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Pictured receiving an American Flag is Tammy Abrams of Montpelier. Tammy was the winner of a 3×5 American Flag in a drawing held at the conclusion of The Williams County Fair. Participants signed up at The Williams County Township Association booth in the Merchants Building. When asked about signing up, Tammy stated “ I like to visit the booths at the fair, and sign up for the drawings. You can learn a lot about the businesses that are there, and who knows, you may win something.” Shown presenting the flag to Tammy is Bob Short, Chairman of The Williams County…

Celebrate the fall season and Halloween with an Octoberfest – Beer -n- Brat Bash on Saturday evening, October 31st starting at 6:00PM. Sponsored by The Blue, Archbold and Custom Cuts Lawn Care, LLC . Entertainment by Gypsy Luvin’, Monte, Riley and Scott. The Blue is located at 301 N. Defiance Street in Archbold and will provide a great spread of food and drink for the event. Custom Cuts Lawn Care, LLC is our Entertainment Sponsor for the evening and Gypsy Luvin’ has graciously discounted their fee to benefit the Habitat mission. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Fulton…

For 16 years, NAMI Four County has lit a candle — actually hundreds of candles now — the first Sunday every October to raise awareness, understanding and support for individuals and families living with mental illness through its Candlelight Vigil for Mental Health. The public is invited to share in that message starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 4 at St. John United Church of Christ, 950 Webster St. in Defiance. With speakers sharing their experiences and messages of recovery, the program and walk provides a clear beacon of hope. It begins with the understanding that mental illness is a…

By: Chelsie Firestone THE VILLAGE REPORTER With unemployment rates below 4.0%, both Williams and Fulton Counties are seeing the lowest rates they have seen in years, according to information released by Job and Family Services on September 22. It is a trend that can also be seen in the statewide and U.S. unemployment rates. Williams County had an unemployment rate at 3.7% and Fulton County a rate of 3.9% in August. The statewide rate was 4.7%, down from 5.0% in July and from 5.4% one year ago. The national unemployment rate at 5.1% in August, is down from 5.3% in…

Fort Wayne, Ind. — Due to unexpected staffing changes within the Parkview Physicians Group’s (PPG) FirstCare Walk-In clinic in Archbold, Ohio, the clinic is closed until further notice. The clinic’s temporary closing will not impact other services or care provided in Archbold. The PPG FirstCare Walk-In Clinic at 442 West High Street, Bryan, Ohio is open and accepting patients. PPG is deploying many recruitment efforts to identify and employ the needed physician and provider support as quickly as possible. Current staff affected by the clinic’s closing have been reassigned to other facilities within the PPG organization. “Parkview Physicians Group is…

COLUMBUS, OH – As the days grow shorter and the nights a little cooler, signs of autumn will begin to emerge. Ohio’s forest canopies will soon begin their color transformation to strong reds, vivid yellows and bold oranges that encourage people to visit the Buckeye State to catch that first glimpse of color. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with TourismOhio, will help people find the best locations to view the changing colors throughout the fall. “Autumn in Ohio is always beautiful,” said ODNR Director James Zehringer. “We are fortunate to have so many state parks and…

“For he’s a jolly good Fellow…” Montpelier Moose Lodge 312, Loyal Order of Moose, is celebrating another achievement. Robert “Bob” Gearig, lodge administrator and social quarters manager, received the distinguished Fellowship Degree of Honor while attending the annual convention of the Ohio State Moose Association in August at Independence, near Cleveland. The degree was conferred upon 20 lodge members from around the state in a special conferral ceremony Saturday, Aug. 15th. Bob joins 16 other Montpelier Moose members who have achieved this honor: David Bailey, Dennis Baden, Charles R. Beck, Dennis Bishop, Donald Brown, Doug Cargle, Randy Esterline, Phil Hallock,…

(WAUSEON,OH) — The Fulton County Historical Society is again offering the popular “Haunting History Tours” on October 23rd, 24th and 31st for the fourth year in a row. Walking tours in groups of 8-10 will leave the Wauseon Depot every 15 minutes, beginning at 6:30pm each night—rain or shine. Tours will last about one hour, and will feature historical story tellers. There are over 23 Spirits documented within the Fulton County Museum and Train Depot in Wauseon, OH, not to mention those in the neighborhood. The Museum is housed in an 1868 Romanesque Revival two-story brick building and was originally…

The Fulton County Help Me Grow Program will hold its annual Baby Fair on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 to 1:00 at the Leggett Street School. There will be information from many county organizations for Expectant and New Parents, Families and Grandparents of children 0-5 years. A “Car Seat Check” will also be offered from 10:00-2:00. Local vendors will also be present to display their goods. Come enjoy the fun. The first 100 families receive a FREE goodie bag. Demonstration Highlights include “Make Your Own Baby Food” and “Sensory Integration for Baby/Child”. Free mini chair massages will also be offered.…

