Parade: Float category: United Steel Worker’s Union Local 715; Woodlan FFA; American Legion Post 377 Walking/Marching category: Woodlan Varsity Cheerleaders; Woodburn Lutheran School; Abbi’s Fireflies Daycare Princess: Tatum L. (age 4); Parents: Mike & Christi Logan Princess Court: Ava D. (age 5); Parents: Mr. & Mrs. William Dunham Pie Eating contest: Gavin D. Pizza Eating…
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Stephen Ministry Grows at Christ Lutheran
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The Christian care giving ministry at Christ Lutheran Church in Woodburn has grown recently. Twelve new Stephen Ministers were commissioned on May 22. These new lay caregivers join fifteen active Stephen Ministers (includes four Stephen Leaders) already commissioned and serving at Christ. The newly commissioned Stephen Ministers are; Keith and Pam Bohren, Marry Bottoms, Carolyn…
The Hoosier Burn Camp Softball Tournament
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Antwerp Ball Association’s ball fields played host to the annual Hoosier Burn Camp Softball Tournament that took place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19. The teams increased from seven last year to 10 this year. The funds raised will make a big difference for what the camp can provide the campers. Hoosier Burn…
NH Chamber Annual Ag Appreciation Day
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The New Haven Chamber of Commerce is planning to host the Annual Ag Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jefferson Township Park. A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be provided by the Heritage and Woodlan FFA. The Chamber Ag Appreciation Day is a major promotional event for member businesses. Each…
Woodburn Summerfest
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The Woodburn Summerfest kicked off events on Saturday morning, June 11th with a parade by residents and area organizations. The parade included the Woodlan marching band, Woodburn Lutheran School, and Woodburn and Antwerp Fire Departments. Local businesses including Horizon Bank, Financial Partners, Heckley Auto were also walking along handing out candy to the kiddies watching…
Learn Resource Center Offers Summer Meals
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Learn resource center in New Haven, IN, will operate its Summer Nutrition Program (SNP) again this year to provide kids with free lunch. Only children 1 – 18 are eligible. SNP will run June 6 – July 29 at the following locations: Grace Gathering, 3157 Minnich Rd: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Meadowbrook Park, 1177…
Groundbreaking for the Woodburn Plaza
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Woodburn is welcoming a brand new entry into the future—and its history. Mayor Joe Kelsey opened the morning announcing the importance of the changes to the Woodburn site (formerly the grocery store). The clock tower Plaza is ready to begin construction this summer and hopefully be completed by fall. The Henney Family is whom the…
New Haven Celebrates Sesquicentennial with Murals
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To help celebrate the New Haven Sesquicentennial, a mural is being painted by a local artist; Kim Linker. This mural is being painted on the side of the Ruhl’s Furniture and Flooring on Summit Street in New Haven. The mural was sponsored by Imagine Realestate, Steve McMichaels. She usually paints in the mornings and still…
Maumee River Body ID’d — From Fort Wayne
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On May 28, 2016 there was a body found off of River Road North of Antwerp, OhioPaulding, Ohio—Identification has been made by the Lucas County Ohio Coroner’s Office regarding the man’s body that was discovered by canoers in the Maumee River on May 28, 2016 in Carryall Township near the Indiana State Line. Dental records were…
Local Church Supports Community Clinic
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Area churches have worked together in many ways since 1997 to support and operate Christian Community Health Care, the free medical clinic located in downtown Grabill, Indiana. One example is the unexpected gift of $1000.00 contributed by North Scipio United Methodist Church. This country church, located on State Road 37 between Harlan, Indiana, and Hicksville,…
Harlan Christian School 2016 Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Graduation
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The Harlan Christian School had their end of the year program and graduation Thursday, May 12. The students began the program by reciting the presidents of the United States, the states and dates they were added into the union, books of the Bible, the states and capitals, ABC Bible verses, Psalm 100, Psalm 23, and…
Mr. & Mrs. Menger Celebrate 50TH Wedding Anniversary
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Heinz (Peter) and Janice (Ruppert) Menger of Woodburn, IN, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on May 28, 2016. They have a daughter, Ingrid (Harvey) Smallwood and blessed with one grandchild, Noah Smallwood, all of New Haven, IN. Mr. and Mrs. Menger will celebrate their anniversary with a family dinner.
Christ Lutheran Annual Balloon Launch
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Christ Lutheran Church Sunday School will be wrapping up another wonderful year on May 22, 2016 with a party and the annual Balloon Launch. The Sunday School students and teachers will be sending off balloons loaded with scripture and prayers to wrap up the year. It is the hope to bless people where ever the…
