CREEPY TALES & SPOOKY OCCURRENCES
As the witching holiday of Halloween fast approaches, local ghost stories and spooky Fort Wayne urban legends are quickly returning
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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.
KEEP YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE WITH FIRE & ICE
With the winter cold on its way, does your home already feel like it takes a long time to heat
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FREE MEALS FOR VETERANS
Waynedale American Legion Post #241 is scheduled to host a special meal, free to veterans, on Veterans Day, Saturday, November
Read MoreSHOE DRIVE FOR SOLES4SOULS TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED
BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers in Fort Wayne is now an official Soles4Souls drop-off location, and is hosting a shoe
Read MoreREADY OR NOT…. HERE IT COMES! – Homeowner Rx
It seemed like the beautiful weather of late summer/early fall was going to stay with us forever. But as usual,
Read MoreCHILDREN’S CHOIR TO HOST ANNUAL HARVEST CONCERT
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) will host its annual Harvest Concert on Sunday, November 5, in Auer Performance Hall
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A FINAL FAREWELL PLANNED FOR ELMHURST GRADS
Elmhurst High School has served as a place full of youthful memories for the tens of thousands of alumni who
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ELMHURST 50+ YEAR BOOK
A new book being crafted by a group of dedicated Elmhurst High School graduates is looking to keep classmates and
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WAYNEDALE BAPTIST WELCOMES NEW PASTOR
Waynedale Baptist Church is excited to announce that we have a new pastor, Pastor Steve Johnson. As many of you
Read MoreHISTORY CENTER ANNOUNCES MATHER LECTURE SERIES SPEAKERS
The History Center is proud to announce the speakers for the 2017-2018 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series. All lectures
Read More‘GREAT TREE CANOPY‘ LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Friends of the Parks of Allen County invites citizens to partner with area parks departments, businesses, neighborhoods and community volunteers
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FRIGHT NIGHT, A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER!
Fort Wayne’s most anticipated Halloween event full of frightful family fun is back! The 10th annual Fright Night Downtown is
Read More“BASKETS & BAGS” BINGO TO BE PLAYED IN OSSIAN
Psi Iota Xi Sorority in Ossian is sponsoring their 13TH annual Bingo night featuring prize packages donated by local businesses
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2017 INDIANA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR
The Indiana Assisted Living Association (“INALA”) honored North Woods Village at Inverness Lakes of Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Indiana
Read MoreTRUNK-OR-TREATS IN WAYNEDALE
Trunk-or-treat events bring Halloween and the fun of trick-or-treating to parking lots, but instead of children going door-to-door to collect
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MIDWEST AMERICA CREATING POSITIVE COMMUNITY ACTION
Dawn Gilreath, MidWest America Federal Credit Union’s Waynedale Branch Manager, is a member of the UPSTAR’s Young Professionals Network and
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BILLIE RYKARD REMEMBERED BY BRIDGE DEDICATION – Community Spotlight
I featured Billie in our Community Spotlight in June of 2016. She recently passed away on August 9th. And between
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WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2017-18 Wayne High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The Wayne High School Athletic Hall of Fame
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WAYNEDALE TRAILS CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES
City construction of the Waynedale trails project is moving along at a good clip, even though some businesses along Bluffton
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ADOPT A HIVE & SAVE NOT JUST ONE BEE… BUT 60,000!
Southwest Honey Co. has been working hard over the past couple of years to generate awareness within our community of
Read MoreFORT WAYNE SPORT CLUB TO HOST MONTHLY FISH FRIES
Traditional German Activity Returns as Summer Ends. A Fish Fry will be held in Fort Wayne on Friday, September 22nd,
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BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD – PSALM 46:11
Be still. Sitting in Deacon Jim Kitchen’s office surrounded by pictures of he and his wife, their children, grandchildren, and a
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FIELD TRIP GRANT BENEFITS MORE THAN 2,400 KIDS
Students at 25 Indiana schools this academic year will learn about the outdoors, thanks in part to a grant program
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‘DARE TO DREAM’ PARTNERS WITH STUDENTS TO DELIVER RANCH EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS
The Dare to Dream Youth Ranch session scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2017, serving the ‘Littles’ from its long-standing relationship
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GET READY TO GROWL
Tickets are now on sale for the Allen County SPCA’s signature fundraising event, Growl at the Moon. The event will
Read MoreDUET FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT HOMELESS VETERANS’ FACILITY
Singing duo THE J TAYLORS will perform an evening of music ranging from pop to Country and Light Rock Friday,
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FORT WAYNE ROCKS!
One former Waynedale family is venturing to make the world a little brighter – one rock at a time. Laura
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COMMERCIAL FACADE GRANT ANNUAL SUMMIT: OCT. 3
Could your business use a facelift? It’s possible that your business may qualify for a Façade Grant covering up to
Read MoreDR. WENDY ROBINSON, INDIANA SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR
Dr. Wendy Robinson, superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools, has been named the Indiana Superintendent of the Year for 2018
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DISTINGUISHED KNIGHT AWARD RECIPIENTS – 2017
Bishop Luers High School recently announced the recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Knight Awards after the celebration of the Mass
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