There are magicians who amaze and comedians who make you laugh but few combine the two art forms like magician/comedian Jim Barron who will bring his unique show to the Stryker Public Library on Wednesday October 21, from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Barron became interested in magic at the age of 10 and, while in the 5th and 6th grades, often performed magic shows for classmates at Hamilton Elementary in Hamilton Indiana. “There weren’t as many outlets for learning magic back then as there are today so I read and re-read every book on magic in the school library. After I’d read…

Residents of the Village of West Unity are reminded that fall big trash pick up is set to begin on Monday, October 5 and will run through Thursday, October 8. All residents are asked to please have their trash to the curb by first thing that Monday morning. INFORMATION PROVIDED

The Wauseon Board of Education passed two separate resolutions during their September 24 noon board meeting. The first, an annual measure, gives permission to the Fulton County Auditor to send 0.15 mills of the 5.3 mills the district receives directly to the Wauseon Public Library. The second resolution passed accepts property from the City of Wauseon and grants a permanent sanitary sewer and storm water easement to the City of Wauseon. Additionally during the meeting, the board approved: •FY16 permanent appropriations and the original budget for GASB 34 reporting. •Modifications and supplemental modifications to the FY16 Certificate of Resources. •The…

Delbert R. Baker, 80, of Pioneer passed away Friday afternoon at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 20, 1935 in Montpelier to Ray O. and Kathleen (Lashaway) Baker. Delbert attended Montpelier Schools. Delbert retired as a service technician from General Telephone in 1990. He began his 32 year career in Sylvania, Ohio and finished in the Montpelier and Pioneer area. After retirement he worked at the Auto Auction in Montpelier for several years. Delbert loved older cars and enjoyed going to the Labor Day Auto Auctions in Auburn, Indiana. He enjoyed fixing up and collecting lawn…

The Fulton County Senior Center offers multiple activities at its sites in Wauseon, Delta, Archbold, Swanton, and Fayette for the fall months. Tuesday, October 6 is the 7th annual Road to Wellness Health Care Conference for adults and caregivers in and around Fulton County. The theme for the 2015 event is “Which Direction Am I Going?” and will take place from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at Wauseon’s St. Caspar Parish Life Center on Shoop Avenue. Information will be provided about living wills, medical power of attorney, assisted and independent living, veterans’ services, private duty nursing, long-term home health care,…

Fulton County 4-H is sponsoring a Fall Craft Show with food booths, bake sale, and crafters’ booths. Local artists and crafters are invited to participate on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the St. Caspar Church Family Parish Center in Wauseon, Ohio. All proceeds from the event will benefit and support 4-H programming in Fulton County. This venue is well lit and handicap accessible. For more information please contact Pat Schroeder at 419-337-6559. INFORMATION PROVIDED

The Loft in Stryker has hired a full time staff employee in an effort to better serve the youth of the Stryker community. Dave Frank and Eliot Nofziger told the Stryker Rotary Club about these changes at their regular meeting on September 22nd. Dave informed the club the Loft opened the doors to serve Stryker’s youth two and one-half years ago. During that time they have experienced very strong support from community members as well as the local churches. Today they have twenty-five regular volunteers who assist with the events and Bible studies. The volunteer assistance and community support has…

Publicizing its annual Village-wide fall trash pick-up date was one item Edon Council attended to when convening in regular session Monday, September 21, 2015 in Council Chambers. Mayor Darlene Burkhardt called the evening meeting to order with Councilors Roxana Nester, Lee Lawrence, Duane Thiel, Dick Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Village Administrator Randy Mahlman, Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell, Solicitor Tom Thompson and two guests in attendance; not answering roll was Councilor Gale Horn. Every spring and fall, Edon residents are provided a curbside opportunity to dispose of large non-recyclable household items at no additional cost. This year’s pick-up date is planned for…

Jesse E. Clark, 75, of Alvordton passed away late Thursday afternoon at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 5, 1939 in Cattlesburg, Kentucky to James Wadsworth and Ella Mae (Rye) Clark. Jesse married Edna E. Bellomy and she survives. He worked for Issac Metal Company in Bryan for many years until his retirement when they closed. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Edna; three children, Patty Hambright of Alvordton, Michael (Deborah) Clark of Montpelier and Marvin (Rebecca) Clark of Adrian, Michigan; three stepchildren, Frank Cox, Ira (Elaine) Cox, Jr., and…

The following actions were taken by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board at their regular meeting held September 22, 2015: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Ron Crawford. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The following items were approved under the consent agenda format: •Approved minutes of the organizational board meeting held August 25, 2015. -Bowling Green State University to provide to NwOESC, 21st Century (Liberty Center Elementary), Reading Intervention Strategies and Assessment Services for the period of 9/1/15-6/17/16 -Henry County Arts Council to provide to NwOESC, 21st Century (Liberty Center…

The September Meeting of the Four County Career Center Board of Education was held on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Four County Career Center. During the course of the meeting, the following business was conducted. As part of the Treasurer’s Report, the Board approved: •The August Meeting Minutes. • The financial statements and investments for the month of August as presented. •Appropriation modification for Adult Perkins Grant. •Club Budgets for 2015-16 as presented. •The Permanent Appropriations for FY16 as presented. •The Resolution for Extensions of Credit and Incumbency Certificate with PNC. •To approve…

