2014-06-04

Pettisville Sidewalk Project Delayed




The cutting down of about 50 trees in Pettisville area has been postponed by a week. Removal of the mature trees was scheduled to start Monday morning, June 2, but Ohio Department of Transportation officials announced Sunday evening the project has been postposed for one week. The new date to begin is Monday, June 9. Early Sunday evening, Deb Neuenschwander, […]

Defense Attorney Files Reply To State Opposition To Early Release For Fricke



Richard Kerger, attorney for William “Bill” Fricke, has filed a second document in favor of early release from prison for Fricke. The document is a reply to the State of Ohio opposition to Fricke’s early release. Fricke is currently serving a 34-month sentence on charges resulting from the fi- nancial collapse of Archbold Elevator. Kerger filed paperwork with the Fulton […]

Regional Champions



The AHS girls 4×400-meter relay team, PHS boys 4×800 team, and Levi Wyse won titles at the Div. III regional track & field meet last weekend. Top: the AHS girls 4×400 team of Emily Roth, Meridith Short, Alicia Hernandez, Jensyn Garrow, from left. Middle: The PHS 4×800 team of Kyle Lantz, Jeremy Mann, Dominic Frey, Austin Dykstra. Right: Wyse, winner […]

Archbold Graduates 83; 49 Get Diplomas At Pettisville



Two classes of high school seniors officially became alumni of Archbold and Pettisville high schools. Archbold High School graduated 83 members, Sunday, June 1. Royal Short, AHS principal, said students had received $57,800 in scholarships from local organizations and agencies, plus another $75,600 from churches and other private scholarships. When total scholarship values are added, including those that can be […]

Town Council Okays $6,000 For Economic Development Corp.



Archbold Village Council approved paying $2,000 per year for three years to the recently established publicprivate Fulton County Economic Development Corporation. The vote came at the Monday, June 2 council meeting. Jim Wyse, mayor, told council the corporation met for the second time Monday and elected an executive committee. Wyse said the committee’s first task is to look into hiring […]

Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary



Herman E. Kauffman and Kathryn A. Lederman, Archbold, were married June 11, 1944, at Leo Mennonite Church, Leo, Ind., by Sam Miller, the officiating pastor. The couple has five children: Janice Andrews, South Bend, Ind.; Phillip (Barbara Britsch), Carrollton, Ga.; Jane (Ron) Yoder, Wolcotville, Ind.; Steven (Jennifer Lawrence), Archbold; and Debra (Jack Young) Kauffman, Pettisville. They have 12 grandchildren, 18 […]

Lovins, Miller To Marry June 21



Junior and Wendee Lovins, Wauseon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacee Jo, to Curtis Keith Miller, son of Jeff and Lori, Wauseon. Both the bride and her fiancé are graduates of Wauseon High School. The couple will exchange wedding vows June 21, 2014, at Pettisville Missionary Church, Pettisville.

Wyses Celebrate 60th Anniversary



Melvin and Eloise Wyse, Fayette, are celebrating their 60th anniversary. Melvin Wyse and Eloise Lucas were married June 7, 1954. They have three children, Gary, Toledo; Scott, Fayette; and Michele (Bob) Bedritis, Lake Oswego, Ore., and five grandchildren. The couple plans a vacation to the Smokey Mountains in the summer.

Cox Named To All-Ohio Academic Team



Christine Cox, Archbold, was one of two Northwest State Community College graduates named to the 2014 All-Ohio Academic Team. Cox was named to the first team, placing her among the top ten community college students in the state. She received a scholarship award and was recognized at a luncheon at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. A graduate of the registered nursing […]

Good News On Town Income Tax



Dennis Howell, village administrator, told Archbold Village Council there is good news about the community income tax. Speaking to council during its Monday, June 2 meeting, Howell said collections of the 1.5% village tax on income and corporate profits were up about $15,000 for the month. While a full income tax report was not available for the meeting, the May […]