Donald M. Sutton, DOB August 28, 1953, is a white male, 180 lbs, 6 ft. tall. He was last seen on September 2, 2014, at approximately 4:00 PM leaving his parent’s residence near Edon, Ohio. Mr. Sutton was driving a 2009 Red Dodge Caravan with Ohio plates DM16HK. Family reports that Mr. Sutton has memory issues along with health problems. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Mr. Sutton is urged to contact the Williams County Sheriff’s Office at 419-636-3151.
Author: Newspaper Staff
(September 9th, 2014)-PATRICK HENRY: The Junior Varsity Lady Indians traveled to Patrick Henry to do battle with the Patriots. Even though they got off to an early lead, Wauseon let a road win slip through their fingers. In the first set, it was the Lady Indians who won a brutal slug fest. They took the game 25-20. The Lady Patriots responded in the second game, however. Wauseon couldn’t find the same rhythm they had in game 1, and dropped the set 12-25. Game 3 played out similarly, as Patrick Henry was able to complete the comeback. The Indians lost the…
(September 9th, 2014)-PATRICK HENRY: Going on the road, the Lady Indians gave Patrick Henry a major challenge on Tuesday. They couldn’t steal a victory from the home town Patriots, though, as Wauseon lost the match in straight sets. From the first set, Wauseon battled hard against the Lady Patriots. Still, they dropped game 1 22-25. Game 2 was no less competitive, but ended with the Indians defeated 19-25. The girls of Wauseon made one last effort to come back. But Patrick Henry outlasted the Lady Indians, taking the set 25-17. Sydney Bosell recorded 6 kills, 4 aces, and 2 blocks…
(September 9th, 2014)-DEFIANCE: A tri-match at Auglaize between Wauseon, Holgate, and Archbold came down to the wire on Tuesday. The Indians were barely able to hold Archbold at bay, defeating the Blue Streaks by less than 10 strokes. Wauseon won the match, shooting a 153 as a unit. Archbold pushed the Indians hard, but fell short with a 162. Holgate finished third in the match, putting up a 171. Trevor Dominique gave Wauseon a boost with his score of 34. Fellow Indian Brady Rupp fired a 36. David Williams shot a 39, and Tyler Clausen a 44 to complete the…
(September 8th, 2014)-MONTPELIER: The Lady Eagles of Fayette hit the road on Monday, traveling to Montpelier to do battle with the Locomotives. The Lady Locos were ready for them, however, and Fayette lost the match in straight sets. Game 1 was a heated contest. The Montpelier girls were able to pull away late, though, winning the set 25-17. The Eagles struggled in game 2. The lost the set 13-25. In the third set, both sides played with great intensity. Despite a strong effort on the Eagles part, the Lady Locomotives were able to come away with the win, 25-20. Hannah…
(September 10th, 2014)-DEMOR HILLS: In BBC action, Stryker and Fayette squared off on Wednesday. The Panthers overwhelmed the Eagles, taking the match 178-211. Tanner Clingamen earned medalist honors on the day, shooting a 39 for Stryker. Panther teammate Hayden Clingamen was close behind with a 43. Chad Ruffer and Cody Hall each put up a 48 in the victory. For the Eagles, Tharyn Colegrove led the way with a 49. Michael Brubaker and Justin White both offered a 53 to the Fayette cause. Kamren Randall rounded out the Eagles’ scoring by shooting a 56.
