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The Waynedale News Fort Wayne's free independent newspaper dedicated to keeping readers informed, connected, & engaged.

Find positive local news, events, stories, & area resources here. Celebrating community voices, businesses, & organizations since 1932! The Waynedale News is one of the few remaining locally owned newspapers in Indiana. The newspaper is a free publication distributed twice a month in and around the Waynedale ( Fort Wayne ) area that provides information to the public about community events or inte

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A summer camp does not have to be out of reach to give kids a memorable outdoor adventure.The Salvation Army’s Hidden Fa...
05/31/2026

A summer camp does not have to be out of reach to give kids a memorable outdoor adventure.

The Salvation Army’s Hidden Falls Camp still has openings for several 2026 sessions, offering youth ages 8 to 17 a mix of outdoor activities, creative learning, music, arts, STEM, leadership development, and age-appropriate adventures. With a $25 camper fee and transportation provided to the camp in southern Indiana, the program is designed to keep summer camp accessible for families across the region.

See the camp schedule, age groups, specialty sessions, and registration contact information: http://dlvr.it/TSpMG2

Free help is now available for Allen County residents caring for unowned, free-roaming cats.Humane Fort Wayne’s Feral Fi...
05/31/2026

Free help is now available for Allen County residents caring for unowned, free-roaming cats.

Humane Fort Wayne’s Feral Fix 2026 initiative is offering Community Cat Surgery Packages at no cost while funding lasts. The package includes spay or neuter surgery, a microchip, rabies vaccine, and mandatory ear tip, with services now expanded countywide after demand showed the need reaches beyond Fort Wayne city limits.

The program is aimed at reducing shelter intake and supporting more humane community cat management across Allen County. Learn who qualifies, what is included, and how to use the walk-in service: http://dlvr.it/TSpBsb

Behind every strong school community are teachers and staff members helping students feel seen, supported, and ready to ...
05/30/2026

Behind every strong school community are teachers and staff members helping students feel seen, supported, and ready to grow.

Fort Wayne Community Schools has named its 2026 Teachers of the Year and Employee of the Year, honoring Bloomingdale Elementary teacher Regan Jones, South Side High School teacher LaShawnda Martin, and Abbett Elementary bilingual case manager Paula Booth. Their work reflects classroom connection, hands-on learning, family advocacy, and the everyday care that helps students succeed.

Celebrate this year’s honorees and finalists, and see how their service is making a difference across FWCS: http://dlvr.it/TSnwxw

Summer freedom can start with a bus pass.Citilink’s Summer Youth Pass is back, giving riders ages 5 to 18 unlimited ride...
05/30/2026

Summer freedom can start with a bus pass.

Citilink’s Summer Youth Pass is back, giving riders ages 5 to 18 unlimited rides from May 22 through August 10. The pass can help young people reach libraries, parks, pools, shopping centers, summer activities, and other destinations while school is out, with digital passes available through Token Transit and reloadable smart cards available for in-person use.

For families looking for an affordable way to keep kids connected, active, and mobile this summer, get the pass details and purchase options: http://dlvr.it/TSnpG0

Motherhood brings joy, change, and plenty of questions, and YWCA Northeast Indiana is creating space for women to talk t...
05/30/2026

Motherhood brings joy, change, and plenty of questions, and YWCA Northeast Indiana is creating space for women to talk through it together.

The next Coffee & Conversations event, “Chapter by Chapter: The Pre- and Postnatal Chapter,” will be held Friday, June 12, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hefner Center. Guest speaker Lara Lahr will lead a discussion on the physical, emotional, and practical changes that come before and after birth, including recovery, fitness, nutrition, bonding, and building a strong support system.

Learn how to take part in this free morning of connection, encouragement, and pre- and postnatal wellness support: http://dlvr.it/TSnc4N

An octopus with a sharp point of view may be the most unexpected guide through grief, resilience, and second chances.In ...
05/29/2026

An octopus with a sharp point of view may be the most unexpected guide through grief, resilience, and second chances.

In her At The Movies With Kasey column, Kasey Butcher reviews Netflix’s adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures, starring Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, and Alfred Molina as the voice of Marcellus the octopus. The film brings Shelby Van Pelt’s novel to the screen with humor, emotion, coastal scenery, and a story built around unlikely connection.

Kasey also looks at Send Help on Hulu, a thriller led by Rachel McAdams that turns a workplace power imbalance into island survival tension.

See why one adaptation stood out for its heart, performances, and unusual narrator: http://dlvr.it/TSnKcf

The sewing machine may seem ordinary today, but it helped reshape clothing, industry, home life, and even how people pai...
05/29/2026

The sewing machine may seem ordinary today, but it helped reshape clothing, industry, home life, and even how people paid for household technology.

In her History of Ordinary Things column, Doris Montag traces the invention from early failed patents and factory backlash to Elias Howe’s lockstitch, Isaac Singer’s commercial success, installment payments, zig-zag stitching, electric machines, and today’s computerized models. It is a reminder that one practical invention changed fashion, manufacturing, decorating, crafting, and daily labor in lasting ways.

See how the humble sewing machine became one of history’s most useful household inventions: http://dlvr.it/TSn97q

Waynedale’s future is moving from planning into implementation.In his Councilman’s Corner column, Dr. Scott Myers reflec...
05/29/2026

Waynedale’s future is moving from planning into implementation.

In his Councilman’s Corner column, Dr. Scott Myers reflects on the Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan, a long-range effort shaped by roughly 1,000 active residents and another 2,000 online participants. The plan focuses on safer connections, sidewalks, lighting, trails, public spaces, small business growth, redevelopment, neighborhood associations, youth development, and celebrating Waynedale’s unique identity.

As the plan moves toward full adoption by Fort Wayne City Council, see what goals are being prioritized and how residents helped shape the next chapter for Waynedale: http://dlvr.it/TSmsXn

A rare live look inside a barn owl nest box is giving viewers a front-row seat to one of Indiana’s endangered species.A ...
05/28/2026

A rare live look inside a barn owl nest box is giving viewers a front-row seat to one of Indiana’s endangered species.

A pair of barn owls at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area has produced eggs, and the public can watch the nest box live as the owls prepare for hatching. Barn owls are endangered in Indiana, with fewer than 50 nests found statewide each year, making secure nesting sites especially important.

From the timing of the hatch to how DNR nest boxes help protect barn owls, see how this live feed is offering a closer look at wildlife conservation in action: http://dlvr.it/TSmR3q

A cruise can feel like an escape, but shared air, crowded dining areas, close quarters, and thousands of overlapping int...
05/28/2026

A cruise can feel like an escape, but shared air, crowded dining areas, close quarters, and thousands of overlapping interactions can also make illness spread quickly.

In a Parkview Health update, Dr. Michael Davis explains why cruise ships can be especially vulnerable to respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses, including norovirus, while also putting recent hantavirus concerns into context. The guidance is not meant to scare travelers away, but to remind them that prevention and awareness still matter before boarding.

Learn what makes cruise outbreaks more likely, which illnesses show up most often, and how travelers can think about risk before setting sail: http://dlvr.it/TSmDjG

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