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September 13, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Honoring Hispanic Heritage: Voice Of The Township

We are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month which falls in an unusual time frame on the calendar: from September 15th to October 15th. First signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 was Hispanic Heritage Week which took place in . . . Read More

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August 30, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Labor Day Picnic At Headwaters: Voice Of The Township

Labor Day is on Monday, September 2nd this year, and we are planning our usual outing then, and taking our booth to Headwaters Park and celebrating! The Northeast Indiana Building & Construction Trades Council is hosting its annual Organized Labor . . . Read More

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August 16, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Thomas’ Contributions Celebrated: Voice Of The Township

Our Employee of the Month for August is Director Sylvester Thomas. Mr. Thomas has been running the Human Resource Department at the Wayne Township Trustee Office for just the last year and a half, but his experience in HR management in the manufacturing . . . Read More

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August 2, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Assisting With School Expenses: Voice Of The Township

It’s back-to-school time again, and the students at Fort Wayne Community Schools will be starting on Thursday, August 8th. It’s a time of transition for all families with school-aged children; while some children may wish for an endless summer . . . Read More

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July 19, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Recognizing Great & Hard Work: Voice Of The Township

This month the Wayne Township Trustee Office has selected two employees for special recognition. In the Employee Spotlight is maintenance clerk, Jessie Lawson. And, July’s Employee of the Month, caseworker, Kim Solis, The Employee Spotlight winner . . . Read More

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July 5, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Wayne Trustee Awards Scholarships: Voice Of The Township

This year the Wayne Township Trustee Office is awarding three Richard A. Stevenson Sr. Scholarships to deserving Wayne Township high school graduates who are going on to college this fall: Jaida Woods graduated this May from Snider High School and has . . . Read More

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June 21, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Join Us For Family Fun Day: Voice Of The Township

Trustee Austin Knox is inviting the entire community to this year’s Wayne Township Family Fun Day event which will be rescheduled to August 3rd from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at our location downtown Fort Wayne at 320 East Superior Street. . . Read More

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June 21, 2024 Dr. Scott Myers, FW 4th District 3 min read

Your Waynedale Neighborhood Plan ~ Councilman’s Corner

It is my delight to thank all of our neighbors in the Waynedale area who attended our Townhall on June 15. Mayor Sharon Tucker shared with us her vision to carry forward Mayor Tom Henry’s commitment to optimize the quality of life in Fort Wayne. . . . Read More

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June 7, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Summer Activities For Kids ~ Voice Of The Township

School is out for the summer, and this means a big change in routine for students and their families. During the school year parents could count on their children spending the day in a safe and enriching environment. . . Read More

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May 24, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

The History Of Memorial Day ~ Voice Of The Township

The Wayne Township Trustee Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day, and many of us look forward to the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade that departs from the Waynedale United Methodist Church at 9:00 that morning to travel . . . Read More

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May 10, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Celebrating Mothers & Wellness

According to the calendar hanging in my office, the month of May is both Mental Health Month and Employee Health and Fitness Month. Here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office, we pay attention to both of these causes as we work to reduce stress, build . . . Read More

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April 26, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Why Voting In The Primary Election Matters

We are rapidly approaching Primary Election Day on May 7. Hoosiers, ensure you have a plan in place to vote! Local primary elections are critical as they have a direct influence on decisions that impact our daily lives, from education to public safety, . . . Read More

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April 26, 2024 Lindsey Hammond 3 min read

Lindsey Hammond (R) – Allen County Council At-Large Candidate

My name is Lindsey Hammond, candidate for Allen County Council At-Large. I am a God-fearing, Christ follower. I have lived in Allen County for 24 years; I moved here from NW Ohio to attend college, fell in love with this area and chose to raise my family . . . Read More

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April 26, 2024 Grant Bucher 3 min read

Grant Bucher (R) – Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District Candidate

Will your voice be part of the political noise? Or will it appeal to renewal by reason and debate? As a candidate for Congress driven to serve my God, family, and neighbors well, I am committed to win the right way, or not win at all. . . Read More

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April 26, 2024 Phil Goss 3 min read

Phil Goss (D) – Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District Candidate

Hoosiers in Northeast Indiana deserve better than what we’ve gotten from a succession of GOP Representatives who have done anything they could to gather power, while never representing the people. I promise you that I’ll be better. . . Read More

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April 26, 2024 Jamie Reitenour 2 min read

Jamie Reitenour (R) – Indiana Governor Candidate

Born to military parents and raised in a military family, I moved often during my childhood. I attended college on a scholarship and participated in team sports. I graduated from what is now Missouri State University in 2001 with a degree in psychology . . . Read More

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April 26, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Celebrating Earth Day ~ Voice Of The Township

On Monday, April 22nd we celebrated Earth Day 2024. Established in 1970, Earth Day has been recognized, first in the United States and now all around the world, as the day we take stock of the condition of our planet and reflect on what we can do to . . . Read More

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April 12, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Farewell To A Visionary ~ Voice Of The Township

Wayne Township, Waynedale and all of the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County lost a great leader and friend when Mayor Tom Henry passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. . . Read More

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March 29, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Staff Member Saves Visitor’s Life ~ Voice Of The Township

Spring has sprung, and Trustee Austin Knox and the rest of the staff here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office wish everyone a Happy Easter! Our Employee of the Month for March 2024 has been Shatayah Conner, Director of the Workfare and Employment Department. . . . Read More

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March 29, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

Allen County Bicentennial Opening Ceremony Event

All citizens of Allen County are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Bicentennial on Monday, April 1, 2024. The event, featuring guest speakers, music, and refreshments, will begin at 10:00 a.m. . . Read More

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March 15, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

National “Slam the Scam Day” & Warning Hoosiers To Be Vigilant

Secretary of State Diego Morales recently recognized “Slam the Scam Day” on March 7, 2024, to help raise awareness and prevent scammers from stealing your money or identity. National Slam the Scam Day is an initiative to raise public awareness and . . . Read More

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March 15, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 2 min read

Women’s History Month ~ Voice Of The Township

This month the Wayne Township Trustee Office celebrates not only Women’s History Month and St. Patrick’s Day, but the beginning of spring, a season of looking forward to great weather and moving more of our activities outdoors. . . Read More

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March 1, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff 3 min read

Mayor Tom Henry Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Below is a statement from Mayor Tom Henry. Mayor Henry delivered the statement during a recent press briefing at his office at Citizens Square: As most of you know, our family, friends, and community are still respectfully mourning the passing of my . . . Read More

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March 1, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Celebrating The Leap Year ~ Voice Of The Township

As we wrap up the month of February with its extra day this year, February 29th, I have learned that not everyone is aware of what leap year is and how it came about. . . Read More

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February 16, 2024 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Setting A High Bar At The WTTO ~ Voice Of The Township

Last month the Wayne Township Trustee Office announced the formation of a new employee committee called Active Relations: Motivation and Morale. One of the first tasks the ARMM committee took on was to establish an Employee of the Month award for staff . . . Read More