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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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.
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
Read MoreCOMMUNITIES 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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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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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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