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A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire
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A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
YMCA Sharks Masters Capture First-Ever State Championship
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YMCA Sharks Masters Capture First-Ever State Championship

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Rotary Club Launches Initiative To Revitalize Little Free Libraries
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Rotary Club Launches Initiative To Revitalize Little Free Libraries

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Explore Fort Wayne’s History All Month Long
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Explore Fort Wayne’s History All Month Long

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

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Three Exhibitions Open At Artlink
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Three Exhibitions Open At Artlink

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Artlink will present three concurrent exhibitions, Green Wheels, Memories of Water, and Fight Club, from May 7 through June 7,

Community Initiatives Bloom This Spring
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Community Initiatives Bloom This Spring

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire
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A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
BBBS Volunteer Recruitment Campaign Begins
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BBBS Volunteer Recruitment Campaign Begins

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
YMCA Sharks Masters Capture First-Ever State Championship
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YMCA Sharks Masters Capture First-Ever State Championship

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Rotary Club Launches Initiative To Revitalize Little Free Libraries
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Rotary Club Launches Initiative To Revitalize Little Free Libraries

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Leisure & Entertainment

Celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial | Around The Frame
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Celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial | Around The Frame

May 11, 2026 Lois Levihn

As we mark America’s Semiquincentennial, know that the planning for it has been long in the works. The planning began

U.S. Savings Bond Program | The History of Ordinary Things
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U.S. Savings Bond Program | The History of Ordinary Things

April 27, 2026 Doris Montag
Taking A Charming Romp Through The Italian Countryside | At The Movies With Kasey
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Taking A Charming Romp Through The Italian Countryside | At The Movies With Kasey

April 27, 2026 Kasey Butcher
This Miserable Winter & How I Survived It | Around The Frame
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This Miserable Winter & How I Survived It | Around The Frame

April 14, 2026 Lois Levihn
Tidbits On Clean Shaves | The History of Ordinary Things
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Tidbits On Clean Shaves | The History of Ordinary Things

March 31, 2026 Doris Montag
Worldwide Quilting Day 2026, A Time To Celebrate | Around The Frame
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Worldwide Quilting Day 2026, A Time To Celebrate | Around The Frame

March 16, 2026 Lois Levihn
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Outdoors & Wildlife

Humane Fort Wayne Rescues 43 Dogs From Puppy Mill
The Great Outdoors

Humane Fort Wayne Rescues 43 Dogs From Puppy Mill

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Recently, Humane Fort Wayne continued its involvement in an emergency rescue response following the discovery of an active puppy mill

Google Provides Funding For Tree Planting In Southeast Fort Wayne
The Great Outdoors

Google Provides Funding For Tree Planting In Southeast Fort Wayne

April 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
From Seed To Marsh: Volunteers Making A Lasting Difference | Local Volunteer Spotlight
The Great Outdoors

From Seed To Marsh: Volunteers Making A Lasting Difference | Local Volunteer Spotlight

April 27, 2026 Camille Garrison
Historic Swinney Homestead Open House & Plant Sale
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Historic Swinney Homestead Open House & Plant Sale

April 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Upcoming Earth Day Fort Wayne Events
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Upcoming Earth Day Fort Wayne Events

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
County Warns Kayakers Of Dangerous Logjam
The Great Outdoors

County Warns Kayakers Of Dangerous Logjam

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Health & Exercise

First Lady ‘IN’spires Healthy Families
Health & Exercise

First Lady ‘IN’spires Healthy Families

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun announced the launch of INspire Healthy Families, a new Indiana Department of Health initiative that

Fort Wayne McDonald’s Restaurants Raise Over $15k For RMHC
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Fort Wayne McDonald’s Restaurants Raise Over $15k For RMHC

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Meyer Recognized With Governor’s Circle Of Corydon Award
Health & Exercise

Meyer Recognized With Governor’s Circle Of Corydon Award

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire
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A Lasting Smile In Waynedale, Dr. Blake To Retire

May 11, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Awarded $39k Grant
Health & Exercise

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Awarded $39k Grant

April 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
IDEM To Offer Free Well Water Testing
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IDEM To Offer Free Well Water Testing

April 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Obituaries & Memorials

Ronald E. Reed, 87
Waynedale Obituaries

Ronald E. Reed, 87

March 31, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Ronald E. Reed12/31/1939 – 3/20/2026 Firmly rooted in Waynedale for 86 years of life. Son of Waldo Emerson and Ann

On The Passing Of Linda Bloom
Waynedale Obituaries

On The Passing Of Linda Bloom

February 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Timothy Edward Wagley, 78
Waynedale Obituaries

Timothy Edward Wagley, 78

December 19, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger, 97
Waynedale Obituaries

Dorothy Alice Ecenbarger, 97

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
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

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Political Commentaries

A Mother’s Strength | Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

A Mother’s Strength | Voice Of The Township

May 8, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Mother’s Day will be celebrated this year on Sunday, May 10, 2026. It is always a meaningful day here at

Local Bonds Create Strength | Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Local Bonds Create Strength | Voice Of The Township

April 27, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Editorial | Travis Holdman (R) – Indiana State Senator, Dist. 19 Candidate
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Editorial | Travis Holdman (R) – Indiana State Senator, Dist. 19 Candidate

April 27, 2026 Travis Holdman
Editorial | Ewelina Connolly (R) – Allen County Commissioner, Dist. 3 Candidate
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Editorial | Ewelina Connolly (R) – Allen County Commissioner, Dist. 3 Candidate

April 27, 2026 Ewelina Connolly
Editorial | Bruce Norman Stier (D) – Wayne Township Board
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Editorial | Bruce Norman Stier (D) – Wayne Township Board

April 27, 2026 Bruce Norman Stier
Working On Transient Homelessness Ordinance
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Working On Transient Homelessness Ordinance

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Local Editorials & Opinion

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Makes A Stylish Case For Journalism | At The Movies With Kasey
Local Opinion Editorials

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Makes A Stylish Case For Journalism | At The Movies With Kasey

May 11, 2026 Kasey Butcher

The Devil Wears Prada is like comfort food at my house, a film that gets broken out after bad days

In Appreciation Of All Military Careers | Seasons, Stories & Sundays
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In Appreciation Of All Military Careers | Seasons, Stories & Sundays

May 11, 2026 Vince LaBarbera
Politicians & Residents Outline SW Quarry Project Concerns
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Politicians & Residents Outline SW Quarry Project Concerns

April 27, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Action, Comedy,Time Travel & Ballet, Oh My | At The Movies With Kasey
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Action, Comedy,Time Travel & Ballet, Oh My | At The Movies With Kasey

April 14, 2026 Kasey Butcher
‘Slanted’ & ‘Fackham Hall’ Serve Up Satire With A Twist | At The Movies With Kasey
Local Opinion Editorials

‘Slanted’ & ‘Fackham Hall’ Serve Up Satire With A Twist | At The Movies With Kasey

March 31, 2026 Kasey Butcher
There’s No Fool Like An April Fools’ Day Gone Wrong! | Seasons, Stories & Sundays
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There’s No Fool Like An April Fools’ Day Gone Wrong! | Seasons, Stories & Sundays

March 31, 2026 Vince LaBarbera

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