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 of . . .
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI) is proud to announce its two winning nominations for the networks’ State Big of the Year awards. The two winning volunteers are Terry Milton for his match with his Little Brother Carson, and . . .
Nestled on the southwest side of Fort Wayne on Yohne Rd exists a 605-acre park where you may find yourself amongst hundreds of unique plants, animals, and scenery. Fox Island is the largest contiguous forest in Allen County making it a special landmark . . .
On Tuesday, March 15th, homeschool students, community volunteers, and parent educators gathered to make donuts in a production line, construct cities, design fast food franchises, and develop ideas for products and businesses. This specialized JA . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum located at 2122 O’Day Road, has announced that it will pay tribute to all Vietnam Era Veterans from 11am to 5pm on Saturday March 26th. This “Welcome Home” event features a FREE Gift of gratitude . . .
Driving in either direction along Lower Huntington Road, between Bluffton Road and the Airport Express Way, you will see the newly installed signs honoring Private First Class (PFC) Dennis Morrell. PFC Morrell, born on Sept. 2, 1946, lived on Lower . . .
The peregrine falcon nest atop Fort Wayne’s tallest building has new additions.
It’s an exciting time to watch Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) popular Falcon Cam. High above the city of Fort Wayne four peregrine falcon eggs are visible in the . . .
Mayor Tom Henry, joined by the City’s Community Development Division and other public officials, announced a local real estate company plans to build its headquarters within the Southtown Centre shopping area.
Linda Golden, owner of LegacyOne, Inc., . . .
A troupe of Fort Wayne musicians is playing “terrible” music to entertain the city and bring themselves a little happiness.
A group of roughly 30 former instrumentalists calling themselves the Fort Wayne Terrible Orchestra have been meeting for . . .
Mayor Tom Henry announced a Starbucks is one of two new developments planned for southeast Fort Wayne. The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division, in partnership with The Elia Group, a Michigan-based real estate developer, closed on . . .
City Utilities’ water is tasty on the World stage. At The 32nd Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting event, City Utilities made the top 5, finishing 4th in the municipal water category.
The rest of this year’s top five included municipal . . .
The following is a history of the Waynedale Fire Department, written in 1983, by Paul W. Fairfield, with assistance from James and Catherine Mason, Delmar Green, Mrs. George Prince and Kenneth McCague.
Around 1940 a number of people in the Waynedale . . .
When people think of animal shelters, most are likely to think of helping a furry friend find their forever home. However, how do these animals find themselves here in the first place? It was reported in 2010 that 25% of local pets found in nearby . . .
Can you feel it? It’s the beginning of a new era in the Waynedale community!
On February 15, 2022, Waynedale celebrated its 101st year since it’s founder, Abner Elzey, began the unincorporated town on that day in 1921. We have come a long way since . . .
In the early 1870s the railroad spur at the Lower Huntington Road intersection created a minor land boom. Pioneer landowners such as the Masons, Bradburys and Weavers, sold lots to people wanting to move to the suburbs out of the busy Fort Wayne area. . . .
As you drive west from Waynedale to 5036 Lower Huntington Road, before you get to Smith Road, you come to what was once the Fort Wayne Aviation Company. The property is on the north side of the road and if you look north, you can see the south side . . .
On February 1st in honor of the first day of Black History Month 2022, the Dyer Family Foundation announced a new program that will offer grants to support small for-profit Black-Owned businesses in greater Fort Wayne with annual revenues less than . . .
State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn, right) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch (left) awarded Fort Wayne resident, Sammie Vance, the Brilliant Firefly award for her development of the ‘Buddy Bench’ project, Tuesday, Jan. 25. The Brilliant Firefly award . . .
Girl Scouts was first formed about 110 years ago by Juliette Gordon Low who had a thirst to redefine what was possible for girls everywhere. She wanted to enable them to see with a sense of adventure and have an unstoppable belief for all the possibilities . . .
A local author has self-published her first book, looking to boost the confidence and self-worth of local youth.
Tina Gasnarez, a retired teacher, and administrator for Purdue Fort Wayne, spent several months last year writing, rewriting and editing . . .
Blue Jacket’s Fantasy of Lights had its final car come through for 2021 on New Year’s Eve, finishing the second most successful attendance year in the event’s 27-year history. Over 27,300 cars drove through the month-and-a-half long event, nearly . . .
On January 17, 2022, Humane Fort Wayne participated in the viral Betty White Challenge, which encouraged fans of the late actress and animal advocate to donate $5 to animal rescues and shelters in her name on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Courtesy . . .
The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend a public meeting for an overview of the Bluffton Road Bridge Project. The project will include replacement of the bridge beams and deck, and added enhancements such as wider sidewalks with lookout . . .
One of Waynedale’s favorite citizens and a former owner of the Waynedale News has passed away.
Robert (Bob) L. Stark died peacefully on Dec. 11, 2021 at home. He was 74.
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The congregation of Waynedale United Methodist is proud to announce their new pastor.
Rev. William (Bill) Garver grew up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from Northside High School in 1981. He worked for Maloley’s Grocery, Sears, and Parkview Hospital. . . .
As the year 2022 gets underway we, like many of you, are thinking about fresh starts and how we can build on the successes of the past year. I find that to encourage new growth it helps to review your accomplishments. Over the past year here’s some . . .
Some smelly, old gym shoes are the currency one South Side High School coach hopes can help her teams.
South Side’s Assistant Track and Field Coach, Tiffany Fields, said she recently started a fundraiser for her teams that collects old sneakers and . . .
Congratulations to the Varsity Lady Pioneers of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School! They clinched the 2021 Hoopfest Championship at the University of St. Francis. Sponsored by the Queen of Angels Athletic Board, the Lady Pioneers won the title . . .
The Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) and Hamlets West Homeowners Association have collaborated to create a coloring book and mural that describe the history of the Little River Valley. LRWP’s Wetland Educator, Aly Munger, created the artwork . . .
The Embassy Theatre concluded the 37th annual Festival of Trees on December 1, one of the region’s most anticipated holiday traditions and the organization’s largest fundraising event.
In 2020, the Embassy worked with Upper Valley Film Co. to design . . .