FACES OF THE FORT CIVIL RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE MURAL PROJECT
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Arts Commission will unveil a series of murals featuring Hometown heroes called Faces of
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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.
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS EVENT SET FOR FORT WAYNE
The City of Fort Wayne announced Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for
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“BRIDGING THE GAP” PROGRAM TO GET READY FOR COLLEGE
Indiana high school graduates who may not be ready for college now have a new option to help them prepare
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NEW YOUTH CENTER KITCHENS
Mayor Tom Henry and officials from Community Harvest Food Bank joined Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation on May 24 at
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SHOP WAYNEDALE GAME RETURNS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
As our Waynedale community businesses continue to pick up the pieces after being negatively impacted by the pandemic for the
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SOUTHWEST STEWARDS HELP TO CLEAN UP FOX ISLAND
The Southwest Stewards 4-H Club of Allen County officially wrapped up their final meeting of their second year as a
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KICKOFF SUMMER WITH A HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR
ARCH Inc., the Fort Wayne area’s historic preservation organization, will offer a variety of walking tours every Thursday evening June
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HONOR FLIGHT PLANS DRIVE THRU VETERAN CELEBRATION
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) is presenting “A Drive Thru Salute to All Veterans” to be held in the parking
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LOCAL GROUPS CLEAN UP TRAIL LITTER
Several clean ups have been held recently on the Bluffton Road Trails & Sidewalks and on the St. Mary’s Pathway
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FOUR TIGERS FROM ‘TIGER KING’ SHOW RESCUED & BROUGHT TO NE INDIANA
Nestled on 18 acres in Northern Indiana Lake Country, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, the only accredited multi-species animal sanctuary in
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REBUILDING SMALL BUSINESSES: VOLUNTEERS WANTED
You can gain a lot of satisfaction when you volunteer your expertise to help small businesses grow. If you or
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SOUTH FORT WAYNE EDUCATORS AWARDED TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Nikki Fultz, fourth-grade teacher at Waynedale Elementary School, and Tia McFarthing, seventh-grade language arts teacher at Towles New Tech Middle
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THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IS BACK!
A line of cars, people and marching bands is set to parade through Waynedale to commemorate the upcoming Memorial Day
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ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR CONTINUES TO SHINE
Nearly 100 people gathered at the Waynedale Masonic Temple, 7039 Elzey Street, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, to celebrate the
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ROCHELE WATSON ~ VOLUNTEER EXTRAORDINAIRE! – Community Spotlight
Although technically April was National Volunteer Month, I’d like to take this belated opportunity to highlight someone who exemplifies what
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PARNELL AVE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The annual Memorial Day Parade on Parnell Avenue, sponsored by the Allen County Council of Veterans Organizations, will be held
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WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S MATH SKILLS? READ THEM A BOOK
Parents can improve their preschool child’s math skills by reading specially designed math picture books to them, according to a
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MANY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HOOSIERS SEARCHING FOR WORK
On May 11, Gov. Eric Holcomb reinstated work-search activities requiring that unemployment insurance claimants actively seek employment and be available
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INDIANA K-9 PROGRAM GRADUATES NINE TEAMS
A ceremony held on the south lawn of the Indiana Statehouse recognized the graduation of nine K-9 teams that completed
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SUSTAINABILITY & COMMUNITY AT THE CENTER OF ECO FEST
Eco Fest Fort Wayne is excited to be back at Headwaters Park West again this year with its annual event
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TRACTOR & CAR PARADE HELD TO COMBAT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the annual Walk MS held at Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana every year will
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THE CICADAS ARE COMING, BE READY BUT FEAR NOT
Remain calm. This fascinating phenomenon is normal. And even though cicadas look gruesome, will be loud and plentiful, and can
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‘SHOP WAYNEDALE’ RETURNS TO PROMOTE & AID LOCAL BUSINESSES
A message from the community organizers of the “A Walk In Waynedale” event to all local businesses. Because we realize
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FWCS TO OPEN VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Fort Wayne Community Schools will launch the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy in the fall, an online only K-12 program. The
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FORT WAYNE NATIVE SELECTED TO SERVE ABOARD USS CONSTITUTION
Fort Wayne, Indiana native, Airman Adam Cluckie checked aboard USS Constitution, April 26. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS START ‘CONSERVATION BUDDIES’ PROGRAM
Conservation Buddies is inspired by Big Brother Andrew Niedermeyer and his wife, Big Sister Charita Niedermeyer. Both are interested in
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FORGETTING STEPS BEFORE RECYCLING?
When most people think about trash, they don’t usually consider what they are putting in their recycling bin as part
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‘A KID AGAIN’ HELPS FOSTER HOPE
This is a follow-up to an article focused on the inspiring success story of Aiden and his family that printed
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40,000 POUNDS OF PET FOOD DONATED TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED
Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry is receiving 40,000 pounds of pet food thanks to a generous donation from Hill’s Pet
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HEALTH CHECK-UP & COVID-19 VACCINE BEST ONE-TWO PUNCH TO GET HEALTHY
With some hope on the horizon in the fight against COVID-19, the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary organization devoted
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