FORMER WAYNEDALE NEWSPAPER OWNER RELEASES NOVEL
A local author, and former owner of the Waynedale News, is releasing his first book on the market. ...
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SWIMMERS TAKE A FRIGID PLUNGE TO SUPPORT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
When it comes to charity, some people like to give of their time, while others prefer donating clothing or even cash. ...
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LETTERS OF LOVE CAMPAIGN FOR AT-RISK MOMS
Healthier Moms and Babies is currently running their Letters of Love campaign to raise awareness for their mission and spread encouragement, support and kindness to mothers in our community throughout the month of February. Healthier Moms ...
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FREE INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDED FOR SE FORT WAYNE RESIDENTS
After a brief hiatus, Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center is re-opening their computer lab to provide free wi-fi and internet access for Southeast Fort Wayne residents. ...
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EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2021 – Voice Of The Township
Hard to believe, but we are halfway through the second month of 2021 already. Despite being the shortest month of the year February is known for a lot of events, like George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays (Now observed on the third ...
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COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO FUND RAMP PROJECT
Anita raised her daughter, Mistie, with a gracious and giving heart. “My mom would go without food so my friends could eat. She would cook dinners for people on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.” Each year, when a holiday was just around ...
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THE STORY OF SALLY
(A lament by a kitten found half frozen and saved by the DNR head security officer at Salamonie Reservoir, Huntington County, Indiana. When interviewed, the Officer said that at most any time there are around 75 abandoned animals in the Salamonie ...
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CHILDREN’S CHOIR TO HOST VIRTUAL “DO RE MI” FUNDRAISER
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) will host Do Re Mi, on Saturday, February 27, 2021. To best serve our singers, families, and community, Do Re Mi will be live streamed. The live stream is free to the public and begins at 7:00 pm. Guests can ...
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GRASS ROOTS NONPROFIT EXPANDS COMMUNITY REACH
While the pandemic choked out plans and good intentions for some, Bring It Push It Own It, a local grassroots nonprofit, expanded its reach in 2020. ...
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CONGRATULATIONS AIDEN!
A local parade for a child who had just beaten cancer recently lit up a Southwood Park neighborhood. ...
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WELLSPRING’S MASKOPS
A local non-profit is doing its best to make sure no one goes without a face mask during the COVID pandemic. ...
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HUNDREDS TURNOUT FOR SANTA
There were light flurries and the temperature was a crisp 25 degrees. The perfect day for Santa to take his inaugural Trolley Ride through nine neighborhoods in the Waynedale area. ...
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“77 STEPS” LIGHTS UP DOWNTOWN ALLEY
A new sculpture is now lighting up a Fort Wayne alley and giving people another reason to visit and enjoy downtown and its public spaces. ...
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SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!
Santa is coming in person to visit the families of Waynedale! But this year, to let his 9 reindeer rest up for the big Christmas night, he’ll be riding through the community on a Christmas Trolley. On Christmas Eve from 1pm – 4pm, Santa and ...
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SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OF BALD EAGLE MARKS BIG WIN
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species due to evidence of successful recovery. ...
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STUDENTS PAINT HOLIDAY THEMED WINDOW MURAL
On Saturday, December 12, Wayne High School Art Teacher, Angie Tarr and students Cierra Armstead, Jazlin Sullivan, Christian Davies, David Diaz, Sajahane Lloyd, Saranna Kewish and Marcus Springer painted a holiday mural at Sprunger Elder ...
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SOUTHWEST HONEY CO. WINS FORT WAYNE “SOUP-ER STARS” EVENT
Fort Wayne SOUP hosted a Virtual SOUPer Stars event for 3 weeks in November that pit past winners against each other for the ultimate pitch competition. This event marked the organization’s final event of 2020. To date, it has awarded $22,875 ...
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VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF GINGERBREAD TOUR
It’s finally here! The 35th annual Festival of Gingerbread officially opened on November 27 and runs through December 13. Come in and see the 98 beautiful and imaginative gingerbread creations, as well as our temporary holiday displays. ...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ‘CHRIST THE TEACHER’ AWARD WINNER
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is pleased to announce this year’s Christ the Teacher Award to 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Jessica Patton. The Christ the Teacher Award (formerly known as Light of Learning Award) is an annual award given ...
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COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS TO CHRISTMAS – Around The Frame
We’re counting down the days to Christmas as we spiritually prepare for the birth of the Christ Child. ...
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VIRTUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR TO FILL THE LIVE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT VOID
Local musicians, dancers and artists are joining together to create the Virtual Holiday Spectacular (VHS), a holiday variety show to be streamed on Facebook at 8pm on December 20, 2020. Featuring soloist Addison Agen, Fort Wayne native and ...
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CHRISTMAS MARKET ADDED TO THE FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Blue Jacket continues to make enhancements to the annual family tradition, the Fantasy of Lights, but is announcing perhaps their largest addition; an open-air Christmas Market. ...
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STUDENTS GAIN VITAL EXPERIENCE AT GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE
The new graduate program in speech-language pathology at Purdue University Fort Wayne is already paying dividends for students in its inaugural class and for individuals with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse. ...
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WANTED: HUNTERS TO HELP HUNGRY HOOSIERS
More than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens continue to work to protect the most vulnerable and under-served in our communities. We have no doubt that these hunger relief agencies continue ...
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20TH COATS FOR KIDS KICKS OFF
November 7th marked the start of the 2020 COATS FOR KIDS Campaign sponsored by the Volunteer Center. Guest of Honor, Mayor Tom Henry, kicked off the campaign by distributing coats to the children at MLK Montessori School, 6001 South Anthony ...
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