Funeral Home Transformed Into An Ireland Village
The Harper’s Community Funeral Home in New Haven will be temporarily transported to the fictional village of Grapplin, County Sligo,
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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 Founding Of Our Community
In the early 1870s the railroad spur at the Lower Huntington Road intersection created a minor land boom. Pioneer landowners
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The Fort Wayne Aviation Company
As you drive west from Waynedale to 5036 Lower Huntington Road, before you get to Smith Road, you come to
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Unique Development Planned For Downtown Fort Wayne
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is partnering with Sweetwater founder Chuck Surack and Lisa Surack, now of
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12th Annual Ombudsman Pajama Drive
For more than a decade, an initiative to gather new, adult pajamas has extended kindness to Fort Wayne area long-term
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Home & Garden Show Welcomes Back Features
After a year of restrictions, feature entertainment and educational seminars return while the greenery & flowers of the Garden Gallery
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Old Wildwood Liquors Now Hosts Vintage Clothing & Records
What’s old is what’s new as Deadstock Vintage and Welcome Back Records launched a Grand Opening celebration Tuesday, February 8
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The Community Foundation Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne announced their 100th Anniversary with a new brand reveal, surprise grantmaking, a new
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Fun & Free History Lecture Series Begins With A Celebration
ARCH’s 2022 Fun & Free Lecture Series kicks off Feb. 26 by joining the Fort Wayne community’s observance of Black
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Dance Collective Presents “Choreographer’s Lab” Show
Experience the premiere of 19 original dance performance pieces created and performed by local artists at Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s
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IHCDA Launch Crowdfunding Campaign For Streetscape
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) launched a campaign for an enhanced streetscape
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How The Waynedale Fire Department Began
The following is a history of the Waynedale Fire Department, written in 1983, by Paul W. Fairfield, with assistance from
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Turner Chapel AME Church Listed In National Register Of Historic Places
During the national celebration of Black History Month, Turner Chapel AME Church has been listed in the National Register of
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4,904 Meals Donated By PBS
On Tuesday, February 8, Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana received a check from Premier Bank for $1,226.00 in
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States Compete In ‘Bob Chase Frostbite Sled Hockey Classic’
The Heartland Sled Hockey League season standings were solidified this past weekend, Feb. 19-20, at the 14th annual Bob Chase
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Expanding The City’s Tree Canopy
One local man is doing his best to ensure that Fort Wayne stays greener in the months and years to
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Pet Food Pantry Joins Humane Fort Wayne
When people think of animal shelters, most are likely to think of helping a furry friend find their forever home.
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Happy 101 Years, Waynedale! – From The Publisher
Can you feel it? It’s the beginning of a new era in the Waynedale community! On February 15, 2022, Waynedale
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Celebrating Black History Month – Voice Of The Township
In celebration of Black History Month we will be showcasing some remarkable African-Americans who have contributed to American culture. We’ll
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Grants Available For Black-Owned Businesses
On February 1st in honor of the first day of Black History Month 2022, the Dyer Family Foundation announced a
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Buddy Bench Inventor Receives State Award
State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn, right) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch (left) awarded Fort Wayne resident, Sammie Vance, the Brilliant
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Why Are Cookie Sales Important To The Scouts?
Girl Scouts was first formed about 110 years ago by Juliette Gordon Low who had a thirst to redefine what
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Resources To Help Tenants & Landlords Impacted By Covid-19
Indiana tenants and landlords can now find key resources for relief and recovery at HoosierHousingHelp.com. Hoosier Housing Help is designed
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FWACC Continues To Improve Their Life-Saving Efforts
Reflecting on 2021, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control continued to expand support programming to improve the quality of life
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Indiana’s 2021 Fish Of The Year Winners
Indiana’s Fish of the Year program grew again in 2021, with anglers submitting a record 117 entries from 59 different
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Fall In Love With Clean Storm Drains – Letter To The Editor
Did you know that storm drains are the concrete streams that connect us to our rivers by removing excess water
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USPS Delivered 13.2 Billion Mailpieces & Packages Over The Holidays!
The United States Postal Service reported preliminary performance metrics for the 2021 holiday season showing the organization saw volume increase
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Festival Of Gingerbread Triumphs
The History Center was proud to announce that the 2021 Festival of Gingerbread triumphantly returned to resemble a pre-pandemic holiday
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Local Retired Teacher Inspires Youth With Her New Book
A local author has self-published her first book, looking to boost the confidence and self-worth of local youth. Tina Gasnarez,
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Fantasy Of Lights Overcomes Obstacles In 2021 Season
Blue Jacket’s Fantasy of Lights had its final car come through for 2021 on New Year’s Eve, finishing the second
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