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Our local writers give you insight of their original opinions on the latest Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana news and entertainment topics. Movie, restaurant, show and event reviews are in this section.


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A Tribute To Wordsmiths ~ Letter To The Editor

January 20, 2023January 26, 2023 Emma Miller, 9th Grade
Being eloquent in speech and having “magical fingers” when it comes to words, as I like to say, is more than a gift. It’s one of the most powerful tools you can use to reach a wide audience and get your message out, whatever it may be. ... Read more
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‘The Menu’ Thrills & ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ Chills ~ At The Movies With Kasey

January 20, 2023January 26, 2023 Kasey Butcher
Studios often use this time of year to dump movies that they do not think will perform well at the box office, but the rise of streaming and simultaneous releases has provided an opportunity for quality films to perform well in January. The Menu, ... Read more
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Can You Reduce The Medicare Surcharge?

January 20, 2023January 26, 2023 Shawn D. Wall
Before you turn 65, you’ll want to become familiar with Medicare’s rules and features. And if you’re a high earner, you’ll want to be especially aware of the Medicare premium surcharge — because, over time, it can add up to some significant dollars. ... Read more
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COLA Is Sweet For Social Security Recipients

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
If you receive Social Security, you’ve probably already heard that your checks in 2023 will be bigger – considerably bigger, in fact. How can you make the best use of this extra money? ... Read more
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An Overview Of Holiday Streaming Features ~ At The Movies With Kasey

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Kasey Butcher
I watch five movies every holiday season: The Holiday, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, The Shop Around the Corner, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Die Hard. Die Hard is a Christmas movie—it is, after all, about the reunification of a family for the ... Read more
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Advice Can Help When Making Charitable Gifts

December 2, 2022December 16, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
Now that it’s the holiday season, gifts are probably on your mind – and you might intend for some of those gifts to go to charities. Although your intentions are good, you could be shortchanging both your recipients and yourself with your method ... Read more
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‘She Said’ Tells An Ugly Story With Empathy ~ At The Movies With Kasey

December 2, 2022December 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The story of Harvey Weinstein’s criminal, abusive behavior has been told and retold, from outstanding investigative reporting to the Law and Order ripped from the headline’s treatment. When the story broke, like a lot of people, I read Ronan ... Read more
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What To Know About Sustainable Investing

November 18, 2022December 16, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
What To Know About Sustainable Investing ... Read more
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‘Falling For Christmas’ Stumbles ~ At The Movies With Kasey

November 18, 2022December 16, 2022 Kasey Butcher
Catherine Called Birdy was one of the popular novels I did not read when I was young because I was busy trying to read literally the biggest books in my school library. Boy, I missed out. In the adaptation by Amazon Studios, Catherine, called Birdy ... Read more
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How Should You Pay For Short-Term Financial Goals?

November 4, 2022December 16, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
As you go through life, you will likely have long- and short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term goals differ from those needed for your short-term ones? ... Read more
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‘Rosaline’ Makes Comedy From Tragedy ~ At The Movies With Kasey

November 4, 2022December 16, 2022 Kasey Butcher
In school, I liked Shakespeare, but I hated Romeo and Juliet. Sure, it has some beautiful poetry tucked in, but the story? Too much teen angst. Hulu’s new movie, Rosaline, based on the novel When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle, takes a comedic ... Read more
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What Should Alzheimer’s Caregivers Know?

October 21, 2022November 8, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges. Navigating the Alzheimer’s experience involves a long journey, and there’s no easy answer for ... Read more
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Failure To Plan: Is It Planning To Fail?

October 7, 2022October 18, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” But as you chart your financial course, what steps should you take to help you keep moving forward to where you want to go? ... Read more
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‘Lou’ Boasts Great Performances But A Terrible Script ~ At The Movies With Kasey

October 7, 2022October 18, 2022 Kasey Butcher
Allison Janney is an American treasure, but her new movie is so poorly written I can only imagine that she agreed to make it to mark starring in an action movie off her celebrity BINGO card. That is the only plausible reason why she made Lou. Spoiler ... Read more
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Should You Stick With Index-Based Investments?

September 23, 2022September 26, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
You may have heard that you can simplify your investment strategy just by owning index-based or passive investments. But is this a good idea? You’ll want to consider the different aspects of this type of investment style. ... Read more
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Notice Of Period For Public Comment

September 23, 2022September 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has received an application from Brooks Construction Company, Inc., located at 3930 Hardrock Rd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819, for a significant revision of its FESOP issued on April ... Read more
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What Are the Odds? A Restaurant Story ~ Letter To The Editor

September 9, 2022September 16, 2022 Emma Miller
Dunkin’ Donuts: where donuts lovers come to meet and mingle, and where coffee lovers come to taste the newest edition of their seasonal favorites. But there is a very specific version of this national food chain that is very dear, and near, to ... Read more
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Look Closely At Open Enrollment Choices

September 9, 2022September 16, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
Once again, it’s the season for football games and back-to-school activities. And if you work for a medium-size or large employer, it will soon be open enrollment season – the time of year when you can review your employee benefits and make changes ... Read more
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Student Loan Forgiveness Still May Borrow Trouble

September 9, 2022September 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The Biden Administration announced that the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of Federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans will be recipients of the student loan debt relief; unfortunately, this creates an excellent ... Read more
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‘The Bear’ & ‘A League Of Their Own’ Showcase Excellent Ensembles ~ At The Movies With Kasey

August 26, 2022August 29, 2022 Kasey Butcher
My husband is from Chicago, so I did not exactly have to twist his arms into watching The Bear, Hulu’s show about an Italian beef shop, but the show was even better than we expected. ... Read more
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Are You Properly Insured?

August 26, 2022August 29, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
You probably won’t see it on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it is indeed important to be aware of the importance of life insurance. Are you adequately insured? ... Read more
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Should You Own Bonds When Interest Rates Rise?

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Shawn D. Wall
As you know, the stock market has attracted a lot of attention – and for good reason, as we’ve seen considerable volatility almost from the beginning of the year. But if you own bonds, or bond-based mutual funds, you might also have some concerns. ... Read more
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Trying Out UberEats ~ Letter To The Editor

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
There is one business that is extremely popular in larger cities — but we have noticed, through our UberEats journey over the last few weeks, that it is not nearly as used as it should be. For Fort Wayne being the second largest city in Indiana, ... Read more
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A Story Of Community & Heroism ~ At The Movies With Kasey

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Kasey Butcher
This week, I watched two family-friendly movies that involve harrowing feats and a whole lot of water. Although Thirteen Lives is not suitable for the youngest family members, it provides a much better story than The Sea Beast does. ... Read more
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When Can You Choose Retirement?

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
If you’re like most people, your work has been a central part of your life. So, wouldn’t it be nice to have the flexibility to decide when you no longer want to work?Many people of retirement age have achieved this type of control. In fact, two-thirds ... Read more
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