WAYNEDALE SET TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS IN 2019
As we enter 2019, it’s incredible to look around and see what our community has become! In just the past
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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.
FORMER OWNERS RETURN TO SERVE REMARKABLE DISHES
Mark and Alice Castleman are back as the new owners of Waynewood Inn with a mission to restore the business
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WATERFURNACE DONATES $34,000 TO USO OF INDIANA
The United Service Organization (USO) of Indiana recently received a donation of $34,000 from WaterFurnace International, Inc. The check was
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K9 “BULLET” PASSES AWAY
It is with regret that I inform you that K9 Officer Gary Griffith’s retired partner K9 Bullet passed away this
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FWA COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION ON NEW TERMINAL ROAD
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) has completed construction on its new terminal entrance road. The new road introduces a new
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STATE PARK PROPERTIES OFFER NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKES
Usher in 2019 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s
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ARE YOU KEEPING WARM, SAFELY? – Homeowner Rx
A customer came in last week and was having a little electrical problem. He said that all of the sudden
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RIVERFRONT PHASES II AND III NOW UNDERWAY
Riverfront Fort Wayne Phases II and III are now underway with a focus on planning and design for downtown riverfront
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INDIANA NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION INCREASES AS CAUTION GROWS
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for statewide building permits issued in October and shows 1,470 single-family permits
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40 YEARS OF FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE
The Fort Wayne Dance Collective (FWDC) is celebrating its 40th birthday with a special event taking place on January 23rd,
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“BLUE” SHARES MESSAGE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Saint Elizabeth Ann Senton Catholic school hosted the Indianapolis Colt’s official mascot, an anthropomorphic jersey wearing blue horse, Blue. When
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS & BUSINESSES HELP HOMELESS VETS
The holiday season is a special time of year in which many feel the need to give back and remember
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PET FOOD PANTRY OPENS IN WAYNEDALE
The Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry will be open every other Saturday beginning in January 2019 at 2502 Church St.
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ALLEN COUNTY NOW “STORMREADY”
Allen County has been recognized by the National Weather Service as a StormReady Community. National Weather Service officials from Syracuse,
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HOLIDAY WREATHS ON DISPLAY TO SUPPORT WAYNEDALE
As manager of the Waynedale Branch of the Allen County Public Library, Amanda Vance always looks forward to this time
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K21 HEALTH FOUNDATION RECEIVES THE 2018 CHARLES D. SMITH AWARD
Community Partner & Advocate recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
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KEEP GREASE OUT OF PIPES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
As we prepare for family gatherings and big holiday meals, we should also think about how we get rid of
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NEW TRAIL SNOW PLOWING INITIATIVE THIS WINTER
In winter months trail usage slows, but interest in using trails in colder months is growing. This year Mayor Henry has asked
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LIVING BY HIS EXAMPLE AT MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN – Community Spotlight
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church began in the 1920’s as a Sunday School Mission in what was once considered a “remote”
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NORTHERN INDIANA PASSENGER RAIL ASSOCIATION RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION
The Northern Indiana Passenger Rail Association (NIPRA) received special recognition by being named the “Sustainable Champion of the Year” by
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HAVE YOU SPOTTED COYOTES NEAR WAYNEDALE?
Because winter can be a busy time for coyotes, DNR biologists say people can expect to see more of them
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ALLEN COUNTY SPCA HAS RECORD-SETTING #GIVINGTUESDAY
The Allen County SPCA set a new #GivingTuesday record with a total of $55,927 donated in 24 hours! The shelter
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NIPSCO GIFT BRINGS HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS TO COMMUNITY HARVEST
NIPSCO is giving “Hope for the Holidays” throughout the holiday season, thanks to a generous $15,000 gift to Community Harvest
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Voice Of The Township
With the Friday after Thanksgiving—yes Black Friday—we all start thinking about the people on our holiday shopping lists. Here at
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BREAST MILK DONOR DRIVE NOV. 26
The Milk Bank and Lutheran Children’s Hospital are hosting a breast milk donor drive Nov. 26 from 3 to 7
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ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS FOUND IN FORT WAYNE HOMES’ WATER
City Utilities continues to meet the high standards for the water delivered daily to our homes and businesses. Water produced
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FWA HOSTS ANNUAL AIR SERVICE LUNCHEON
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority (FWACAA), in partnership with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Greater Fort Wayne Inc.,
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HONORING THE FALLEN
A Waynedale veterans group celebrated the recent Veterans’ Day with a powerful memorial to service people lost in the line
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HAPPY 73RD ANNIVERSARY TO THE BLAUVELTS
Richard and Kathleen Blauvelt will be celebrating their 73rd anniversary on November 29, 2018. They have 6 children Bev, Bill,
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THE TALE OF THE FORT WAYNE ART SCHOOL
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to present to the community an exhibition that celebrates the storied history
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