Author: Newspaper Staff

Wauseon: The quality of the air in your home can impact your health or the health of the people you live with. Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can significantly affect people’s health, but studies show that levels of air pollutants indoors may be much greater than outdoors. Indoor air quality can be a real concern because people spend so much of their time indoors. Some problems such as allergies or asthma can show up immediately, while other issues, such as breathing complications or cancer, may not show up for several years. Many factors affect the quality of…

The village of Archbold will receive money from the Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax fund to help pay for a road construction project. The Fulton County Commissioners approved the request Oct.13. The money, $20,140, comes from a county tax on motor vehicle registrations. The project is for improvement to Pleasant, Wilson and West Beech streets. The bid for $987,680 was awarded to PHC, Inc. The work is to be completed by Oct. 29. Railroad told to remove obstruction to drain Ballast material for a train bed owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad has slid down an embankment causing a blockage and leading…

If you’re guilty of hoarding that old medicine, thinking you may need it for some other ailment later on, think again. Medications do expire, and they are prescribed for specific problems, not as general drugs to cure whatever ails you. For the safety of our Fulton County youth and families, Healthy Choices Caring Communities, Swanton Area Community Coalition, the Archbold, Delta, Swanton and Wauseon Police Departments and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with area pharmacies are giving our community an opportunity to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to…

Archbold, OH – While kids may not be interested in playing with marbles anymore, watching them being made from scratch is a process that always captures the attention of guests of all ages! From Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23, guest artist John McCormick will be at Sauder Village to demonstrate his Marble Machine. Another highlight of the weekend, admission rates will be “rolled back to 1976” on Sunday, October 23 as the 40th Anniversary celebration continues at Sauder Village! Guests will want to stop by Burlington Glass Works to visit with glass artist Mark Matthews along with guest…

A Michigan man was the winner of the Pioneer Branch reverse raffle Oct. 1. Roger McCaskey, Bird Lake Road, Osseo was the winner. The raffle raised the necessary funds for Pioneer Branch activities for 2017. “We are a very appreciative of the merchants and community support which made our third annual reverse raffle a very successful event,” Rose King said. INFORMATION PROVIDED

The Adult Coloring Class will meet every second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. You are welcome to come at anytime during that time. Bring your books and colors, or you can also use some we will have provided. Meeting times for the rest of the year are November 9 and December 14. Call the library for further information about this class. Family Fun Night will be on Friday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. We will show the movie The Dog Who Saved Halloween. Bring blankets, pillows, dress in jammies or anything else to be comfortable for…

Governor Do Nguyen spoke to the Stryker Rotary Club at their regular meeting on October 11th. Governor Do Nguyen was in college at Bowling Green when his home country of South Viet Nam fell to North Viet Nam. Following graduation, he was unable to return home to his wife and daughter. Seven years went by before the family was reunited. He joined Rotary in 1995 as a member of the Maumee club finding himself with fellow Rotary members who thrived on opportunities to serve others. Do encourage the members of the Stryker club to consider attending a national convention…

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mother of 92 years, Imogene “Jean” A. Entenmann, early Sunday morning, October 16, 2016 at Elizabeth Scott Memorial Care Center in Maumee. Mom was born in Portsmouth, OH on April 29, 1924 to the late Wilford and Agnes (Warren) Bouts. Her family moved to the Toledo area around 1932. Jean met her future husband, Lloyd while attending Devilbiss High School. They married in 1942 and enjoyed 62 years together until his passing on August 15, 2004. Jean worked at First National Bank before they moved to Cape Coral, Florida in…

Friday, October 14, 2016 Scoring Summaries VARSITY FOOTBALL Montpelier 27, Hilltop 9 The Locomotives added 20 points to the scoreboard in the second quarter to lead them to the BBC win over the Cadets. Hilltop scored first with 3:30 left in the first quarter with a 21-yard field goal by Ethan Dunson. Montpelier answered with a Zac Mason five-yard run. Bryce Cooley added the extra point at the 11:16 mark of the second quarter. With 9:04 remaining in the half, Cooley sprinted 62 yards for a Montpelier touchdown to go up 13-3. The last first half touchdown came with 5:01…

