July 2, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Big And Little

Steam traction engines came in many different sizes at the National Threshers Association convention at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, June 26-29. More...

Recommend Local Firm For Village Insurance

In a special Tuesday morning, July 1, meeting, Archbold Village Council finance committee met to consider bids for the village property and casualty insurance. Two firms submitted bids for the village's insurance business. More...

Many Locals In ACT Wizard Of Oz Cast

Several Archbold-area residents have roles in the Archbold Community Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz. More...

Friends Enjoy Friendship Days

Evan Warner, 8, left, and Evan King, 10, both of Pettisville, cool off with creamy milkshakes while watching a pickup football game during Pettisville Friendship Days, Friday, June 27. More...

Administrator Happy With Sales Tax Revenue

Hall: People Are Shopping Closer To Home

In the first six months of 2008, the Fulton County share of sales tax revenue brought in $2,077,555.72, possibly the highest amount ever for the first half of a year. More...

Church Sells At Auction

The Living Waters International Church, Stryker, sold for $280,000 at absolute auction, Friday, June 27. The fivebedroom ranch house sold for $74,000. Sales figures are unofficial until closing in 30-45 days. More...

Agriculture Hall Of Fame Nomination Forms Ready

Nomination forms for the 2008 Fulton County Agriculture Hall of Fame award are available at the Fulton County Extension office, 8770 St. Rt. 108, Wauseon, 419-337-9210. Deadline is July 15. More...

Honor Students

Jenae Knierim, Wauseon, was named to the dean's list for the 2008 spring semester at George Fox University, Newberg, Ore. To be included, a student must earn a 3.5 or better grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours. More...

Taking A Break

Instead of crawling through it, Brodie Miller, 8, Pettisville, takes a break on top of a drainage pipe at the Pettisville Park during Pettisville Friendship Days, Friday, June 27. More...

What's Going On?

by the Buckeye News Hounds

According to the July 2008 Ridgeville Township News, a helicopter landed in the grassy area next to the dairy bar just west of Ridgeville Corners on Tuesday, June 24. The pilot came to the order window and ordered food. More...