Dan Raynor and Steven’s Puppets preformed the classic tale “Sleeping Beauty” at the Woodburn Branch Library June 3. Stevens Puppets was started in 1933 by Martin Stevens. Martin carved the puppets used in his shows. Dan and Zan Raynor now own Steven’s Puppets. They use Steven’s pre-recorded voices, original scenery, and puppets when preforming their…
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Woodburn Summer Fest 2016 – June 10 & 11
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The Woodburn Community Association is hosting Summer Fest on June 10 & 11 at the Woodburn Community Park, Overmeyer Street & Fahlsing Rd. Start your weekend out on Friday, June 10th with a Trivia Night for ALL AGES. Doors opening at 6:00 p.m. New this year, there will be a Beer Tent! There will be…
Christ Lutheran Church Host Food Booth in Memory of Member
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Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn, IN, will have a food booth at the Summerfest Celebration on June 11. The church has been a part of this event for a number of years and they are locally known for their famous sloppy joe sandwiches, rootbeer floats, and delicious oion rings. Folds are always asking for more! In…
Visions of Woodburn Plaza
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The City of Woodburn has had great success in revitalizing its downtown area through the Indiana Main Street program last year. New sidewalks, curbs, street lights, planters and other improvements were completed with the Indiana Main Street grant, community donations, city money, and a lot of volunteer time. To honor the memory of Harry and…
Veterans Honored on Memorial Day
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Memorial Day took place today, May 30, throughout the United States. The annual event honors veterans—both living and dead in ceremonies from large cities to small towns. Throughout the West Bend News readership area, schools, Boy Scouts, American Legion Posts, and VFW’s celebrated this holiday event by memorializing those who sacrificed their lives in war for…
Feders Memorial Day Sale Starts Thursday
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Feders is announcing it’s Memorial Day Sale starting on Thursday. You will want to make the short drive to Woodburn to check out all the tasty meat and fish.
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…
City of Woodburn to Conduct Income Survey
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In an effort to be prepared to seek federal funds, the City of Woodburn will be conducting community wide income surveys. The City of Woodburn is currently preparing itself to seek federal dollars for a Wastewater Improvement Project. The proposed project is to be paid in part with a grant from the Indiana Office of…
City of Woodburn Council Meeting Minutes 5/2/16
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Meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Kelsey, Clerk-Treasurer Cummins, Chief Duhamell, Superintendent Walls, as well as Councilman Watts, Voirol, Gerig, Renner, and Martin were in attendance. Police Report: The reserves logged 145 hours of service in April. The Chief presented the council with an amended copy of the proposed emergency…
Max Edward Hoeppner
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Max Edward Hoeppner, 76, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. Born in Woodburn, IN, Max worked for over 55 years in the construction field, with the last 25 years as an owner of Hoeppner Construction Corporation before retiring. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Woodburn, a past elder and served on various…
WLS Chimes Choir Plays for Van Crest Residents
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The WLS 6th-8th Grade Chimes Choir recently traveled to Vancrest of Antwerp Assisted Living to share their musical talent with the residents. The students played a few different songs for the residents while they were there. The Chimes Choir also plays several times a year at both Christ and Zion Lutheran churches. They practice every…
Linda Louise Swann
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Linda Louise Swann, 56, of Woodburn, IN, passed away at home Sunday, April 10, 2016 Linda was born in Paulding on July 25, 1959, a daughter of the late Joann (Walkenstein) Webb and Paul Mortorff. She was a member of Woodburn American Legion Post 377 Auxiliary and worked at BAE Systems. Linda will be sadly…
WLS Fish Fry and Reading
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Woodburn Lutheran School, 4502 State Route 101 N. Woodburn, IN, will host an all you can eat fish and chicken strip dinner prepared by Dan’s Fish Fry on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. The menu includes “all you can eat” fish and/or chicken strips, in addition: two of the following menu…
