“SHOP WAYNEDALE” OFFERS GAMES TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES
To support community businesses on the south end of Fort Wayne, a group of volunteers have come together to create
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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.
NEW FWCS BUSES EQUIPPED WITH STOP ARM CAMERAS
Fort Wayne Community Schools will start the 2020-21 school year with 29 school buses equipped with stop arm cameras, one
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STUDENT EMILY FRANKS NAMED COCA-COLA LEADERS OF PROMISE SCHOLAR
Emily Franks from Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2020
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HONORING THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO MAKE EVENTS POSSIBLE! – Community Spotlight
As with many event causalities that occurred due to the COVID-19, the annual Walk in Waynedale was no exception and
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“COMMON BOND” RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ERIN’S HOUSE
Erin’s House for Grieving Children hosted Roberto Clemente Jr. as the 2020 Common Bond featured speaker on Thursday, July 30
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FW MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS POSING BEAUTY IN AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to open its fall exhibition season with the national traveling exhibition Posing
Read MoreALZHEIMER’S ASSOC. CONTINUES VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter continues to offer education programs and caregiver support groups online and by phone.August education
Read MoreCITY, BRIGHTPOINT TO OFFER SMALL BUSINESSES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the City of Fort Wayne is working with Brightpoint to help local
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A COMMUNITY IS AN INVESTMENT, CARE FOR IT & IT WILL CARE FOR YOU!
It is happening all over the nation. Mainstreet storefronts and restaurants that have been there for years are closing shop.
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VOLUNTEERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING ‘SHOP WAYNEDALE’ WEEK
Due to the COVID-19 economic downturn, many of the storefronts in the Waynedale business district are vacant or hurting. An
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I&M THANKS CUSTOMERS, OFFERS ASSISTANCE & RESOURCES
As Hoosiers and Michiganders transition to the re-openings in their states, Indiana Michigan Power thanks our customers for helping their
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FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECT
Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) student Daniel Beights recently participated in an international virtual performance. Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 6:
Read MorePHILHARMONIC TO SUSPEND ALL CONCERTS UNTIL JANUARY 2021
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board of Directors voted to suspend all concerts until Jan. 30, 2021, and to implement resource-saving
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ALLEN COUNTY STUDENT WINS AIC ESSAY CONTEST
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) and Star Financial Bank have named a local fourth grader as the National County
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FORT WAYNE PET FOOD PANTRY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!
New to Waynedale but not new to Fort Wayne, the non-profit Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry (FWPFP) celebrated their silver
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HEALING THE EARTH WITH COMPOST
As the saying goes, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” In Brett Bloom’s case it’s more like, “one person’s
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BBQ RIBFEST RETURNS ON FRIDAY, JULY 31
The staff at BBQ RibFest is saddened to report that this year’s event has been scaled back and will no
Read MoreRED CROSS CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN FACE COVERING INITIATIVE
The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross is looking for people to help sew and distribute face coverings during
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ILLEGAL DUMPING CAUSES THREAT TO COMMUNITY PROGRAM
The Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) is seeking Allen County Residents’ help to ensure the future of Community
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RETOOLED STEM CAMP HELPS GIRLS TO ‘THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER’ AT HOME
In April, five female faculty members in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Read MorePUBLIC INVITED TO SUBMIT STORIES FOR “FACES OF THE FORT” PROJECT
Area residents are invited to submit stories that will help influence the creation of two Faces of the Fort murals.
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$70,000 DONATED FOR YOUTH GROUP DREAM HOME
MBN Properties is gifting Youth for Christ (YFC) of Northern Indiana 100 percent of the profit, a minimum of $70,000,
Read MoreMADE A MISTAKE ON YOUR RETURN? – D.O.R. Says They Can Help
Forgot to carry the one or maybe a W-2 was found under the desk? Don’t stress, mistakes happen. But according
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TURNSTONE RAISES OVER $44,000 & RAFFLES 1970 CORVETTE
Daniel Quisenberry from Marquette Heights, Illinois is the new owner of a Top Flight award-winning 1970 Chevy Corvette Stingray, after
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ALLEN COUNTY SPCA & H.O.P.E. FOR ANIMALS TO MERGE
It was recently announced, that effective January 1, 2021, Allen County SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
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DRIVERS: HANDS-FREE DEVICE LAW TOOK EFFECT JULY 15
As of Wednesday, July 15, Indiana law now prohibits drivers holding mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, in their
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HEAVY TRAIL USE SETS ANOTHER RECORD IN SECOND QUARTER
Residents flocked to our 120-mile trail network for a record quarter in April, May and June. The three months saw 249,362 users.
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ALYCE FAYE BRAGG RETIRES FROM WRITING
Long time columnist for The Waynedale News, Alyce Faye Bragg has recently announced her retirement from writing her column “News
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QUIMBY VILLAGE ADORNED WITH NEW COFFEE SHOP & MORE
Crescendo Coffee & More, the new coffee shop located adjacent to The Club Room at The Clyde, officially opened on
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RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE SOUTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODS’ PLAN
The City of Fort Wayne’s Planning & Policy Department and the Packard Area Planning Alliance (PAPA) are seeking input from
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