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Experience Miami Living History Nov. 1 & 2
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Experience Miami Living History Nov. 1 & 2

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
The League Marks 75 Years With Volunteer Support: Local Volunteer Spotlight
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The League Marks 75 Years With Volunteer Support: Local Volunteer Spotlight

October 24, 2025 Camille Garrison
Celebrating 70 Years Of Banking In Waynedale
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Celebrating 70 Years Of Banking In Waynedale

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Erin’s House Fundraiser Brings In $400k For Youth Grief Support
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Erin’s House Fundraiser Brings In $400k For Youth Grief Support

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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Experience Miami Living History Nov. 1 & 2
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Experience Miami Living History Nov. 1 & 2

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

The History Center will conclude its 2025 Miami Indian Heritage Days season with the much-anticipated Traders Days, held Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 2, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the historic Chief Richardville . . . 

The League Marks 75 Years With Volunteer Support: Local Volunteer Spotlight
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The League Marks 75 Years With Volunteer Support: Local Volunteer Spotlight

October 24, 2025 Camille Garrison
Local Film Maker’s Second Feature Now Streaming
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Local Film Maker’s Second Feature Now Streaming

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Fort Wayne’s Heat Assistance Program Opens
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Fort Wayne’s Heat Assistance Program Opens

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Drive Through Fort Wayne’s Most Frightfully Festive Homes
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Drive Through Fort Wayne’s Most Frightfully Festive Homes

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Celebrating 70 Years Of Banking In Waynedale
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Celebrating 70 Years Of Banking In Waynedale

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Leisure & Entertainment

Origins of the Trick-or-Treat Bag: The History of Ordinary Things
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Origins of the Trick-or-Treat Bag: The History of Ordinary Things

October 24, 2025 Doris Montag

The brown paper bag is often taken for granted. Before the invention of the sewing machine (1850s), goods were transported in baskets, barrels, or clay vessels. Often grocers wrapped items in flat brown paper which they tied with string. The sewing . . . 

Have You Found A Hidden Blessing Around Waynedale?
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Have You Found A Hidden Blessing Around Waynedale?

October 24, 2025 anonymous resident
Meet The ‘Crapped-Out’ Quilt Artist: Around The Frame
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Meet The ‘Crapped-Out’ Quilt Artist: Around The Frame

October 10, 2025 Lois Levihn
Why All Pyrex Is Not Created Equal: The History of Ordinary Things
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Why All Pyrex Is Not Created Equal: The History of Ordinary Things

September 26, 2025 Doris Montag
The Quilt Design Legacy Of Hubert Ver Mehren: Around The Frame
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The Quilt Design Legacy Of Hubert Ver Mehren: Around The Frame

September 12, 2025 Lois Levihn
We’re Celebrating What In September?
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We’re Celebrating What In September?

August 29, 2025 Vince LaBarbera
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Outdoors & Wildlife

Indiana Hunters Gear Up For Deer Hunting Season
The Great Outdoors

Indiana Hunters Gear Up For Deer Hunting Season

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Indiana’s highly anticipated deer hunting season is nearly here, with firearms season opening on November 15. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expects hundreds of thousands of hunters to take to the woods through January 31, 2026, . . . 

Celebrate National Bison Day At LC Nature Park
The Great Outdoors

Celebrate National Bison Day At LC Nature Park

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Gem & Mineral Show To Feature ‘Freaky Fossils’
The Great Outdoors

Gem & Mineral Show To Feature ‘Freaky Fossils’

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Diving In For Public Safety
The Great Outdoors

Diving In For Public Safety

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Indiana Tree Is Largest In Nation
The Great Outdoors

Indiana Tree Is Largest In Nation

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Celebrate National Public Lands Day!
The Great Outdoors

Celebrate National Public Lands Day!

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Health & Exercise

Local Nurses Honored With DAISY Awards
Health & Exercise

Local Nurses Honored With DAISY Awards

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Eleven Parkview nurses were recognized this summer by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing.
The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune . . . 

National Lung Cancer Screening Day
Health & Exercise

National Lung Cancer Screening Day

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Take Charge Of Your Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Health & Exercise

Take Charge Of Your Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
IU Dental Clinic Offers Affordable Cleanings
Health & Exercise

IU Dental Clinic Offers Affordable Cleanings

October 10, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
New DNA Insight Program Offers No-Cost Genetic Screening
Health & Exercise

New DNA Insight Program Offers No-Cost Genetic Screening

September 26, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
How To Balance Nutrients In Student Meals & Snacks
Health & Exercise

How To Balance Nutrients In Student Meals & Snacks

September 12, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Obituaries & Memorials

Alan H. Huddleston, 92
Waynedale Obituaries

Alan H. Huddleston, 92

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

Alan H. Huddleston, 92 , of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Born on January 18, 1933 in Benham, Kentucky, son of the late Maynard and Chloe (Powers) Huddleston.

Alan was a member of Brookwood Golf Course, Southwest Conservation . . . 

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
On The Passing Of Pope Francis
Waynedale Obituaries

On The Passing Of Pope Francis

April 25, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
John Herbert Grile, 87
Waynedale Obituaries

John Herbert Grile, 87

March 28, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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Political Commentaries

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

On October 22nd Wayne Township held, for the first time, a fall festival called Harvesting Memories at the trustee’s office at 320 East Superior Street. The idea, which we hope to make into an annual event, was to give township children a fun celebration . . . 

Assisting The Fort’s Homeless Population
Waynedale Political Commentaries

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
Bringing Calm, Focus & Fresh Air: Voice Of The Township
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Bringing Calm, Focus & Fresh Air: Voice Of The Township

September 12, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Celebrating Workers & Community: Voice Of The Township
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Celebrating Workers & Community: Voice Of The Township

August 29, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Honoring Seniors’ Legacy: Voice Of The Township
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Honoring Seniors’ Legacy: Voice Of The Township

August 15, 2025 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Local Editorials & Opinion

Your Halloween Streaming Guide For Scary Movies: At The Movies With Kasey
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Your Halloween Streaming Guide For Scary Movies: At The Movies With Kasey

October 24, 2025 Kasey Butcher

If, like me, you love spending this time before Halloween watching scary movies and trying not to get into the candy too early, there are many films available to stream with your autumnal treats. Although I highlight options from several streamers, . . . 

Navigating The Shutdown: Financial Impact & Smart Moves
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Navigating The Shutdown: Financial Impact & Smart Moves

October 24, 2025 Shawn D. Wall
Apple TV+ Wants To Make You Cry… But In A Good Way: At The Movies With Kasey
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Apple TV+ Wants To Make You Cry… But In A Good Way: At The Movies With Kasey

October 10, 2025 Kasey Butcher
A Retiree’s Guide For National Retirement Security Month
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A Retiree’s Guide For National Retirement Security Month

October 10, 2025 Shawn D. Wall
Homelessness In Our Community: Letter to the Editor
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Homelessness In Our Community: Letter to the Editor

October 10, 2025 Erin Ness
Columbus Sailed The Ocean Blue… But Now What?
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Columbus Sailed The Ocean Blue… But Now What?

October 10, 2025 Vince LaBarbera

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