Members of the West Unity Village Council convened in regular session on the evening of October 13. Village Administrator, Joshua Fritsch, reported on the ongoing Jackson Street Waterline and Storm Sewer Replacement project. He noted that the assumption that Phase II of the project would connect with Phase III, and carry on eastward on Jackson Street out to County Road 21. He reported that recent discoveries in the existing lines showed that the aforementioned assumption proved to be incorrect, and that it might be necessary to bring the construction back to the west. Lee Rausch of Poggemeyer Design Group addressed…

The alley that runs between Norris Street and North Wyandot Street from North Avenue and Mulberry Street was the main topic of discussion at the October 10 meeting of the Pioneer Village Council. Clarification as to the status of the alley, and a fence blocking it, was requested by Mr. Jeff Hellard of 202 Norris Street. “I just want to know what’s going on with the alley behind my house on Norris Street,” Mr. Hellard said. “It’s been closed off by a homeowner. All I ask is that it’s reopened, and to follow due process.” Mayor Ed Kidston referred to…

Former Swanton resident, Jeff Schultz, new owner of the Ice Cream Crossing, cuts the ribbon for the re-opening of the business on 95 S. Main St. in Swanton. Standing on “Chef” Jeff’s left are Chef Michelle Skaggs and Chris Adams and on his right are Swanton Schools Superintendent Jeff Schlade and Swanton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Neil Toeppe. In addition to many delicious ice cream offerings, the restaurant will have a large food menu specializing in barbeque items. Mr. Schultz will also be running his Switchback Catering business from this location as well. Hours of operation will be daily…

Two senior citizens came to the Montpelier Village Council complaining of the increase in their garbage bill and the village will go to bat for them. Max Trisel and another gentleman spoke during public comment time. Their point was that the new service through ARS of Archbold has increased their monthly cost from $1.40 per month to $11. Trisel said he didn’t understand why the village felt it was necessary to make the switch. Village Administrator Kevin Brooks explained the village was facing some tough financial decisions such as the need to purchase a new garbage truck and fire…

The Swanton Village Council went into an executive session during their meeting on October 10 to discuss the sale of a quarter acre of land, most likely to Norfolk Southern Railroad, and emerged fifty minutes later with a surprising announcement. In front of an anxiously awaiting standing-room-only crowd of village and township residents, Councilman Mike Rochelle made a motion to withdraw Ordinance 2016-30A, The Sale of Real Estate (Parcel #72-22783) by the Village of Swanton. The motion was quickly seconded by Councilman Jeff Pilliod and passed by a unanimous vote to the applause and obvious approval of those in attendance.…

Valentine Robert Szczypkowski, age 74, of Delta, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday night, October 12, 2016. He was born in Witzelmuhle, Germany on February 6, 1942 to the late Konstanty and Bertha Szczypkowski. Val attended Woodward High School in Toledo before entering the U.S. Army and serving during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Starkey on November 8, 1969 in Toledo, OH and she survives. Val served as a supervisor for Wonder Bread Co. for over 45 years. He was a member of the Delta Eagles. Val had many…

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Oberlin, 92 years, of West Unity, passed away early Friday, October 14, 2016 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Elizabeth was born August 12, 1924 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of the late Merle C. and Esther (Schierloh) Harker. She was a 1942 graduate of West Unity High School. She married Richard D. Oberlin on December 24, 1942 in West Unity, and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2012, a week after their 70th anniversary. During the war years, Elizabeth worked for Holabird Corporation and ARO Corp. She also worked at the West Unity Post…

