CORONAVIRUS PUTS ALLEN COUNTY OFFICIALS ON GUARD
While there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Allen County, the Board of Commissioners and Health Commissioner Dr.
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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.
HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Local residents considering buying a home may now be eligible for down payment assistance through a partnership between the City
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VOLUNTEERS PREP OVER 450 BACKPACKS FOR COMFORT CASES
On Friday, February 7, the national non-profit organization Comfort Cases, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort
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HAPPY 54TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!
Ron and Barb Maloney will be celebrating their 54th Wedding Anniversary on June 4, 2020. They were married at the
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FORT WAYNE “GO RED FOR WOMEN” DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE
On Tuesday, February 4, the American Heart Association kicked off Heart Month by hosting their annual Go Red for Women
Read More4-H DOG OBEDIENCE PROGRAM TO BEGIN IN MARCH
Allen County 4 H is offering a series of workshops that begin this spring on dog obedience training. The program
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UMBER’S HARDWARE SET TO CLOSE IN SURPRISE DECISION
In the wake of Avalon Pool, Baer Field Motorsports Park and the Waynedale Bakery recently closing, this week, Umber’s Do
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CONGRATULATIONS TO FORT WAYNE UNITED DIRECTOR IRIC HEADLEY
Congratulations to Fort Wayne UNITED Director Iric Headley. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission recently selected Iric as the recipient of
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CLEAN WATER THE GOAL OF ‘INDIANA FUTURE CITY’ COMPETITION
Demonstrating why engineering and technology are so important to ensuring clean water will be the objective of middle school students
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ADAPTIVE BALLROOM DANCE LAUNCHES IN FORT WAYNE
Award-winning dancer and Paralympian, Cheryl Angelelli and her professional partner, Tamerlan Gadirov, recently visited Fort Wayne to help launch northeast
Read MoreFWA CELEBRATES MILESTONE TENTH YEAR OF CONSECUTIVE GROWTH
Over the last ten years, FWA has experienced consecutive year-over-year growth. This includes breaking the all-time record for passenger traffic
Read MoreFW PARKS & REC. SENDING NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY TO CITIZENS
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to gather crucial feedback about parks,
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MAJOR GREEN TAKES COMMAND IN HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT
The 122nd Fighter Wing held an Assumption of Command ceremony on January 12, 2020 for the 122nd Communications Flight where
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KNOX ELECTED AS TRUSTEE – Voice Of The Township
On Friday, January 10, 2020, Austin Knox was unanimously elected Wayne Township trustee at a caucus of Democratic precinct committee
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WORLD WETLANDS DAY EVENTS
Wetlands—swamps, marshes and other wet areas—are now thought to be the cradle of life on earth, as scientists are increasingly
Read MoreRACE FOR THE WARRIOR AT AIRPORT
Looking to participate in your first 5K or 10K race? Love to walk with your furry friends? Are you a
Read MoreFUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE
The City of Fort Wayne joins the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne and the national non-profit organization Comfort
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FLU PROMPTS VISITOR RESTRICTIONS AT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Public health officials are recommending temporary visitation restrictions for area hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes in response to recent
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STUDENTS TAPE PRINCIPAL TO WALL!
Since October, students and teachers at Maplewood Elementary undertook a drive to collect as many socks as they could to
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1920’S: WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO GROW UP A CENTURY AGO?
I was always fascinated by the stories my 93-year-old Grandmother would share about her youth. I remember her telling us
Read MoreSAFETY ISSUES ON BLUFFTON RD BRIDGE PROMPT WEIGHT LIMIT
A recent inspection of the Bluffton Road Bridge has found safety issues that forced the city to issue new weight
Read MoreWHAT’S IN STORE FOR US IN 2020?
It’s hard to believe we’re living in the year 2020 (MMXX)! It’s a leap year in the Gregorian calendar containing
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VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT VETERANS WITH HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS
Community volunteers and sponsors helped to bring joy and much needed supplies to veterans over the holidays by preparing and
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CAMILLE GARRISON ~ A SHINING STAR – Community Spotlight
As this year comes to a close and we reflect on the accomplishments and memories of 2019, our newspaper staff
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ALLEN COUNTY SPCA HAS RECORD-SETTING #GIVINGTUESDAY
The Allen County SPCA set a new #GivingTuesday record with a total of $70,044.33 donated in 24 hours! Thanks to
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750 MEMORIAL WREATHS PLACED BY FT WAYNE CIVIL AIR PATROL
Fort Wayne’s own Civil Air Patrol Squadron and Lindenwood cemetery joined the more than 1,500 participating locations across the country
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RECORD INVESTMENTS SUPPORT HEALTHY, VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
Over the past six years, nearly 3,000 infrastructure improvements were completed in Fort Wayne neighborhoods totaling $180 million. This year
Read MoreUSPS ASKS CUSTOMERS TO PLEASE CLEAR SNOW AND ICE
The U.S. Postal Service is asking customers to please help our letter carriers deliver mail safely by clearing snow and
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ONLINE SHOPPING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? BE SURE TO STAY SAFE
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is partnering with the Internal
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TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE STEVENSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT – Voice Of The Township
Richard A Stevenson, Wayne Township Trustee, announced his retirement at a press conference held at his office on Superior Street
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