FIRST RESPONDERS FACE-OFF CHARITY GOALBALL GAME
In partnership with Fort Wayne city police and fire departments, Turnstone has released details about an upcoming charity goalball game that will pit the two local departments against each other with
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SCHOOLS KICK OFF 5TH ANNUAL ‘U CAN CRUSH HUNGER’ COMPETITION
For the fifth year, Community Harvest Food Bank and six area schools are partnering in a food drive competition to benefit families in northeast Indiana. University of Saint Francis, Indiana Tech, Huntington
APPLE DUMPLINGS THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY
Fall is here and do you find yourself yearning for a tender Apple Dumpling nestled in a pool of gooey sauce? Mmmmm, yes! Available only one time a year and made by dedicated United Methodist Women,
PREPARING PLANTS FOR WINTER – Green-Thumb Gardener
We get many questions and calls this time of the year about preparing plants/gardens for winter. Here are some things to help your plants survive whatever Mother Nature has to offer this season.
Plants,
1ST ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY – Voice Of The Township
On Saturday, October 12, the Wayne Township Trustee Office held the first Annual Family Fun Day at our property downtown on Superior Street. Several hundred attendees—mostly children and their families–enjoyed
CHARLIE HOSTS BIRTHDAY BASH IN SUPPORT OF PET FOOD PANTRY
If you’ve been a Rich’s Auto Center customer or a guest, you would have likely met Charlie, the resident ‘Shop Dog.’ Charlie is typically lounging in the back of the shop, watching all the vehicles
TWO CHOSEN TO RECEIVE ALLEN COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
He has been a strong voice and advocate for the Waynedale community. She has worked to improve the quality of communication between emergency services and persons with severe communication disabilities.
NEIGHBORWORKS VOLUNTEERING TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY
Phyllis Philpot knows first-hand just how crucial the local agency NeighborWorks’ goodwill is.
When her daughter recently began falling unexplainably, the family thought she had suffered a stroke,
‘WATER’S COOL AT SCHOOL’ PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN FORT WAYNE
The Delta Dental Foundation today announced a $100,000 commitment as part of the “Water’s Cool at School” program to replace old water fountains in 21 schools in Indiana with new filtration and
SENIOR TAKES FLIGHT ONCE MORE
After a career in the skies, Linda Honegger recently got the chance to return to the wild, blue yonder.
The 74-year-old resident of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living center took the facility’s bus to
ELMHURST CLASS OF 1959 HOLDS 60TH REUNION
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the Elmhurst High School graduating class of 1959 held their 60th class reunion. We are one of the first few classes to hold a reunion since the final bricks came tumbling
FAMILY FUN DAY IN THE TOWNSHIP – Voice Of The Township
September is bringing her usual glory this year; beautiful days when the sun seems to be coming in on a different slant, showing off the rich colors of our Midwestern autumn. Just down the road from
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! – From The Publisher
Greetings Waynedale!
I’m proud to share with you that on September 2nd, I celebrated my 10th year as your Publisher of The Waynedale News! And best yet, the newspaper celebrated its 87th anniversary,
‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ ISN’T JUST FOR KIDS
As summer turns to fall, most families with school-age children begin back-to-school preparations. The long list includes books, supplies, new schedules and more as the academic year gets underway.
PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE AT MONARCH FESTIVAL
As butterfly activists go, Milo Workman had to be the day’s most impressive.
The nine-year-old youngster was holding court amidst a swirl of activity at the recent Monarch Festival on a balmy,
BROADWAY BUSINESSES PRAISE COMPLETION OF OVERPASS
Leaders of the Businesses on Broadway association, City Community Development and Public Works staff, and 5th District Councilman Geoff Paddock celebrated the completion of the Broadway railroad overpass
COMMUNITY HARVEST HOSTS STATE REPS. FOR HUNGER DISCUSSION
Community Harvest hosted several Indiana State Senators and Representatives on Wednesday, August 21 for a food bank tour and discussion on hunger relief in northeast Indiana. This is part of a larger
BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY PROJECT WINS FORT WAYNE SOUP FUNDING
On July 25, Paula Booth, coordinator for Monarchs and Milkweed project, was voted winner of Fort Wayne’s third event of 2019. Monarchs and Milkweed is a project to convert 2000 square feet of Concordia
MASON’S COOK-OUT FOR COMMUNITY
Bob and Sara Frock have been involved with the Waynedale Masonic Lodge for so long, they knew exactly how great the group’s annual cookouts and picnics are.
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The Fort Wayne couple was parked at one of the long, stretching tables inside the Way
TROUBLE ON THE DANCE FLOOR
On August 2 around 10:00pm, a gentleman collapsed on the dance floor at the American Legion Post 241. “Everything happened so quickly, I didn’t realize what was happening until I saw a group of
MURAL BRINGS COLOR TO WAYNEDALE’S BUSINESS DISTRICT
A local business is sporting a brand new color-spangled wall to help celebrate a recent Waynedale event, as well as its long-time existence at its current location.
A new mural is splashed all over the
STRIKE UP THE … CAMERA?
As the college football season approaches I think how Band Alumni of Notre Dame (B.A.N.D.) are invited about every four years to participate in a band reunion at a football game.
It’s a wonderful experience
BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER WALK
Saturday, August 10 was a beautiful, sunny morning for more than 50 area residents to congregate for a local Prayer Walk. Organized by Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, the Walk was designed to circle
ALLEYWAY ACTIVATION TRANSFORMS DOWNTOWN SPACES
Several downtown alleys are being transformed into welcoming spaces as part of the City of Fort Wayne’s Alley Activation project.
The project, funded primarily by an $83,000 grant from the Knight Foundation/Community
LIFETIME SPORTS ACADEMY PRESENTS STUDENT AWARDS
Friday, July 19 marked the successful completion of the Lifetime Sports Academy’s 22nd summer with more than 1,000 participants this year and a total of 28,961 participants over the last 22 years.