A public hearing was conducted at the East Allen County Schools Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 21 regarding the proposed 2022 budget, bus replacement plan and capital projects plan. The appropriations for the 2021 General Obligation Bond were discussed as well. Read more
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, in partnership with Fort Wayne Community Schools, will sponsor the sixth annual STEM Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, at Camp McMillen in rural Huntertown. All girls from all schools are welcome to attend; non-Girl Scouts will receiv… Read more
Despite rising numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantines, the East Allen County Schools Board of Trustees voted against mandating masks in its buildings with a 4-3 vote. Read more
Indiana State Representative Bob Morris (R-IN) is considering sponsoring a bill making all school board races in the state partisan. Read more
The 4-H Livestock Auction is a culmination of a week of fair events, according to auction spokesperson Loren Schaefer. Read more
An additional item added last minute to the East Allen County School Board of Trustees Aug. 18 meeting agenda gave parents and board members cause for concern. Read more
Since the East Allen County Schools Board of Trustees passed the mask-optional back-to-school plan at its July 20 meeting, for the first time in a while, this topic was not discussed at the Aug. 3 meeting. Read more
Since the East Allen County Schools Board of Trustees passed the mask-optional back-to-school plan at its July 20 meeting, for the first time in a while, this topic was not discussed at the Aug. 3 meeting. Read more
In a meeting with only three items on the agenda, East Allen County Schools Board member Paulette Nellems took this time to express her concerns over the hiring process at East Allen County Schools. Read more
New Haven Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council is accepting applications from students in grades 9 through 12. The program provides teens the opportunity to get connected with the community and learn about government processes. Students who attend New Haven High School and those attending other ar… Read more
A familiar face is taking over as director of Special Services at East Allen County Schools, as Connie Brown retired after 14 years of service. Read more
The Indiana Department of Health updated its mask guidelines regarding the 2021-2022 school year, and parents want their voices heard. Read more
Allen County and vicinity will observe Memorial Day in many ways this weekend. Read more
Allen County and vicinity will observe Memorial Day in many ways this weekend. Read more
It was graduation day on Wednesday, May 19, for the family of ducks in the Cedarville Elementary School courtyard, but they just weren’t ready to leave. Read more
It was graduation day on Wednesday, May 19, for the family of ducks in the Cedarville Elementary School courtyard, but they just weren’t ready to leave. Read more
Catching up on emails can be a monotonous task, but for East Allen County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Kirby Stahly, that is when he learned that he was awarded School Business Official of the Year for Region 3 from the Indiana Association of School Business Of… Read more
Prince Chapman Academy at 4808 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, has a new principal. Renee Hutter, the school’s previous assistant principal, began her new duties at the beginning of March. Read more
The East Allen County Schools, Southwest Allen County Schools and Northwest Allen County Schools districts are receiving roughly $400,000 in state grant money to provide connectivity to students attending school remotely while not having access to broadband internet. The money will aid in th… Read more
With the return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, Highmark of Fort Wayne, a designer of exhibit systems, has begun to produce safety shields and partitions for students and educators. Read more
Students going back to school certainly has parents on edge, so Fort Wayne United and City Life hosted another virtual forum Aug. 6, discussing that very topic. Read more
Students going back to school certainly has parents on edge, so Fort Wayne United and City Life hosted another virtual forum Aug. 6, discussing that very topic. Read more
Crossroad Child & Family Services in Fort Wayne expanded its residential treatment program with the opening of a new 15-bed unit. Read more
At its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, the East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees delicately deliberated the topic of bringing students back to school in the midst of a global pandemic. Read more
July 6 marked a reopening for summer activities at schools throughout Allen County — the first time students have stepped foot on many school properties since COVID-19 effectively ended in-person academics in March. However, fall reentry plans are still a moving target. Read more
There was no playing of “Pomp and Circumstance” and no handing out of diplomas, but the Indiana Black Expo Fort Wayne Chapter’s virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 27, was heavy on sound advice for graduates, provided by some of Fort Wayne’s most renowned leaders. Read more
Seniors missing out on important life events has been the theme of the past couple months for schools across the region. As the COVID-19 virus swept across the globe, teens had to come to grips with a reality that didn’t include spring break, graduation ceremonies or spring sporting events. Read more
Fire truck sirens blared in the lead of a parade of 89 decorated vehicles. Members of the 2020 Leo High School senior class wound its way Friday evening from the school through area neighborhoods to the cheers of watching supporters along the route. May 29 was chosen for the parade because i… Read more
It’s still unclear whether high school extracurricular activities will resume in the fall. However, even if Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana plan goes according to schedule through the target reopening date of July 4, Parkview Health officials don’t expect sporting events to look th… Read more
Patrick Frerking just finished his first school year as principal of a Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran High School navigating a global pandemic, but he’s a seasoned veteran when it comes to weathering infectious diseases within a school community. Having taught in countries across Asia for nea… Read more
Ella Miller of Fort Wayne has been awarded one of two 2020 Legacy Scholarships from the Hoosier State Press Association. Ella will graduate from Carroll High School and will study music education at Anderson University. Ella is the daughter of Cory and Brooke Miller of Fort Wayne. Cory is a … Read more
East Allen County Schools has announced three recipients of the Golden Apple Awards for the 2019-20 school year. Read more
The entry deadline for the 11th annual Fort Wayne Arts Festival has been extended to June 15. The festival is planned for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13, at Jefferson Pointe. To be considered, artists must submit a completed application form, images of their work, and a $25 nonrefundab… Read more
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo members will enjoy three weeks of access to the zoo before the Sherman Boulevard attraction opens to the public July 4. Read more
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is postponing the opening of the 2020 Foellinger Theatre Concert Season until Aug. 1. Read more
The Allen County Public Library resumed accepting returned materials on May 4, and in the next 10 days took in 123,235 items. Read more
Swimming, diving, splashing and sliding will not be happening this summer at area public swimming pools as the COVID-19 virus has caused them to be added to the list of things that will be closed. Read more
East Allen County Schools has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2020 at each of the district’s five high schools. The announcement also lists the grade-point average, awards, plans and more for each of the 10 students. Read more
Although students won’t return to their school buildings for classes until August at the earliest, Parkview Health officials believe now is the time for school corporations to think about back-to-school plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Parkview, in partnership with Greater Fort Wayne Inc. a… Read more
The East Allen County Schools district has announced winners of the Teacher of the Year winners from each EACS school building. Read more
Fort Wayne Southwest Fit Body Bootcamp temporarily closed its doors March 17. The closing followed guidance from Gov. Eric Holcomb on preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read more
NEW HAVEN — East Allen Career Center, which is scheduled to be completed and ready for classes in August, already has one of its six programs up and running. Twenty-six juniors and seniors from the five East Allen County Schools (EACS) high schools have been studying automation and robotics … Read more
It’s been going strong for 44 years, but the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic parish Lenten fish fry keeps going strong. Read more
It’s been going strong for 44 years, but the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic parish Lenten fish fry keeps going strong. Read more
Blackhawk Christian School will present “Fiddler on the Roof” on March 13 and 14. It’s a dream-come-true for director Rich Luedeke, who said he has wanted to stage “Fiddler on the Roof” for several years. Read more
Jade Fisher adds to the excitement of New Haven High School’s Symphonic Fusion show choir. The group performed Saturday at the Homestead Midwest Showcase. For more details and photos, see Page A6. Read more
The future is now for a group of very bright Paul Harding Junior High School students. Read more
New Haven High School’s Symphonic Fusion show choir competed Feb. 15 at the Homestead Classic Showcase at Homestead High School. Read more
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