As a tribute to those who lost their lives and to acknowledge the 13th Anniversary of 9-11, Four County Career Center students from the Fire & Rescue and Law Enforcement & Security Tactics along with instructors Tonya Fisher and Kevin Thomas, held a Remembrance Ceremony in honor of “Patriot Day.” During the ceremony the National Anthem was sung by Fire & Rescue student Sarah Relford (Evergreen), while Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students Alex Wierauch (Stryker) and Chris Willis (Ayersville) lowered the flag to half mast. Taps was played by Ellie Cichocki, Job Placement Coordinator, to conclude the ceremony. Always…
(WAUSEON, OH) Painting has begun on the exterior of one of Fulton County’s most historical landmarks this past week. Crews from Brian Brothers Painting of Piqua, OH have begun re-painting the vents and tower of the courthouse. “It has been approximately 20 years since this type of exterior work has been completed” states Vond Hall, County Administrator. “It is our intention to continue to provide the necessary maintenance to keep the courthouse in-tact.” The project is expected to be completed within 60 days and carries a price tag of $58,700. Earlier in May of 2014, crews cleaned, tuck pointed and…
A safety assembly for over 500 new Four County Career Center students was recently held at the school. The assembly was held to promote safety in the Career Center for all students, personnel, and visitors. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Jerrod A. Savidge and Henry County Sheriff Michael Bodenbender both stressed the importance of safe driving habits. They emphasized that obeying traffic laws is vital as well as paying attention to speed limits and the actions of other drivers. Kevin Thomas, Law Enforcement & Security Tactics instructor at the Career Center, also spoke to the students about lab safety issues…
“Pink Ladies” kick off a new year this fall with September Membership Signup Month for CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary! Members are encouraged to renew their annual membership and the auxiliary welcomes anyone to join for a minimal annual dues donation. Auxiliary volunteers in pink jackets will be promoting memberships at Miller’s New Market, Whitaker Way, Montpelier, on Wednesday, Sept. 24th. Life memberships are also available. The local Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers-Montpelier auxiliary chapter meets regularly October through June on the second Monday of each month usually at 1 p.m. in the conference room with a varied program featuring local speakers.…
United Kennel Club invites all dog lovers to the Williams County Fairgrounds in Montpelier, Ohio, where hundreds of the country’s best coonhounds will compete on September 18-20 in the 2014 UKC Coonhound World Championship Finals. The UKC Coonhound World Championship is the final leg of the UKC Triple Crown Challenge, sponsored by Black Gold Dog Foods. This event offers three days of world-class competition. Participants compete for cash and prizes provided by the event sponsors, as well as prestige; the 2014 World Nite Hunt Champion and 2014 World Bench Show Champion will be crowned. In accordance with UKC Rules and…
It’s time to decorate for fall! Join Tami Manley at the Montpelier Public Library for a “Fall Pumpkin” painting class. The class will be September 25th at 4:30 and 6:30 in the Library meeting room. The $35 pre-paid fee covers all materials needed for this 3-dementional painting. The painting can be done on any size canvas and is a good class for painters of all ages. For more information or to sign up for the class call the Montpelier Public Library at 419-485-3287.
Vern L. Ruffer, age 94, of Archbold, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Prior to his retirement he had been a farmer, a carpenter, and worked road construction. Vern was born near Archbold on November 2, 1919, the son of Amiel and Mary Martha (Kohl) Ruffer. On June 6, 1942 he married Ruth Anna Eiler, and she preceded him in death in 2007. He was a member of St. John’s Christian Church in Archbold. Vern enjoyed hunting, liked having dogs and cared for all animals. Surviving are four sons, Dannie (Dorothy) Ruffer…
Sherry Lea Mason, age 45, of Edon, Ohio, died at 2:10 A.M. on Sunday, September 7, 2014, shortly after admittance to Community Health and Wellness Centers, Montpelier, Ohio. Sherry was a graduate of Branch County Christian School and was currently employed by Steffy Wood Products in Angola, Indiana. She was a member of Fremont Moose Lodge #2387 in Fremont, Indiana, and enjoyed the outdoor life, fishing, camping, anything to do with cows, gardening and canning. She also enjoyed her beloved dogs, Buster and Anna Bella. Sherry Lea Mason was born on August 26, 1969, in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of…
Richard Ward “Rich” Joughin, 52, of rural Fayette, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2014, at CHWC Montpelier Hospital. He was born December 27, 1961, to Ward and Cleantha (Rehklau) Joughin. He married Shana Mae Minzey on April 18, 1988, in Reno, NV, and she survives. Rich was a 1980 graduate of Morenci High School, and drove truck for several years in his early working career. He later became licensed in heating and plumbing at the RETS Institute of Technology in Toledo, OH, and in 1995, he started his own business, Rich’s Heating and Plumbing, in Fayette. Rich was a…
Irma S. Egler, age 57, of Bryan, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2014, in her home. Irma was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 16, 1956, the daughter of Emilio and Aurora (Lopez) Leyva. Surviving is her daughter, Stephanie (Myron) White of Sylvania, Ohio, siblings; Amy (Todd) Rice of Wauseon, Ricardo Leyva of Wauseon, Daniel (Delia) Leyva of Archbold, Margarita Young of Bryan; special friends, Ronald Egler of Stryker and Ruby Egler of Jewell; 14 nieces, 10 nephews, and many great nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Robert Leyva; nieces, Haley…
(September 9th, 2014)-BRYAN: Suburban Golf Course played host to home team North Central and the visiting Blackbirds of Pettisville. It was the Eagles who ruled the skies, though, as they took the match 174-225. Eagle David Pinc took medalist honors at the event, firing a 38. Jordan Reeves contributed a 44 to the North Central cause. Teammate Brock Zuver was just a swing behind Reeves, offering up a 45. Brady Zuver added a 47 to the Eagles’ total. Evan King put up a 47 on Pettisville’s behalf. Blackbird Matt Krill shot a 52. Andrew Canada and Hannah Meller rounded out…
(September 9th, 2014)-LIBERTY CENTER: The girls of Wauseon traveled to Liberty Center and walked off Tigers’ field with one more victory than when they walked on. Desite Liberty Center’s best efforts, the Lady Indians took the win, 2-0. Wauseon took 21 shots at the Tigers’ goal in the win. Lady Indian Keeper Hannah Spadafore had 3 saves against Liberty Center on the opposite end of the field. Avery Giguere nailed the first goal of the day, thanks to an assist by Natalie Koenig. Koenig herself didn’t need an assist as she scored Wauseon’s second goal.
