2017-03-08

AHS Girls Play Eagles In Regional Semifinal



Archbold (25-1, #2 AP) played Liberty-Benton (22-3, #8 AP) last night, Tuesday, in a Division III regional semifinal at Ohio Northern University. The Eagles defeated St. Henry 57-36 in the sectional finals, Fort Recovery 43-37 in the district semifinals, and Columbus Grove (23-2, #5 AP) 61-44 in the district finals. Liberty-Benton scored only 28 points against Columbus Grove in their […]

Park Board Considers Eagle Scout Request



The Archbold Park Board considered, but made no fi- nal decision on, an Eagle Scout project during its Wednesday, March 1 meeting. Liam Row, a member of Archbold Troop 63, proposed building a “stretching station,” which is a series of wood beams at different angles. Kevin Morton, a councilman and Park Board member, said wood would not stand up to […]

School Board Approves Fall Coaching Positions



The Archbold School Board approved several personnel actions during its Monday, Feb. 13 meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Michelle Wright as elementary school custodian, effective Feb. 3. Diana Fridley was named the three-hour elementary school custodian, effective Feb. 6. Two weeks of vacation were approved for Jason Baum. The board approved supplemental coaching contracts for the 2017-18 fall […]

Streaks Beat Swanton In District Semifinal



Leading 44-27 after three, Archbold outscored Swanton 19-4 in the fourth quarter on its way to a 63-31 Division III district semifinal victory in girls basketball, Thursday, March 2, at Lake High School. The Streaks led 13-11 after one and 28-16 at the half. The Bulldogs (15-9) closed to within seven, 34-27, with 2:55 left in the third when Archbold […]

Fayette Eagles Ground Blackbirds



The end of the tournament road came early for the Pettisville boys basketball team, losing 41-34 to Buckeye Border Conference rival Fayette in a Division IV sectional semifinal, Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Swanton. “They know us and we know them,” said Brian Leppelmeier, PHS head coach. “I thought we needed to be a little bit tougher inside to finish a […]

Birds Fold Against Aces In District Semifinals



A successful season came to a close when Pettisville was defeated by Hicksville 43-39 in a Division IV district semifinal girls basketball game, Thursday, March 2, at Archbold. The Birds (18-6), co-champions of the Buckeye Border Conference, were looking to avenge a 35-27 Feb. 7 loss to the Aces, but fell short in a comeback bid. “I can’t say enough […]

Suspicious Case



A subject attempted to purchase an item for an incorrect price, an Archbold police report states. A clerk at Archbold SuperValu Foods said Sunday, Feb. 26, a subject tried to use a Universal Product Code (UPC) from one product to purchase another. The clerk caught the problem and did not make the sale. The subject agreed that the price was […]

Public Meetings



Trustees German Township Trustees, Monday, March 13, 7 p.m., township building, 305 W. Mechanic St., Archbold. Franklin Township Trustees, Monday, March 13, 8 p.m., Franklin Township Building, Zone. Park Board Ridgeville Park Board, Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m., Ridgeville Fire Station. Library Board Archbold Community Library Board and Audit Committee, Wednesday, March 8, 7 p.m., ACL, Stryker St. Zoning Appeals […]

DEATH NOTICES



Fern Eicher-Yoder, 103, Snellville, Ga., and formerly of Archbold, died March 2, 2017. Survivors include one son. SouthCare Funeral Home, Alpharetta, Ga.

COLLEGIATE CONNECTION



The third-ranked Bethel College men’s basketball team defeated fifth-ranked Indiana Wesleyan University 83-75 in the Crossroads League Tournament championship game, Tuesday, Feb. 28. Luke Fisher, AHS ‘15 and son of Vern and Rosemary, grabbed one rebound in the win. The Pilots finished 28-4.