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July 4, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

249 Years Of Independence: Voice Of The Township

On Friday, July 4th, the United States will be celebrating its 249th Independence Day—next year, in fact, will be the USA’s semi quincentennial or 250th birthday bash. That may seem like a ripe old age for a country, but the fact is that it’s . . . Read More

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July 4, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 3 min read

Visit The New ‘HEAL Farm Markets’

HEAL, a collaboration between Parkview Health and the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2025 HEAL Farm Market season with new, convenient locations, making fresh, nutritious food even more accessible . . . Read More

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June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Plant, Pick & Plate Program Kicks Off At Johnnie Mae Farm

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) joined area youth at Johnnie Mae Farm to kick off the new Plant, Pick & Plate program. . . Read More

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June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Local Dancer Wins ‘Center Stage’ Variety Talent Show

Dancer, Torion Pickett, was announced as the first place winner at Turnstone’s “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” fundraiser following an impressive performance to “False Confidence” by Noah Kahan. Torion’s first-place finish . . . Read More

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June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Solfest Returns To Benefit Fox Island Restoration Efforts

Solfest is set to return Saturday, June 21, bringing a full day of music, celebration, and community spirit to Metea County Park. Running from noon to 10:30 p.m., the beloved summer event will feature live local music, artisan vendors, food trucks, . . . Read More

Spotlight Waynedale Political Commentaries

June 20, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox 3 min read

Free Food, Fun & Festivities: Voice Of The Township

Wayne Township Trustee Austin Knox and his staff will host their Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to attend this free event. . . Read More

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June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

Culvers Hosts Fundraiser To Support Honor Flight

Culver’s will host a fundraiser to benefit Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) on Wednesday, June 25th at multiple locations in and around Fort Wayne. 20% of the sales earned during the fundraising hours will be donated to HFNEI. . . Read More

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June 6, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 4 min read

Mayor Tucker Receives A Warm Waynedale Welcome

The first Mayors Walk of the year put a spotlight on the Waynedale community. Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, along with 4th District City Councilman Dr. Scott Myers, City officials, staff, and area neighborhood leaders participated in the Mayor’s . . . Read More

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June 6, 2025 Camille Garrison 4 min read

FWA’s Hospitality Hosts Make A Sweet Impression: Volunteer Spotlight

“Welcome to Fort Wayne!” That’s the cheerful greeting travelers hear from Hospitality Host Anita Kowalski as they exit TSA at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and receive a free cookie. Anita has been volunteering at FWA for the past six . . . Read More

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June 6, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

Honoring The History Of Baseball With Showcase & More

Old Fort Baseball Co. is proud to host the Second Annual Vintage Baseball Showcase , a one-of-a-kind celebration of baseball history and tradition, taking place on June 28 at Lawton Park. . . Read More

Spotlight The Great Outdoors

June 6, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

Meet ‘Fern’ Peregrine Falcon Chick

Introducing: Fern (female)! Under the unapproving, watchful eyes of peregrine falcon parents Jamie (father) and Moxie (mother), the lone chick was removed from the nest box atop the Indiana Michigan Power Center (IMPC) on May 23 to receive its identification . . . Read More

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May 23, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 3 min read

Waynedale Memorial Day Parade: Marching To Remember & Unite

Fort Wayne’s Waynedale community is preparing once again for one of its most beloved and meaningful traditions. On Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m., the annual Waynedale Memorial Day Parade will step off from Waynedale United Methodist Church and head . . . Read More

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May 23, 2025 Dr. Scott Myers 4 min read

Your Voice Will Help Shape The Future Of Waynedale: Councilman’s Corner

Exciting things are happening in Southwest Fort Wayne. This Summer, residents in and around the Waynedale community are being called to give their input to form the “Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan (WNP).” . . Read More

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May 23, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 3 min read

FWCS Honors Teachers & Employee Of The Year

Whitney Young STEAM Early Childhood reading interventionist Dianne Joustra has been named the 2025 FWCS Elementary Teacher of the Year. With a career in education spanning four decades and five years in her current role, Joustra is being honored for . . . Read More

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May 23, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Watch Fire & New Monuments Highlight Memorial Weekend

The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum in Fort Wayne will honor fallen heroes with a series of events throughout Memorial Day weekend at its location at 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne. . . Read More

Spotlight The Great Outdoors

May 9, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Allen County Brings Home Multiple Honors At Greenways Foundation Awards

Allen County was proudly represented at the annual Greenways Foundation Trails Celebration in Indianapolis, bringing home three of the eight statewide awards—an impressive achievement that highlights the region’s dedication to trail development . . . Read More

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May 9, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Growing, Learning, Sharing Together As A Community

Universally marking the beginning of the gardening season, Mother’s Day is the time to get plants and seeds in the ground. This year, the Waynedale community and surrounding area is once again invited to take part in the Free Produce & Plants . . . Read More

Health & Exercise Spotlight

May 9, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Trail Buddies Rolls On In 2025 With Record-Breaking Momentum

The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is excited to announce the launch of the ninth season of the Trail Buddies program in May 2025. Running through October 31, Trail Buddies offers free, adaptive bike rides for individuals with disabilities or who are unable . . . Read More

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May 9, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 4 min read

Local Students & The Power Of Community Service

Bishop Luers High School has once again demonstrated the power of service, faith, and fellowship through its Sodalitas Program by dedicating 1500 hours of volunteer work to various organizations throughout the community during their spring Sodalitas . . . Read More

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April 25, 2025 Victoria Cortez 3 min read

Just One Lunch A Week Makes A World Of Difference

Nothing fixes a boring day better than having a pal to eat lunch with! In the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ School Buddies program, an adult is matched with a 3rd-5th grader and spends lunch with them once a week in their school. . . Read More

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April 25, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

South Side Farmers Market Celebrates 99 Years!

South Side Farmers Market, Fort Wayne’s oldest continually operating farmers market, is proudly stepping into its 99th year of service to the community. Opening Day for the 2025 season was Saturday, April 19th. . . Read More

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April 25, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 2 min read

Celebrating Literacy & Community: A Night At The Library

The Literacy Alliance invites the community to an unforgettable evening of inspiration and imagination at A Night at the Library, a special event celebrating the transformative power of literacy. Taking place Saturday, May 10, at the Allen County Public . . . Read More

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April 25, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

LRWP Presents Earth Day Fort Wayne

Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1-5PM, join staff and friends of Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) at Eagle Marsh, 6801 Engle Road for the annual Earth Day Fort Wayne event. The Earth Day Fort Wayne festival at Eagle Marsh is an annual celebration of . . . Read More

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April 11, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Miami Middle School Hosts FWCS All-City Chess Tournament

Students from five schools gathered for the FWCS All-City Chess Tournament, where Miami Middle School, lead by Doug Koerner, earned a strong 3rd place finish. Blackhawk Middle School took home the top spot. . . Read More

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April 11, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 1 min read

Spring Temperatures Are Keeping Staff Busy At FWACC

The glimpses of spring are here, and that means more pets are outside. For Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control this leads to an increase in incoming stray animals and unwanted litters. . . Read More