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Lemonade For A Cause
Landon Grant, 7, left, and his brother Zeke Babcock, 5, Stryker, were selling lemonade at a South Defiance Street garage...
Garage Sale Fever
Amanda Montague, West Unity, far right, and daughters Addison, 11 and Ava, 8, were searching through stacks and stacks of...
Pettisville School Board Approves Hiring Two
The Pettisville School Board approved hiring two people during its Monday, June 10 board meeting. At the recommendation of Steve...
Pettisville School Board To Talk About Tax Levy
A new property tax levy will be the topic when the Pettisville School Board meets in a work session at...
Obituaries
Helen Joanne (Keller) Rivera
Helen RiveraHelen Joanne (Keller) Rivera, known to family and friends as Joanne, 88 years, of Archbold, passed away on June...
People
Wyses Celebrate 65th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Wyse Melvin and Eloise Wyse, Fayette, are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Melvin Wyse & Eloise...
Earn Degrees
Dana Fricke, PHS ‘15 and daughter of Bill Fricke and Lynette Fricke, graduated magna cum laude and earned a Bachelor...
Honor Students
Jacob Myers, PHS ‘18 and son of Timothy and Heather, was named to the dean’s list for the 2019 spring...
Earns Scholarship
Alexa Wilson, AHS ‘19 and daughter of Mike and Lisa, has received the Martin V. Alonzo Family Foundation Scholarship. A...
Earn Degrees
Area students were among more than 700 students who graduated from Trine University, Angola, Ind., during commencement exercises, Saturday, May...
Sports
Ramos Named First Team All-Ohio
| June 12, 2019
Rigo Ramos, an AHS senior pitcher, was named First Team All-Ohio.– photo by Mary HuberRigo Ramos, an AHS senior pitcher,...
Junior Acme Baseball
| June 12, 2019
The Archbold Junior Acme baseball team is 1-4 after the first week of the season. An. Wayne 10, Archbold 7An....
Coldwater Wins State Title
| June 12, 2019
Coldwater (27-6) defeated St. Bernard Roger Bacon 12- 7 in the state semifinals and then West Lafayette Ridgewood 1-0 in...
Acme Baseball
| June 12, 2019
The Archbold Acme baseball team is 3-1 after the first week of the season. Archbold 6, An. Wayne 5An. Wayne...
Ahs Girls Team Finishes As State Runners-Up
| June 5, 2019
AHS girls track team members with the Div. III state team runner-up trophy are, front row from left: Shylo Richardson,...
Blue Streak Girls Third In 4×800, 4×200 Relays; Sauder Finishes Fourth, Riley Seventh In 800
| June 5, 2019
Left: Brittney Ramirez sprints away after taking the baton from Gwynne Riley in the 4x800-meter relay at the Div. III...
Opinion
Swanton Dodges A Bullet
The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines the phrase, “dodge a bullet,” as meaning “to narrowly avoid an unwelcome, harmful, or disastrous...
Should Parents Get A Text When Kids Are Pulled Over?
Michigan sheriffs have a program in place to tell parents, by text or email, when their children under age 21...
Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past
Ten Years Ago Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Citing uncertainties in the state budgeting process for schools, the Archbold Area School...
Religion
News from the Pew & Pulpit
Pentecost Sunday Archbold Evangelical Sunday: Nick Hudson and worship team, music, offertory. Message, “Psalms Of Ascent: Psalm 121,” Jesse Kahler....
Senior Citizen Menu
Week of June 17-21 MONDAY-sausage, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, hash brown casserole, fruit crisp, fresh fruit. TUESDAY: breaded pork...
Organizations
Caregivers Support Group, Wednesday, June 19, 1 p.m., St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 203 S. Defiance St., Archbold. Ability Center Ability...
Spring Home Improvement
3 Tips To Make Your Bathroom More Inviting And Functional
If you have products that need to be charged, consider installing USB ports inside the medicine cabinet to ensure your...
Lawn Equipment: Keep Safety In Mind
When fixing up your outdoor living space for the season, remember to keep safety in mind.When spring is on its...
Low-Maintenance Landscaping Tips
A few low-maintenance strategies will keep your yard looking great while maximizing your relaxation time.A lush lawn and garden boosts...
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
It’s a good idea to select a sink made with durable material that will look as good in 20 years...
Public Record
Owner Takes Truck, Is Then Arrested For Violating Protection Order
Philip TaylorArchbold police were called to Theresa Taylor’s Dog Grooming about 6 pm, Thursday, June...
Report of Theft, Attempted Burglary, Filed With Police
Archbold police are investigating a theft from a bank account, and took a report of...
Archbold Police Log
May 31 1:30 pm: Vehicle unlock, Circle K. 1:51 pm: Follow-up, village impound, meeting with...
Archbold EMS Log
May 24 12:39 am: Fairlawn Haven, medical, transported to Fulton County Health Center. May 26...