A bulldozer spreads stone on West Beech Street. The stone will become the roadbed when the workers complete the reconstruction of the street as part of the Pleasant, Wilson and West Beech streets project. The project, which carries a $987,580 price tag, is to be finished Oct. 15.– photo by David Pugh
2016-09-14

Sheriff Deputies Catch One Burglary Suspect, Seek One More
Fulton County sheriff deputies captured one burglary suspect and are seeking another after a Thursday, Sept. 8 incident in Amboy Township. In a press release, Roy Miller, sheriff, said based on the descriptions of the vehicle and suspects involved, plus evidence collected earlier last week, the pair are associated with burglaries in Fulton County, Lucas County, and the city of […]
Prowler Spotted
Cory Watchmann, 37, 301 DeGroff Ave., told police she saw a male run away from her daughter’s window about 10:15 pm, Thursday, Sept. 1. Watchmann described the person as being 6 feet tall with pale skin, wearing blue basketball shorts. The Archbold police report states an officer searched for the suspect, but was unable to locate him.
AHS Tennis Falls To Ottawa Hills
Archbold hosted Ottawa Hills, Thursday, Sept. 8, for a girls tennis match. The Green Bears blanked the Streaks 5-0. AHS also participated in a doubles tournament at Defiance College, Saturday, Sept. 10. Bryan won all four doubles titles and didn’t drop a single set to win with a perfect score of 16. Ottawa Hills 5, AHS 0 Singles: 1. Libby […]
Time For Council, Trustees To Talk
It’s time for German Township Trustees and Archbold Village Council to talk. The trustees and council are at loggerheads, all stemming from one issue: the proposal to reroute St. Rts. 66 and 2 down what is today Co. Rd. 24. The issue, and subsequent issues that have grown out of that, have been well documented in this newspaper. What needs […]
AHS Volleyball Falls To PH
After winning the first game 25-21, Archbold lost to Patrick Henry in the next three games 25-19, 25-20, 25- 22 in Northwest Ohio Athletic League volleyball action, Thursday, Sept. 8, at PH. “It was a great volleyball match tonight,” said Jill Holdgreve, AHS head coach. “Both teams fought hard for a win.” Attacks: Macey Rupp 34-42, 10 kills; Brooke Aeschliman […]
Archbold Police Log
Sept. 1 2:59 am: Located dog struck, killed by vehicle, 600 block S. Defiance St. 8:55 am: Assist FCSD with traffic stop, St. Rt. 66 at Co. Rd. F. 5:16 pm: Citation to Patricia Whitmer, 81, Wauseon, disobeying stop sign, Ditto St. at Walnut St. 5:42 pm: Miscellaneous juvenile complaint 6:23 pm: Missing dog, 600 block S. Defiance; matches description […]