A Waynedale native has released a new children’s book, hoping to spark the imagination of children and parents, alike.
Local man, Alan Shaw, has crafted a new work entitled, “Brainstorms: A Cave, A Stream, and A Grandpa That Dreams” and it has . . .
Memorial Day will see the streets of Waynedale flush with cars, marching bands, police cars and more to honor our veterans, living and fallen.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 29, the Waynedale Memorial Day parade will form at the corner of McArthur . . .
At least 230 groups, and many families and individuals, took to the streets, trails and riverbanks this past weekend as part of the City’s Great American Cleanup™ on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The volunteers represented churches, youth groups, schools, . . .
Call it cruisin’ for birds, driving slow or riding with someone driving slow, and looking for birds. It’s a frequent activity of many birders, particularly this time of year. It’s the time of year when birds that nest in an area but migrate south . . .
Whenever you heard that phrase from your mom, under your breath didn’t you always say “let’s send it to them?”
Last month when I featured Marcus Marquart in this column, I didn’t have room to explore one of his comments. His remarks revolved . . .
On May 3, 2017 a check was presented by The Waynedale Business Chamber to City of Fort Wayne and Allen County officials for $5,000. The presentation served as a milestone for the Chamber’s efforts to procure the $26,000 Emergency Siren for the Waynedale . . .
A local family pool in the midst of an extensive upgrade got a big financial boost recently from a fundraiser.
Pocohontas Pool, located at 3030 Ojibway Trail in Indian Village, is in the midst of refurbishing its pool and buildings, and the pool’s . . .
Volunteers from the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer visited the campuses of Dupont, Lutheran and St. Joseph hospitals Wednesday to place between 150 and 200 pink ribbons in support of this year’s “Turn the Town Pink” campaign.
Turn the . . .
Almost a year after the origination of the initiative, a weather siren for the Waynedale community has been approved to be installed within the next three months. The purchase order for the $25,983 siren has been placed, which includes a new siren, . . .
One of Fort Wayne’s oldest Little Leagues is one that calls Waynedale home – and one that is backed by some of Waynedale’s most prominent businesses.
In fact, Opening Day for the Elmhurst Little League was April 22, when seven games were played, . . .
From a rain barrel decoration contest to talks about honeybee science, this year’s Earth Day Fort Wayne celebration offers activities, presentations and learning stations—all focused on protecting our natural environment.
On Sunday, April 30, from . . .
The Annual Waynedale Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, April 15th at the Southwest Conservation Club was enjoyed by over 200 children. The event was sponsored by the Waynedale Community Improvement Team and organized by Beulah Matzak.
Beulah states, . . .
As we enter into the season for tornadoes and inclement weather, The City of Fort Wayne, Allen County and The Waynedale Business Chamber have reached an agreement to install an emergency siren within the next 3 months. Allen County Commissioners voted . . .
Camille Garrison of Kingston Residence presents $3,750 from Kingston’s latest fundraiser, The Taste of Waynedale, to Waynedale Business Chamber President Jordan Cornwell, in donation to go towards the Waynedale Corridor Project.
Kingston’s 2017 . . .
Tyler Prince is a senior at Bishop Luers High School, a right-handed first baseman, DH and pitcher for the Knights. This 6-foot-3, 200-pound baseball player started playing ball at the age of 7. He played with the Hoagland Youth League and was selected . . .
Spend less time and money while growing a bounty of flavorful vegetables this growing season. Increase your harvest, even in small garden spaces, with proper planning and easy care, high yielding vegetables.
A productive garden starts with a plan, but . . .
Over a year ago Sherri Kehoe of Indianapolis contacted me about her grandmother’s quilt (technically a knotted comforter) that was in dire need of restoration. Sherri knew I had other projects to complete but was willing to have me restore it no . . .
The cross-country team of Norwell High School, in Wells County, has enjoyed a nearly untouched wetland all to themselves for 20 years. But when the team runs the trails at eight miles per hour, some of the charm and raw beauty can be lost on teenagers. . . .
The Easter Bunny will be hopping down the bunny trail that leads to the Southwest Conservation Club on Saturday, April 15 for the Waynedale Annual Easter Egg Hunt. A tradition in Waynedale since 2011, the event is always both popular and well attended. . . .
It’s time to spring clean in Waynedale and we need your help!
Recent heavy winds that downed power lines and tree limbs earlier this month also sprayed a generous amount of trash and debris throughout our neighborhoods polluting our roadways and ditches
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“The best food yet!” That comment was overheard more than once during the 9th Annual Taste of Waynedale. With several new restaurants joining the lineup amid the favorites, there was a large variety of delicious food from which to choose.
You really . . .
A handful of Wayne High School students got an amazing surprise for their home-grown business ideas on a recent afternoon.
At the New Tech Academy at Wayne, a combined English and Economics class of about 75 students is going through a project of starting . . .
When you enter Marquart’s Custom Creations at 3418 McArthur Street, your first impression is that Mike and Frank from the show The American Pickers would be in seventh heaven. But don’t go calling Danielle just yet to invite them, because owner . . .
The Sons of the American (SAL) Legion Post #241 located on Bluffton Road has made a generous donation to Boy Scout Troop #344 sponsored by the local Waynedale United Methodist Church. This is the 7th year the SAL has donated to this local Boy Scout . . .