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 . . .
When it comes to charity, some people like to give of their time, while others prefer donating clothing or even cash.
But come this weekend, a group of local folks will be donating their body warmth for a good cause.
To raise money for the local chapter . . .
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 and Babies . . .
A local author, and former owner of the Waynedale News, is releasing his first book on the market.
Robert Stark’s new volume, called Blueprint for a Time Machine, already is available on Amazon.com.
The manuscript follows lead character, Jason Strider, . . .
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.
“Looks like I am going to college, honey! I think it is really true . . .
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 the . . .
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.
Traditionally, the seven-year nonprofit has served area girls with a mission to empower them through . . .
(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 . . .
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 . . .
A local non-profit is doing its best to make sure no one goes without a face mask during the COVID pandemic.
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, located in Fort Wayne at 1316 Broadway St., is tasking some of its staff to hand-sew face masks to distribute . . .
A local parade for a child who had just beaten cancer recently lit up a Southwood Park neighborhood.
In honor of eight-year-old Aiden Newberg, a hefty crowd of neighbors, well-wishers, educators, Fort Wayne Police Department cruisers, and Fort Wayne . . .
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.
The Waynedale Christmas Trolley Tour began at 1 p.m. in Indian Village, . . .
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 . . .
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.
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry joined representatives of the Downtown Improvement District (DID), Art This Way, Kelty . . .
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 Law Office . . .
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 to . . .
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.
The recovery of the bald eagle is one of the greatest conservation success . . .
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.
To accommodate . . .
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 to . . .
We’re counting down the days to Christmas as we spiritually prepare for the birth of the Christ Child.
This period is known as Advent, a time of spiritual preparation. The Advent season begins on the Sunday closest to the feast day of Saint Andrew, . . .
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 Season 13 . . .
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.
The Inaugural Christmas Market this 2020 will be located at the end of . . .
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.
This meaningful opportunity to work one-on-one . . .
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 to face . . .
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 Blvd. on . . .
Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. (FWT) is excited to announce that the Ropchan Foundation has awarded $9,000 for the Million Dreams Nature Trail to be built at Paul Harding Junior High School (PHJH).
This trail will be located on the abandoned ball fields and . . .
RTM Ventures and Mayor Tom Henry announced that a tentative agreement has been reached to move the Electric Works project forward. The Model Group has joined RTM Ventures as a co-developer for the project and local businessman Tim Ash has become an . . .
Turnstone has partnered with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to resurface and enhance four basketball courts in McMillen Park, featuring a giant four-court mural installed by local artist Andre Portee. The project is funded by a $50,000 NBA All-Star . . .
For the sixth year, Community Harvest Food Bank and seven area schools are partnering in a food drive competition to benefit families in northeast Indiana. University of Saint Francis, Indiana Tech, Huntington University, PFW, Manchester University, . . .
Each year, thousands of families in the Fort Wayne area are faced with the heartbreaking decision of whether they should surrender their beloved family pet to the shelter, because they cannot afford to feed and take care of them. Because of COVID-related . . .