Hilltop 50 at Edon 28 Toledo Christian 28 at Montpelier 48 Tinora 47 at Edgerton 15 Wauseon 15, Archbold 7 Swanton 45, Bryan 7 Patrick Henry 22, Delta 14 Liberty Center 43, Evergreen 19

Joseph B. Redmond Jr. was born January 24, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio to Joseph B. Redmond and Palma (Katherine Shockey) Redmond. He attended school in Zanesville and graduated from Lima South High School in Lima, Ohio in 1951. Upon graduation he attended Nyack College in Nyack, New York and completed his college training at St. Paul Bible College. Rev. Redmond was active in the Christian Union Churches having served pastorates in Delphos, Grover Hill, Newark, Wapakoneta, and Fayette Ohio, and in Hennessey and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His most recent pastorate and ministry was at the Olive Branch Christian Union Church…

Commander Floyd Juillard died on September 14, 2015 at the age of 92 in Surprise, AZ. He was born to the late Floyd Juillard and Clea Betts on May 20, 1923, in Stryker, OH. He accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 6. In 1949, he married Lieut. Pauline Joan Malissa. Cmdr. Juillard is survived by his three children; Randolph Juillard, Diane Juillard, and Jacqueline Arcement. His legacy is shared on with his nine grandchildren; Danny, Julie, Renee, Rachel, Lindsey, Michelle, Colin, Elizabeth, and Ryan and five great grandchildren; Christian, Eric, Kinsey, Emma, and Eadric. Cmdr. Juillard was…

ALLIANCE, OH — Peyten Shadbolt of Wauseon, OH, was awarded the Heritage Award for the 2015-2016 school year by the University of Mount Union. Each year, the university gives out numerous scholarships based on high academic performance and involvement. Students who receive these scholarships are eligible to renew the award for up to four years of their time at the university. For more information on The University of Mount Union or the scholarships offered by the institution, visit mountunion.edu INFORMATION PROVIDED

Archbold, OH – Whether you are an avid train collector or just a kid at heart, the Sauder Village “All Aboard” Train Event will provide a fun-filled and memorable way to celebrate fall in Northwest Ohio. The weekend event will include train displays, special train themed prize, rides on the Erie Express train and plenty of time to explore Ohio’s historic past. Again this year, the Swanton Area Railroad and Model Club will have a variety of model trains set-up at Sauder Village. There will also be a garden-scale train display set-up for guests to watch. Guests of all ages…

(WAUSEON, OH) — Fulton County Seniors are invited to the Fulton County Senior Center gym for a performance by the Joe LaConey Band on Wednesday, October 14th at 10:30 am. This 25-member band from Sylvania Senior Center has an incredible Big Band sound that will get your toes tapping! Join us for lunch at noon following the concert. Please make your lunch reservations with Karen at 419-337-9299 by October 9. Suggested donation for lunch is $2.00 for Fulton County residents age 60 and over and $3.50 for out-of-county residents. The above information is also listed on the website, www.fultoncountyoh.com/seniorcenter. To…

(WAUSEON, OH) — Local artist Nora Sallows will again be returning to the Fulton County Senior Center, 240 Clinton Street, Wauseon, in October. She will provide acrylic painting classes at the Wauseon site on Tuesday, October 13 and 27, as well as November 3 and 10. This series of four classes will take place from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Nora provides the paint, canvases, easels, brushes and expertise and Seniors pay only $75 for the series (due by October 3, payable at the Fulton County Senior Center). This class is open to all Fulton County seniors age 60 and over.…

(WAUSEON, OH) — The Fulton County Senior Center is offering Medicare Check Up Appointments during the Medicare Open Enrollment period October 15th through December 7th, 2015 at their Wauseon location. Representatives from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) will be available to offer assistance to seniors who are enrolling in or are already enrolled in Medicare during select dates. These appointments are opportunities for those eligible to make sure that their plans are working the best for them. In 2014, Seniors who visited the Senior Center to have their Medicare Part D plans reviewed saved $145,242.82 collectively. What…

The Fulton County Senior Center is inviting singers age 60 and over to join the Fulton County Senior Center Chorus. You are welcome regardless of choral experience or training. No auditions will be held. The purpose of this informal chorus is to have fun, enrich your life and give back to the community by leading sing-a-longs at various Fulton County locations. We will meet for the first time at 1:00 pm on October 5, 2015, at the Fulton County Senior Center, 240 Clinton Street, Wauseon. If interested, please contact Beth Ricker-Flory at 419-337-9299. INFORMATION PROVIDED

The Edgerton Branch Library is inviting you to join the Lego® Club at the library!! Different age groups will meet on designated Wednesdays, after school until 4:00 pm. The schedule for October is as follows: Wednesday, October 07th – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Wednesday, October 14th – 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Wednesday, October 21st – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Wednesday, October 28th – 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Legos® will be provided by the library. Please do not bring your own Legos®, just bring your creative minds. The Lego® Club is a great way to encourage creativity…