Skip to content
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Latest:
  • Reconstruction Of Roundabouts For Three SE Neighborhoods
  • The ‘Hired Man’s Quilt’ ~ Around The Frame
  • Savor Fort Wayne Ends Soon!
  • Lamb Receives Award From Indiana Park & Recreation Assoc.
  • Welcoming The New Year ~ Voice Of The Township
The Waynedale News
The Waynedale News

The Waynedale News

South & Southwest Fort Wayne Indiana News

  • Featured
  • Leisure
  • Local Ads
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • Outdoors
  • Political
  • Worship

The Great Outdoors

Enjoy outdoors activities like gardening, camping, hiking and more? This section is for you! These articles contain the latest local outdoors news and entertainment from around the Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana area.


Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Sol Fest Shines To Give Fox Island Rehab Hope

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Michael Morrissey
A long-time Fort Wayne event is redirecting its focus to help a county park in dire need. ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Game To Protect Rivers Wins International Award

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
A City Utilities-developed board game that helps players learn how stormwater runoff carries pollutants to our rivers has won the International Serious Play Silver Medal. ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

The Generational Divide Shows In Our Food System, Too

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022 Elizabeth K. Gardner
Gen Z households are struggling more to put food on the table compared to those of Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers, according to the Consumer Food Insights Report. ... Read more
Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Local Nonprofits Highlight Local Foods & Chef With Workshop

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Have you ever felt intimidated by produce at the farmer’s market? Not sure how to prevent your fresh herbs from going bad? Are you stumped on how to prepare produce in a way that actually makes you want to eat it? Local nonprofits, Eco Fest and Northeast ... Read more
Featured Local News The Great Outdoors 

Trail Cleanup On The St. Mary’s Pathway

July 15, 2022July 21, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Students from the summer program at Purdue University TRIO Upward Bound Program were happy to assist in a cleanup on the St. Mary’s Pathway near Wayne High School. TRIO Upward Bound is a college-prep program that serves income-eligible high ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Managing Mosquitoes

July 15, 2022July 21, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Mosquitoes. They’re more than a nuisance. ... Read more
Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Tour Six Exceptional Native Plant Gardens With INPS

July 15, 2022July 21, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
To highlight the beauty and ecological contributions of natives, the Northeast Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society will host a garden tour in the Woodhurst neighborhood on Fort Wayne’s south side from 9 to noon on Saturday morning, ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Hoosier Riverwatch Hosts Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop

July 15, 2022July 21, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
For those who would like to learn more about the health of local streams and rivers, the Allen County Partnership for Water Quality, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative are offering a Hoosier ... Read more
Featured Local News The Great Outdoors 

A Message From The Storm Restoration Team ~ Letter To The Editor

July 1, 2022July 21, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
I’ve been on the ground with I&M the past several days, helping to restore power following Monday’s powerful storm which packed winds up to 100 mph. The power is back on for nearly all of the over 41,000 I&M customers affected by the storm. ... Read more
Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Girl Scouts Honor Gold Award Recipients

July 1, 2022July 7, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) honored eight Gold Award recipients, one of whom also received a national Gold Award Scholarship, at a ceremony Sunday, June 22, 2022, at Goshen College. The Gold Award represents the highest ... Read more
Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

When Will Fox Island Reopen?

July 1, 2022July 7, 2022 Michael Morrissey
The violent thunderstorm that ripped through Waynedale has left Fox Island County Park in a precarious situation. ... Read more
Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Local 4-H Club Helps Fox Island

June 17, 2022June 23, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The Southwest Stewards 4-H Club of Allen County were back in action, completing their Service Project for the third year in a row. They officially became a new Club in 2020 and committed to incorporating a Service Project into each year plan, ... Read more
Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

“Push, Paddle, Pedal” Encourages Community Members To Move 100 Miles

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Community members with and without disabilities are invited to move 100 miles this summer to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. Funds raised from Turnstone’s third annual “Push, Paddle, Pedal” challenge event ... Read more
Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

City Pools & Water Playgrounds Open

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will open Northside and McMillen Pools for the season on Saturday, June 4 with reduced hours of operation by one day per week. The staggered adjustments are due to staffing shortages and consideration for safety ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Paddle To Help Provide Data To Promote Wildlife

May 20, 2022May 24, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Paddling is a great way to enjoy Indiana’s natural beauty, observe wildlife, and connect with nature. Indiana paddlers have a unique opportunity to observe wildlife while enjoying Indiana’s countless water resources. Indiana DNR would ... Read more
Featured Local News The Great Outdoors 

Trot The Trails On A Horse!

