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(February 10th, 2015) – EDON: Playing host to Green Meadows Conference opponent Fairview, Edon had its hands full all night long. The Lady Bombers lost the contest 55-38. It was a tough first period that did in the Bomber girls. Edon was outscored 21-8 to start the game, a difficult hole from out of which to climb. The task proved to be an impossible one for the hometown girls, as their best efforts, such as scoring 14 points to the Lady Apaches’ 15 in the second quarter, weren’t going to be enough to close the initial 13 point gap. In…

(February 10th, 2015) – PATRICK HENRY: The Lady Blackbirds didn’t lead for a single second in regulation. Yet, at the end of the night, it was in fact the Pettisville girls standing triumphant over the Patriot girls of Patrick Henry. It took overtime to claim victory, but Pettisville was able to do so, 57-55. Throughout the entire game, Patrick Henry moved the ball efficiently, giving the Patriots several clean looks at the basket from beyond the arc. They knocked most of them down, too, particularly in the first half. In the first period, Pettisville fell behind to the outstanding shooting…

(Februrary 10th, 2015) – PATRICK HENRY: Despite a late run by Patrick Henry in the fourth quarter, the Lady Blackbirds Junior Varsity squad were able to earn a tough road win against a North Western Ohio Athletic League opponent. The Pettisville girls were able to fend off the furious Patrick Henry rally, winning the game 29-27. The Blackbirds gradually built their lead throughout the first three quarters of play. In the first period, they jumped to an early 13-9 advantage. They were able to add another point to that lead before the half, taking the second stanza 5-4. Not relenting,…

(February 12th, 2015) – WAUSEON: It was an emotional evening for the outgoing seniors of the Lady Indian basketball squad. Hugs and tears were a running theme throughout the pregame ceremony meant to honor the four girls playing in their final home game of their high school careers. Stepping in to try and ruin the affair were the Lady Vikings of Evergreen. They were unable to do so, however, as the Wauseon girls claimed victory by a score of 53-47. While Wauseon led for virtually the entire contest, Evergreen challenged that lead on several occasions. After falling behind 30-21 at…

(February 12th, 2015) – WAUSEON: In North Western Ohio Athletic Conference junior varsity action, the Lady Indians of Wauseon were challenged on their home court by the Vikings of Evergreen. Despite playing from behind for almost the entire first half, Wauseon was able to secure a 28-24 victory against the Lady Vikings. Evergreen got off to a solid start, commanding an 11-7 lead by the first quarter’s conclusion. They were able to expand upon that lead in the follow up period, claiming a 9-7 advantage for the quarter. Now up 20-14 at the half, the Indian girls had some work…

(February 12th, 2015) – WEST UNITY: The Lady Eagles of Fayette stepped onto Hilltop’s home court on the hosting school’s Senior Night, determined to play the role of spoiler. They did just that, defeating the Lady Cadets 56-35. In the first quarter, the Eagle girls took control of the contest with a 10-4 lead, and never looked back. They were able to tack on 5 more points to their advantage in the second period, outscoring the Hilltop girls 17-12. At halftime, Fayette laid claim to a 27-16 lead. Coming out in the third period, Fayette put the game out of…

(February 12th, 2015) – STRYKER: In their toughest Buckeye Border Conference match-up of the year, Pettisville was pushed to the brink by a determined Stryker squad on Thursday, February 12. Rallying in the second half, the Lady Blackbirds were able to avoid the upset, beating the Panthers on their home court 44-36. Stryker didn’t make things easy for the Pettisville girls. In fact, the Lady Panthers completely dominated the first half of the contest. After a tight first quarter that saw Stryker nudge themselves ahead 8-5, the Panther girls had an offensive explosion in the second, outscoring their guests 17-8.…

By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are far from new. In fact Scholastic has been promoting high school writers and artists since 1923, and their competition was largely responsible for shining an early spotlight on dozens who went on to become household names. Truman Capote, Andy Warhol, Robert Redford, Alan Arkin and John Lithgow all share a common thread…as high school students, they participated in the event sponsored by Scholastic. On February 8 at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dustin Teschke of Stryker High School, the son of Bob and Dian…

Water is life! Clean water is necessary for human consumption and vital for good health. Josh Fritsch from the Village of Montpelier Water Treatment Plant was guest speaker for the regular meeting of CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary Monday afternoon, Feb. 9th in the hospital conference room. Auxiliary President Joyce Schelling called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Vice President Armeda Sawmiller introduced Mr. Fritsch. The original water treatment plant was built in 1939 and serviced the village for many years until a new treatment plant was built in 2005 at a cost of $7.5 million. The cost could have been…

(February 13th, 2015) – EDON: The Bombers gave a valiant defense of their hanger, as the junior varsity boys of North Central came to town. However, the hometown boys’ efforts fell just short. The Eagles took the contest in overtime 41-35. The visitors from Pioneer put on a stunning defensive display throughout the first quarter. They took the opening period, and an early lead, 7-3. Edon would more than keep pace in the second quarter, however. The Bomber boys pulled to within 1 point of their guests, as they outscored North Central 11-8 in the last period before the half.…

