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…
Sponsored by: the Woodburn Community Association The Woodburn Community Association and the City of Woodburn would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in what we believe will be the most exciting parade we’ve done in years! We hope you will take the opportunity to participate in this event and join with…
NEW HAVEN, IN Kayla Marie Victoria Shramek, entered peacefully into the presence of God April 13, 2018. She left her parents, Alisha (Charles) Sturgill and Jeremy Shramek; siblings, Katelin, Lydia, and Dominik; grandparents Debbra and Victor Potts, Charles and Linda Sturgill, Jim and Karen Shramek, and Sharon Seeley; great grandmother, Gloria Gerig, and many more…
Joe Jacquay, 68, of Woodburn, IN passed away February 28, 2018 unexpectedly at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, IN the son of the late Ralph E. “Sus” Jacquay and the late Mary R. (Foley) Jacquay. Joe was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church…
We’re Back!! Woodburn Chamber of Commerce is excited to be kicking off the 2018 year with lots of activity and resources for you…the area business person… Our mission is to welcome economic growth for the Woodburn community and to promote trustworthy business relationships. Lots of things are getting planned for 2018 and we would love…
Seven years ago the owners of Grabill Hardware realized there was a need for a community hardware store in Woodburn. The previous hardware store, also known as Norm’s, had went out of business and the building was sitting empty. Norm’s had been there approximately 30 years. The owners of Grabill Hardware came in and gave…
The Fort Wayne Area Home School Drama Camp has partnered with The Academy of Arts for the past 12 years and have put together fantastic performances in about one week’s time. This year is no exception! Go to the website for more information: www.fwahsdrama.org Friday, April 13, 2018 – 7:00 p.m.; Woodburn Missionary Church 5108…
Woodburn Missionary Church is proud to announce that an new community preschool will launch this fall. Woodburn Missionary Church is located at 5108 Bull Rapids Road in Woodburn, Indiana. Alison Moore will be the Director of the new Preschool. As a Christian Preschool, Little Lights Preschool at WMC will offer half day preschool classes for…
On Tuesday, January 9th, Grabill & Woodburn Hardware made a $500 donation to Youth for Christ. “We appreciate and believe in the ministry work that Youth for Christ does for this community. Strong kids and young adults will help build and make great communities” said Claude Schrock.
There’s definitely a chill in the air…so we’re thinking about the annual Woodburn Lighted Christmas Parade! Mark your calendars once again for what has become a family tradition for many people in our community — the parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017! Since the first year, the parade has quickly grown…
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.…
Time has flown by and what used to be the Woodburn Elementary school is now an Independent Senior Living Facility. Woodburn has been looking to give new life to the depreciated structure, and they successfully did just that when the school was remodeled and turned into Phoenix Manor Assisted Living Facility. Phoenix Manner offers affordable…
Warriors set up winner take all showdownWOODBURN – Jack Rhoades ran for 188 yards on 26 carries and scored twice to lead the Woodlan Warriors to a 25-3 win over visiting South Adams in high school football action Friday night. The win by the Warriors (7-1, 5-0 ACAC) sets up a winner take all battle…