May 20, 2022May 24, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The City of Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Horse Trails, Inc. and Allen County are partnering for a Trot the Trails horse trail ride on Saturday, May 21. The ride will take place along the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from the Frontier offices ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Avian Influenza Found In Raptors & Water Birds

May 6, 2022May 10, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Avian influenza has been confirmed in two wild raptor species in Indiana, according to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW). Diagnostic testing on the raptors was done at Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, where the ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Tincaps Call For Help With Fort Wayne Daisies Night

May 6, 2022May 10, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are asking for assistance from fans. The team would love to hear from family and friends of former Fort Wayne Daisies players to share stories, photos, newspaper articles, and anything else historical and unique. ... Read more
Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Name The Chicks!

May 6, 2022May 10, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
It’s an exciting time to watch the livestream of Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) FalconCam. Two peregrine falcon chicks have hatched, and people all over the world can view the baby birds and proud parents 24/7 at www.IndianaMichiganPower.com/FalconCam ... Read more
Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Community Meeting: Foster Park Golf Course

April 22, 2022April 25, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting to gather input on upgrades and improvements to the Foster Park Golf Course that opened originally in 1928. This is an important step in the process of creating a comprehensive Master ... Read more
Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Bring Your Dogs To Play In Waynedale

April 22, 2022April 25, 2022 Maria Sutherland
For centuries now dogs have been described as man’s best friend. These loyal companions know how to make us chuckle no matter the day and are a constant reminder for us to take life less seriously and stop to smell the roses. As these pups become ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Tails On Trails Kick-Off April 30

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Those who would like to make a shelter doggy’s day, and make their own day a little brighter, are invited to the kick-off of the Tails on Trails volunteer program. The event will run from 1 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at Foster Park Pavilion ... Read more
Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors 

Earth Day Activities In Fort Wayne

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
Earth Day Fort Wayne is the largest Earth Day celebration in the Fort Wayne community. This free event will be held on Sunday, April 24th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Eagle Marsh Barn at 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804. This event hosts dozens ... Read more
Featured Local News The Great Outdoors 

Join Fort Wayne’s Great American Cleanup

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for nearly 30 years. It’s a time when we can show our community pride by lending a hand to clean up littered roadsides, parks, ... Read more
The Great Outdoors 

Developer Selected For “The Wedge” At Promenade Park

April 8, 2022April 22, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced a developer that has become familiar to Fort Wayne will invest in another private development project next to Promenade Park. ... Read more
  • ← Previous
  • Next →
Donate To The Waynedale News Elmhurst High School

Our Web Sponsors

Click to advertise on this website
Click to advertise on this website
Click to advertise on this website
Click to advertise on this website

Submit Your News!

  • Send Us Your News
  • Place A Classified Ad
  • Post A Calendar Event
  • Religious Events Update

News On Facebook

Like The Waynedale News On Facebook

Free E-Newsletter

Sign-up to receive our free Waynedale community e-newsletter.





The Waynedale News

Map Of The Waynedale News
2505 Lower Huntington Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46809

news@waynedalenews.com
-
(260) 747-4535 - Main Phone
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8a - 5p
-
Advertising Client Assistance
(260) 747-5529 - Jordan Cornwell

About Us

  • General Information / Company Updates
  • Our Writers
  • Online Submissions
    • Place A Classified Ad!
    • Submit A Community Calendar Event!
    • Submit Your News!
    • Worship In Waynedale Update!

Advertising

  • Publication Dates & Deadlines
  • Demographics & Distribution
  • Ad Rates & Options
  • Specials & Ad Discounts
  • Current Advertising Kit & Info

Online News

  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter Feed
  • RSS Feed
  • Terms Of Use
  • Site Map
  • Latest Fort Wayne News
  • Waynedale Community
Copyright © 2023 The Waynedale News. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.