2017-12-20

Arrested On Assault Charge



Heather L. Liechty, 34, Stryker, was arrested Saturday, Dec. 2, on a charge of assault, an Archbold police report states. Police were called about 6:40 pm to a report of a fight in the 600 block of South Lincoln Street. When officers arrived, Liechty and the alleged victim, Echo Franz, 34, Napoleon had been separated. The report states Franz was […]

Streaks Fall To Defiance In Dpt Classic Finals



Going for its eighth Defiance Physical Therapy Classic title and sixth in the past seven years, Archbold slammed into a Defiance team that shot 48% in the semifinals and 51% in the championship game, falling 58-48, Tuesday, Dec. 12. It was the first Classic title for the Bulldogs in 11 years, since 2006. “Defiance handled our pressure pretty well,” said […]

Streaks Keep Holgate In Single Digits



Archbold prevented Holgate from scoring in double digits as the Streaks (3-1) thumped the Tigers (0-5) 61- 9, Saturday, Dec. 16, in a nonleague contest at Holgate. The Tigers are coached by Brad Hurst, AHS ‘05, who played under Doug Krauss, AHS head coach. Archbold jumped out to a 5-0 lead with Austin Wiemken scoring four of the five points […]

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past



Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 Lifelong Archbold resident Larry Baus took an unusual path in public office. Starting in 1976, he was a member of village council eight years, leaving at the end of 1983 after two fouryear terms. He said at that time, his two sons, Chad and Aaron, needed him at home. Then 17 years later, […]

The Joys Of Local Holiday Shopping

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Admit it: You’re lazy. Why go through the hassle of shopping for holiday gifts at a brick-and-mortar store when you can just buy them online? You can skip the crowds, the lines, the traffic, the packed parking lots. You can even skip the pants, if you want. But buyer beware: You might be missing something by staying on the couch […]

Christmas Message



We are but days away from Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the man Christians believe was the Son of God. Christians the world over believe Christ, born of a virgin, who died and was resurrected, represents God’s promise of everlasting life for those who believe. Christmas is also about a jolly, portly, bearded man who lives […]

Public Meetings



Quadco Quadco Administrative Board and Non-Profit Board, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 12 noon, Quadco Rehabilitation Center, Stryker. Trustees Clinton Township Trustees, Thursday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m., 5736 Co. Rd. 15-1, Wauseon. German Township Trustees, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m., township building, 305 W. Mechanic St., Archbold.

Crash On Lugbill Road



A two-vehicle collision occurred in the 100 block of West Lugbill Road about 5:23 pm, Monday, Dec. 4, an Archbold police report states. A car, driven by Samantha Grace Appleton, 16, rural West Unity, with passenger Angela L. Appleton, 46, same address, was backing out of a south-facing parking space in front of the Care & Share Thrift Shop, and […]

Truck Strikes Building



A truck collided with an overhang at the Winzeler & Bok Ltd. law office at 106 Stryker St. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, an Archbold police report states. The vehicle, a single rear axle cargo van-enclosed box truck weighing between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds, was driven by Dylan Scott Gehiring, 21, Morenci., Mich., with passenger Cody R. Cervantes, 25, rural Delta. […]

Man Sentenced For DUI



A Garfield Heights man was sentenced on a charge of DUI in Fulton County Common Pleas Court, Monday, Dec. 4: •Anderson R. Harris, 39; originally indicted July 17 on two counts, operating a vehicle while intoxicated; entered guilty plea to single count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated; on or about July 3, operated a vehicle while under the influence […]