THE RISE OF WAYNE ATHLETICS
When you think of Wayne High School you don’t think of them being an athletic powerhouse but right now you
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CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
During the week of January 26 to February 1, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School celebrated Catholic Schools Week with the theme
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40th ANNIVERSARY FOR LUERS SWING CHOIR COMPETITION
Bishop Luers is proud to be the place where high school swing choir competitions began more than 40 years ago…
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THE NINE MILE UMC LADIES AID AND THEIR 1906 QUILT – AROUND THE FRAME
It was February 7, 1906 when the women members of the Nine Mile United Methodist Church met at the home
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DONALD DUANE SHEETS, 83
DONALD DUANE SHEETS (1930-2013) was born November 17, 1930 in Werner, North Dakota to Ocie Mildred Hallock Sheets and Arthur
Read MoreA MOTIVATIONAL TEACHER
I stopped after class to talk with my teacher, Coach Sam. I was going to the state wrestling tournament and
Read MoreDAVID MCCOMB ELECTED TO INDIANA STATE BOARD
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) announced recently that David McComb has been elected as the 2014-2015 Chairman of the
Read MoreFW SPORT CLUB CONTINUES TO HOST MONTHLY FISH FRIES
Traditional German Activity Continues Through the Winter A Fish Fry will be held in Fort Wayne on Friday, January 24th,
Read MoreWISHES FOR A NEW YEAR – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
As the holiday season comes to a close, it’s important to reflect on a year gone by but also to
Read MoreMANDELA – AT THE MOVIES WITH KASEY BUTCHER
During the London premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela’s daughters, Zindzi and Zenai, got the news that
Read MoreALL MEANS ALL (SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT)
“We three kings of Orient are.” So begins a favorite carol of the Advent season about the “Wise Men” who
Read MoreVOLUNTEERING – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Each year during this time, I reflect upon the many blessings I have received. I am so grateful that I
Read MoreREMEMBER TO SCHEDULE YOUR SPINAL SCREENING – A HEALTHY DAY
Most of us have undergone some type of screening exam in the last several years. Depending on your age, personal
Read MoreFORT WAYNE SPORT CLUB CONTINUES TO HOST MONTHLY FISH FRIES
Traditional German Activity Returns as Winter ApproachesA Fish Fry will be held in Fort Wayne on Friday, November 22nd, starting
Read MoreTHE PASSING OF TOM ISCH
It is with great sadness, that Baer Field Speedway announces the passing of former Speedway promoter Tom Isch at the
Read MoreWEATHERING WASHINGTON’S FISCAL STORM – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
The news headlines say it all: our federal government is struggling. Gridlock and debt plague Washington D.C., and in the
Read MoreHOPE OVER HYSTERIA
Seventy five years ago this week, millions of ordinary Americans were convinced that the world was coming to an end.
Read MoreCELEBRATING OUR HOOSIER STATEHOOD – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
On December 11, 1816, Indiana became the 19th state to join the Union. Each year on that date, various activities
Read MoreCARRIE – AT THE MOVIES WITH KASEY BUTCHER
From the first teaser trailer for Carrie, I couldn’t help but wonder why anyone would feel the need to remake
Read MoreENERGY BILLS – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
It is that time of year again when you can see the seasons turning right before your eyes. We enjoy
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BUFFALO TRO TO RAISE DOLLARS FOR HERITAGE EDUCATION FUND
Fort Wayne’s most unique fundraiser – the History Center’s Buffalo Tro –takes place on September 27. Proceeds from the evening
Read MoreVOTING – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
September may seem like an odd time to think about voting, but I was helping my nephew with his U.S.
Read MoreSEPTEMBER IS INDIANA ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH
Hoosier history buffs can meet archaeologists and learn about the state’s fascinating past during Indiana Archaeology Month in September. Archaeology
Read MoreCOMING TOGETHER AT THE INDIANA STATE FAIR – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
For more than 150 years, the best of Hoosier tradition has annually culminated in one event: the Indiana State Fair.
Read MoreYOU COULD WIN ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR
The Shindigz National Soccer Festival will once again return to the Hefner Soccer Complex on the campus of IPFW Thursday,
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16TH ANNUAL GOLD CUP AT BAER FIELD SPEEDWAY RESUMES
The Top Speed Fabrication CRA Late Model Sportsman Powered by JEGS headed to Baer Field Speedway in last Saturday night
Read MoreWELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees on Monday, May 20, approved several principal appointments for the 2013-14
Read MoreSIX BOYS & THIRTEEN HANDS
Each year I am hired to go to Washington, D.C. with the eighth grade class from Clinton, WI where I
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INVESTING IN FORT WAYNE – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
On June 25, the Fort Wayne City Council voted in favor of one of the most important initiatives in the
Read MoreNIGHTINGALE HOSPICE ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION
Dr. Dev Brar, president of Nightingale Home Healthcare and Hospice of Carmel, Indiana, has announced the Fort Wayne Hospice office
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