Antwerp: October 29 — Costume Parade & Judging – Parade line up at Antwerp Manor on Archer Dr. at 3:15 p.m. Parade will go through town to the Fire Department for the Costume Judging. Trick or Treat to follow, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Payne: October 29 — Trick or Treat: 4:30-6:00 p.m. for younger kids. Costume judging…
Our annual festival came and went like a cool summer’s breeze. Friends, neighbors, classmates, and kin met once again on the grounds of Harlan Park. They’ve been doing it seventy-two years now. Smiles, handshakes, hugs and laughs filled the night’s air. Not one child was to be seen who was not covered in ice cream,…
Come on out and meet Marty and his wife, Janet, and enjoy a free musical concert of acoustic, encouraging, original songs…mixed with an easy blend of well-known songs and worship music. Let the Father’s Spirit use the music and lyrics to open your heart to a deeper walk with Jesus, and to step a little…
Leland L. Etzler, 78, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, September 2, 2018 at Parkview Hospital – Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on February 26, 1940 in Decatur, Indiana to Ralph & Pearl (Lare) Etzler. While Leland was teaching at Woodlan High School, he met a young woman named Gayle Robinson. They…
Blessed with great weather the Harlan Days Festival enjoyed another profitable year. The arena was again filled to capacity for the Saturday night main event Demo Derby Soccer Match. Coordinated by park volunteers Neil Koch and Alex Zurbrugg, the crowd was enthralled as the ‘#77 Racing Car’ stole the show. Come early in 2019 if…
1st – 2018 Chevy Spark – Dawn James 2nd – $1000 Tire Gift Certificate – Melvin Baughman 3rd – 43” 4K Smart Insignia TV – Gary Stopher 4th – Gustin Custom Meats (1/2 hog & processing) – Daniel Lengacher 5th – $195 HVAC Gift Certificate to Korte – Vicki Parrish 6th – Cherry Hill Golf…
Harlan, Indiana Norma Jean Hemrick, 79, died at her home early Sunday morning April 29, 2018. Norma Jean was born May 31, 1938 the daughter of the late Norman and Audra (Fix) Rohrs. She graduated Valedictorian of Mark Center High School and was employed at Bryan Custom Molded Plastics, Bryan Ohio, for over 30 years.…
Antwerp, Ohio Roger Brenneke, 72, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away on April 16, 2018. Born on November 22, 1945, in Woodburn, he was a son of the late Norbert and Linda (Marbach) Brenneke. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Brenneke; children, John (Sherry) Brenneke, Rebecca Brenneke-Lopez, Erica (Daniel) Williamson, and Brent…
Harlan, Indiana Lucille Savilla Richmond of Harlan, will be celebrating her 101st birthday in Heaven on February 21st. She died at home on February 7, 2018. Born in Scipio Township, she was a homemaker and devoted, active member of the Harlan United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. “She was an…
On Tuesday, January 16th, Grabill & Woodburn Hardware made a $500 donation to the Harlan Christian Youth Center. “We appreciate and believe in the ministry work that the Youth Center does for this community. Strong kids and young adults will help build and make great communities” said Claude Schrock.
Woodburn, IN Mary Grace Lake, 97, called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Parkview Hospital – Randallia, Fort Wayne. Born on January 20, 1920 in Woodburn, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Effie (Harrmann) Lindemuth. She was a member of Woodburn United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women.…
HARLAN, INDIANA: Emma Jean Stieglitz peacefully died on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, at 1:57 p.m. at the age of 88. She was born February 18, 1929 to Benjamin and Sarah (Kuebler) Anliker in Wolcott, IN. She grew up on a family farm and lived in that community…
Robert Lee Botteron Jr., 80, of Harlan, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on August 1, 1937, in Allen County, he was a son of the late Robert Sr. and Vivian (Schlatter) Botteron. A graduate of Harlan High School, Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army for two…
