$ave While Shopping Local During “Shop Waynedale” Week!
Shop Waynedale and local businesses are proud to announce the special discounts & giveaways that will be available during the
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Featured Local News
Our news highlights the most impactful stories from Waynedale, Aboite, Southtown, Downtown, and the 46807 corridors of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This section brings together local profiles, key updates on city and county decisions, major neighborhood projects, public safety information, and high-profile community events that shape daily life on the south, southwest, and downtown sides of Fort Wayne.
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
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Deadline For Loan Applications For Derecho Windstorm
IDHS reminds applicants of the Sept. 6 deadline to file for assistance. Businesses and residents in seven Indiana counties may
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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
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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. Dr. Sherene
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Hoosier Leads Effort To Build Newest Monument In D.C.
Scott C. Stump, a former Northern Indiana resident, is leading the effort to construct the National Desert Storm and Desert
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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
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Happy Anniversary Ralstons!
Linda Ralston organized a family reunion by doing a Christmas in July celebration on the 9th, but it didn’t go
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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
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Orphan Kitten Club Awards Grant To Boost Foster Program
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control has received a grant of $37,135 from the Orphan Kitten Club to support the
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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,
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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
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Purdue FW Receives $6 Million For Music Technology Building
From the moment Purdue University Fort Wayne first opened the doors of its music technology center on the Sweetwater corporate
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Supporting Future Soccer Stars At The Soccer Skills Camp
Last week, youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne were joined by Fort Wayne FC and its owner,
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Celebrating 75 Years Of Franke Park Day Camp
An Estimated 105,400 Children Have Engaged in the Longest Running Children’s Program in the Department. Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
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Sol Fest Shines To Give Fox Island Rehab Hope
A long-time Fort Wayne event is redirecting its focus to help a county park in dire need. Sol Fest, which
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New Waynedale Hardware Store Returns, Better Than Ever
A new retail shop has popped up in the empty spot of a long-time Waynedale business that closed recently. “It
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Shop Waynedale Returns With Fun To Support Businesses In Our Community!
A group of volunteers in Waynedale are putting up a top prize of $500 to the person or family who
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Take Some, Leave Some Free Produce Stand
The Waynedale News set up a community produce stand last week that has already been seeing quite a bit of
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Southeast Mixed-Use Development Approved
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved an economic development agreement for Phase I of a multi-phase mixed-use project called Village
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Fort Wayne Dance Collective 2022 Show, Aug. 13 & 14
Organization will kick off the 2022-2023 season with annual contemporary dance performance. Experience original dance works by compelling choreographic voices
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City Opens Roof Replacement Program
The Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is accepting applications for the City of Fort Wayne’s Roof Program. This program
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Celebrating Local Food Week
Northeast Indiana Local Food Network presents the 3rd Annual Local Food Week from Friday, July 29 through Sunday, August 7,
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Anthony Animal Clinic Now Women Owned
Dr. Rachel Dass, DVM, and Sarah Kerley, RVT are the new owners of Anthony Animal Clinic. Now a women owned
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Historic Glass Glows Again
On Sunday, July 17, the congregation of Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., gathered to celebrate the installation and
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Summer Celebration Returns To McMillen Park
The Fort Wayne Commission on African American Males is hosting the Summer Community Celebration in McMillen Park. The event will
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Lifetime Sports Academy Program Reaches 30k Player Landmark
The 24th season of the Lifetime Sports Academy successfully wrapped up with a fun day and award ceremony at McMillen
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Serving Up Smiles At GiGi’s
A new local restaurant is serving the public, while also providing a service to our area’s special needs workers. Gigi’s
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Sculpture Hopes To Ignite A Calhoun Street Comeback
Fort Wayne based nonprofit, Blue Jacket, Inc. dedicated a sculpture recognizing its namesake and honoring the great Shawnee War Chief
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Mad Ants Help Enhance Reservoir Park Basketball Courts
Fort Financial Credit Union has partnered with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to resurface and enhance two basketball courts at
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