COMMUNITIES THAT WORK TOGETHER, WIN TOGETHER
Freedom, independence, self-sufficiency: these are great and glorious concepts. We celebrate them this time of year, whether we process it
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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.
TWO TO BE SELECTED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS / SOCIAL JUSTICE MURAL
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is inviting artists to submit their qualifications to design and paint one of two
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FWA GIVES OUT THREE MILLIONTH COOKIE
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) hosted a celebration of the famous FWA tradition of welcoming passengers to Fort Wayne with
Read More$25 MILLION IN RELIEF FOR RENTERS
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act
Read MoreRECORD WEIGH-IN FOR SPRING GARBAGE COLLECTION
COVID-19 kept many residents at home this spring, and that’s believed to be the cause of a substantial increase in
Read MoreWARNING: SCAMS TARGETING CUSTOMERS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Scams are not unique to I&M, nor have they gone away with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scams have
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WAYNEDALE UMC PROVIDES POPULAR FREE COMMUNITY MEALS
In June, for the third consecutive month, Waynedale United Methodist Church Food Bank handed out free meals to the community
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“MAKE ME A MASK” CONTEST
Face coverings are one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of COVID-19. That’s why 89.1 WBOI is
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CLEANING UP THE TRAILS!
Residents supporting the Waynedale Trails and Sidewalks Initiative met Saturday, June 13th to clear litter from the Saint Mary’s Pathway.
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1,342 MASKS MADE FOR VETERANS & COUNTING!
Indiana is set to enter its fifth and final stage of Governor Holcomb’s “Back On Track Indiana” plan on July
Read MoreMAKE WATER SAFETY A PRIORITY THIS SUMMER
With summer in full swing, Indiana Conservation Officers remind Hoosiers to make safety a priority when recreating around bodies of
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SWCC SELECTED FOR CITY GARDEN INITIATIVE
Funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, area streams and rivers are getting a
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WWII VET CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY
On July 9, Lester R. Carey, a WW II veteran, marks his 100th birthday. Though born and raised in Pennsylvania,
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ONE RINGY DINGY, TWO RINGY DINGY
When doing research for a previous article I ran across some footage of a “Teleskater”. Women in dresses wore roller
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ADDITIONAL 13 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
On June 5, 2020, the United States Department of Labor notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) that Indiana
Read MoreFIREWORKS PERMITS STEADY DESPITE LOCAL CANCELLATIONS
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has issued more than 150 permits for public displays of fireworks, although many communities
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AZAR’S BIG BOY WILL NOT REOPEN
Months after closing in early April, assumedly because of COVID-19 shutdowns and lack of business, many speculated about when or
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INDIAN VILLAGE ELEM. TEACHER CHOSEN AS A TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Debra Honn, third-grade teacher at Indian Village Elementary School, and Lisa Clegg, English Language Learners teacher at Northrop High School,
Read MoreALL WE NEED IS LOVE – Op Ed
With all the conflict and stresses happening throughout our local community, and in many other communities across the nation, even
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MINI 4-H CLUB MEMBERS SEND POSTCARD OF SUPPORT TO VETERANS
The Southwest Stewards 4-H Club had big plans for their first official year as a new Club in Allen County.
Read MoreVIRTUAL GRADUATIONS TO PREMIERE MID JUNE
The virtual graduations created for the Fort Wayne Community Schools Class of 2020 will premiere on FWCS’ YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/FWCommunitySchools)
Read MoreCAREER ACADEMY RELAUNCHES AS UNEMPLOYMENT GROWS
With unemployment rates at unprecedented levels, Blue Jacket is ready to restart it’s 2-week Career Academy geared toward helping people
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4 FALCON CHICKS NAMED & BANDED
For the eighth consecutive year, falcon father Jamie and mother Moxie squawked loudly and angrily Monday as their baby chicks
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ALLEN COUNTY SPCA EXCEEDS GOAL FOR #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW
On May 5th, the Allen County SPCA not only reached, but exceeded their Giving Tuesday Now goal, with a total
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DR. MARK DANIEL SELECTED AS NEXT FWCS SUPERINTENDENT
The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees on Tuesday approved a three-year contract with Dr. Mark Daniel to
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LOCAL GIRLSCOUTS DELIVER FREE COOKIES TO FORT WAYNE VA MEDICAL
The Girl Scout cookie selling season ended early for these girls, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but that didn’t stop Emilee
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PASSIONATE ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE – Community Spotlight
When I think of staunch longtime Waynedale supporters, GMI Insurance quickly jumps to mind. They are an organization who pulls
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WRITE ON, KIDS!
Remember the days when children routinely wrote thank-you letters to relatives, or how exciting it was to correspond with a
Read More52ND ANNUAL 3 RIVERS FESTIVAL CANCELS, LOOKS TO 2021
The Three River Festival Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to postpone the 52nd Three Rivers Festival. While
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lOCAL STUDENTS EARN TOP PRIZE AT TECHAPALOOZA
The COVID-19 pandemic put its own imprint on the 2020 Do it Best Techapalooza Student Project competition this year. The
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