NEWS FROM THE HILLS – MOTHER’S DAY
The last day of April dawned bright and sunny. Songbirds were warbling merrily; the purple lilac’s heavy blossoms wafted a
Read MoreOur Original Leisure & Entertainment showcases columns, stories, and features that entertain, inspire, and spark curiosity. Written by local Waynedale and Fort Wayne columnists, these pieces explore traditions, everyday history, quilting and handcrafts, movies, humor, and reflections on life in northeast Indiana. Each story is created exclusively for The Waynedale News, inviting readers to slow down, enjoy a good read, and stay connected with the people, memories, and pastimes that make this community unique.
The last day of April dawned bright and sunny. Songbirds were warbling merrily; the purple lilac’s heavy blossoms wafted a
Read MoreGrowing up in a family of six children, my mother sewed a great deal for her family: neckties for dad,
Read MoreSummer isn’t here yet, but it’s getting close. And for many people, the arrival of summer means it’s time for
Read MoreContinued From The April 12 Edition. Life as a POWWhen they finally made it to Stalag IX-B they were crowded
Read MoreWhen you do nothing… nothing happens. April ShowersApril showers bring May flowers,We’ve heard the poets say.But I love it when
Read MoreSpringtime weather seemed to explode overnight in our hills, with trees on the mountainside bursting in bloom almost instantly. It
Read MoreAward winning artwork benefits scholarship fund On Friday, April 26, IPFW and Parkview Health will celebrate the 12th Annual Tapestry:
Read MoreEmily’s dilemma was obvious: how do you sell manure? Since she fell in love with Dewey Decker, she could think
Read MoreWhen I was a bit younger and a bit braver, a group of friends and I shot the rapids on
Read MoreOne evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought
Read MoreThe first definite symbol of the coming of spring showed up in our yard last week. On a relatively mild
Read MoreSoon after I opened the Born Again Quilts studio on South Wayne Avenue, Jean Wyss comes to visit. Jean who
Read MoreIt occurred to me the other day just what a blessing it is to be a grandfather. The children think
Read MoreKeep it a Secret from Those Closest to YouWhen I got organized in the late seventies, I decided to keep
Read MoreThe voice of spring is awakening the land after the long, cold sleep of winter. She whispered first to the
Read MoreUniform. It’s a word used as an adjective or noun. As an adjective it means unvarying, conforming, always the same.
Read MoreSometimes a simple object will trigger a flood of memories, things of long ago and almost forgotten. The recent high
Read MoreDo you feel that itch coming on? It’s time, you know. See the kids out flying kites? That’s a sign.
Read MoreThe photo exhibit, “Memoria: Assisi and the Jews, 1943-1944,” will be open for public viewing in the North Campus foyer
Read MoreSnowflakes dance and twirl through the air as the capricious wind blows them this way and that. The wind chimes
Read MoreIt all started with a person unknown. It could be a family member, friend, neighbor, work associate or maybe a
Read More“I believe I’ll write some Celtic music,” said Dud one morning at the world dilemma think tank down at the
Read MoreAl and Betty (Deam) Bowser, formerly of Waynedale, recently celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary by spending two weeks in Ireland.
Read MoreRusty rolled over, scratched his nose with his paw and fell back to sleep. Life was awesome! The beautiful Garden,
Read MoreWinter has loosened its grip on our hills for a few days. The recent snow, piled wide and deep, has
Read MoreFrom President Washington to President Obama quilts reflect the life and times of the men who lead and serve our
Read MorePresident Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) and members of the Indiana Senate hosted a live Statehouse-to-space conversation with NASA
Read MoreOn January 30, a number of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School students paid $1 to wear a favorite hat at school
Read MoreTheir mission is to help people struggling with their weight and achieve health wellness in the community. Their goal is
Read More3 slices of bacon cut in 1/2 inch pieces4 cups of ‘sliced’ potatoes (peeled optional)1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/3
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