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RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF RICHARD A. STEVENSON – Voice Of The Township

August 28, 2020September 3, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Wayne Township Trustee, Austin Knox, has been running a virtual township assistance office during the current COVID-19 pandemic. His staff has been working almost entirely from home through phone calls, emails, the internet and the US mail. ... Read more

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NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY – Voice Of The Township

August 14, 2020August 17, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

August 21 was named “National Senior Citizens Day” in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and a joint resolution of Congress and, and for the last 32 years the day has been celebrated not only in the United States but around the world. While not a national ... Read more

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CITY, BRIGHTPOINT TO OFFER SMALL BUSINESSES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

August 14, 2020August 18, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the City of Fort Wayne is working with Brightpoint to help local small businesses survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

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ONE-THIRD OF NORTHEAST INDIANA STILL NEEDS TO TAKE CENSUS

July 31, 2020August 3, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

According to State Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington), 2020 Census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so. ... Read more

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2-1-1 CAN HELP IF YOU ARE IN NEED – Voice Of The Township

July 31, 2020August 3, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Much like what we experienced during the financial crisis of 2008, this year we are seeing another sharp rise in unemployment and an increasing need for assistance with basic necessities. As an important member of the local social safety net, ... Read more

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PUSHING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC – Voice Of The Township

July 7, 2020July 22, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

As an essential service to the community, the Wayne Township Trustee Office has remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, although our ways of encountering our clients have had to change somewhat. For people looking for emergency financial ... Read more

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY – Voice Of The Township

July 3, 2020July 10, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

The Fourth of July weekend is here and, even in these strange times of the COVID-19 pandemic, thinking about the meaning of Independence Day seems as important and relevant as ever. July 4, 1776 is the date that the American Colonies, still at ... Read more

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REMEMBERING JUNETEENTH – Voice Of The Township

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Usually at this time of year we are well into the season of attending large events where we reach out with our informational booth and literature to educate the public on our services. For example, Fort Wayne Housing Authority has, for some years ... Read more

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WE’RE UNDER CONSTRUCTION – Voice Of The Township

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Normally at this time of year we would be transitioning from the school year to a summer of downtown festivals and other outdoor activities. But this year has become a whole different animal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial Day festivities ... Read more

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JOHN STOFFEL – Dist. 50 – IN House of Representatives

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

My name is John Stoffel and I see a brighter future for northeast Indiana. That’s why I’m asking for your vote in the Indiana House of Representatives District 50 Primary Election. ... Read more

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TOM RHOADES – Dist. 16 – IN State Senate

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

My name is Tom Rhoades and I’m running for Indiana State Senate in the 16th District in the Republican Primary on June 2nd. ... Read more

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TO HONOR THE FALLEN – Voice Of The Township

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

This year Memorial Day comes as early in the month as it can, on Monday May the 25th. The United States has been observing that holiday on the last Monday of May since 1971 when the “Uniform Monday Holiday Act” made several national holidays land ... Read more

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TAKING EVERY PRECAUTION WE CAN – Voice Of The Township

April 24, 2020May 3, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

As an essential service under the governor’s COVID-19 “stay at home” directive, the Wayne Township Trustee Office has continued operating under its normal business hours of Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 ... Read more

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ELECTION COMMISSION ADAPTS FOR JUNE 2 PRIMARY ELECTION

April 24, 2020May 3, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

In response to recommendations from Governor Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, and the leadership of Indiana’s major political parties, the Indiana Election Commission has issued an order implementing policy changes for ... Read more

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TOWNSHIP STILL OFFERS ASSISTANCE – Voice Of The Township

March 27, 2020April 20, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

In compliance with the order from Governor Holcomb on Monday, March 23, the Wayne Township Trustee Office is operating on a restricted emergency basis. The following statements regarding the COVID-19 health situation is posted on our website ... Read more

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PRIMARY ELECTION MOVED TO JUNE 2

March 27, 2020March 29, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

Governor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody announced an agreement to move the date of this year’s Indiana primary election from May 5 to June 2. All ... Read more

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SBA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES

March 27, 2020March 29, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Indiana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator ... Read more

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FIREFIGHTERS SPRING INTO ACTION – Voice Of The Township

March 13, 2020April 20, 2020 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Springtime is rolling around, and here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office we are doing spring things like cleaning carpets and putting fresh paint on the walls, changing the seasonal items in the Clothing Emporium and replacing our office ... Read more

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EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY – Voice Of The Township

February 28, 2020April 20, 2020 SuzAnne Runge

Friday, March 6, will be the 25th annual National Employee Appreciation Day., Known as the “Guru of Thank You,” Dr. Bob Nelson was a founding member of Recognition Professionals International (RPI, previously known as the National Association ... Read more

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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February 14, 2020April 20, 2020 SuzAnne Runge

It’s February, and here at Wayne Township we are celebrating not only Valentine’s and Presidents days but also Black History Month. ... Read more

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GET HELP WITH YOUR TAXES – Voice Of The Township

January 31, 2020April 20, 2020 SuzAnne Runge

The 2020 tax season is underway, and for the second year in a row the Wayne Township Trustee office is hosting volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program to help citizens prepare and file their state and federal taxes. Trained and ... Read more

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KNOX ELECTED AS TRUSTEE – Voice Of The Township

January 17, 2020April 20, 2020 SuzAnne Runge

On Friday, January 10, 2020, Austin Knox was unanimously elected Wayne Township trustee at a caucus of Democratic precinct committee leaders of the township. This followed Richard Stevenson’s retirement from the post last month which he ... Read more

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FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE

January 17, 2020January 27, 2020 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne joins the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne and the national non-profit organization Comfort Cases to announce a month-long fundraising effort to provide support for local children entering the foster care system. ... Read more

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TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE STEVENSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT – Voice Of The Township

December 20, 2019January 8, 2020 SuzAnne Runge

Richard A Stevenson, Wayne Township Trustee, announced his retirement at a press conference held at his office on Superior Street on Friday, December 6, 2019. First elected in 2006, Trustee Stevenson served for 13 years as the leader of one ... Read more

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LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE – Voice Of The Township

December 6, 2019December 24, 2019 Richard A. Stevenson - Wayne Township Trustee

The winter holiday season has begun, and while we each look forward to our happy and abundant gift-giving celebrations I also remember the less fortunate people in our community who are the reason for our existence here at the Wayne Township ... Read more