Live theatre is back, and there are many opportunities to watch a performance by local artists right here in our area. From Bryan, Ohio, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, community theaters are working hard to put on some entertaining shows this summer. One of those local groups, the Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre, has gathered an…
Allen County Farm Bureau Inc. and Allen County Farm Bureau Insurance awarded 5 scholarships for a total of $17500 to students of Farm Bureau members attending higher education. Farm Bureau cares about the future of our farming communities and those who will be – and are already – involved in the agricultural industry. We sponsor scholarships…
The EACS Board of School Trustees recently approved Mrs. Cassie Lepper as the new Director of Special Services. Mrs. Lepper has worked as a pre- school special education teacher, an elementary (K-6) special education teacher, and most recently for the last 7 years, has served as a program supervisor for special education. She has a…
Heckley Restorations LLC is the third business the Woodburn Main Street Organization is putting in the Spotlight this year. It is located at 22750 Front St., Woodburn, 260-632-3084. You can also find Heckley Restorations online at Heckleyrestorations.com. Heckley Restorations opened for business on January 4, 2021. It is owned by Todd and Sue Heckley. It…
The EACS Board of School Trustees recognized students for winning the JA High School Essay Contest! They competed against many other students across Allen County. These students are: • Matthew Bordner, 11th grade, Matthew wrote about becoming an Electrical Engineer (not in photo) • Hannah Grimwood,10th grade, Hannah would like to become a Special Education…
Come join in the fun by participating in two FREE events sponsored by the Woodburn Lions Club on Saturday, June 26–the annual Chalk Walk and, new this year, a Donut Decorating Contest! The Chalk Walk, which will take place between 9 am and noon, is open to Pre-K through high school students. Participants can register…
Todd Alan Shuherk, 57, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 11:44 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on April 11, 1963 in Paulding, OH to Dennis Wayne & Sue A. (Bromagem) Shuherk. Todd was married to Brenda K. (Bradley)…
Saint Joseph Township – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash that occurred at approximately 4:11 P.M. Tuesday afternoon on US Route 6 at County Road 6 in Williams County. A 1995 Freightliner FL60 Conventional, driven by Samuel Blackburn, age 50, of Edgerton was traveling northbound on County…
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…
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.…
On Sunday, April 15 the 5th annual Parkview All Star Classic took place at border school, Antwerp. The girls played the first game and both teams did well. Ohio snuck ahead when Rachel Williamson, Antwerp senior, burst out with several 3 point baskets in a row to take a serious lead over the Indiana team.…
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…
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…
