The Waynedale News

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

rests. The success of the newspaper is a direct result of community support and local marketing. Throughout the eighty five years of operations, The Waynedale News, once known as The Waynedaler, has been an entity that the community accepts and expects. http://www.facebook.com/Waynedalenews
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The Allen County Department of Health is investing $840,000 in grants to 13 nonprofit partners in 2026, helping expand s...
12/03/2025

The Allen County Department of Health is investing $840,000 in grants to 13 nonprofit partners in 2026, helping expand services like maternal and child health, trauma and injury prevention, school health, immunizations and more, even as state funding is reduced. These collaborations are designed to stretch every public health dollar further and keep critical services in reach for Allen County residents.

Read the full article to see which local organizations are receiving support and how these grants will impact the community:
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Indiana families may now qualify for $1,000 tutoring grants through Indiana Learns to help third through eighth grade st...
12/03/2025

Indiana families may now qualify for $1,000 tutoring grants through Indiana Learns to help third through eighth grade students strengthen skills in reading and math. Our latest story explains who is eligible, how the grants can be used for in-person or online tutoring, and why state and education leaders say this investment is already moving the needle for struggling students. Know a family or educator who should see this?

Read the full article for details on eligibility, deadlines, and how to enroll:
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Cold and flu season is here, but there are simple steps you can take now to help your body fight back. In this new healt...
12/02/2025

Cold and flu season is here, but there are simple steps you can take now to help your body fight back. In this new health feature, a local pharmacist shares practical ways to support your immune system through everyday habits, food choices, sleep, and more so you can stay ahead of seasonal sickness. What is your go-to immunity booster when cold season hits?

Read more in the full story for practical immune-boosting tips from a local expert:
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The University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN is inviting the community to “Christmas at Saint Francis” from December...
12/02/2025

The University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN is inviting the community to “Christmas at Saint Francis” from December 5–9, with Christmas at the Castle offering self-guided tours of the beautifully decorated Brookside mansion and family events like Breakfast with St. Nicholas, the Lighting of the Lake and a Living Nativity.

Find dates, times and how to plan your visit:
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Local Business Owners & Managers:🎅 We don’t want you to miss the opportunity to grow your business while spreading holid...
12/01/2025

Local Business Owners & Managers:
🎅 We don’t want you to miss the opportunity to grow your business while spreading holiday joy! We can help you craft the perfect ad for this festive season.

With the holiday last week, to give you more time to get into the paper, we've extended the deadline for our upcoming Holiday Edition to tomorrow (Tues. Dec. 2) at noon.

Since our December editions are very popular, our limited space is filling quickly for ads, community messages, and sponsorship placements. Please reach out asap if you'd like your business to be included!

Jordan Cornwell
Advertising Manager
tel. (260) 747-5529
[email protected]

12/01/2025

With winter weather upon us, the City of Fort Wayne Government has announced warming centers.

More info on that and emergency shelter options this winter: https://tinyurl.com/warmFW

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is welcoming rescued foxes from a shuttered Ohio fur farm and needs the community’s help to ...
12/01/2025

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is welcoming rescued foxes from a shuttered Ohio fur farm and needs the community’s help to build new habitats. A local donor will match all gifts up to $125,000, doubling every dollar given to create safe, permanent homes for up to 18 foxes.

See how the rescue unfolded and how to make a matched donation to support the new fox habitats:
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Holiday shopping for the outdoor lover in your life just got easier. Indiana Department of Natural Resources' 2026 Holid...
12/01/2025

Holiday shopping for the outdoor lover in your life just got easier. Indiana Department of Natural Resources' 2026 Holiday Gift Packs bundle a yearly state park entrance pass, Outdoor Indiana magazine and a camping or inn gift card, giving your recipient a full year of hikes, weekends away and time in nature while you save money on the package.

See what is included, price options and how to order before the limited packs are gone:
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Step back in time for a Christmas Tea at the Historic Swinney Homestead (Settlers Inc. Fort Wayne). On December 5 and 6 ...
11/30/2025

Step back in time for a Christmas Tea at the Historic Swinney Homestead (Settlers Inc. Fort Wayne). On December 5 and 6 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., the Settlers will open the beautifully decorated home for tea, sweets, savory bites and a chance to shop for unique treasures in the upstairs Gift Shop. Tickets are $25 per table (seats 4), and proceeds help maintain this historic Fort Wayne landmark.

Planning a holiday outing with friends or love local history? See reservation details and phone numbers in the full story:
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Thanks to all who are out working in this weather! ❄️ Current status of Bluffton Road. If you must be out in the snow, d...
11/29/2025

Thanks to all who are out working in this weather!

❄️ Current status of Bluffton Road. If you must be out in the snow, drive slow and safe!

The Williams Woodland Park Neighborhood Holiday Home Tour returns to Fort Wayne’s first locally designated historic neig...
11/29/2025

The Williams Woodland Park Neighborhood Holiday Home Tour returns to Fort Wayne’s first locally designated historic neighborhood on Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. Step inside beautifully decorated historic homes, enjoy the charm of the season and help support the Center for Nonviolence through a portion of ticket proceeds.

Read the full story for ticket prices, presale locations and how this tradition helps preserve a beloved neighborhood:
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Artlink is turning holiday shopping into a celebration of creativity. This season, its Winter Markets, Curated Shop and ...
11/29/2025

Artlink is turning holiday shopping into a celebration of creativity. This season, its Winter Markets, Curated Shop and Annual Cup Exhibition & Sale invite residents to discover one-of-a-kind gifts while directly supporting local artists, makers and small businesses. From handmade home goods and artwork to unique cups crafted by professional ceramic artists, shoppers can find meaningful pieces that keep their dollars in the community.

Planning to shop small this year or know someone who is? Read the full story for market dates, hours and details on how each purchase helps sustain Fort Wayne’s creative community:
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Celebrating its 87th year in print, The Waynedale News is one of the few remaining local and independently owned newspapers in the state. The community newspaper is a free publication distributed to over 35,000 readers, every two weeks throughout South and Southwest Fort Wayne, Indiana. The newspaper presents local, positive and family friendly information and entertainment to the public about area events and interests. The continuation of the newspaper is a direct result of community popularity and support from local advertising. News Website: https://waynedalenews.com/ Advertising: http://sales.waynedalenews.com/

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