2020-07-29

Difficult Choices Impossible Decisions

Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are all faced with difficult choices and impossible decisions. No decision is more important than whether or not to have children attend school. There are those who insist that youngsters return to the classroom next month. There are solid reasons to do so. Remember, school is about more than academics. School is a big […]

Letter To The Editor

For those who choose to turn a blind eye, it is obvious to the rest of America that our politicians and media seek communism. They want to tell us what to think and what not to think, what to do and what not to do. The United States of America has the best government ever invented in the world. We […]

Letter To The Editor

In a recent edition of the Buckeye, an entry from “Archbold’s Memorable Past” in 1946 noted that “an ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ troupe visited Archbold” and “was a happy reminder of days long ago when ‘Uncle Tom’ troupes made regular visits.” This seemingly innocent memory carries deeper historical significance and context. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” refers to the 1852 book by Harriet […]

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past

Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 Four new light poles were ordered last week for the AHS football stadium, said David Deskins, Archbold superintendent. The manufacturer said the district can expect delivery in four to six weeks. But the first home football game is Friday, Aug. 27, just over three weeks away. The first bell in the Pettisville Local […]

Harvest Munch (Monster Munch)

8 cups air-popped or stovetoppopcorn4 cups mini pretzel twists1/4 cup butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons corn syrup1 cup marshmallows1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups mini chocolate peanutbutter cups1 cup candy corn Toss popcorn with pretzel twists; spread out on large parchment paper-lined baking sheet; set aside. In saucepan set over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; cook, swirling […]

Fairlawn Restarts In-Person Visits

After months of no visits, or “window visits” in which Fairlawn residents and their families could talk through windows, Fairlawn has restarted in-person visits. Kind of. Residents are allowed to visit with one family member once a week for 20 minutes. Visits are held on the screened-in front porch, with tables and chairs set up to keep residents and visitors […]

Fulton County Moves To Level 2 On COVID-19 Scale

Henry, Defiance Counties At Level 3

(Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story was posted on archboldbuckeye.com) Fulton County moved from Level 1 (yellow) to Level 2 (orange) on the Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System Scale, Thursday, July 23. Henry and Defiance counties moved to Level 3 (red). Williams County remained Level 1 (yellow). Updated every Thursday, the scale was developed by state officials […]