2014-08-27

Archbold School District Energy Project Partially Completed



New interior and exterior lighting that will use less electricity and save the Archbold Area School District money on power bills has been installed. Replacement of two rooftop heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units at Archbold High School also will improve emergency effi- ciency. They will be installed by Saturday, Aug. 30, said Aaron Rex, superintendent. Rex updated the school […]

AHS Volleyball Splits With Stryker, Crestview



The Archbold volleyball team defeated Stryker but lost to Crestview in a trimatch at AHS, Saturday, Aug. 23. Crestview defeated AHS in the first match of the day, 25-19, 25-15. Natalie Rupp and Cassidy Williams each had five of Archbold’s 16 kills. The Streaks (1-1) defeated the Panthers 25-11, 25-13, in the second match. Rupp had eight of the team’s […]

AHS Girls Soccer Starts Season With Tie, Win



The Archbold girls soccer team is 1-0-1 after its first week of the season. AHS 2, Springfield 2 The Streaks opened the season at Springfield, Tuesday, Aug. 19, and came home with a 2-2 tie. Kamryn Hostetler scored the Streaks’ first goal at the 19:47 mark of the first half. Alicia Hernandez scored the second with 29:44 on the clock […]

AHS Golfers Finish Third



The Archbold golf team played a quad match with Stryker, Edgerton, and Ayersville, Thursday, Aug. 21, at Stryker. The Panthers won the match with a low team score of 150. Ayersville finished second, with 161. Archbold compiled a team score of 167, and Edgerton had a 196. Ian Radabaugh was low man for the Streaks, shooting a 37. DJ Schroeder […]

AHS Boys Soccer Opens With Win



The Archbold boys soccer team began the season with a 2-1 win over Van Buren in a lightning-shortened contest, followed by a scoreless draw at Pettisville. AHS 2, Van Buren 1 The Streaks hosted Van Buren, Tuesday, Aug. 19, in the season opener for both. The Black Knights jumped on the board early with a goal by Trenton Boyette in […]

AHS Football Returns 19 To Gridiron



Bryan Miller, AHS head football coach, has compiled a 38-15 record in his six years at the helm of Archbold. The Blue Streaks finished 6-4, 4-4 in the Northwest Ohio Athletic League last year. Even though 19 letterwinners are back, the Streaks return just five starters on offense and four on defense. Seniors back are Matt Petersen, wide receiver/defensive lineman; […]

School Board Okays Personnel Actions



The Archbold Area School Board approved several personnel actions during the Monday, Aug. 18 meeting. The board approved the resignation of Robyn Kuhlman as the school psychologist, effective Aug 1. A one-year contract was approved for Esther Rupp as the school psychologist for the 2014-15 school year. A one-year contract for Tatum Smith as a junior high cheerleading advisor for […]

News from the Pew & Pulpit



Lockport Mennonite Sunday: young adult praise band, music; Steve Hastings, worship leader; Angie Wyse, kindergarten blessings. Message, “Birth Pangs,” Steve Heatwole. Zion Mennonite Sunday: Gabe Stuckey, prelude, interlude, offering; Cheryl Britsch, song leader; Jessica Schrock-Ringenberg, worship leader; Gerald & Karen Short, Tom & Ruth Short, Kenny Rufenacht, ushers; Bill & Kathy Beck, Cork & Patsy Nofziger, greeters. Testimonies by Kelly […]

Births



Fulton Co. Health Center Aug. 15: Alex Martinies & Justin Scharer, Wauseon, boy. Aug. 16: Kristen Sallows & Joseph Hiller, Fayette, boy; Erin & Kevin Raker, Wauseon, boy. Aug. 17: Brooke & Pete Henry, Wauseon, boy. Aug. 20: Jessica Rivera, McClure, boy.

Honor Students



Tyson Lersch and Lyndsey Rupp, both of Archbold, were named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. Students must earn at least a 3.5 gpa to qualify.