December 29, 2010 RSS feed / News

Middle School Teachers Using Small Computers

Netbooks, small, less-expensive laptop computers, are being used by teachers and students at Archbold Middle School, Royal Short, Archbold Middle School principal, told the district school board during its Monday, Dec. 20 meeting. More...

Park Board to Review Swimming Pool Rates

Jennifer Kidder, director of Archbold Parks & Recreation, told members of the Park Board they will need to look at increasing the cost of swimming lessons for 2011 during their Tuesday, Dec. 14, meeting. More...

Unemployment Up During November In Fulton County

Fulton County unemployment increased by two-tenths (.2) of percentage point in November, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. County unemployment increased from 9.7% in October to 9.9% in November. More...

Steer Tag-In Day Set For Jan. 15

The Ohio State University Extension office of Fulton County tag-in day for steers is Saturday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-12 noon, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds Beef Breeding Building, St. Rt. 108 north of Wauseon. More...

Sales Tax Revenue Tops $5 Million

With a half-percent (.5%) increase, the Fulton County sales tax brought in more than $5 million in 2010, eclipsing the $4.2 million record set in 2008. But even without the increase, the sales tax results for the year showed a sign of improvement. More...

Village Property Tax Levy Will Expire In 2011

The Village of Archbold 3.3-mill property tax levy is due to expire during in tax year 2011. Members of Archbold Village Council were notified of the information at their Monday night, Dec. More...

United Way Nears Goal

Gina Saaf, executive director of the Fulton County United Way, said the 2010 fund-raising campaign is nearing its $305,000 goal. The campaign will conclude this week, she said. More...