2018-03-14

Letter To The Editor



The school boards and teaching staffs of the Archbold and Pettisville school systems are to be commended for their efforts in keeping students in their districts safe. Unfortunately, many school boards and teaching staffs are not as astute and forward thinking. President Trump has requested that background checks for weapons purchases be strengthened and bump stocks, which make semi-automatic rifles […]

Heising Wins Spelling Bee



Lyla Heising, a Pettisville eighth grade student, won the Toledo Blade Spelling Contest, Saturday, March 10, at Owens Community College. Heising had to outspell 50 competitors in 32 rounds of competition to earn a trip to Washington, D.C., where she will represent Pettisville at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The national event will be held in the Washington area in […]

Short Blows Up Co. Rd 24 Argument



Joe Short, German Township trustee, blew up any perceived need for any major improvements on Co. Rd. 24. He said local business leaders told him truck traffic in the village is not a problem. During a joint meeting of the trustees, village of Archbold officials, and the Fulton County commissioners, Monday night, March 12, Short said he and fellow trustees […]

Lingonberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake



Streusel Topping: 1 cup light brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamonSalt to taste1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces1 1/2 cups chopped pecans(optional) Cake: 1 1/2 cups of flour1 stick butter1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla1 cup sour cream1 cup Lingonberry Jam Glaze: 1 cup confectioners’ […]

Blueberry Ginger Jam-Filled Scones



Blueberry Ginger Jam: 3 1/2 cups fresh (or frozen)blueberries1/4 cup maple syrup3-inch piece fresh ginger(about 2 tablespoons finelygrated)1 tablespoon lemon juice Scones: 3/4 cup toasted pecans,ground into flour1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole-grain spelt flour2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1tablespoon for topping4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon kosher salt3/4 cup cold low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup cold unsweetenedapplesauce1/3 cup cold […]

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past



Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2008 Administrators in the Archbold School District got pay raises ranging from 1.75% to 2.86% for school years 2007-08-09. Fulton County Commissioners won’t pay a $500 bill for changing the light bulb inside the Burlington-Elmira sewer system pump station. “We’re not paying it,” said Joe Short, commissioner. Council asked the police department to crack […]

Respect The Game



The Ohio High School Athletic Association encourages players and fans to “Respect The Game.” Unfortunately, some fans didn’t get the message at the Division III district championship boys basketball game between Archbold and Cardinal Stritch. Late in the fourth quarter, one adult fan of the Cardinals yelled “bull***t” several times when he didn’t like a call the referees made. When […]

Organizations



Agriculture Education Pettisville Agriculture Education Adult Ed Advisory Committee, Monday, March 19, 7 p.m., Riley Tractor Parts, 530 Linfoot St., Wauseon. OPERS Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Tuesday, March 20, 1:30 p.m., Fulton County Senior Center, 240 Clinton St., Wauseon. Caregivers Support Group, Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m., St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 203 S. Defiance St., Archbold. Grief Hope for […]

Births



Fulton Co. Health Center March 5: Megan & Ryan Pursel, Wauseon, girl.

Western Dist. Court News



(Note: In the listing of traffic offenses, the first number is actual speed; the second, legal speed. The first dollar amount is the fine; the second, costs.) Ramiro Garza Jr., rural Delta, failed to yield from a private drive, N. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, $102, $93. Jalen Noah Brimmer, Wauseon, DUI, Ironton St., Wauseon, $375, $88, one year driver license suspension, […]