Category: Community

Kids Closet 2015 School Clothing Give Away

Sheyenne and Shohawna Shepherd are shown going through a closet to look for items for the Kids Closet 2015 school clothing giveaway. Members of Girl Scout troop 20526 are organizing this event. Donations of gently used school clothing for kids in preschool through grade 12 will be accepted at the new Branch Christian Fellowship Church…

Womack – Ganger

Craig and Jeanette Womack, of Antwerp, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kendra Michelle, to John Edward Ganger III, the son of John and Dessie Ganger, of Antwerp. The bride elect is a graduate of Antwerp High School and IPFW with a bachelor’s degree. She also obtained an Associate degree in physical…

Kipker – Feasby

Cassandra Lynn Kipker and Cody Stan Feasby along with their parents, Keith and Kari Kipker of Payne, OH and Stan and Ann Feasby of Antwerp, OH wish to announce their engagement and approaching wedding. Cassandra is a 2008 graduate of Wayne Trace High School and is employed at the Woodburn Veterinary Clinic. Cody is a…

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Meyer Celebrate 60 years

We are celebrating the 60th wedding anniversary of our parents, Joe and Sue (Young) Meyer married July 16, 1955. There love and devotion inspire us six kids on a daily basis – Steve and Connie; Susie; Randy and Andie; Brenda and Tim; Beth and Bob; and Bruce and Tina. They are also loved and treasured…

East Allen County Schools Administration Changes

EACS DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SELECTED Mr. Dave Myers was recently named the Director of Transportation for the district. Mr. Myers began his teaching career in 1989. He became a teacher with EACS at Paul Harding High in 2000. In 2004, he transferred to New Haven High School during the district’s redesign process. For the past…

Kiwanis Building Sells

Greg Cramer said Branch Christian Church has been looking for a building to call their own for quite a while now. Paulding School has worked a partnership out with the church to use the building and pay rent to the school system since 2013. It has been a great symbiotic relationship, but its time has…

Heritage Park Receives National Award for Quality Care

Heritage Park is the recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The award will be presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). “Heritage Park has demonstrated its commitment to providing quality care and I…

Downsizing for Happiness Explored at Lifetree Café

How to have a happier life by getting rid of stuff will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Thursday, July 9 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. The Lifetree event, titled “Upsizing Life by Downsizing Stuff: Living Large in an 84sq. ft. House,” features a filmed interview with Dee Williams, author of the best-selling book, The Big Tiny.…

Steiner’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Sam Steiner and Kay Peters were married at the Harlan Church of Christ by Ed Schantz on May 30, 1965 after meeting at the Lake James Christian Assembly in Angola, IN. This year the Steiner’s celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding with a family weekend gathering at the Essen Haus Restaurant in Middlebury, IN.…

Fort Wayne Newspapers Promotions!

Kevin Lentz accepts promotion at FW Newspapers Effective June 30, 2015, Kevin Lentz has been promoted to the position of Circulation Director for Fort Wayne Newspapers. Kevin joined Fort Wayne Newspapers in 1982 and during the past 33 years has held several positions in the circulation department. These include District Sales Manager, News-Sentinel Home Delivery…