Viv is a 25-plus-year newspaper journalist who worked for various newspapers throughout northeast Indiana, including the Auburn Star, Churubusco News and the Journal Gazette. She now enjoys freelancing at home where she writes in her pajamas and eschews deadlines. She lives in Churubusco, ten miles north of Fort Wayne, but has always enjoyed working, playing and socializing in The Big City (aka Fort Wayne) for most of her life. She is the current president of the Woman's Press Club of Indiana and a member of the Hoosier State Press Newsroom Seminar Committee. She has a blended family of six children and a gaggle of grandchildren whom she indulges and caters to while their parents aren't looking. Her lifetime goal is to find shoes to match the bags under her eyes.
Memorial Day is here, and it's the unofficial start to summer fun. Celebrate this special day in Fort Wayne with the following activities and events. Plan a weekend of fun or an afternoon celebrating summer and those who've served…
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In Fort Wayne for the weekend? Never fear – there is no shortage of venues for visiting, restaurants for dining, or ballgames, trails and parksfor enjoying the outdoors…
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It was dazzling visual feast: a hula-hooping dancer in red sequins and fringe; a juggling circus acrobat, a trio of mimes vying for attention in the middle of Calhoun Street, a young woman swinging effortlessly on a trapeze in front of a parking garage and dozens of musicians showcasing their…
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Fort Wayne, Indiana, truly offers something for everyone, regardless of age, with plenty of hidden gems to add a little wonder and surprise to your getaway. Whether you enjoy art, sports, fine dining, or music, seniors visiting Fort Wayne will find plenty to see and do…
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Everyone has their own idea of a favorite unique experience found only in Fort Wayne, but the following sites and events topped the list of my family and friends…
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Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to have some fun in the sun in Fort Wayne, Indiana…
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Join me for a tour of regional wineries in Northeast Indiana. I’ve got to admit, this is the kind of assignment I can really sink my teeth (and lips) into…
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Fort Wayne is your Indiana destination for family-friendly fun. As Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne is a Midwest gem…
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There are so many surprising and fun things to do in Fort Wayne, Indiana that after I asked my immediate family members and a few friends about their favorite places, I received over 50 suggested sites! The majority of the responders do not live in the city, but elsewhere in northeast Indiana…
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Enjoying winter sports like cross-country skiing is certainly not a problem in northeast Indiana, and it’s looking as though this season is going to provide the 4 inches of snow necessary for skiing at local parks…
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