HOW OUR COMMUNITY CAME TO BE
The farmland that once comprised the area of Waynedale, though fertile, was also highly alkaline. During the Pleistocene period a
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Waynedale History
Curious how Waynedale became the neighborhood you know today? These stories were selected by our editors to feature the people, places, and events that shaped Waynedale and south Fort Wayne, including longtime businesses, churches, schools, landmarks, anniversaries, and everyday memories. Whether you grew up here or are new to the area, these articles help you picture what used to stand on familiar corners, learn how local traditions began, and see how neighbors have worked together across generations to build the community we share. This is a special section with selected stories, use our search function to discover even more archived articles from Waynedale history.
DO YOU RECALL WHAT IT WAS LIKE?
Did you know that over 2,500 members belong to a unique Facebook group that focuses on pictures, memories and discussions
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FORT WAYNE PET FOOD PANTRY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!
New to Waynedale but not new to Fort Wayne, the non-profit Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry (FWPFP) celebrated their silver
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AZAR’S BIG BOY WILL NOT REOPEN
Months after closing in early April, assumedly because of COVID-19 shutdowns and lack of business, many speculated about when or
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UMBER’S HARDWARE SET TO CLOSE IN SURPRISE DECISION
In the wake of Avalon Pool, Baer Field Motorsports Park and the Waynedale Bakery recently closing, this week, Umber’s Do
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WAYNEDALE NEWS CELEBRATES COMMUNITY LEGACY
On September 2, 1932 the first Waynedale Newspaper rolled off the presses. Since then, The Waynedale News continues to be
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PRESERVING A KEY ELMHURST FEATURE AHEAD OF DEMOLITION
Over the past 3 weeks, alumni Don and Hope Dressler have been working to preserve key elements of the gym
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ELMHURST IS COMING DOWN BUT MEMORIES REMAIN
As the sun came up in Waynedale, an area historical building came down. It was Monday, May 14, 2018 when
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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ONE LAST TIME AT ELMHURST HIGH
Every dust-covered clock hovering over the guests on tours of the long-vacant hallways of Elmhurst High School registered the exact
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ELMHURST: A FOND GOOD-BYE
We came to walk the halls once more, Knowing ‘twould be the last We thought of teenage hopes and dreams
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Letter To The Editor: It had the feel of a funeral visitation. My last visit a few years ago hoped
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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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THE EIGHTY-FIVE YEAR LEGACY OF THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Eighty-five years ago this Saturday (September 2nd), Editor-in-Chief Arden McCoy was inking the press plates for the first time and
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ONE LAST TIME WALKING THE HALLS AT ELMHURST HIGH
Even after decades, the Elmhurst class of 1967 is staying close. This summer will mark 50 years since those folks
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TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED, SAVOR TODAY – Community Spotlight
Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals is steeped in rich history. As you may have noted in the last issue of The
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
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ELMHURST CLASS OF 1976 REUNION
The attendees at the August 6 Elmhurst Class of 1976 reunion at the Coyote Creek Golf Club.
Read MoreEARTHQUAKES IN THE AFTERNOON
Tremors and quakes are not just a West Coast warning,Waynedalers know they occur daily – just not in the morning.Past
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HILL’S FAMILY MARKET PREPARING FOR FOURTH GENERATION
Anyone who has driven down Lower Huntington Road lately will notice big changes at Hill’s Meat Market. A new building,
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A LIFE COMMITTED TO TEACHING
* Former Elmhurst H.S. teacher Donald C Goss passed away on March 12, 2019. We will share more information about
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THE SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB HISTORY
Late one chill October evening in the fall of 1936, four men sat around a glowing cannonball stove in the
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LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Local land trust Little River Wetlands Project will host its sixth annual Frogapalooza fundraiser on Friday, October 23 (6 to
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CHIEF RICHARDVILLE HOUSE A HIDDEN GEM IN WAYNEDALE
Just beyond the commercial traffic of Bluffton Road, in the heart of Waynedale, the Chief Richardville House sits in a
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$1 WAYNEDALE DOG MEALS AT ANNIVERSARY PARTY
In celebration of its 82nd year of publishing, The Waynedale News will be hosting an Anniversary Party on Friday, September
Read MoreELMHURST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE CELEBRATES 75 YEARS
The Waynedale Church of the Nazarene began meeting in 1939 in a house located at 6902 Bradbury Avenue, Fort Wayne,
Read MoreELMHURST LITTLE LEAGUE TURNS 60
Can you believe it has been 60 years since the first Elmhurst Little Leaguer stepped foot on the one and
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A TRUE HERO AMONG US
Fort Wayne is proud to claim it is the home of a true American hero. Colonel Sion Bass was the
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WHO REMEMBERS THIS LANDMARK?
The Gulf station (Midway Gulf) was located at 2912 Lower Huntington Road. Ivan D. Bailey operated the station between 1959-1962.
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