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- WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHERby Camille Garrison on December 18, 2020 at 5:02 am
We will soon see the COVID-19 pandemic reaching the one year mark. It is the polar opposite of the festivities
- YWCA NORTHEAST INDIANA LOOKS FORWARD TO A NEW HOUSEby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
YWCA Northeast Indiana is growing and now has the approval they need to buy a facility that meets the growing
- “77 STEPS” LIGHTS UP DOWNTOWN ALLEYby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
A new sculpture is now lighting up a Fort Wayne alley and giving people another reason to visit and enjoy
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RAISES $209K FOR NONPROFITSby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Every year the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne challenges all nonprofits with endowment funds at the Community Foundation to
- SOUTHWEST HONEY CO. WINS FORT WAYNE “SOUP-ER STARS” EVENTby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Fort Wayne SOUP hosted a Virtual SOUPer Stars event for 3 weeks in November that pit past winners against each
- SPCA EXCEEDS #GIVINGTUESDAY GOALby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
On December 1, the Allen County SPCA exceeded their GivingTuesday fundraising goal, with a total of $65,072 raised in 24
- DRIVE-THROUGH HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY – Voice Of The Townshipby Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
We are looking forward to the coming winter holiday and especially to the coming new year. Like most everyone else
- SCAMS TARGETING CUSTOMERS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Scams are not unique to I&M, nor have they gone away with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic or the
- HOUSING VOUCHERS OFFER YOUTH PATHWAY TO AVOID HOMELESSNESSby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Fort Wayne Housing Authority, The Villages of Indiana, Inc., and the Indiana Department of Child Services have partnered to support
- VISITING NURSE AWARDED $150K GRANT FOR TELEHEALTHby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Visiting Nurse is thrilled to announce it has been selected as a grant recipient from AEP Foundation. The $150,000 grant,
- ALLEN COUNTY OUTLINES 2021 MAJOR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Allen County government’s major legislative priorities for the 2021 session of the Indiana General Assembly include additional assistance to deal
- SCIENCE CENTRAL PRESENTS WINTER BREAK ‘SCIENCE2GO’ CAMPby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Over Winter Break, students have an opportunity to learn about science that is used in the kitchen through Science Central’s
- “I AM NAVY MEDICINE” – Spotlightby Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
In the middle of October, a patient’s routine visit to Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) took a potential lost turn. Upon
- SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OF BALD EAGLE MARKS BIG WINby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species
- NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM NOW OPENby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
The 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program is now open and taking applications. Information and guidelines about the Neighborhood Improvement Grant
- A LITTLE ABSENT MINDEDby Daris Howard on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
When we visit our children, one thing I really enjoy is pizza and movie night with my grandchildren. It usually
- FLAGSTAR DISTRIBUTES $1 MILLION TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSESby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Flagstar Bank today announced it will be awarding grants of $5,000 to over 180 small businesses owned by people of
- FOOD BANK GRANT HELPS FEED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIESby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Thanks to a grant from Community Harvest and Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund, Turnstone’s Social Services department has been able
- HOW TO ENJOY YOUR POINSETTIA YEAR AFTER YEAR – Green-Thumb Gardenerby Erin Davidson on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Poinsettias, with their bright red bracts (leaves), make them one of the most popular holiday plants. The beauty of poinsettias
- Holiday Worship & Eventsby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH www.WaynedaleUMC.com 2501 Church Street Fort Wayne, IN 46809 (260) 747-7424 Worship Times: Sun, 8:45 & 11a
- Ruth E. Lauer, 71by The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Ruth E. Lauer, 71, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 4:07 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at
- CONSIDER THESE YEAR-END FINANCIAL MOVESby Shawn D. Wall on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
We’re nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the
- OUABACHE SP HOSTS WONDERLAND OF LIGHTSby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Ouabache State Park’s annual Wonderland of Lights display is running from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. This
- ‘LOVE, GUARANTEED’ PROVIDES LIGHTHEARTED FUN – At The Movies With Kaseyby Kasey Butcher on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Netflix’s newest romantic comedy, Love, Guaranteed, leans heavily on conventions of the genre, but is so fun that I forgive
- TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE AS COVID-19 CASES RISE & TEMPS FALLby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are
- STUDENTS PAINT HOLIDAY THEMED WINDOW MURALby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
On Saturday, December 12, Wayne High School Art Teacher, Angie Tarr and students Cierra Armstead, Jazlin Sullivan, Christian Davies, David
- GIRL SCOUTS RECEIVE $100K FOR STEM PROGRAMMINGby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) is pleased to announce that the council has been awarded a $100,000 grant from
- SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!by The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
Santa is coming in person to visit the families of Waynedale! But this year, to let his 9 reindeer rest
- CRANES BY THE THOUSAND – Life In The Outdoorsby Neil A. Case on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
In “A Field Guide to the Birds” Roger Tory Peterson described the sandhill crane as “a long-legged, long-necked gray bird
- PURDUE MUSICAL TO PRESENT FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS SHOWby The Waynedale News Staff on December 18, 2020 at 5:01 am
For the first time in 87 years, Purdue Musical Organizations will present the Purdue Christmas Show as a virtual production.
- FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 108 YEARS, OPERATION SANTA IS NATIONWIDE!by The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 pm
Let’s face it, this year has been a struggle for so many people in more ways than one. Thoughts of
- DO THE HOLIDAYS FEEL DIFFERENT? – Letter From The Publisherby Alex Cornwell on December 4, 2020 at 5:02 am
The holidays are here! But for many, the joy and feeling of the season isn’t quite in our hearts yet.
- IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR – Voice Of The Townshipby Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
As we head into a winter holiday season that promises to be like no other in our lifetimes, we are
- 21 COLD WEATHER SAFETY & POWER OUTAGE TIPSby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is offering 21 tips to keep families safe and warm when the
- HOLIDAY SAFETY FOR YOU & YOUR LETTER CARRIERby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
With the holiday season around the corner, it’s possible that safety isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for
- CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF TURNSTONE’S RESIDENTIAL RAMPSby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
Turnstone is proud to hand off its legacy ramp building service to local partner NeighborLink Fort Wayne. Since the inception
- VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF GINGERBREAD TOURby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
It’s finally here! The 35th annual Festival of Gingerbread officially opened on November 27 and runs through December 13. Come
- HULU & NETFLIX KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY MOVIE SEASON – At The Movies With Kaseyby Kasey Butcher on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
‘Tis the season for corny, cliched holiday movies, and I could not be more ready for it. This year, both
- December 4, 2020 – Local Adsby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
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- December Worship & Eventsby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHwww.WaynedaleUMC.com2501 Church StreetFort Wayne, IN 46809(260) 747-7424Worship Times:Sun, 8:45 & 11aSunday School 10aWeekday PreschoolAges 2-5 (Sept –
- Linda Hammer, 75by The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
Linda Hammer, 75, passed away on November 22, 2020. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on June 19, 1945,
- VOLUNTEERS GIVE NEGLECTED CHILDREN VOICESby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
Allen County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Honorable Magistrate Sheri Hartzler held a Virtual Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday,
- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ‘CHRIST THE TEACHER’ AWARD WINNERby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is pleased to announce this year’s Christ the Teacher Award to 4th grade teacher,
- MAD ANTS & PACERS ‘TIP OFF’ SEASON OF GIVINGby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
New Indiana Pacers Coach Nate Bjorkgren is shown along with Pacers mascot Boomer (left) and Fever mascot Freddie (right) on
- OOOOHHH CHRISTMAS TREE!by Vince LaBarbera on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
“O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches…” But when my wife and I hear those lyrics,
- CITIZENS SQUARE CLOSED TO PUBLICby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and to help ensure the safety of the community, Mayor Tom Henry
- POKAGON TOBOGGAN RUN OPENSby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
Get ready to ride, Hoosiers — Pokagon State Park’s toboggan run opened Friday, Nov. 27. Tobogganers will notice some changes
- INDIANA REPORTS 2020 GENERAL ELECTION VOTER TURNOUTby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced that 65 percent or 3,068,542 of Indiana’s 4.7 million registered voters cast a vote
- PBS COLLABORATES TO FIGHT HUNGER THOUGH HOLIDAYSby The Waynedale News Staff on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
PBS Fort Wayne, in a special collaboration with Premier Bank, has announced that for any donation made to PBS Fort
- BIRDS OF THE NIGHT – Life In The Outdoorsby Neil A. Case on December 4, 2020 at 5:01 am
This article is about birds of the night; owls. These are birds that are active when most other birds are