Success has lived in Archbold for more than 100 years. Achieving was in every personal thought. Improvement was the focus; gain was the common goal.

Unschooled men and women learned from trial and error, pushing past failure to discover new ways to prosper.

Success spread into each neighborhood, and individuals succeeded. When one person progressed, others benefited.

Selfishness failed because support came from every direction. Heads of families shared the praises of hard work at the dinner table. Churches and schools emphasized harmony. Service clubs demonstrated the benefi ts of teamwork.

The ethic of hard work brought many rewards, which sweetened the path. When tough times arrived, Archbold always plowed through– always reaching forward, always straining to attain a better life for all citizens.

Nothing worth achieving is easy. Struggle and toil are the means to bettering oneself, and as each achieves more, the community is lifted to new heights.

Another year has passed. Another year begins, once again. Archbold’s story of success is written anew. With wise leadership, progressive thought, and hard work, Archbold will continue as the apotheosis of success in Northwest Ohio.

Happy New Year.