GROWTH CONTINUES AT FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) reached a new record for passenger traffic in 2016, ending the year with the total
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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.
LOCAL GUEST SPEAKER ROBERT ROGERS TO OPEN PARISH MISSION
St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, will hold a Parish Mission beginning Sunday, March 5 through
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School participated in Catholic School Week January 29-February 5 2017. The overall theme this year
Read MoreHAPPY 96TH BIRTHDAY WAYNEDALE!
Waynedale represented the dream of Abner Elzey. This unincorporated town of approximately 3,000 residents was situated about three miles southwest
Read MoreCITY ANIMAL SHELTER PLANS TO CLOSE DEPOSITORY
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control announced recently the after-hour depository boxes will be closing effective February 26, 2017. According
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LABARBERA’S CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Vince and Marty LaBarbera celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 28, 2017. They are the parents of four children:
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COFFEE WITH A COP
On Saturday, January 21, McDonald’s located at 6810 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne hosted a Coffee with a Cop program
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WILL HE SEE HIS SHADOW?
Groundhog Day is not the most popular holiday in February. It is hard to compete with Valentine’s Day when the
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GROWING UP IN WAYNEDALE INFLUENCED NEW BUSINESS
A local businessman draws upon lessons and values learned growing up in Waynedale. Corey Ford is the owner and operator
Read MoreRESPITE FOR THE CAREGIVER: WHEN IS IT TIME TO GET HELP? – For Your Health
Are you overwhelmed providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia? All of us need a break sometimes. That
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GRUSS TO PLAY ON NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM
Shelby Gruss, who as a Senior played on the 2010 Girls Basketball STATE RUNNER-UP BASKETBALL TEAM, has just been chosen
Read MoreREPORTS OF THEFT IN WAYNEDALE
Fort Wayne police want to warn citizens of a theft that continues to be perpetrated by a male theft suspect.
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AN URBAN PRAIRIE IN WAYNEDALE
The morning of December 8, 2016, was downright chilly. At 7:15 a.m., the overnight temperature had dropped to 22 degrees
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IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY IN WAYNEDALE ONE STEP AT A TIME
For too long, the many who walk or bike along Bluffton Road have been in danger of becoming injured in
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LIONS’ LATEST FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS
The Waynedale Lions Club has once again teamed with Waynedale Elementary, the PTA and other local organizations to raise funds
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MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO VOLUNTEER
It’s the beginning of a new year; a clean slate with a fresh new calendar just waiting to be filled
Read MoreSPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM
Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby. In January of 2016, as an expression of that love, St.
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LOCAL RESIDENT TURNS 100!
Ivadine Long, best known to friends and family as “T” joined the centurion club as she celebrated 100 years young
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ROCKSTROH MARRIED 50 YEARS
The children of Gregory and Susan (Schwan) Rockstroh happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Greg and Sue were married
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DOG FUR IS JUST PART OF THE DECOR – Community Spotlight
A staple in the Waynedale community since Barrett’s Dime Store leased the space to them many years ago, Waynedale Grooming
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FW CHILDREN’S CHOIR “AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE”
The voices of children will be wafting all around town this holiday season as the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir completes
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CHRISTMAS CHEER AND CHARITY IN WAYNEDALE
On December 4th, a festive event took place at the Masonic Lodge in Waynedale. Members of HIKE, a philanthropic organization
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FUNDRAISING FOR WOMEN’S CARE CENTER
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School held its annual ‘Goodies for God’ charity drive. Teachers Mrs. Jessica Patton and Mrs.
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CITY TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE FOR THE ANIMALS
The public is cordially invited to join Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control in celebrating the holidays with homeless dogs,
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YMCA RECEIVES RAT RACE DONATION
L-R: Pam Wolfe-Race Director, Mike Clendenen, Stephan Hilker, David Broerman, Larry Arnett, Jonathon Gottschalk, Cynthia Cornwell and Amanda Fall-Executive Director
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WINNING TEAM WILL ENJOY PIZZA
The Bishop Luers Swim team was looking for a service project to do and this seemed like a good fit.
Read MoreFREE HOLIDAY CAB RIDES
Chief of Police Steve Reed joins with Holiday Cab to announce the return of the program that provides free cab
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4TH GRADERS IN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM “ANGELS AWARE!”
On December 6, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School preschoolers through 4th graders performed in the annual Christmas program with
Read MoreTWO-EE’S – BEST WINERY EXPERIENCE
Two-EE’s Winery has been named Visit Indiana’s Best Winery Experience of 2016. This honor comes on the heels of being
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PRAIRIE GROVE CHAPEL EMBRACES CHRISTMAS SERVICES
There are many reasons why a person should love and embrace the Christmas season here in Waynedale. One of them
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