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber THE VILLAGE REPORTER Edon junior class parents helped area residents beat the “winter blahs” ~ and raise money for 2015 post prom activities ~ when they hosted a unique dinner on February 13 at Edon Schools Auditeria. Held prior to the Bombers boys basketball game against North Central, the meal featured Pettisville Meats’ “Pork Chop On-A-Stick” as the main entrée with baked potato, roll, cookie and beverage rounding out the course. While most chose to dine in a more “refined” fashion, some opted to enjoy the delicious chop as intended ~ right off the stick! If you…

(February 13th, 2015) – FAYETTE: It was the second period that made all the difference in the Eagle boys win in the seniors’ final game at Fayette. Playing host to the Hilltop Cadets, Fayette had a tight battle on their hands for a majority of the contest, only creating a little breathing room in the aforementioned quarter. Hilltop couldn’t recover from that advantage, and the Eagles won on Senior Night 43-37. The two talented units went back and forth in the opening stanza, trading baskets in a fast paced game. The Cadets came away with an early 12-9 advantage heading…

(Februrary 13rh, 2015) – FAYETTE: In a battle for Buckeye Border Conference junior varsity supremacy, the Hilltop Cadets crossed the county line to take on their eager hosts, the Eagles of Fayette. It took a bit of time for each squad to discover their respective offenses. Fayette came out of the first period with a narrow 6-3 lead. The Cadet boys were able to erase that advantage in the second quarter, however, taking the period 9-6. This put the two teams in a 12-12 tie at the half. Things picked up even more offensively in the third period. The Eagles…

(February 13th, 2015) – EVERGREEN: From start to finish, the Indians of Wauseon completely and totally dominated the hometown Vikings of Evergreen in a North Western Ohio Athletic League match-up on Friday, February 13. By the time the final buzzer sounded, Wauseon had laid claim to a 41-11 road victory. The first quarter was a low scoring affair on both ends of the court. The Indian boys assumed an early 6-2 lead. They would never look back. In an impressive all-around display, the second period saw Wauseon outscore the Viking boys 15-3. This gave them a 21-5 advantage heading into…

(February 13th, 2015) – EVERGREEN: Substantial offense allowed for Wauseon to forge ahead of Evergreen in Viking country on Friday night. As the Indians out-scored the Vikings throughout the majority of the evening, the home team would fail to harmonize the ball with the basket. Both Wauseon and Evergreen syndicated in terms of defensive capability, thwarting any attempts to score early in the game. Each team amounted 12 turnovers; the Indians totalled 20 defensive rebounds opposed to Evergreen’s 14. Although Evergreen’s defense was steadfast, they continued to struggle with connecting on offense. Blundering throughout the night, the Vikings meandered 39%…

(February 13th, 2015) – EDON: The Eagles of North Central were intent on revenge against the Edon Bombers Friday night. Just four days earlier, Edon had defeated the Eagles by only two points in front of their home crowd. North Central’s boys were ready to make their reprise and take down the Bombers on the road. The Bombers were the first to strike; Sophomore Brayden Bauer would sink two 3 pointers and a layup, accompanied by Landon Bloir’s strong driving to the basket. The Bombers would continue marching over the Eagles into the break, establishing a 30-23 lead. With a…

(February 13th, 2015) – MONTPELIER: The Locomotives welcomed cross-county opponent Swanton Bulldogs on Friday night, looking for an opportunity to upset the #1 team in the NWOAL. The Locomotives lost steam early in the first quarter, being out-scored by the Bulldogs 17-6. Things were looking even more bleak at halftime with Swanton up 40-22. While the tantalizing Bulldogs couldn’t keep the Locos’ spirits down, the visitors’ raw talent kept the home team from making any forceful impact. Although Montpelier scored 1 point shy of Swanton in the second half, the Bulldogs would head home with another league victory 66-47. The…

(February 13th, 2015) – PETTISVILLE: The visiting Panthers from Stryker were all too eager to keep their six-game winning streak alive when gearing up to face the Blackbirds of Pettisville. The home team would go on to prove themselves as worthy adversaries, striving to accumulate more points on the board by sheer force. A fire was born instantly coming off the jump ball as Pettisville’s energetic offense flourished predominantly in the first two quarters of play. Caught aback, the Panthers fought equally as hard to keep up with the aggressive Blackbirds. The game would be deadlocked by 1 point at…

The Heartland 4-H’ers met on February 8th at 6:30 p.m., starting with the pledges, followed by roll call, reading of the minutes, and the treasurer report, which has a balance of $173.33. At the first meeting, officers were elected for the 2015 4-H year. The following are the new 4-H officers: Rebecca Schroeder (President), Rachel Schroeder (Vice President), Courtney Vollmer (Secretary), Megan Bowen (Treasurer), Hanna Herman (News Reporter), Alyssa Bowen and Kaden Kennerk (Recreational Leaders), Abigail Herman (Safety Officer), and Sawyer Hake (Health Officer). During the meeting, Rebecca Schroeder went over the Club Bylaws and Constitution, which the club later…