Crystal Anabel Rodriguez, the sweet baby girl of Felipe and Sylvia (Barajas) Rodriguez, went to be with The Lord on October 14, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. In addition to her loving parents, Crystal is survived by her two older sisters, Amy and Katlin Rodriguez of Montpelier. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Felipe Angel Rodriguez in 2001. Crystal’s family are devoted members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montpelier. A graveside service for Crystal will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier with…

A representative of a firm that wants to purchase some land south of downtown Stryker to build a Dollar General store has asked the Village Council to rezone it. Bob Gage of GBT Realty of Tennessee, wants the parcel, across from the school track, for a 9,100-square foot Dollar General store on a1.7-acre site. The property would need to be rezoned from residential to commercial to allow construction. The council approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone the proposed Dollar General site. The building will have 30 parking spaces and two Dumpsters inside a wood fence. The north and south…

Pictured are the Hilltop JH/HS Students of the Month for September (front row, left to right): Kolin Zuver, Aubrie Calvin, Brianna Bell, Stephanie Moncaleano, Kyra Knapp, Kacy Connolly, Olivia McKinney. Middle row: Emily Stickney, Anna Yates, Randy Vickery, Alexia Long, Emma Dill, Dillan Merillat, Dominik Schmitt, Jaden Rising. Back row: Kayleen Jennings, Haley Stephens, Michael Herman, Chase Masters, Johnnie Roth, Jack Blaisdell, Hunter Franklin.

Edon-Northwest School will be seeing a major improvement to its front parking lot. Superintendent John Granger said the district will likely commence work on the project next summer. The Building and Grounds Committee will meet in November and/or December to begin discussions on the project, he said. “We will make it look black again,” Granger said of the surface. Granger also discussed the moving of four benches from the front of the school to the back. It appears to be a hit among students and they are usually filled. The Jones memorial stone was moved to spot directly outside…

Edgerton Schools are looking at going into deficit spending as early as 2020 if current financial trends don’t change. The Board of Education approved the fall five-year forecast and the trends point to wiping out reserves by the end of 2019 Further out there are more and more assumptions being made, Bill Blakely said. Some highlights, overall there will be an uptick in property taxes this year. Next year Defiance County will have its taxes reevaluated and that will be a significant drop. The year after that Williams County taxes will drop, Blakely said. But since the school gets…

The Montpelier Exempted Village Board of Education convened in regular session on the afternoon of October 11. The Student Achievement Liaison report of Board member Darrell Higbie recognized the following students for their excellence over the past month: Dawson Fedderke – Kindergarten Aislinn McGee – 1st grade Mark Phillips – 2nd grade Corey Mitchell Jr. – 3rd grade Olivia Stefanelli – 4th grade Courtney English – 5th grade Chloe Martin – 6th grade Addie Mattern – 6th grade Kimberly Engels – High School Mr. Higbie continued his report, saying, “This school year, the junior high teachers have come together to…

Thursday, October 13 Scoring Summary VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Pettisville continued their dominance in BBC play with a three set victory over North Central with scores of 25-10, 25-27, 25-19. The Blackbirds contributing to the win were: Kyra Behnfeldt- 7/9 Serving, 12 Digs; Teagan Kauffman- 12/14 serving w/ 5 Aces, 17/25 Hitting w/ 9 Kills, 6 Digs; Morgan Leppelmeier- 13/15 Serving w/2 Aces, 22/24 Hitting w/110 Kills, 8 Digs; Jess Youse- 14/14 Serving w// 3 Aces, 15/17 Hitting w/12 Kills, 2 Solo Blocks; Carly Bontrager- 11/12 Serving w/3 Aces, 76/77 Setting w/31 Assists, Sami Tilley- 7/9 Hitting w/4 Kills. Leading the Eagles…

Tuesday, October 11 Scoring Summaries BOYS VARSITY SOCCER Delta 5, Wauseon 2 The Panthers won their final league match of the season over the Indians. Delta’s Anthony Russell scored 20 minutes in to the game with a punt from keeper Cade Long. Russell scored his second goal at the 31-minute mark with an assist from Antonio Serna. The Indians’ Zach Fink responded with a goal for Wauseon 6 minutes later to give the Panthers a 2-1 advantage at the break. Delta’s third goal came eight minutes into the second half with a goal from Tyler McCullough. Six minutes later Ethan…

