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Obituaries
Letha L. Beck
Letha BeckLetha L. Beck, 97, of Archbold, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2020, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home. She...
DEATH NOTICES
Vernon D. Evers, 79, Wauseon, died Feb. 24, 2020. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, and three children. Short Funeral Home,...
More News
Railroad Lights, Gates Up On West Barre Road
Archbold Buckeye | February 26, 2020
A new railroad gate and flashing lights on the north side of West Barre Road at the Norfolk Southern industrial...
Pettisville School Board Approves Contract For Switzer
Archbold Buckeye | February 26, 2020
The Pettisville School Board approved a one-year contract for Steve Switzer, superintendent, at its Monday, Feb. 10 meeting. Switzer is...
County Board Of Elections Completes Security Upgrades
Archbold Buckeye | February 26, 2020
In a press release, the Fulton County Board of Elections announced the completion of security upgrades within the county elections...
Snowplow Truck, Large Mower Purchased
Archbold Buckeye | February 19, 2020
The village of Archbold and the Archbold Park Board recently agreed to purchase two pieces of equipment– one much larger...
FFA News
Archbold Buckeye | February 19, 2020
Front row, from left: Clark Bartoe Jr., Emma Salmi, Kearsten Zuver. Back row: Ava Hoylman, Clara Damman, Luke VanDen- Berghe.–...
Dancing After Q-U Wedding
Archbold Buckeye | February 19, 2020
After a wedding everybody dances, and the Archbold Kindergarten Q-U wedding was no exception. The Thursday, Feb. 15 ceremony in...
Information Sessions For Pettisville School Tax Levy Scheduled
Archbold Buckeye | February 19, 2020
The Pettisville school board will hold three public informational meetings about the 3.5-mill permanent improvement property tax levy on the...
Correction
Archbold Buckeye | February 12, 2020
Donna Dettling, Archbold village administrator, said she was told by Circle K officials that there is a purchase agreement in...
People
Mom Hugs Musician
Jen Cobb, right, Archbold middle school music teacher, hugs her son, Ivan, during the All-County Music Festival, Sunday, Feb. 23,...
Honor Students
Lynnsey Crouch, PHS ‘17 and daughter of Jeremy & Kim, was named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall...
Chicken Pie Visitor
Brendan Rohrs, 2, Bowling Green, and his mother, Melanie, visited the Ridgeville Corners American Legion Auxiliary Chicken Pie Dinner, Sunday,...
Honor Students
Wyatt Cerda, PHS ‘19 and son of Carmela Cerda, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 term...
Sports
Eicher, Meyer Claim NWOAL Titles
Archbold Buckeye | February 26, 2020
Carson Meyer gets a leg up on Delta’s Max Hoffman in their finals match.– photo by Mario Gomez AHS senior...
AHS Girls Fall In Sectional Final
| February 26, 2020
Elmwood’s Mackenzie Mareches and Archbold’s Addi Ziegler (24) and Kylie Sauder (23) reach for a rebound in their Division III...
Streaks Stop Bulldogs, Finish Second In NWOAL
Archbold Buckeye | February 26, 2020
Elijah Zimmerman flies through a pack of Bulldogs to the basket, Friday, Feb. 21.– photo by Mario Gomez Archbold played...
BBC Threepeat For Blackbirds
| February 26, 2020
Wauseon’s Connar Penrod (22) sails over Pettisville’s Mitchell Avina (2) in their non-league contest, Saturday, Feb. 22. The Indians won...
PHS Girls Fall To Eagles In Sectional
| February 26, 2020
North Central’s Kendal Bonney, far right, blocks the shot of Pettisville’s Xavia Borden (30), but NC’s Kristen Hickman, left, is...
No Surcharge For Out-Of-Town Participants In Archbold Park Programs
| February 26, 2020
Jennifer Kidder, director of Archbold Parks & Recreation, said Park Board made no changes to fee schedules at its Wednesday,...
Opinion
We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You
The results of the 2020 Osman C. Hooper Newspaper Show– the annual contest for non-daily newspapers in Ohio– were certainly...
Children Can Handle The Truth About Their Grades, Fitness
The desire to protect children is understandable. But what some are doing takes that instinct to an unhealthy extreme. The...
Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past
10 Years Ago Wednesday, March 3, 2010 The Ridgeville Fire Department was one of several Henry County departments recently recognized...
Religion
News from the Pew & Pulpit
Archbold Evangelical Sunday: Nick Hudson and worship team, music, offertory. Message, “The Rich Young Ruler,” Mark 10:17- 31, Byron Dickey....
Fast Quizzing at Final Season Meet
“Populars,” North Clinton; “A Little Honey,” Eastland Baptist; and “Without Doubt,” Central, each won all three of their Bible quiz...
Births
Fulton Co. Health Center Feb. 16: Dana & Patrick McColley, Napoleon, boy. Feb. 20: Audrey & Taylor Short, Toledo, girl.-...
Organizations
Parkinson Support Parkinson’s support group, Tuesday, March 3, 1 pm, St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 203 S. Defiance St., Archbold. Agriculture...
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...
Public Record
Fulton County Court News
Common Pleas Court US Bank Trust, Irvine, Calif., plaintiff vs Christopher Knight, Lyons, defendant. Foreclosure....
Grand Jury Indicts Nine
Indictments were handed down against nine people by a Fulton County Grand Jury during its...
Woman Files Fraud Report
Nicole Rufenacht, 30, Archbold, filed a report of fraud with Archbold police on Tuesday, Feb....
Public Meetings
Trustees Ridgeville Township Trustees, Monday, March 2, 8 p.m., Ridgeville Fire Station, downtown Ridgeville Corners....