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See Santa In Your Neighborhood This Christmas Eve
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See Santa In Your Neighborhood This Christmas Eve

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Step Back In Time For A Traditional Christmas
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Step Back In Time For A Traditional Christmas

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Honoring Fort Wayne’s Favorite Santa
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Honoring Fort Wayne’s Favorite Santa

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
$242,696 Raised Through 2025 #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge
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$242,696 Raised Through 2025 #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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Cemetery Volunteers Help To Remember, Honor, Teach
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Cemetery Volunteers Help To Remember, Honor, Teach

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., the Cemetery Friends of Allen County IN will host a Wreaths Across

Free Fare Saturdays & Holiday Shuttle Service
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Free Fare Saturdays & Holiday Shuttle Service

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Heating Assistance Program Open Now
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Heating Assistance Program Open Now

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Staying Safe & Energy-Efficient Through The Holidays
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Staying Safe & Energy-Efficient Through The Holidays

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
YWCA Hosts Coffee & Conversations
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YWCA Hosts Coffee & Conversations

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Working Together To Offer Expanded Emergency Shelter Options
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Working Together To Offer Expanded Emergency Shelter Options

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Leisure & Entertainment

St. Lucia & Swedish Quilts: Around The Frame
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St. Lucia & Swedish Quilts: Around The Frame

December 5, 2025 Lois Levihn

Come December 13, St. Lucia Day will be celebrated across Sweden. The event symbolizes light in the midst of a

Paperboy Voted The ‘Lost Job’ Hoosiers Miss Most
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Paperboy Voted The ‘Lost Job’ Hoosiers Miss Most

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Who You Calling Santa Claus?
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Who You Calling Santa Claus?

December 5, 2025 Vince LaBarbera
Mistletoe Traditions: The History of Ordinary Things
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Mistletoe Traditions: The History of Ordinary Things

November 21, 2025 Doris Montag
FWMoA To Exhibit Amish & Contemporary Quilts: Around The Frame
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FWMoA To Exhibit Amish & Contemporary Quilts: Around The Frame

November 7, 2025 Lois Levihn
‘Anniversary’ Takes Domestic Drama to Disturbing Levels: At The Movies With Kasey
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‘Anniversary’ Takes Domestic Drama to Disturbing Levels: At The Movies With Kasey

November 7, 2025 Kasey Butcher
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Outdoors & Wildlife

Rotary Club Plants 60 Native Trees At Area Schools
The Great Outdoors

Rotary Club Plants 60 Native Trees At Area Schools

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

The Rotary Club of Fort Wayne will launch a new environmental initiative by planting 60 native hardwood trees at seven

Holiday Light Displays To Shine At Five DNR Destinations
The Great Outdoors

Holiday Light Displays To Shine At Five DNR Destinations

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Fort Wayne Parks Dept. Honored For Innovative Approach To Care For City’s Rivers
The Great Outdoors

Fort Wayne Parks Dept. Honored For Innovative Approach To Care For City’s Rivers

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Black Pine Rescues Foxes From Fur Farm
The Great Outdoors

Black Pine Rescues Foxes From Fur Farm

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Indiana, Ready For A Safe Winter
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Indiana, Ready For A Safe Winter

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
DNR Holiday Gift Packs Available
The Great Outdoors

DNR Holiday Gift Packs Available

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Health & Exercise

Keeping An Attitude Of Gratitude
Health & Exercise

Keeping An Attitude Of Gratitude

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

It’s easy to find things to be grateful this time of year, especially if you’re one of those families that

Listen To Your Heart When Battling Winter Weather
Health & Exercise

Listen To Your Heart When Battling Winter Weather

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Speech-Language Pathology Program Earns National Accreditation
Health & Exercise

Speech-Language Pathology Program Earns National Accreditation

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Immunity Boosters: How To Help Get Ahead Of Cold & Flu Season
Health & Exercise

Immunity Boosters: How To Help Get Ahead Of Cold & Flu Season

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Public Health Grants Awarded To Community Non-Profit Partners
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Public Health Grants Awarded To Community Non-Profit Partners

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Avian Influenza Detected In Indiana
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Avian Influenza Detected In Indiana

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Obituaries & Memorials

Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger, 97
Waynedale Obituaries

Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger, 97

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger (née Christman), 97, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. Born on September 18, 1928, Dorothy lived

Catherine M. (Sherwood) Wyatt, 94
Waynedale Obituaries

Catherine M. (Sherwood) Wyatt, 94

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Alan H. Huddleston, 92
Waynedale Obituaries

Alan H. Huddleston, 92

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Norma Donna Jean Lee, 90
Waynedale Obituaries

Norma Donna Jean Lee, 90

June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Lucinda May Tesch, 80
Waynedale Obituaries

Lucinda May Tesch, 80

June 20, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
David E. Wall, 86
Waynedale Obituaries

David E. Wall, 86

June 6, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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Political Commentaries

Tinker’s Outstanding Work: Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Tinker’s Outstanding Work: Voice Of The Township

December 5, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

For the second time in two years Wayne Township Trustee Office has named Dorothy Tinker Employee of the Month. Dorothy

Responding To Community Needs: Voice Of The Township
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Responding To Community Needs: Voice Of The Township

November 21, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Honoring Service & Sacrifice: Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Honoring Service & Sacrifice: Voice Of The Township

November 7, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Harvesting Memories & Fall Fun: Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Harvesting Memories & Fall Fun: Voice Of The Township

October 24, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Assisting The Fort’s Homeless Population
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Assisting The Fort’s Homeless Population

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Encouraging Acts Of Kindness: Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Encouraging Acts Of Kindness: Voice Of The Township

September 26, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Local Editorials & Opinion

‘Pluribus’ Weighs Individuality Vs Harmony: At The Movies With Kasey
Local Opinion Editorials

‘Pluribus’ Weighs Individuality Vs Harmony: At The Movies With Kasey

December 5, 2025 Kasey Butcher

If you are starting to feel antsy in the gap between seasons of Severance, then Apple TV+ has you covered

Millennials & Financial Fraud: Protecting Yourself Online
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Millennials & Financial Fraud: Protecting Yourself Online

December 5, 2025 Shawn D. Wall
‘Frankenstein’ Delivers Vivid Visuals & Plenty Of Drama: At The Movies With Kasey
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‘Frankenstein’ Delivers Vivid Visuals & Plenty Of Drama: At The Movies With Kasey

November 21, 2025 Kasey Butcher
Avoid Holiday Debt: Spend With Intention, Not Impulse
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Avoid Holiday Debt: Spend With Intention, Not Impulse

November 21, 2025 Shawn D. Wall
Do’s And Don’ts Of Veteran’s Day
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Do’s And Don’ts Of Veteran’s Day

November 7, 2025 Vince LaBarbera
Financial Steps To Prepare For Alzheimer’s & Dementia
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Financial Steps To Prepare For Alzheimer’s & Dementia

November 7, 2025 Shawn D. Wall

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