2008-08-13

Port Authority Good For Business



The establishment of the Regional Port Authority of Northwest Ohio, and Fulton County membership in the organization, provides another useful tool for economic development. Given the status of the economy, the men and women working in economic development need every tool they can get their hands on. A port authority has a wide variety of things it can do, from […]

Ready For Football



Christian Goering pulls in the football during two-a-day drills, Monday, Aug. 11. Archbold opens its season Friday, Aug. 20, when the Blue Streaks host Ayersville. Golf and tennis open their seasons this week.- photo by Mary Huber

Four Return To Links At AHS



Kevin Miller, Archbold High School head golf coach, returns four letterwinners from last year’s squad that finished 61-34, second in the sectional tournament, and 11th in the district. In his fourth season at the helm, Miller said his key strength this season is experience. Three seniors and one junior make up the returnees. Seniors Tyler Bernath, Tyson Bostelman, and Steven […]

Pageant Participants



Whitney Lecklider was one of 14 contestants competing for queen in the 49th annual Tomato Festival Pageant at the Henry County Fair, Sunday, Aug. 10. Lecklider represented Ridgeville Township and was escorted by Toby Spengler, Ridgeville. Both are Archbold High School graduates.- courtesy photo

Honor Students



Four students from the Archbold High School graduates were named to the Miami (Ohio) University dean’s list for the spring 2008 semester: Emily Grisez, Michael McDonel, Ashley Wyse, and Joshua Wyse. ——- Austin Marihugh and Logan Wyse, Archbold, have been named to the dean’s list for the June 2008 session in the College of Technologies at the University of Northwestern […]

Earn Degrees



Ashley Wyse, Archbold, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami (Ohio) University during spring 2008 commencement exercises, Saturday, May 10. She is the daughter of Jim and Janet. ——- Several Archbold and Archbold area residents earned degrees from Ohio State University in the 2008 Spring Quarter. Archbold: Andrew Emch, Doctor of Optometry, summa cum laude, magna cum laude, Master […]

Miller Named Jr. Fair Queen



Katie Miller, daughter of Mike and Deb, Ridgeville Corners, was named the Henry County Fair Junior Fair Queen, Friday, Aug. 8. She is a 2007 Archbold High School graduate.

What’s Going On?



While in Windsor, Ontario, Canada over the weekend, Mary Huber, Archbold Buckeye assistant general manager, stopped in a china and gift shop called Shanfield-Meyers. While she was browsing, two employees asked where she was from. When she said Archbold, Ohio, they looked at her with a faint glimmer of recognition. To help them, she said it was the home of […]

Trumpet Blares



Jared Hite plays trumpet at the Archbold High School Blue Streak Marching Band camp, Thursday, Aug. 7. The band is getting ready for Friday night showtimes.- photo by David Pugh

Kiesows Celebrate Golden Anniversary



Peter Kiesow and Anna Rose Nafziger were married Aug. 8, 1958 at Central Mennonite Church by Jesse J. Short. They have a daughter, Amy Austin, Pueblo, Colo. The couple marked the occasion with extended family at a celebration dinner at the Pettisville Park Pavilion, and a dinner at Inlet Mennonite Church.