ROTARACT CLUB BAKING-UP FRIENDSHIPS
It was Cupcake Day at Kingston Healthcare-Winchester Road on Saturday, February 24, 2018. The Rotaract Club of Fort Wayne joined
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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.
FOX ISLAND – A GREAT PLACE TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS
Looking to get outside to beat the winter blues this year? Fox Island may be just the place for you.
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BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF EVERY SMALL BUSINESS, THERE IS FAMILY – Community Spotlight
The big red barn known as Hair Barn Classics is a warm and familiar sight on Bluffton Road, but it
Read MoreWAYNEDALE CELEBRATES FOUNDER
One local woman is hanging on to an essential part of her family history that just also happens to be
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SMITHS CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Jerry and Carol (Sorg) Smith of Yoder, Indiana are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They were married on February 20, 1968
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WAR BEARD SHIPS PACKAGES SUPPORTING THE DEPLOYED
One local man is trying to make a difference in the lives of our deployed service members – one package
Read More2018 WAYNE HS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The 3rd annual Induction Ceremony for the Wayne High School Athletic Hall of Fame was held January 19, 2018 at
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!
Norma Fisher of Yoder, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Celebrating with her will be her
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BMV BIGGER AND BETTER AT WAYNE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
Waynedale’s branch of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles has a new location. The old license branch at 6721 Old Trail
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LONG TIME WAYNEDALE RESIDENT CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY
Waynedale resident Noella Kruse certainly has had a life well-lived, and a very interesting life as well. She turned 100
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KING ARTHUR’S TROLLEY SERVING JUICY BURGERS & MORE
There’s a new face in the kitchen at the American Legion Post #241, and they’re serving up some delicious fare.
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ST. ALOYSIUS DAY OF GIVING
St. Aloysius Catholic School, Yoder, participated in the Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic School campaign.
Read MoreHAPPY ‘WHISTLE PIG’ DAY!
Or should we say, “Happy ‘Land Beaver,’ ‘Ground Squirrel,’ ‘Whistler,’ ‘Ground Pig,’ ‘Canada Marmot,’ ‘Moonak,’ ‘Red Monk,’ ‘Thickwood Badger,’ ‘Prairie
Read MoreCONSTITUTION 101 CLASS
The Allen County Bar Foundation (ACBF) is bringing back Constitution 101 — a six-week, non-credit course offered at the Allen
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LOOK WHOS TURNING 100!
Margaret Bauer of Waynedale area is 100! Her hobby is making candy for all her friends. She has a daughter,
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CONGRATULATIONS LAURA BROWN & DOUGLAS LAHR
Laura Brown and Douglas Lahr, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana, announce their engagement to be married in 2018. Ms. Laura
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FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY – Community Spotlight
At 300 years old, The Masonic Fraternity is the oldest in the world. Medieval stone masons were responsible for building
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PICKIN’ AND GRINNIN‘ AT THE CONSERVATION CLUB
There was a lot of fun and enthusiasm on a Sunday afternoon in November when more than a couple dozen
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DREW HEINIGER RECEIVES LIGHT OF LEARNING AWARD
Bishop Luers High School has named Drew Heiniger as the recipient of the Light of Learning Award for 2017-2018. Mr.
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POSTAL SERVICE ASKS TO PLEASE CLEAR SNOW AND ICE
Brave postal workers are trudging through the inclement weather attempting to deliver your junk mail, magazines and birthday cards on
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BABY, IT’S COLD OUT THERE!
Yes, it’s cold! Niagara Falls froze. Temperatures of -45 degrees were recorded in Minnesota. And even lower in South and
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TAYLOR PROF & GRAD BECOME CO-AUTHORS
Credo House Publishers has announced the release of a compendium text titled Christian Publishing 101: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing
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LOCAL GIRL SCOUT TROOP HOPES TO CONTINUE SELLING THE MOST
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time! You can buy them online or if you know a Girl Scout, you can support
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NEIGHBORLINK DOING GOOD DEEDS AROUND WAYNEDALE
When Waynedale resident Paul Fields realized he’d have trouble helping his wheelchair-bound wife in and out of his home, luckily,
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THREE WAYS TO EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY SWEATER TREND
The holiday sweater craze continues to gain popularity as the season’s parties and celebrations kick off. Traditionally, at Meijer more
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SPREADING WARMTH WITH HOLIDAY DONATIONS
On a cold, Thursday afternoon, students from New Tech Academy at Wayne High School visited the FWCS Family and Community
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HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS IN WAYNEDALE
The Waynedale Community Improvement Team hosted the 6th Annual Christmas in Waynedale on Saturday, December 16th. Beulah Matczak, Cheryl Connett,
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SANTA CAME TO TOWN!
On a beautiful, sunny afternoon Santa Claus arrived to lend an ear to local kid’s Christmas wishes. It was Saturday,
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CONSIDER RE-GIFTING YOUR BOOKS
The next time you have a few spare books to get rid of, don’t toss them in the trash; consider
Read MoreKEEPING CONNECTED ‘NEXT DOOR’ IN WAYNEDALE
An innovative new networking site is connecting Waynedale neighbors – both virtually, and in reality. Available online, Nextdoor Waynedale is
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