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German Township Okays Drainage Project
The German Township trustees entered into a contract for drainage improvement work on Co. Rd. B during a special meeting,...
Pettisville School Board Approves New Contracts
The Pettisville School Board dealt with personnel matters during its Monday, Aug. 19 meeting. The board offered a one-year contract...
Pettisville School Board Okays Settlement
The Pettisville School Board approved a settlement agreement over items that were omitted from, or changed in, the district school...
Archbold Library To Offer Hot Spots
Not only is the Archbold Community Library a hot spot in which to hang out, you can get hotspots there,...
Obituaries
Robert H. Meyer
Robert MeyerRobert H. Meyer, age 62, of Ridgeville Corners, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. He had been a...
R Stanford Short
Stanford ShortR Stanford Short, 91 years, of Bryan,passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold. Stan...
Jeffrey E. Schmitt
Jeffrey SchmittJeffrey E. Schmitt, age 71, of Archbold, began his eternal nap at home Aug. 13, 2019. Jeff was born...
Rosetta Arlene Nofziger-Gorsuch
Rosetta GorsuchRosetta Arlene Nofziger- Gorsuch, 84, of Archbold, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in...
Bonita Sauder
Bonita SauderBonita Sauder of Archbold, passed away on Aug. 14, 2019, at home at the age of 96. Born Sept....
Sports
Dominique Welcomes Back 26 Letterwinners
| August 21, 2019
Letterwinners returning on the AHS football team are, kneeling from left: Biship Tuckerman, Tony Grime, Elijah Zimmerman, Brandon Taylor, Carson...
Archbold Girls Soccer Returns 19
| August 21, 2019
Letterwinners on the AHS girls soccer team are, front row from left: Karley Ramirez, Brittney Ramirez, Anna Horst, Kalyn Baker,...
AHS Boys Soccer Drops Season Opener
| August 21, 2019
Defending Division III boys soccer state champion Archbold opened its 2019 season at Ottawa Hills, Friday, Aug. 16. The contest...
AHS Girls Soccer Tames Wildcats in Opener 3-0
| August 21, 2019
The Archbold girls soccer team opened the season Saturday, Aug. 17, at Kalida, and came home with a 3-0 win....
Pettisville Golf 6th At St. John’s Invite
| August 21, 2019
Letterwinners on the PHS golf team are, from left: Max Leppelmeier, Josh Horning, Tommy McWatters, Jake King, Caleb Nafziger.– photo...
AHS Boys Golf Beats Hicksville, Stryker
| August 21, 2019
Above: Letterwinners on the AHS girls golf team are, from left: Josee Grime, Erika Wyse, Shylo Richardson, Lucia Rodriguez, Ema...
Opinion
Park Board Should Pay Off More Debt Before Taking On Another Big Project
Vaughn Bentz, a member of Archbold Village Council and Archbold Park Board, suggested the former Shopko building be structurally changed...
Here’s To A Good School Year
The inevitable happened this morning- the bell rang for the first day of school for Archbold and Pettisville students. Just...
Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past
Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 There is a seven-way race for three seats on the Archbold Area School...
Religion
News from the Pew & Pulpit
Pentecost 10 Archbold Evangelical Sunday: Nick Hudson and worship team, music, offertory. Message, “Psalms of Ascent: Promises,” Psalm 132, Byron...
Spring Home Improvement
3 Tips To Make Your Bathroom More Inviting And Functional
We tend to think of the bathroom strictly as a utilitarian space, and therefore not worthy of the same energy...
Lawn Equipment: Keep Safety In Mind
When spring is on its way, home owners are often eager to get outside and spruce up their yards. It’s...
Low-Maintenance Landscaping Tips
A lush lawn and garden boosts your home’s curb appeal, but it also takes a lot of your free time....
Prepare For Stormy Weather
No matter where you live, the weather can be unpredictable any time of year. Storms can disrupt your family’s routine,...
Be Smart About Your Kitchen Sink
You may never have thought about it, but the most used appliance in your kitchen is likely the sink— it’s...
Recipe Corner
Pecan-Chocolate Chip Whole-Grain Blondies
8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brownsugar1 1/2 cups white whole-wheatflour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs,...
Creamy, Cheesy, Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
1 1/2 pounds each orangefleshed and yellow/whitefleshed sweet potatoes,peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided2 cups shredded Gruyèrecheese, divided2 1/2...
Blueberry-Apple Minimuffins
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup oats2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar2 large...
Public Record
Archbold Police Log
Aug. 8 8:45 am: Disabled vehicle, N. Defiance St. at Stryker St. 9:14 am: Suspect...
Western Dist. Court News
(Note: In the listing of traffic offenses, the first number is actual speed; the second,...
Suspicious Persons Cases
Several reports of suspicious persons were filed with Archbold police on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Fulton...
Fulton County Court News
Common Pleas Court Fidelia Hernandez-Cruz, Bowling Green, plaintiff vs Miguel Nunez-Cruz, Huixtla, Mexico, defendant. Divorce....
Wauseon Man Cited For Underage Consumption
Austin Danilov Schmucker, 20, rural Wauseon, was cited for possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages while...