2010-01-27

Western Dist. Court News



(Note: In the list of speeding offenses, the first number is illegal speed; the second, legal speed. The first dollar amount is the fine; the second, court costs.) Traffic Larry L. Asbury, rural Fayette, failure to yield from a private drive, Co. Rd. 20, $102, $80. Michael Ballmer, rural Fayette, seat belt, E. Main St., Fayette, $30, $43. Thomas E. […]

Honor Students



Morgan Lantz, PHS ‘08, and Alex Nafziger, PHS ‘07, were named to the dean’s list at Huntington (Ind.) University for the fall 2009 term. Lantz is the daughter of Tim and Theresa, Archbold. Nafziger is the son of Ron and Elizabeth, Wauseon. Students must earn a minimum 3.5 gpa to qualify. Preparation Brooks Wagler, son of Tim and Sherry, Archbold, […]

Michael Ruth On Study- Service Term To Cambodia



Michael Ruth, son of Daniel and Karen, Archbold, is participating in the second Goshen (Ind.) College Study- Service Term (SST) unit to Cambodia this spring. The group includes 19 students. A junior sociology major, he is a 2007 Archbold High School graduate. He left for Cambodia on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and returns on April 6. The students will spend the […]

Water Plant Problem Only Second In 50 Years



Dennis Howell, Archbold village administrator and former Archbold water treatment plant superintendent, said a recent violation of a water quality standard at the plant was only the second in about 50 years. Howell criticized the United States Environmental Protection Agency standard at the Archbold council meeting, Monday night, Jan. 18. Howell holds a Class IV water treatment plant operator license, […]

Park Board Eyes Shade Structures



The Archbold Park Board looked at structures that will provide shade for people viewing baseball games at Memorial Park at the Wednesday, Jan. 13 meeting. Jennifer Kidder, parks and recreation director, said the board looked at two designs, but did not make a decision. One is a cantilever design that has two posts behind the bleachers, with arms that go […]

Matthews Graduates From Basic Training



Gregory T. Matthews, Air National Guard Airman 1st Class, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The son of Marcia Matthews, Archbold, he is a 2009 Archbold High School graduate. He completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles […]

Marvin J. Zimmerman



Marvin J. “Marv” Zimmerman, age 68, of Brooklyn, Mich., passed away on Jan. 22, 2010, at Allegiance Health Hospital. He was born on Jan. 27, 1941 in Eckley, Ohio, the son of Lewis and Edna (Ziegler) Zimmerman. Marvin married Carol Terry on July 29, 1960, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Marvin is survived by his four daughters, […]

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past



Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000 Change orders, many required by the Norfolk Southern Railroad, have pushed back the completion date and pushed up the cost of the Clyde’s Way-Co. Rd. 22 underpass. Youngsters having fun in the snow appear in photographs: Lindsy Brader, 12; Alyssa Rudisill, 6; Lance Ridisill, 10; Ben Brader, 10; Josh Ross, 10; Krysti Ross, […]

Kenneth L. Schang



Kenneth L. Schang, age 91 years, of Archbold, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 18, 2010, at Northview Manor at Grand Rapids, Mich. He was born May 28, 1918, in Archbold, the son of Edward and Ellen (Ziegler) Schang. He married Mary Alyce Thrapp on Aug. 24, 1940, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1998. A lifelong resident […]

Council Puts Discount Power Plan On Ballot



Archbold Village Council voted Monday, Jan. 18, to put the question of electricity aggregation on the May 4 Spring Primary election ballot. Under the plan, Archbold electric customers would be “aggregated” under the Village of Archbold, and become customers of First Energy Solutions. Technically, the village would be billed for the electricity, but Toledo Edison, the village electricity supplier, will […]