Your ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHECKLIST AS FALL SETS IN
With fall upon us and more people working and completing virtual learning from home, NIPSCO is sharing seasonal tips to
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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.
MAYOR PRESENTS JERRY VANDEVEER WITH “KEY TO THE FORT”
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry presented community leader and advocate Jerry Vandeveer with a “Key to the Fort” award at
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ALLEN COUNTY SPCA PLACES 500TH WORKING CAT
Fort Wayne’s feline unemployment rate is at an all-time low as Allen County SPCA is celebrating the placement of the
Read MoreDOG BEHAVIOR HELP PROGRAM
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control has launched additional services in its pet retention and rehoming services program to help
Read MoreJOB-HUNTING TIPS TO RESTORE YOUR HOPE DESPITE THE PANDEMIC
This can be an especially frustrating and worrisome time for job seekers. Massive unemployment resulting from the coronavirus pandemic reflects
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‘THE STAND’ OPENS NEW PLAYGROUND IN MEMORY OF DAUGHTER
On Saturday, September 13, The Stand Coneys & Ice Cream on Bluffton Road opened a new playground. However, to the
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ARDMORE AVENUE UPGRADES OFFER WELCOMING ENTRANCE TO FORT WAYNE
Mayor Tom Henry and local community leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of improvements to Ardmore Avenue from Airport Expressway
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MAKE IT YOUR OWN MURAL FEST LAUNCHES PHOTO CONTEST
From familiar scenic landscapes to depictions of native wildlife, artists installed large-scale murals as part of Make It Your Own
Read MoreOUTDOOR DISTANCED, FAMILY FRIENDLY TREE PLANTING – Letter To The Editor
Bring yourself and family to help plant 550 trees at Save Maumee’s 3-Day Tree Planting, commemorating their 15th year of
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FREE ONLINE SKILLS TRAINING AVAILABLE TO HOOSIERS
A partnership between the State of Indiana and 180 Skills will allow up to 100,000 Hoosiers to gain key workforce
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NEW DATE FOR FIREWORKS SHOW IN DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE
The City of Fort Wayne announced the new date for this year’s fireworks show at Indiana Michigan Power Center in
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HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST FEES COVERED BY CARES ACT FUNDING
Indiana will provide local adult education programs reimbursement for test fees for students who take the high school equivalency through
Read MoreDOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS
Flowers on the River is a free, annual service organized by YWCA Northeast Indiana to honor victims, survivors, and anyone
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GETTING COMMUNITY MOVING TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
September has been crowned the month to move through a new Turnstone event that encourages supporters and community members to
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LITTERERS ARE UNMASKED – Letter To The Editor
Through my various walks and bike rides, just in Waynedale and Foster Park, I have seen many discarded face masks
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WHAT IT MEANS TO CELEBRATE 88 YEARS IN PRINT DURING THESE TOUGH TIMES
On September 2nd, The Waynedale News celebrated its 88th year in print! Usually, we don’t make much of the historic
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EAGLE SCOUT FUNDRAISING FOR POLICE TRAINING PAVILLION – Letter To The Editor
My name is Preston Steele, and I am working on my Eagle Scout project in which I would like to
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EVENT ORGANIZERS WRAP-UP A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL INITIATIVE
Organizers say the week dedicated to promoting the Waynedale area and its businesses was a success! Due to the pandemic
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COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK THANKS KROGER FOR $100K SUPPORT
Community Harvest Food Bank met with Kroger representative Eric Halvorson at Shared Harvest Farm in Markle, IN, for a check
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FORT WAYNE SOUP ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Fort Wayne SOUP hosted its 3rd virtual event of 2020 on Thursday, September 3. This was the organization’s fourth event
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FORT WAYNE 2020 CENSUS SELF-RESPONSE RATE SURPASSES 2010 RATE
The City of Fort Wayne’s 2020 Census self-response rate has reached 70.3%, surpassing the self-response rate of 69.8% achieved in
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MATH & SCIENCE HOMEWORK HELPLINE READY TO HELP
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free AskRose homework helpline has started a month earlier than normal to help middle school and
Read MoreU.S. POSTAL SERVICE LAUNCHES NEW ELECTION MAIL WEBSITE
As part of its ongoing effort to ensure that voters and election officials have the information they need to successfully
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‘07 NEIGHBORS REJOICE NOW THAT CONSTRUCTION IS ALMOST COMPLETE
For residents near Foster Park the past year has been a traffic nightmare due to the closure of the direct
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RESCUING & PRESERVING THE WYNEKEN HOUSE
In 1998 the Indiana German Heritage Society was approached by a group from Adams County for help in saving the
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HONOR FLIGHT SALUTES VETERANS WITH SIGNS
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) is honoring the veterans who were scheduled to go on canceled flights this year by
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DOING OUR PART TO KEEP WAYNEDALE BEAUTIFUL
“In 1992, about 250 volunteers gathered to help spruce up what was then the YWCA campus on North Wells Street.
Read MoreCOMMUNITY INVITED TO REVIEW SOUTHEAST STRATEGY
Area residents are invited to review the draft recommendations of the Southeast Strategy Update 2020, which is designed to encourage
Read MoreASSESSING NEXT FINANCIAL STEPS WHEN CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PROGRAMS END
As the government debates additional aid for Americans impacted by the pandemic, many of the initial relief programs have expired
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NEW BASKETBALL COURT MURAL UNVEILED
The Fort Wayne City Utilities and Parks and Recreation departments have partnered with local artist Andre Portee to create a
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