Waynedale Political Commentaries

Conservative for City Council! I am excited to be running for City Council in the 4th District. I am a Christian, Conservative, Republican and in that order. I will represent those values from the City Council table. . . Read More

As a native of Fort Wayne, my commitment to improving the safety and quality of our neighborhoods has grown from my experience in taking care of children and their families as a pediatrician. . . Read More

You may have noticed recently that the city is hanging banners from the downtown light posts announcing that April is Fair Housing Month. The Civil Rights Act signed by President Lyndon Johnson on April 11, 1968, included the Fair Housing Act also . . . Read More

This month we are welcoming spring by celebrating April as National Financial Literacy month. Financial Literacy Month evolved from Youth Financial Literacy Day; an idea introduced by the National Endowment for Financial Education. . . Read More

Friday, March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day, and those who celebrate their Irish Heritage here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office will be ‘wearing the green’ as we close out the week midway through the month of March. . . Read More

State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) met with Wells County resident and winner of the 2nd Annual Adult Education Essay Contest, Lance Shepherd, at the Statehouse Wednesday, Feb. 15 during the Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education’s . . . Read More

Friday, March 3 is National Employee Appreciation Day. Here at Wayne Township, we know the importance of good relations between each and every one of our staff members no matter what their position, because we couldn’t do our jobs with anything less . . . Read More

For such a short month, February seems to be packed with more events than most of the rest of the months of the year. There’s Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day—merging Abe Lincoln and George Washington’s birthdays—and Black History which is . . . Read More

Over the past year our office has been celebrating our staff by naming an employee each month to be in our Employee Spotlight. We draw names for the Spotlight, award the winner a gift card, post their picture and a brief bio on our Facebook page and . . . Read More

The beginning of 2023 is not just the start of a new year but the beginning of a new term of office for all the local officials who were elected this last November. . . Read More

Indiana Public Broadcasting and Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs have unveiled the results from the 2022 Hoosier Survey. This non-partisan public policy survey is designed to take the pulse of the state regarding the most pressing . . . Read More

The Wayne Township Trustee Office is celebrating the holiday season in traditional style for us; we are assisting our families with help from the Christmas Bureau, we’ve been collecting donations from community partners to hand out hams and turkeys . . . Read More

The Allen County Board of Commissioners has selected a potential property for the location of a new county jail and will review and potentially approve a purchase agreement to be submitted to the property owner soon. . . Read More

I have been putting ads in the Waynedale News for many years for my business, Nancy’s Insurance Service. I am now running for County Council District 4. I am running because I think more women should be involved in government and making decisions. . . . Read More

I am Jorge Fernandez and I am running for Allen County Commissioner this year. All three Allen County Commissioners are elected by the entire county, and each is elected in a separate race on the ballot. . . Read More

Two important days for all Americans will be upon us shortly. These are Election Day on Tuesday, November 8 and Veterans Day on Friday, November 11. On Election Day, we can express our gratitude for the freedom and privilege we have to cast our vote; . . . Read More

That’s what you call out before starting CPR on a person in trouble with cardiac arrest, according to Wayne Kelly with EMS Safety who led the certification course we recently received. . . Read More

When the demand goes up for warmer clothing in our Clothing Emporium, it’s a good sign that people are sensing the coming of winter. Fall, when the days are still warm enough to work both inside and out, is a good time to prepare yourself and your . . . Read More

In looking for some enjoyable and inexpensive activities for our clients and their families, this time of year offers some great opportunities for everyone. We say, “Spend time enjoying the fall color changes right here in northern Indiana!” . . Read More

For the past ten years the Wayne Township Trustee Office has been awarding scholarships to high school graduates who were on their way to attending institutions of higher learning. It has always been a wish of ours to follow up on the scholars we have . . . Read More

The City of Fort Wayne continues to monitor the discussions regarding a new jail for Allen County. We recognize that the current jail will not suffice, and a new state-of-the-art facility needs to be constructed. . . Read More

At The Wayne Township Trustee Office (WTTO) employees often use the term “Teamwork makes the dream work” to indicate that it is easier to complete a goal and often get better results when you team up with others and work together. . . Read More