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Flood Warning
...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana... Updated 2.11.08, 11:11 pm More...

Pettisville High School Homecoming Court

Members of the 2008 Pettisville High School Homecoming Court were presented to the audience during the PHS-Hicksville boys basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 2. More...

100 Day A Big Hit

Archbold Elementary first graders held their "100 Day" celebration Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Archbold Knights of Columbus Rebeau Hall. The event celebrates the 100th day of school. Students participate in activities involving the number 100. More...

2008 Fulton County Heart Radiothon Disc Jockey Schedule

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Here is the schedule of DJs for the 2008 Fulton County Heart Radiothon: More...

Date Set For Archbold School Contract Hearing

A fact-finding hearing between the Archbold Area School Board and the Archbold Education Association is Wednesday, Feb. 27. David Deskins, Archbold Area School District superintendent, gave the information Monday. More...

News

Safety Is Number One For Bus Drivers

by Alicia Buckenmeyer Buckeye Staff Writer

Driving a school bus doesn't headline the list of coveted jobs. "There's an awful lot to it," said Steve Switzer, Pettisville school superintendent. More...

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Public Record

Archbold Police Log

Jan. 27 No reports. Jan. 28 8:40 am: Citation to Caleb J. Cline, 18, Defiance, speeding, 2100 block S. Defiance St. Jan. 29 No reports. Jan. 30 7:58 am: Citation issued to Michael T. More...

Archbold EMS Log

Jan. 18 8:24 pm: Archbold High School, medical emergency, transported to Archbold Hospital. Jan. 19 12:31 pm: Archbold High School, injury, transported to Fulton County Health Center. Jan. More...

Archbold Fire Log

Jan. 21 6:44 pm: 18868 US20A, assist Wauseon, structure fire. More...

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Sports

Streaks Fall 37-33 To State-Ranked Panthers

by Katrina Gobrogge Buckeye Correspondent

The Streaks kept it close, but the Stryker Panthers kept their perfect record as they beat AHS 37-33, Saturday, Feb. 2 in girls basketball action. Archbold dropped to 13-6. More...

Delta Tops Streaks In NWOAL Action

Wrestling under the Thun- derdome spotlights, Delta picked up a 45-24 Northwest Ohio Athletic League victory, Tuesday, Jan. 29. With the loss the Streaks stand at 31-15 and 5-2 in league action. More...

AHS Boys Basketball Suffers Back-To-Back Losses

by Scott Schultz Buckeye Sports Reporter

In a pair of non-league road contests last week, Archbold suffered a 55-51 overtime loss to Defiance, then fell to Tinora 39-37 on a near last-second shot. More...

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Flooding Hits the Archbold Area

Feb. 7, 2008

Flood photos taken in the Archbold area 2.7.08 More...

New Street Will Connect To Burke

The unnamed street that will extend south from Lafayette will extend an additional 550 feet to the south, connecting with Burke Street. Archbold Village Councilmen discussed the project during their Monday night, Feb. 4 meeting. More...

Study New Zoning Regs For Windmills

Archbold Planning Commission will consider rules and regulations for electricity-generating wind turbines, or windmills. More...

University Of Toledo Hall Of Fame Inducts Rocket Gridiron Standout Steve Schnitkey

Steve Schnitkey, a 1968 Archbold High School graduate and athlete, was one of 10 former University of Toledo athletes inducted into the UT Varsity "T" Hall of Fame, Friday, Feb. 1. The induction "is really special to me," said Steve. More...

Radiothon Breaks Tradition, Airs Tuesday

The 34th annual Fulton County Heart Radiothon is Tuesday, Feb. 12. For years, the radiothon was held on the Thursday before Valentine's Day. More...

Obituaries

Henry Judson Walter

Henry Judson Walter died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Sidney, Ohio, in his Dorothy Love Retirement Community apartment, surrounded by his children. Henry was born Nov. More...

Romaigne C. Shafer

Romaigne C. Shafer, age 74, of Napoleon, Ohio, died Friday evening, Feb. 1, 2008 at the Henry County Hospital. Born Feb. 9, 1933 in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, she was the daughter of David and Wilma (Habegger) Neuhauser. On Dec. More...

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People

Grimes Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Arden D. Grime and Mary Jane Shibler were married Feb. 16, 1958 at St. John Lutheran Church, Stryker, with A.C. Hahn officiating. The couple has three sons: Paul (Deb), Ft. Wayne, Ind.; David (Linda), Archbold; and Andrew (Lisa), Stryker. More...

Florida Snowbirds Meet February 27

The annual Fulton County reunion for Florida snowbirds will be held on Wed., Feb. 27, 2008. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Stacey's Buffet, 4949 West 14th St., Bradenton, Fla. More...

Archbold Students Compete In Music

Several Archbold High School students competed in the District 1 Solo and Ensemble competition, Saturday, Feb. 2, at Wauseon High School. More...

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Opinion

NWOESC Building A Winner For Everyone

If the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center chooses to build a new office building in Archbold, it's a win for everyone. More...

Golden Notes Of Archbold's Memorable Past

Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998 Tex Wyse appears in a photograph surrounded by memoirs from frequent hunting trips. He is sitting in a cabin he built from discarded telephone poles, northwest of Pettisville. More...

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Religion

News from the Pew & Pulpit

compiled by Cookie Short

M K Archbold Evan. Mennonite Sunday: Bev Nelson, prelude; offertory, He's Always Been Faithful, ladies trio. Message, "A Day in Court: Coming Deliverance," Brad Bame. More...

Lockport Hosts Fourth Area Bible Quiz Meet

Lockport Mennonite Church, rural Stryker, hosted 15 area Bible Quiz teams for the fourth meet of the season, Sunday, Feb. 3. More...

Organizations

NwOESC Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Local Professional Development Committee, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m., Four County Career Center. Cancer Support Living With Cancer support group, Thursday, Feb. More...

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