On November 17th, approximately 1,714 middle and high school students across Northern Indiana engaged with Parkview Health professionals and explored a wide variety of exciting career opportunities… without leaving their classrooms! Junior Achievement . . .
The Waynedale community of Fort Wayne is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Perla Nieto, a beloved employee at the Waynedale Kroger store, who was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack while on duty. We invite the community to come together for . . .
Three area organizations joined forces to celebrate National Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 18.
The Volunteer Center, a nonprofit that links volunteers to local community organizations in need of volunteers, sponsored the event. It was hosted by . . .
A half-century old Waynedale landmark is set to see some upgrades in the near future.
Company officials are planning to upgrade and improve the observation tower at the old Hanson limestone quarry off Ardmore and Sandpoint Roads.
“We’re not exactly . . .
Just in time for the holiday season, Aboite Animal Clinic has recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to pet boarding and grooming. This new addition is a testament to the clinic’s commitment to offering top-tier care for pets, . . .
A group of volunteers met in October to clean a two mile stretch of the St. Mary’s Pathway and Tillman/ Fairfield Roads. Over 20 bags of trash were collected. (l-r) Steve Binkley, Joe Merchich, Larry Brubaker, Jack Garrison, Erin Floyd, Bob Floyd . . .
A “new” coffee shop is opening its doors in the string of businesses along Lower Huntington Road, according to the shop’s owner.
Landing Zone Coffee and Bake House opened its doors early last month, absorbing the space once occupied by Sunshine . . .
The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center is pleased to announce that Sammie Vance, a 9th grade student at Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana is the recipient of the See the Girl 2023 Founder’s Award.
The Policy Center is a non-profit headquartered . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum will officially dedicate a new monument to honor all Korean Veterans on Saturday November 11th at 11am at 2122 O’Day Road, Fort Wayne.
The new monument will display (12) seven-foot tall soldiers made . . .
A major milestone occurred today in southeast Fort Wayne with the opening of the Pontiac Street Market.
Mayor Tom Henry, the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division, and Parkview Regional Medical Center and Affiliates led a ribbon cutting . . .
Foellinger Foundation presented the 2023 David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award to Linda Jackson, Board Chair of Erin’s House for Grieving Children, at a ceremony held on September 27.
The award, established in honor of former Foellinger . . .
It’s been good to see the revival of the building that housed the former Roller Dome South at 4540 Bluffton Road. Several people here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office remember that as the site of our first holiday skating party held back in 2012. . . .
The annual Veterans Day Parade on Parnell Avenue, sponsored by the Allen County Council of Veterans Organizations, will be held Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m., with a ceremony immediately following the parade.
This year’s parade theme is “A . . .
Mary Penrose Wayne Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter will present the Historic Preservation Award to Prairie Grove Chapel and Cemetery Association on Wednesday, October 25th at 6312 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Historic Preservation . . .
Earth Science Week, an annual event occurring every October, promotes the understanding of geosciences and responsible stewardship of the Earth through celebratory events and opportunities across the country.
To kick off this nationally recognized week, . . .
Another vintage Waynedale building will soon see new life breathed into its rusting exterior.
The old Roller Dome skating rink is preparing for reincarnation as an antique mall, according to one local entrepreneur.
And while the rink, located at 4540 . . .
Over the last year the Wayne Township Trustee Office, located at 320 East Superior Street, has been in the center of some major construction downtown. Sometimes it seemed almost impossible to get to our location for clients and staff members alike. . . .
The annual “Charlie’s Birthday Bash” will return this year to support the hundreds of pets and families in need, assisted by the Humane Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. The grand celebration is scheduled from 1-4 pm on October 7 at Rich’s Auto Center, . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup hosted the first annual Inspire Neighborhood Conference at Electric Works.
The conference featured keynote speaker Bree Jones, the founder and owner of Parity . . .
An Indiana Senator and Representative volunteered at the Saturday Helping Hands distribution at Community Harvest Food Bank. This program serves over 1,100 households weekly during a food distribution open to anyone in need. Senator Johnson and Representative . . .
The Trail to Zero ride to end suicide, a 20-mile horse ride aimed at helping end suicide among Veterans, is returning to Fort Wayne and Allen County on September 16.
Started in 2017 by BraveHearts, the largest equine-assisted services program for Veterans . . .
A new program from Parkview Health allows co-workers to make the workday brighter and help improve the mental well-being of their peers – with a little help from their four-legged friends.
Parkview Pups is giving approximately 30 Parkview co-workers . . .
You may have noticed a little more vibrance in the Waynedale Community lately. In early September, volunteers from the Waynedale Events group installed four fall planters at some landmark locations around the community.
Residents can find the new planters . . .
As a parent of a Fort Wayne Community School student but also a leader in this community, I was invited to participate in the FWCS Safer Schools Political Action Committee.
The school board voted to proceed, and this committee will lead the charge for . . .
On September 2nd, The Waynedale News will proudly celebrate an impressive 91 years in print! Since its modest beginnings in 1932, the newspaper has stood as a resilient community voice, advocate, and invaluable free resource for all to enjoy.
Astoundingly, . . .
Since 1948, St. Therese Catholic Church has been an integral part of the vibrant Waynedale community. Its rich history, marked by resilience and devotion, serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of this parish.
The journey began with a surplus . . .
A group of longtime Waynedale neighbors and friends gather regularly to work on various volunteer projects through the Volunteer Center. One recent project was decorating paper grocery sacks for Community Harvest Food Bank. CHFB Volunteer Manager Adam . . .
Recently, hundreds of people converged onto the lawn of Avalon Missionary Church to pick up a free backpack filled with school supplies. 273 backpacks were given away to be exact. The event was hosted by Iglesia Avalon and their sister church Avalon . . .
Mayor Tom Henry joined the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission, members of Gene B. Glick Company, and city officials for the dedication ceremony of a new Faces of the Fort mural.
The mural, located at the Edsall House Apartments, Building B, 310 West Berry . . .