Corey McMaken
@coreymcmaken.bsky.social
Features and Engagement Editor for The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I write about arts, events, food and history. Opinions my own; no endorsements here.
I've designed some mazes, puzzles and other activities for the holidays. Plus, @journalgazette.net is giving kids a chance to design an ornament for possible publication.
Available in print Saturday and online now for downloading.
www.journalgazette.net/living/distr...
Available in print Saturday and online now for downloading.
www.journalgazette.net/living/distr...
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I've designed some mazes, puzzles and other activities for the holidays. Plus, @journalgazette.net is giving kids a chance to design an ornament for possible publication.
Available in print Saturday and online now for downloading.
www.journalgazette.net/living/distr...
Available in print Saturday and online now for downloading.
www.journalgazette.net/living/distr...
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender, I've got a holiday events guide with dozens of things to do and see in northeast Indiana and neighboring Ohio counties. Ho, ho, ho!
Read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender, I've got a holiday events guide with dozens of things to do and see in northeast Indiana and neighboring Ohio counties. Ho, ho, ho!
Read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender, I have a two-page collection of stories about Civic Theatre's production of "Frozen" and how performing arts organizations are able to harness new technology in the modernized Arts United Center.
See the stories here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
See the stories here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender, I have a two-page collection of stories about Civic Theatre's production of "Frozen" and how performing arts organizations are able to harness new technology in the modernized Arts United Center.
See the stories here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
See the stories here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Welcome to Christmas sock season.
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Welcome to Christmas sock season.
Today in Living👇
▶ Ron Rumbaugh and Joe Justice spread joy with music at senior facilities. Read the story by Hal Atkinson: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery talks tulips: www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
▶ Ron Rumbaugh and Joe Justice spread joy with music at senior facilities. Read the story by Hal Atkinson: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery talks tulips: www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today in Living👇
▶ Ron Rumbaugh and Joe Justice spread joy with music at senior facilities. Read the story by Hal Atkinson: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery talks tulips: www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
▶ Ron Rumbaugh and Joe Justice spread joy with music at senior facilities. Read the story by Hal Atkinson: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery talks tulips: www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
Today in Weekender👇
It's time for terrifying TV in the week before Halloween. See when your frightening favorites are set to air: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Trick-or-treating begins across northeast Indiana. See official times for your area: www.journalgazette.net/living/2025-...
It's time for terrifying TV in the week before Halloween. See when your frightening favorites are set to air: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Trick-or-treating begins across northeast Indiana. See official times for your area: www.journalgazette.net/living/2025-...
October 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Today in Weekender👇
It's time for terrifying TV in the week before Halloween. See when your frightening favorites are set to air: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Trick-or-treating begins across northeast Indiana. See official times for your area: www.journalgazette.net/living/2025-...
It's time for terrifying TV in the week before Halloween. See when your frightening favorites are set to air: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Trick-or-treating begins across northeast Indiana. See official times for your area: www.journalgazette.net/living/2025-...
The JG's Stan Sussina has spent the month chronicling the progress of the city's largest mural as Damien Mitchell works on his public art project at Electric Works. There's a two-page spread in @journalgazette.net today, or see Stan's photos and more online: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
September 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The JG's Stan Sussina has spent the month chronicling the progress of the city's largest mural as Damien Mitchell works on his public art project at Electric Works. There's a two-page spread in @journalgazette.net today, or see Stan's photos and more online: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender👇
When are your favorite shows returning? More than 70 premieres are included in my fall TV watchlist: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Comedian Tabari McCoy is returning to Fort Wayne as a headliner: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
When are your favorite shows returning? More than 70 premieres are included in my fall TV watchlist: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Comedian Tabari McCoy is returning to Fort Wayne as a headliner: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
September 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Today in @journalgazette.net Weekender👇
When are your favorite shows returning? More than 70 premieres are included in my fall TV watchlist: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Comedian Tabari McCoy is returning to Fort Wayne as a headliner: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
When are your favorite shows returning? More than 70 premieres are included in my fall TV watchlist: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
Comedian Tabari McCoy is returning to Fort Wayne as a headliner: www.journalgazette.net/living/enter...
'Tis (almost) the season. Getting 45 pairs of Halloween socks moved out of storage.
September 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
'Tis (almost) the season. Getting 45 pairs of Halloween socks moved out of storage.
