CIVIL WAR SCHOLAR TO SPEAK AT McMURTRY LECTURE
Dr. Gary Gallagher, a Civil War Scholar, will be the annual keynote speaker at the 2012 R. Gerald McMurtry Lecture.
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SITTIN’ A SPELL WITH QUILTER ELVIRA KINCAID THOMPSON
Unlike Susanna, Elvira Faye Kincaid Thompson came to New Haven on a recent Saturday afternoon not with a banjo on
Read MoreMIAMI INDIAN HERITAGE DAYS
Sponsored by the History Center, Miami Indian Heritage Days programs take place on the first Saturday of the month from
Read MoreSADDLE UP FOR SALAMONIE’S RIDERS RENDEZVOUS
Saddle up your horses and head to the seventh annual Salamonie Riders Rendezvous, September 14-16. All activities will be in
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AIR SHOW CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF
The Fort Wayne Air Show presented by the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base takes flight Saturday,
Read MoreLET’S PLAY 10
The University of Saint Francis football program has added a tenth game to its 2012 football schedule for the 15th season
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AROUND THE FRAME: REUNIONS AND CONVENTIONS: RECONNECTING WITH FRIENDS FAR AND WIDE
In the fall of 1968 my parents decide to transfer their children from the parochial to the public schools. I
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CENTENARIAN WILL CELEBRATE 101ST BIRTHDAY!
Rachael Manges is celebrating her 101st birthday on August 23. She is a resident of Fort Wayne, where she lives
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GHANA EMOTIONAL TIMES
By the time this goes to print and gets online I will have departed Ghana. It’s becoming very emotional for
Read MoreTASTE OF THE ARTS GROWS INTO MAJOR FUNDRAISER
Arts United is pleased to announce an exciting line-up for the fourth annual Taste of the Arts festival. There are
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A HEALTHY DAY: THE MYSTERY OF DIABETES
One of the biggest problems in our society today is diabetes. What many people don’t know is that there are
Read MoreMORE THAN SOCCER AT THE SHINDIGZ SOCCER FESTIVAL
The Shindigz National Soccer Festival will once again return to the Hefner Soccer Complex on the campus of IPFW Thursday,
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NEIL EUGENE GRIDER, 73
NEIL EUGENE GRIDER, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at Covington Manor. He was born September
Read MorePHIL’S HOBBY SHOP OPENING A BRAND NEW 6,000 SQ FT STORE
Phil’s Hobby Shop has announced their new location in Fort Wayne. With over 6,000 square feet, this new location will
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YOU EXPECT MORE FROM YEOMAN – AND YOU GET IT
The year was 1961. It was an era of happy motoring. Gas price was 27.9 cents a gallon and if
Read MoreAUGUST NATURE EVENTS AT LRWP
Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands near Fort Wayne
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FOSTER PARK’S 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION
Due to storm damage in the park, Foster Park’s 100th Year Celebration event scheduled for July 6 and 7 was
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GHANA ~ A GREAT PART OF MY LIFE
With my time dwindling down, I have experienced so many things during my journey in Ghana. I had the pleasure
Read MoreBIG, FAT, EXPENSIVE WEDDINGS
Last year when Kate Middleton walked down the aisle of Westminster Abbey to marry Prince William Duke of Cambridge, it
Read MoreTALES FROM THE CARIBBEAN
The delay at Key West went from bad to worse when the Captain discovered a deep crack in his aluminum
Read MoreCELEBRATING SWISS HERITAGE!
The Berne Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 2012 Swiss Days Festival, an
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IN REMEMBRANCE OF TAMMA STINE
Tamma Stine was born February 17, 1840 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, the son of Henry Stine and Elizabeth Herber-Stine. His father
Read MoreFORT WAYNE SPORT CLUB TO HOST KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
The 1st ever Fort Wayne Sport Club Kickin’ It For Kids’ Sake Charity Kickball Tournament Fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers
Read MoreATTENTION ALL VETERANS
Humana is sponsoring a movie for all area veterans. This will be held at the Auburn Museum-National Military History Center,
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HALL’S RESTAURANTS FEATURED AT JUNE MATHER LECTURE
If you live in or near Fort Wayne, you’ve likely eaten at a Hall’s Restaurant. But are you aware of
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP: MEMORIAL DAY
Spring has really gone by quickly. I find it hard to believe that Memorial Day will be here in just
Read MoreGENE STRATTON-PORTER STATE HISTORIC SITE OFFERS WILDFLOWER WALK
Enjoy beautiful wildflowers and a delicious brunch at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site on Saturday, May 5, from 10:30
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP: MOTHER’S DAY
One of the most important holidays of the year is coming up on Sunday, May 13. That holiday is Mother’s
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AKIMA PINSIWA AWIIKI GRANTED NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
Miami Chief Jean-Baptiste de Richardville’s strong business sense made him the richest man in Indiana at the time of his
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP: SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
Members of my staff and I regularly attend various trainings to keep us up to date on issues that affect
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