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South Side Farmers Market Celebrates 100 Years
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South Side Farmers Market Celebrates 100 Years

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Showcasing Original Works By Emerging & Local Dance Choreographers
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Showcasing Original Works By Emerging & Local Dance Choreographers

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Community Driven Cleanups Aim To Squash Litter-Bugs
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Community Driven Cleanups Aim To Squash Litter-Bugs

April 14, 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

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Community Driven Cleanups Aim To Squash Litter-Bugs
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Community Driven Cleanups Aim To Squash Litter-Bugs

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

For more than 10 years, Camille Garrison, the chair of the Waynedale Trails and Sidewalks Initiative and members of the

Pearl Arts Receives $4 Million From Community Businessman
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Pearl Arts Receives $4 Million From Community Businessman

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
FW Conservatory Desert House Reimagined
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FW Conservatory Desert House Reimagined

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Fundraising Drive For Agent Orange Victims Memorial
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Fundraising Drive For Agent Orange Victims Memorial

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
A Week Of Music, Creativity & Friendship For Young Singers
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A Week Of Music, Creativity & Friendship For Young Singers

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
11 Millionth Vehicle Made Locally
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11 Millionth Vehicle Made Locally

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Leisure & Entertainment

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

I’m not a big fan of winter; A bit of December snow, a White Christmas with just a few inches

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
How Modern Textiles Came To Be | The History of Ordinary Things
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How Modern Textiles Came To Be | The History of Ordinary Things

February 27, 2026 Doris Montag
From Hillcrest School To Hillcrest Commons: Around The Frame
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From Hillcrest School To Hillcrest Commons: Around The Frame

February 13, 2026 Lois Levihn
From Cabinet House To Toy House: The History of Ordinary Things
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From Cabinet House To Toy House: The History of Ordinary Things

January 30, 2026 Doris Montag
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Outdoors & Wildlife

Upcoming Earth Day Fort Wayne Events
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Upcoming Earth Day Fort Wayne Events

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Once again, Little River Wetlands Project is hosting Earth Day Fort Wayne! This year’s event, however, moves to an exciting

County Warns Kayakers Of Dangerous Logjam
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County Warns Kayakers Of Dangerous Logjam

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Contact 811 Before Any Digging Project
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Contact 811 Before Any Digging Project

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Public Meeting: Bluffton Road Trail
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Public Meeting: Bluffton Road Trail

March 31, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
City Golf Courses Open For Season
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City Golf Courses Open For Season

March 31, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Track Chairs To Increase Access At Every State Park
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Track Chairs To Increase Access At Every State Park

March 31, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Health & Exercise

Parents Should Be Aware Of teens’ AI Use
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Parents Should Be Aware Of teens’ AI Use

April 14, 2026 Parkview Health

If you’ve opened the app store on your phone recently, chances are you’ve been bombarded by apps advertising AI companions.

Rates Of Colorectal Cancer Rising In Younger People
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Rates Of Colorectal Cancer Rising In Younger People

March 31, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
YWCA To Host Fifth ‘Race For A Reason’ 5K
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YWCA To Host Fifth ‘Race For A Reason’ 5K

March 31, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Reductions In Overdoses Reported
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Reductions In Overdoses Reported

March 16, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Is Being A ‘Night Owl’ Bad?
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Is Being A ‘Night Owl’ Bad?

March 16, 2026 Lutheran Health
A Siblings’ Grief Retreat
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A Siblings’ Grief Retreat

March 16, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Obituaries & Memorials

Ronald E. Reed, 87
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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
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On The Passing Of Linda Bloom

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

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

December 5, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff
Catherine M. (Sherwood) Wyatt, 94
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Catherine M. (Sherwood) Wyatt, 94

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

October 24, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff

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Political Commentaries

Working On Transient Homelessness Ordinance
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Working On Transient Homelessness Ordinance

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Sharon Tucker, City Council, and several community organizations who work with unhoused individuals and families have come together in

Early Voting Across Indiana Opens For May Primary Election
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Early Voting Across Indiana Opens For May Primary Election

April 14, 2026 The Waynedale News Staff
Spring Into Community | Voice Of The Township
Waynedale Political Commentaries

Spring Into Community | Voice Of The Township

April 14, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
‘Hoppy Memories’ Free Easter Event | Voice Of The Township
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‘Hoppy Memories’ Free Easter Event | Voice Of The Township

March 31, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
Seeking Nominations For Person Of The Year | Voice Of The Township
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Seeking Nominations For Person Of The Year | Voice Of The Township

March 16, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox
The Women Behind Wayne Township | Voice Of The Township
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The Women Behind Wayne Township | Voice Of The Township

February 27, 2026 Wayne Township Trustee - Austin Knox

Local Editorials & Opinion

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

The action-comedy format has become a reliable one for streamers, often bringing in big names and low-quality scripts. Two new

‘Slanted’ & ‘Fackham Hall’ Serve Up Satire With A Twist | At The Movies With Kasey
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‘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
What To Write About For March? | Seasons, Stories & Sundays
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What To Write About For March? | Seasons, Stories & Sundays

March 16, 2026 Vince LaBarbera
‘The Bride!’ Reanimates An Old Tale | At The Movies With Kasey
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‘The Bride!’ Reanimates An Old Tale | At The Movies With Kasey

March 16, 2026 Kasey Butcher
‘Dead of Winter’ & ‘Blue Moon’ Offer Compelling Character Studies | At The Movies With Kasey
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‘Dead of Winter’ & ‘Blue Moon’ Offer Compelling Character Studies | At The Movies With Kasey

February 27, 2026 Kasey Butcher

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