I've got two arts stories today with details you will only get in The Journal Gazette. @journalgazette.net
Sculpture blooms in West Central: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Crosswalk murals coming to south-side intersections: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Sculpture blooms in West Central: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Crosswalk murals coming to south-side intersections: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
August 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I've got two arts stories today with details you will only get in The Journal Gazette. @journalgazette.net
Sculpture blooms in West Central: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Crosswalk murals coming to south-side intersections: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Sculpture blooms in West Central: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Crosswalk murals coming to south-side intersections: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
▶ Behind the Bites columnist Justin Gilbert shares how to use spaghetti squash. www.journalgazette.net/behind-the-b...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery gives tips on nightshade. www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery gives tips on nightshade. www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
August 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
▶ Behind the Bites columnist Justin Gilbert shares how to use spaghetti squash. www.journalgazette.net/behind-the-b...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery gives tips on nightshade. www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
▶ Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery gives tips on nightshade. www.journalgazette.net/living/the-p...
I have two local arts stories today in The Journal Gazette with details you won't get anywhere except our Weekend Edition. 👇
August 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I have two local arts stories today in The Journal Gazette with details you won't get anywhere except our Weekend Edition. 👇
Merry Christmas in July!
July 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Merry Christmas in July!
Today in History Journal: @journalgazette.net readers share creative captions for photos from the archives.
Go to the History Journal page of the JG's website to read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
Go to the History Journal page of the JG's website to read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
July 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today in History Journal: @journalgazette.net readers share creative captions for photos from the archives.
Go to the History Journal page of the JG's website to read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
Go to the History Journal page of the JG's website to read more: www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
Live theater relies on audiences suspending disbelief to immerse themselves in the story on stage. Local prop masters play a crucial role in maintaining this illusion, customizing pieces to enhance performances.
Read the story from Nol Beckley: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Read the story from Nol Beckley: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
June 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Live theater relies on audiences suspending disbelief to immerse themselves in the story on stage. Local prop masters play a crucial role in maintaining this illusion, customizing pieces to enhance performances.
Read the story from Nol Beckley: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Read the story from Nol Beckley: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
The 2025-26 local theater season will include contemporary titles, classic stories and the return of performances to the Arts United Center stage.
See the guide: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
See the guide: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
June 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The 2025-26 local theater season will include contemporary titles, classic stories and the return of performances to the Arts United Center stage.
See the guide: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
See the guide: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
"Big Fish" opens tonight at Arena Dinner Theatre. Read a Q&A about the show with actor Caleb Curtis: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
June 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Big Fish" opens tonight at Arena Dinner Theatre. Read a Q&A about the show with actor Caleb Curtis: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Caswell-Runyan was once a flagship operation in Huntington. After opening in 1907, it at one time claimed to be the world’s largest producer of cedar chests. On this day in 1962, a fire caused damage to the companies operating in the former Caswell's plant.
www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
June 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Caswell-Runyan was once a flagship operation in Huntington. After opening in 1907, it at one time claimed to be the world’s largest producer of cedar chests. On this day in 1962, a fire caused damage to the companies operating in the former Caswell's plant.
www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
www.journalgazette.net/living/histo...
First blooms and buds of the season in the #NewsroomGarden
June 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
First blooms and buds of the season in the #NewsroomGarden
Two local arts centerpieces in The Journal Gazette today!
Read the stories in print or online here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Read the stories in print or online here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
May 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Two local arts centerpieces in The Journal Gazette today!
Read the stories in print or online here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Read the stories in print or online here: www.journalgazette.net/living/local...
Earth Day is Tuesday, so I designed some nature-inspired puzzles to help mark the occasion. See the maze, word scramble and matching game in print, or download a printable PDF online with two additional mazes.
Get the puzzles here: www.journalgazette.net/living/enjoy...
Get the puzzles here: www.journalgazette.net/living/enjoy...
April 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Earth Day is Tuesday, so I designed some nature-inspired puzzles to help mark the occasion. See the maze, word scramble and matching game in print, or download a printable PDF online with two additional mazes.
Get the puzzles here: www.journalgazette.net/living/enjoy...
Get the puzzles here: www.journalgazette.net/living/enjoy...
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March 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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March 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Haven't had this part of the sock collection out in a few years, so its about time to rotate them in. Spring, summer, beach, tropical – warm weather vibes.
1,200+ pairs, and counting.
1,200+ pairs, and counting.
March 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Haven't had this part of the sock collection out in a few years, so its about time to rotate them in. Spring, summer, beach, tropical – warm weather vibes.
1,200+ pairs, and counting.
1,200+ pairs, and counting.
You ever make something and you're like, "It tastes better than it looks. I promise."?
March 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
You ever make something and you're like, "It tastes better than it looks. I promise."?