The Village Reporter / WLZZ Scoreboard Show Listen to this weekend’s scoreboard show (push play), also airing Saturday morning on WLZZ Radio 104.5. Montpelier 27 Hilltop 9 (Final) Bryan 23 Delta 19 (Final) Ottawa Hills 52 Edon 24 (Final) Edgerton 30 Wayne Trace 21 (Final) Tinora 23 Fairview 20 (Final) Napoleon 14 Anthony Wayne 7 (Final) St. Mary’s 41 Defiance 0 (Final) Ayersville 55 Holgate 8 (Final) Patrick Henry 46 Evergreen 12 (Final) Swanton 41 Wauseon 7 (Final) Hicksville 48 Antwerp 13 (Final) Liberty Center 45 Archbold 14 (Final) Newspaper Staff Providing WLZZ 104.5 Scores & Taking Newspaper Photos Tonight: -Bill Bray – Bryan vs Delta (Delta Homecoming – Game Coverage) -Kent Hutchison – Ottawa Hills vs Edon / Montpelier…

The Fulton County Health Center Auxiliary is hosting a book sale in the FCHC cafeteria. Books Are fun will be here Oct 24, from 10 am till 4 pm and Oct 25 from 9 am till 3 pm. We are also taking orders for Poinsettias. Order forms are available in the FCHC gift shop, the Auxiliary office, or can be obtained by calling Mary Gautz at 419-330-2695. The poinsettias will be available on Dec 1. INFORMATION PROVIDED

The Williams County Genealogical Society met Monday, October 10, 2016 in the Harmon Room of the West Annex, Bryan Public Library. A presentation was made to the group by Heritage Monuments from Pioneer, OH. Kris Kerr gave a history of monuments. In the beginning wood-en markers were used; these quickly deteriorated. Sandstone and marble replaced the wood; however, because these are soft stones, they also deteriorated quickly. The favored stone today is granite which only deteriorates one fifteen thousandth of an inch every thousand years. Granite can be “shape carved” which is chiseling three dimensional objects onto the stone. Rex…

EDON POLICE (Sept 26) 911 Hang Up (Sept 26) Failure to Dim Headlights – Warning (Sept 27) Medic Assist (Sept 27) Burglary Complaint (Sept 27) Unfounded Complaint (Sept 28) Citizen Assist (Sept 29) Agency Assist (Sept 29) Theft Complaint (Sept 29) Traffic Complaint (Sept 29) Funeral Escort (Sept 29) Assist Lost Motorist (Sept 29) Speed – Warning (2) (Sept 29) Registration Violation – Warning (Sept 30) Speed – Warning (2) (Sept 30) Suspicious Activity Complaint (Sept 30) Civil Complaint Swanton POLICE (Sept 16) Brookside Dr, Assist Deputy – Theft (Sept 16) E Airport Hwy, Assist – Recover Vehicle (Sept 16)…

The Edgerton Branch Library will be holding its very own “Cupcake Wars” on Monday, October 31 at 5:00 pm. Just like on the popular TV show, teams will compete against each other while making cupcakes and creating their own display! This program is for children 9 to 12 years old and is limited to 12 kids. Refreshments will be provided. Call or stop in to the library to register for “Cupcake Wars.” The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Avenue. For more information, contact Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230. INFORMATION PROVIDED

On Monday, October 31st the Edon Branch Library will be holding a Halloween Party from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. You can bring the whole family and take part in fun games and crafts! There will also be a story time and yummy treats. Everyone is welcome, but not required, to come dressed up in their favorite costume. With so many exciting activities planned, this is a party you don’t want to miss! The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South Michigan Street. For more information, contact library manager Cynthia Jewell at 419-272-2839. INFORMATION PROVIDED