(September 9th, 2014): The Lady Blackbirds competed against St. Paul on Tuesday. St. Paul proved to be quite resourceful, though, as they were able to take down Pettisville in straight sets. The Pettisville girls struggled in the first set. They lost the game 14-25. Game 2 saw the Lady Blackbirds spread their wings and elevate their game. They couldn’t fly high enough, though, as they still dropped the set 23-25. Overall, the Seventh Grade Squad from Pettisville has a 2-2 record, and is still a perfect 1-0 in BBC play.
(September 9th, 2014)-TOLEDO: The Blackbirds of Pettisville marched onto Toledo Waite’s home field and claimed it as their own. The traveling Blackbirds obliterated Waite, 10-0. Pettisville took 15 shots at Waite’s net, nailing two-thirds of their shot attempts. By comparison, Waite only got off two shot attempts at the Pettisville goal, making neither of them. Scoring for the boys of Pettisville was led by Jordan Bontrager and Stuart Yoder, with each player making two goals. Other scorers for the Blackbirds include Mikala Avina, Jakob Waidelich, Josh Liechty, Matt Hulbert, Tate Kauffman, and Landon Roth.
(September 9th, 2014): Pettisville took on St. Paul on Tuesday in Eighth Grade Competition, and it was the Lady Blackbirds who came away with the win in straight sets. The first set was dominated by the girls from Pettisville. They took the game 25-10. St. Paul came back strong in game 2. The Blackbirds were able to withstand the assault, however, and take the set 25-20. Pettisville improves to 3-1 on the season, with a perfect 1-0 record in BBC play.
(September 8th, 2014)-PETTISVILLE: In a junior varsity showdown, the Lady Blackbirds of Pettisville hosted the Delta Panthers on Tuesday. The visiting Panthers proved to be too strong for Pettisville that night, however. Game 1 stayed within the Panthers’ control from start to finish. The Blackbirds dropped the set 12-25. The second set went almost exactly the same way. Pettisville was again overtaken by the score of 12-25. The JV Lady Blackbirds maintain a 4-3 record, and are still a perfect 1-0 in BBC play.
(September 8th, 2014)-PETTISVILLE: With the Panthers of Delta coming to town, Pettisville prepared to defend their home court. And defend they did, taking Delta down in straight sets, though that doesn’t mean the Panthers went down without a fight. From the first game, this series was competitive. The Blackbirds were able to pull away, however, taking the set 25-16. Game 2 was the toughest battle of the series, as Delta made a strong push to even out the series. It wasn’t enough, though, and the girls of Pettisville squeezed out a narrow 25-23 victory. The third set saw the Lady…
Presenting Your 2014 Montpelier Class Officers
Various photos from this year’s Fulton County Fair. By: Chelsie Firestone, Staff
PHOTO BY CHELSIE FIRESTONE, STAFF OATH … Wauseon Mayor Doug Shaw administers the Oath of Office to Wauseon’s newest councilman, Martin Estrada.
September 5th-6th-ANTWERP: A stoppage in play and postponement in mid-game did nothing to shortchange the intensity of the contest between Antwerp and the visiting Hilltop Cadets. A sizable portion of this game was played on Friday night, as scheduled, but surrounding thunderstorms delayed the completion of the match-up until Saturday afternoon. The Archers drew first blood as quarterback Josh Poulson completed a 67 yard pass to Trenton Copsey for a first quarter touchdown. Running back Justice Clark was able to pound in the two point conversion attempt, giving Antwerp an early 8-0 lead. On the ensuing kick-off, however, Mikel Burlew…
(September 8th, 2014)-DEFIANCE: Gathering on the front nine of Auglaize Golf Course in Defiance, Pettisville, Holgate, and Liberty Center faced off in three way action. The Blackbirds had their work cut out for them, though, as the two packs of Tigers came to play. Liberty Center took the match with a score of 168. Holgate wasn’t too far behind, earning a team total of 179. Pettisville came in third, shooting 234 as a unit. Matt Krill fired a respectable 45 in the Blackbird defeat. Teammate Evan King put up a 51. Hannah Meller offered up a 65, and Andrew Canada…
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