FINDLAY, OH (02/09/2015)(readMedia)– The University of Findlay had a total of 86 student athletes earn academic honors during the fall 2014 season from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The Oilers had 46 student athletes earn all-academic honors and another 40 captured all-excellence accolades. The all-academic teams are comprised of those student athletes that meet criteria and carry a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0-3.49. The all-excellence teams are comprised of student athletes that have a cumulative GPA of 3.50-4.0. Student athletes include: Taylor Ackerman of Pioneer (43554), earned all-academic honors. Ackerman, a member of the women’s cross…

Coming in the Fall of 2015 is the true story of the 1946 murder that rocked the small town of Bryan, Ohio and struck fear into the heart of the community. “Emily’s Story” will bring the events of the Bryan Library killing of young Emily Abernathy to the big screen. Presented by the Friends of the Bryan Library, and produced by ORBS, Capture 1 Studios, and Powerhorse Productions, this film documentary will finally give the innocent librarian, whose life was cut short, a chance for her tale to be told. This is “Emily’s Story.” A local casting call will be…

Archbold, OH – If you are interested in learning something new, Sauder Village is certainly the place to go for education and inspiration! Why not try your hand at chair caning, quilting, tinsmithing or glass blowing. The Winter/Spring Class Schedule at Sauder Village is now available online and registrations are being taken for the many unique opportunities for fun-filled learning. “Education has been a cornerstone of the Sauder Village mission since the historic village opened in 1976,” shared Kim Krieger, PR/Media Relations. “There aren’t many places in the region where you can learn so many unique crafts! From tatting and…

By: T.J. Hug The Village Reporter The Montpelier Chamber of Commerce held their February regular meeting on Friday, February 13, and there was plenty for their board of directors to discuss. Pastor David Tilley, who serves on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, had an uplifting, yet realistic message for his fellow board members. According to him, businesses leaving for greener pastures is a growing trend in the United States economy. It is the job of the Montpelier Chamber to do what it can to support those business owners who choose to stay in the area. “You have to be the…

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to the Editor on behalf of myself, as a parent and tax payer, my children and all of the other parents, children and taxpayers of MillCreek West Unity School District. My concern is with the operation of the cafeteria and our children’s school lunch accounts.  Several children have fallen victim to the antics of one staff member who seems to find it acceptable to bully children over lunch money; to the extent she has taken food that either we as tax payers are paying for or the State of Ohio is paying for…

By: T.J. Hug The Village Reporter The cafeteria in Fayette High School served as host to a just and wonderful cause on the afternoon of Friday, February 13. A potato dinner was held in the facility, with patrons only needing to make a free will donation in order to eat. Those who took part in the fundraiser were treated to baked potatoes, with toppings such as cheese available to cover it, an assortment of cookies, and Gatorade as a beverage. At the start of the event, which began at 4:30 P.M., traffic was slow to flow through the cafeteria. Due…

By: Timothy Kays THE VILLAGE REPORTER Snow…it is a wintertime fact of life in Northwest Ohio. Some love it, some despise it, but regardless of one or the other, someone has to remove it for the safety of the community. At their regular session meeting of February 9, the Montpelier Village Council did just that, suspending the rules of reading and adopting Ordinance 2181, an ordinance amending Section 351.17 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village pertaining to parking during a snow emergency. The issue of snow came up during the previous Council meeting, where Mayor Steve Yagelski reminded all…

Jim Heller from the Montpelier MOOSE is pictured presenting a donation for the D.A.R.E. program. Sheriff Steven M. Towns is pictured smiling away! Many thanks to the members of the Montpelier MOOSE.

By: Jake Weber THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Village of Stryker met on February 9th at the new meeting time of 6 o’clock, as agreed upon during last month’s session. The council spent time touching base on an array of topics, most of which were minute happenings. Mayor Hughes voiced his positive experience while attending the Elected Officials Luncheon at Four County Career Center on February 6th. He noted that the turnout was exceptionally great, with two outstanding individuals quote “truly enthused about Four County and their program, whom felt it would give them a good program to follow through into…

By: John Winright THE VILLAGE REPORTER Upon entering the quiet northwest Ohio village of Stryker and pulling into the driveway at 204 West Lynn St, one immediately senses an atmosphere of friendliness. And after knocking on the door and being welcomed by the big smile of Helen Bell all of that is confirmed immediately. As Helen introduces her husband Kenneth and you receive his strong handshake and smile you can sense the many years that these two special folks have supported and helped each other. The room that we initially gathered in was a cozy den with a bright fire…

Nineteen members attended the February meeting of the Three Arts Club held at the West Unity United Methodist Church. Emily Schlosser called the meeting to order. It was voted to give money to the Post Prom Committee, the school musical, the Hilltop Science Fair, and to sponsor a junior girl to attend Buckeye Girl’s State. The guest speaker for the evening was Tami Manley who created “A Touch of Color by Tami Lee”. She started giving painting lessons about two years ago using plates, wine glasses, and canvas. Each member was given a plate, and the lesson was to paint…