TRADITION RUNS DEEP: 15TH ANNUAL WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC
The 15th Annual Waynedale Community Picnic is so close you can almost hear the laughter and fun happening at Waynedale
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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.
WAYNEDALE LIONS DONATE PLANTERS
Waynedale Lions Club recently donated four planter boxes at a value of $500 to Kingston Residence Assisted Living, 7515 Winchester
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MIGRATING WITH THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY
Monarch Season has begun here in Fort Wayne, Indiana with the sightings of Monarch butterflies everywhere; including Little River Wetlands
Read MorePEYTON HOWE ATTEMPTING TO ‘KICK’ PEDIATRIC CANCER
Bishop Luers varsity football kicker and punter Peyton Howe is dedicating his senior season to fighting childhood pediatric cancer by
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TO PLANT A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW – Community Spotlight
Rick Ritter believes in giving back. A disabled veteran following a three-year stint in the Marine Corps, he “feels blessed
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WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
The Waynedale Community Picnic is celebrating its 15th year! For those who have never attended the picnic or are new
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RINGING OF THE BELL BEGINS REBIRTH OF CLYDE THEATRE
Nearly 100 people gathered under a makeshift tent outside the old Clyde Theater on Thursday, July 27 to watch area
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FORT WAYNE KEEPS EYE ON ECLIPSE
A local man is planning a field trip of sorts to witness an historic solar eclipse this summer. Bob Dispenza,
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GO ON SERVICE TRIP TO HAITI
Thirteen Bishop Luers students, two alumni, plus teacher Carrie Bubb went on service trip to Haiti, which took place July
Read MoreMIAMI INDIAN HERITAGE DAYS PRESENTS LACROSSE STICK MAKING
The History Center continues the Miami Indian Heritage Days this Saturday, August 5 at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton
Read MorePAINT FIRE HYDRANTS FOR SAFETY AND PROFIT
Neighborhood associations in and around Fort Wayne can earn money this summer by painting fire hydrants within their neighborhoods. City Utilities
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MUCH MORE THAN YOUR TYPICAL PAINTING PROJECT
The revitalization of a neglected commercial district or neighborhood often begins with improvements to a single building or storefront. Even
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CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARS! – Voice Of The Township
At the most recent Wayne Township Trustee Board Meeting held on the 11th of July, I presented sixteen students with
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TAKE A LITTLE OFF THE TOP – Community Spotlight
Meyer’s Barber Shop is a Waynedale staple, although surprisingly only about half of their clients are from the immediate area.
Read MoreSTEEL DYNAMICS SPONSORS SEPTEMBER HONOR FLIGHT
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) is pleased to announce that Steel Dynamics, Inc. will sponsor Flight #25 scheduled for September
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WEATHER SIREN SOON READY TO PROTECT & SERVE
The long-awaited weather siren has now been installed and is currently sitting 65 feet above the Waynedale landscape. On June
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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY, DAD!
Charles (Zeke) Klenke celebrates his 90th Birthday on Monday July 10th! Happy Birthday, Dad. – Your three Angels; Dianne, Patricia
Read MoreCOME HANG OUT AT OPEN STREETS
On Sunday, July 9, 2017 you can experience Fort Wayne in a unique way. By joining the City’s first Open
Read MoreTHE HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY GARDEN OPEN FOR HARVEST
All are welcome! The Community Garden seeks to provide fresh, wholesome, locally grown produce to those in the Huntington Community
Read MoreWHAT’S THAT NOISE? – Homeowner Rx
“Honey! There is a funny noise coming from the bathroom!” Ever walk by your bathroom and hear something that sounds
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CONGRATULATIONS – 100 YEARS OLD!
Betty King celebrated her 100th Birthday on Tuesday, June 20th! A party, complete with music, friends and family, was held
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A STRIKE TOWARD ‘THE ORDER OF GOOD THINGS’ IN WAYNEDALE
On a recent summer afternoon, workers bustled in and out of the Eagles Post #248, pushing in and shoving out
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WHAT WAYNEDALE RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN
The new outdoor warning siren that’s coming to Waynedale brings with it some true risks that area residents might not
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“EXPLORE THE HONEY BEE” COMING TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!
Southwest Honey Co. and the Allen County Public Library have teamed up to bring the k-12 “Explore the Honey Bee”
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CELEBRATING OUR HELPFUL POLLINATORS THIS WEEK
This week, we celebrate Pollinators! We celebrate the vital role that bees, butterflies, bats, hummingbirds, and other organisms play in
Read MoreSPONSOR A VENDOR SPACE, VOLUNTEER & MORE AT THE WAYNEDALE PICNIC
The Waynedale Community Picnic Committee is gearing up for the 15th annual Waynedale Community Picnic on August 26, 2017. The
Read MoreSURVEY TO UNDERSTAND DIRECTION OF COMMUNITY
Beginning this weekend, The Waynedale Business Chamber’s Corridor Committee will be collecting input from a survey developed to better understand
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ENJOY BEST FIREWORKS CELEBRATION IN WAYNEDALE ON THE THIRD OF JULY
If you are looking for fireworks in Waynedale on the “Fourth” of July, you won’t find them. BUT, you can
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FLAG DAY AT THE MASONIC LODGE #739
The members of Waynedale Masonic Lodge #739 and their families celebrated Flag Day, June 14, by properly retiring worn United
Read MoreFOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS EVENT SET FOR DOWNTOWN
The City of Fort Wayne announced the Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location
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