computer lab to provide free wi-fi and internet access for Southeast Fort Wayne residents. ... Read more

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INITIATIVE TO PLACE OVERDOSE REVERSAL KITS IN ALL 92 COUNTIES

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction announced the state will partner with Overdose Lifeline, Inc. to expand access to the opioid reversal agent naloxone ... Read more

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CITY’S HOMEOWNER REPAIR PROGRAM OPENS

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne is offering assistance to qualified homeowners who cannot afford to have their furnace, air conditioning, or roof replaced. The Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services announced that it began accepting applications ... Read more

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SAFETY & ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR EXTREME COLD WEATHER

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Extreme cold temperatures may create safety hazards and also lead to increased energy usage and higher bills. With frigid weather expected over the next few days, NIPSCO offers tips to prepare customers to stay safe and warm, as well as save ... Read more

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FORMER WAYNEDALE NEWSPAPER OWNER RELEASES NOVEL

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Michael Morrissey

A local author, and former owner of the Waynedale News, is releasing his first book on the market. ... Read more

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SWIMMERS TAKE A FRIGID PLUNGE TO SUPPORT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Michael Morrissey

When it comes to charity, some people like to give of their time, while others prefer donating clothing or even cash. ... Read more

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LETTERS OF LOVE CAMPAIGN FOR AT-RISK MOMS

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Healthier Moms and Babies is currently running their Letters of Love campaign to raise awareness for their mission and spread encouragement, support and kindness to mothers in our community throughout the month of February. Healthier Moms ... Read more

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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? CELEBRATE WORLD WETLANDS DAY

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Wetlands, swamps, marshes and other wet areas are now thought to be the cradle of life on earth, as scientists are increasingly demonstrating through research. About 40% of all species of wildlife live or breed in wet areas, and wetlands contribute ... Read more

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CHILDREN’S CHOIR TO HOST VIRTUAL “DO RE MI” FUNDRAISER

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) will host Do Re Mi, on Saturday, February 27, 2021. To best serve our singers, families, and community, Do Re Mi will be live streamed. The live stream is free to the public and begins at 7:00 pm. Guests can ... Read more

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2020 TRAIL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Tom Henry presented Adrienne Maurer with the 2020 Trail Volunteer of the Year Award on Thursday. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership and made exemplary and significant contributions in volunteer ... Read more

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GIRL SCOUTS TO EARN CYBERSECURITY BADGE

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Girl Scouts will have a chance to earn a Girl Scout badge in cybersecurity through a pair of virtual programs offered by Science Central in February and March. ... Read more

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LEGACY NOW OFFERS PLUMBING SVCS

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

According to Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning (6502 Bluffton Road/ 260-747-1800) one of the most important but overlooked components to home care is plumbing. Especially now, when overnight winter temperatures are at the lowest point ... Read more

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COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO FUND RAMP PROJECT

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Anita raised her daughter, Mistie, with a gracious and giving heart. “My mom would go without food so my friends could eat. She would cook dinners for people on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.” Each year, when a holiday was just around ... Read more

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HELPFUL TIPS FOR SELECTING YOUR TAX PREPARER

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

With individual income tax season just around the corner, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to help Hoosiers feel confident in who they partner with to prepare and submit their tax returns. ... Read more

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STAYING POSITIVE IN TODAY’S ENVIRONMENT

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 Camille Garrison

Unfortunately, there is no “Silver Bullet” that can make us see the glass half full instead of half empty. We need to train our brain to be more optimistic. And remember, the glass is always refillable! ... Read more

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FORT WAYNE DAISIES PLAYER & VINTAGE BOBBLEHEADS UNVEILED

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

On National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled officially licensed, limited-edition bobbleheads of Betty Weaver Foss, Dottie Schroeder and Joanne Weaver, who played for the Fort Wayne Daisies in the ... Read more