Honeymoon In Bahamas
      Jason Nofziger, Archbold, and Manda Jess, Fremont, exchanged wedding vows at 3 p.m. Aug. 4, 2007, in Grace Lutheran Church, Fremont. Paul Gruetter was the officiating pastor. The bride wore a custommade ivory satin gown with an a-line skirt and strapless bodice. She carried a bouquet of assorted ...
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Becks Celebrate 25th Anniversary
      David Beck and Cathy O' Brien were married on Oct. 9, 1982, at North Clinton Mennonite Church. Robert Schloneger was the officiating pastor. They reside in rural Pettisville and are the parents of two children: Whitney and Jordan.
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Locals Perform
      Participating in The Magical Land of Oz at the Fayette Opera House in August were, from left: Kristi Miehls, Stryker, director; Elle French, Stryker, scarecrow; Sydney Rupp, Archbold, munchkin; and Melissa Kinkaid, Stryker, Glinda the Good Witch.
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Revving 'Em Up
      John Downey, Archbold High School football coach, revs up the crowd during the homecoming bonfire, Thursday, Sept. 20.- photo by David Pugh
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Nofziger Serves As Hall Chaplain
      Lydia Nofziger, daughter of Ross and Jo, Archbold, is serving as a hall chaplain in Ropp Annex Residence Hall at Bluffton University for the 2007-08 school year. A junior, she is majoring in social work. She is a graduate of Archbold High School and a member of Lockport Mennonite Church.
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St. John Lutheran Church Designed With "Christian Witness" In Mind
by David Pugh Buckeye Staff Writer
      Dale Kern, pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, said when they started the design process for the new $2 million church building, they wanted a, "very visible Christian witness." But what form would it take?
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