2010-02-10

DEATH NOTICES



Theresa L. Porter, 50, Archbold, died Jan. 30, 2010. Survivors include one son.

Earns Scholarship



Cody Ruffer, AHS ‘06, has received a dean’s scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year at the University of Findlay. A business management major, he is the son of Susan Ruffer, Archbold.

Honor Student



Christiana Aguilar, Archbold, was named to the dean’s list for the 2009 fall term at Columbus State Community College. Students must have at least a 3.5 gpa to qualify.

Switzer Chosen To Attend College Conference



Andrew Switzer, PHS ‘09, is one of four students chosen to represent Siena Heights (Mich.) University at the National Association of Campus Activities National Conference. The conference is Feb. 13- 17 in Boston, Mass. The son of Steve and Laura, Pettisville, Andrew was chosen because of his leadership ability and potential. NACA provides leadership training and programming opportunities to students […]

Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary



Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Detterer, Archbold, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Eugene Detterer and Nancy Ellis were married Feb. 14, 1960, at St. John’s Lutheran Church by Rev. Donald H. Lutz. The couple has two children: Mrs. Les (Sherry) Wyse, Archbold, and Rob (Jen), Ridgeville Corners, and four grandchildren. The Detterers will celebrate the occasion with their family. Paid […]

Raker, Rychener To Wed June 26



Tracy McQuillin, Archbold, and Todd Raker, Wauseon, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amber Renee Raker, to Eric Christopher Rychener, son of Chris and Marilyn, Pettisville. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Wauseon High School and has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Toledo. She is employed by DaVita Dialysis, Wauseon, and will […]

Change At Northwest State



It wasn’t too long ago the news from Northwest State Community College was unpleasant. There was acrimony between the college administrators and instructors. There were allegations, unfair labor practice charges, even a noconfi dence vote. Certainly some, but not all, of the problems could be put at the doorstep of then-president Betty Young, who brought a radically different vision to […]

Distrust Of Deskins Why?



There are citizens in this community who are disappointed with David Deskins’ leadership, as superintendent of the Archbold Area School District. They see him as the reason for a lot of changes they don’t like, such as cuts in programs and increases in property taxes. Deskins has been the victim of a rumor-and-whisper campaign for some time. It’s time to […]

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past



Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 Council approved the last of three scheduled increases in water and sewer rates, Feb. 7. Council discussed the extension of Lafayette Street from its current western terminus to Co. Rd. 24. Kevin Morton, councilman, said the street extension planning phase is on the schedule for 2001, but there is no definite date for […]

Storage Building Request Goes To Committee



A request from the Archbold Street Department to replace a storage building has been sent to the Archbold Village Council building and grounds committee. Council made the move at its Monday, Feb. 1 meeting. Dennis Howell, Archbold village administrator said the easternmost storage building at the street department’s East Holland Street complex is in bad shape, to the point it […]