Doug Hackbarth
Born in Fort Wayne, December 10, 1952 my family purchased Broadview Florist and Greenhouses in 1957 when I was only
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Writer Biographies
Curious about the people behind the stories you read every issue? This page gathers short biographies of The Waynedale News writers, sharing who they are, what they do in everyday life, and why they care about this community. Here you can put a face and story with the bylines you see throughout the paper, learn about their local ties, careers, and volunteer work, and discover the passions that shape their columns and news coverage. It is a simple way to feel more connected to the neighbors who help tell Waynedale and Fort Wayne’s stories in print and online.
Alyce Faye Bragg
The oldest of seven children; born on Big Laurel Creek in Clay County, West Virginia in 1935. Mother of six
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John Stark
John Edward Stark was born to Irene Elizabeth and Edward William Stark on April 11, 1945. He attended grade school
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Have you ever heard of Poughkeepsie, New York? That’s my hometown! It’s located 75 miles north of New York City
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Dennis E. Hensley Ph.D.
Dr. Dennis E. Hensley is chairman of the Department of Professional Writing at Taylor University, where he holds the rank
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Melinda Myers
Nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has over 30 years of horticulture experience and has
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Michele Andrews
Michele Andrews is a full-blown Hoosier and Waynedaler. She was born in a Fort Wayne hospital then followed her mom and
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Brandon Schwarze is a Fort Wayne native and an award winning, nationally published Journalist and Freelance Writer living in Fort
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