The Woodlan FFA Chapter was recognized at the 91st National FFA Convention as a 3 Star National Chapter out of three possible stars. The Woodlan FFA received a plaque for this accomplishment on the National FFA Convention stage. This is the highest award bestowed to any chapter by the National FFA Organization. To qualify for…
Americans love their stuff. The self-storage industry continues growing to meet the demands of Americans’ need to store that stuff. In a blog on LifeStorage.com, former President and CEO of the Self-storage Association for the US was quoted, stating that “storage facilities account for 2.47 billion net-rentable square feet in the United States. Put another…
In boys play, the Woodlan varsity soccer team won Saturday’s home conference game against South Adams (Berne, IN) by a score of 8-0. In girls play, the Woodlan varsity soccer team lost Saturday’s home conference game against South Adams (Berne, IN) by a score of 3-0. More pictures of both games at westbendnews.net
The Varsity Girls got their first win of the season tonight, by defeating Woodlan and Paulding at home. They were led by third place finisher Chloe Saul. The Varsity Boys placed 2nd and were led by race winner Jake Ryan. The JH girls also got their first win of the season and were led by…
By: Joe Shouse, Sports Writer HAVILAND – Entering their volleyball match with Woodlan (Indiana) last Monday, the Wayne Trace Raiders were looking to put the skids on a two-game losing streak. The Raiders had won four in a row before dropping matches to Tinora and Crestview. The Warriors, who were sporting a three-game losing streak…
WOODBURN – It’s Friday September 14 at the Warrior Etzler Field and the homecoming parade precedes the game. The game follow but is a blowout for the home team. Woodlan’s defense limited Southern Wells to a pair of first downs and 47 yards of total offense as the Warriors rolled to a 49-0 win over…
WOODBURN – Reggie Blackman ran for 191 yards on 27 carries and a pair of touchdowns to lead the Woodlan Warriors past visiting Heritage 33-14 in the ACAC opener for both schools Friday night. Blackman scooted 11 yards in the first quarter and plunged one-yard in the fourth quarter to wrap up the game’s scoring…
WOODBURN – Visiting Marion Local opened its season by blanking Woodlan 42-0 in high school football action Friday night outside of Woodburn. The Flyers dominated the Warriors in all facets of the game, limiting Woodlan to 75 yards of total offense while Marion Local controlled the ball for 29:02 compared to the Warriors’ 18:58. Marion…
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…
With the two teams tied at 1-1 midway through the game, Canterbury took control of the contest with a six-run fourth inning in recording a 7-5 victory over Woodlan in sectional baseball action last week. The Warriors did get four runs in the seventh inning but came up short in seeing their season come to…
South Adams scored six runs over the middle four innings and made them stand up in a 6-2 win over Woodlan in sectional softball action last week. The Starfires plated one run in the third to open the scoring before adding three in the fourth and single runs in the fifth and sixth. Woodlan got…
WOODBURN – The Garrett Lady Railroaders scored four times in the sixth and five more in the seventh to pull away for a 13-3 win over Woodlan Monday night in high school softball action. Garrett jumped in front with a four-run third to start the game’s scoring before the Warriors answered with one in the…
Jenna Cummins was named Valedictorian of her 2018 graduating class. She earned a 4.31098 GPA while at Woodlan High School. She plans to attend the University of Texas at Dallas with an undecided at present. In high school Jenna participated in National Honor Society (President), Student Council, and Dance. She has also earned the following…
