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AHS Girls Fall To Kalida 47-33

Leading by six points after the third quarter, Kalida outscored Archbold 14-6 in the fourth quarter to defeat the Streaks 47-33, Thursday, Dec. 28, in the Thunderdome. “We couldn’t get much going on offense, but Kalida was a big factor in that,” said Brian Ziegler, AHS head coach. “Kalida played an aggressive defense and a shot blocker inside, and we... READ MORE >

PHS Girls Beat Fayette

Pettisville finished its non-league portion of the girls basketball season with a 47-22 victory at Fayette, Thursday, Dec. 28. The Birds led 28-10 at the half and outscored the Eagles 19-12 in the second half to even their record at 5-5. PHS was 16-34 from the field and 12-19 at the foul line. Fayette (2-7) was 5-27 from the field... READ MORE >

AHS Boys Beat Eastwood

Ahead by only three points at halftime, 19-16, Archbold outscored Eastwood 43-30 in the second half for a 62-46 non-league boys basketball victory, Tuesday, Dec. 26, in the Thunderdome. Both teams hit six threepointers and six free throws, but the Streaks hit eight more deuces to improve to 7-0. Five Blue Streaks scored all of Archbold’s 62 points except for... READ MORE >

Orville H. Doehrmann

Orville H. Doehrmann, 93, passed into his eternal reward early Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2023, at Fairlawn Haven, where he was a resident since Oct .9. He was born May 17, 1930, to Loretta (Glandorf) and Rudolph Doehrmann in Williamsburg, Iowa. He was baptized as an infant into the Imanuel Lutheran Church of Williamsburg. He grew up on the rolling... READ MORE >

Russell Elwin McQuillin

Russell Elwin McQuillin, age 87, of Archbold, passed away Jan. 1, 2024, at the Parkview Bryan Hospital. Russell worked as a farmer, at Sauder Woodworking, and at Samuel Mancino’s, Archbold. Russell was born on April 12, 1936, in Wauseon, to the late Glen Elwin and Phoebe Ann (Pennington) McQuillin. He was a Wauseon High School graduate of 1954. On June... READ MORE >

Michael Lynn Andrews

Michael Lynn Andrews passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at the age of 83. Michael was born to Ada and Clarence Andrews on Dec. 9, 1939, in Wauseon. He grew up in the small town of Pettisville, and enjoyed playing basketball. He graduated from Pettisville High School in 1958. He went on to take some classes at Wheaton College before... READ MORE >

Glen E. Miller

Glen E. Miller, who dedicated his life to the care and service of others, died on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at age 91. Glen died peacefully at home with Marilyn, his beloved wife of 68 years, his three surviving children, and other family members by his side. Glen was born to Charles and Bessie (Frey) Miller on Sept. 18, 1932,... READ MORE >

Constance G. “Connie” Hensal

Constance G. “Connie” Hensal, 79, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Tidewell Hospice-Sarasota Hospice House. The daughter of Don D. and Gertude B. (Brown) Geesey, Connie was born in Toledo and raised in Bryan, where she graduated from Bryan High School. She attended The Ohio State University, graduating in 1967 with a B.A. degree... READ MORE >

Dorothy Ann Nine

Dorothy Ann Nine, 87, of Erie, Kan., died at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at the Heritage Health Care at Chanute, Kan. She was born July 27, 1936, at Archbold, a daughter of Willard and Ann (Ruger) Gearig. She was raised at Archbold and attended school there, graduating from Archbold High School with the Class of 1954. She then... READ MORE >

Poised For A Great 2024

For many, many years, Archbold has been blessed with success. Even in difficult times, the village has survived, even thrived. As we enter 2024, Archbold looks to be poised for another good year. Our local industries continue to do their work, providing significant paychecks– the kind of checks a couple can use to raise a family. Sure there are challenges,... READ MORE >