Pat Hoffmann

Fort Wayne

Morning Anchor at WANE-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

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On National Fudge Day, what makes Kilwins Positively Fort Wayne

1 week ago | wane.com | StormSolymallshop Now |Pat Hoffmann

National Fudge Day is celebrated each year on June 16th, but at Kilwins Fort Wayne, they treat EVERY day like National Fudge Day. Paul and Renee Marinko were fans of Kilwins before they took a leap of faith and opened a franchise in Fort Wayne nearly four years ago. The husband and wife team are career educators who wanted to bring something special to their hometown, and Kilwins turned out to be the perfect choice. Kilwins was founded in Northern Michigan by Don and Katie Kilwin in 1947.
Unsung hero at First Wayne Street Church is Positively Fort Wayne

1 month ago | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

Inside every great community, there are people who go about their day making an impact that often goes unnoticed by most. Each year, Downtown Fort Wayne honors “Unsung Heroes” at their annual Celebrate Downtown event. Cesar Anzaldua, the Facility Manager at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church was recognized for his humble servanthood. “There is no one more deserving for an unsung hero award than Cesar,” says Audra Reinders, Director of Congregational Life and Nurture at First Wayne Street.
GiveHear changes lives with the gift of hearing

2 months ago | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

In this week’s Positively Fort Wayne, WANE15’s Pat Hoffmann takes a tour of local nonprofit GiveHear. GiveHear was established in 2011 to help remove cost as a barrier to treatment for hearing loss. While 1 in 8 people may have measurable hearing loss, many don’t seek treatment because they can’t afford It.“Most communities don’t have organizations like GiveHear,” says Executive Director Sarah Silva. “We’re here downtown.
Hyde Bros emotional tale is Positively Fort Wayne

2 months ago | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

Take a tour inside Hyde Brothers Booksellers, home to more than 150,000 used books. The store looks small from outside, but step inside and you’ll be amazed by the sheer amount of books that fill this century old building from floor to ceiling. For over 30 years, this hidden gem in the Wells Street Corridor has stood strong in the face of difficult circumstances to provide a valuable resource to the community.
Tony Henry's 27 year run at Deer Park Irish Pub is Positively Fort Wayne

Mar 17, 2025 | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

As Tony Henry watches large crowds flock to Deer Park Irish Pub over Saint Patrick’s Day weekend for the 27th annual Clover Classic celebration, he says he never could have imagined it would grow into what it is today. “When we first started out, we were a little rag tag group,” he says. “We had about 12 disciples and we called it the World’s Shortest Parade at Deer Park.”“I put that blarney out there,” he says with a chuckle. “And somehow it stuck”.
The Jesters are preparing for their “Super Bowl”

Mar 3, 2025 | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

Director Allison Ballard and her cast and crew of the Jesters Program at the University of Saint Francis are busy preparing for their annual spring program on March 8 and 9. The performances of “OOPS!” will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday night and 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon in the North Campus Auditorium, 2702 Spring Street. The Jesters is an interdisciplinary performing arts group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Landscaper donates crew to tear down Fantasy of Lights

Feb 3, 2025 | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

On a brisk morning in late January, the sun is shining and a crew from Vision Scapes Landscaping is eager to get started on another day of tearing down the Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights at Franke Park. “Hey guys, thanks for coming out today to help Blue Jacket,” says Vision Scapes Owner, Mark Nolot, to a group of his workers .
Arlington Yo-Yo Club teaches life's ups and downs and is Positively Fort Wayne

Jan 20, 2025 | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

On a snowy Friday in January after school is out, an enthusiastic group of students at Arlington Elementary School are busy learning the finer points of “Rock the Cradle,” a famous yo-yo trick. There’s no other place in the world these kids from the Arlington Yo-Yo club would rather be at 3:30 in the afternoon while other kids start their weekends. “It was my son Javier’s idea to start a yo-yo club back in June,” says Vince Munoz, a yo-yo enthusiast since the 1970s.
The IU Fort Wayne Dental Clinic is Positively Fort Wayne

Nov 24, 2024 | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

Tucked away in Neff Hall, Room 109 on the Purdue Fort Wayne Campus, students and faculty at the IU Fort Wayne David A. Bleeke, DDS Dental Clinic are busy providing a vital service to the community while teaching and learning valuable lessons. The clinic is committed to providing quality preventive dental care at an affordable cost, while also helping prepare future dental professionals.
The COATS FOR KIDS Drive is Positively Fort Wayne

Nov 10, 2024 | wane.com | Pat Hoffmann

Once the leaves start to fall and the days turn colder, a city opens their hearts to help underserved children. For the past 25-years, the COATS FOR KIDS Drive sponsored by the Volunteer Center, has provided warmth in the form of coats, hats, gloves and mittens. The campaign kicked off November 1st and continues though November 30th. “This is a program that when the holidays start to get closer, people think of us,” says Volunteer Center Executive Director Ani Etter.