Hear it here! This week on PCBW we will learn from James Kornas, Vice President of Commercial Development, Mergers & Acquisitions for the Patriot Rail Company. The Patriot Rail recently purchased the Napoleon, Defiance and Western short rail line that goes from Woodburn, IN through Paulding County all the way to Campbells Soup facility in Napoleon,…
WOODBURN, IN: Thomas James McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away at home on May 18, 2023, with family by his side. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 17, 1942, a son of the late Nora (Roemke) and James McConnell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Tom was a valued…
Join East Central Fire and EMS on Monday February 13th as we celebrate our newest ambulance to our fleet with a push in ceremony at Station 1 – 420 Broadway St. in New Haven at 6pm. (please note parking is limited) The ambulance is a 2022 Ford F-550 4×4 made by PL Custom based out…
Participants of all ages came out to the Clock Tower Plaza in Woodburn on Saturday, October 29 to participate in a variety of fun family events. Winners from the Chalk Walk included: Ages 11+: Taya Fruits, 1st Place and Malakai Yates, 2nd Place; Ages 8-10: Madalyn Wagner, 1st Place and Brinley Wagner, 2nd Place; Ages 7 and Under: Easton…
WOODBURN – The Woodlan Warrior football team moved over the .500 mark Friday night with a 16-14 victory over Culver Academies outside of Woodburn. The win pushes Woodlan to 4-3 overall on the season while the Warriors remain 2-2 in ACAC action with games at South Adams October 7 and at home against Adams Central…
WOODBURN, IN: Sharon Ann McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home. Sharon was born in Paulding County on October 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Esther (Hoeppner) & William Zirkelbach. Sharon worked for much of her life as the Secretary at East Allen County Schools. She enjoyed reading,…
On July 31, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodburn, IN., Pastor Peters, his wife Martha, and sons Paul, Frederick, Russell and Benjamin were welcomed to the parishes of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Antwerp, OH and Zion Lutheran with a meal and fellowship following the service. Sunday worship times are 8:30 am at Zion; 10:15 am…
WOODBURN, IN: Norman “Norm” Edward Hoeppner, age 65, received his eternal reward on Tuesday July 12th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Norm was born on November 20th, 1956, in Fort Wayne IN to Virgil and Alice (Oberlin) Hoeppner. Norm attended Woodlan high school where he enjoyed all sports especially baseball playing shortstop. He had various jobs…
Groundbreaking for Woodburn’s Phase II Streetscape took place February 17 at the Woodburn Community Center. The project is receiving U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grand funding from the Indiana Office of Community Rural Affairs as part of their partnership with the NewAllen Alliance East Allen Rural Revival Plan and the Indiana Regional Stellar Communities…
Artists of all ages braved the chilly weather during this fall’s chalk walk on October 30th at Woodburn’s Clocktower Plaza, sponsored by the Woodburn Lions Club. Other Saturday morning events included a pumpkin decorating contest, candy count, and face painting sponsored by Reliance Technology Group. Winners of the chalk walk included: Katy Niles, Best in Show; Ages…
Winners from Woodburn’s Day in the Park Chalk Walk include: Preschool Division 1st Place Brody Cassell, 2nd Place Brielle Klatcher. Elementary Division 1st Place Grace Eller, 2nd Place Liam Boese. Middle/High school Division 1st Place Jacob Dickinson, 2nd Place Weston Mosure. Winners from the Donut Decorating Contest include: Grand Champion Decorators: The Hostetler Family Age…
