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PRESS RELEASE – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Luis M. Rodriguez has been selected as the 2025 Trooper of the Year at the Toledo Post. The selection of Trooper Rodriguez, 27, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2025 at the Toledo Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Toledo Post chose Trooper Rodriguez based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude, and cooperation with supervisors, peers, and the public. Trooper Rodriguez is now in contention for the District and State Trooper of the Year Award to be announced at a later date. Trooper Rodriguez joined…
(Delta Resident) Joseph Gary “Buzz” Niestroy, age 78, of Delta, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 15, 2025, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania, surrounded by his devoted family. Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 1, 1947, to the late Joseph John Niestroy and Ellen (Wright) Niestroy. He graduated from Clarenceville High School in 1965 and continued his education in law school before being drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. A man of quiet humility, he seldom spoke of his military service; however, he served two tours with…
(Leaves Behind Legacy Of Love And Service) Josephine (Jo) May Short, 99, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 15, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1926 in Archbold to Olley and Hulda (Vonier) Lauber. She married Paul R. Short on October 19,1947, who preceded her in death in 2013 after 65 years of marriage. Jo leaves behind a legacy of love, service, creativity, and an unwavering faith. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her influence will continue in the lives of everyone she touched. Jo’s life was marked by love—love…
(Served With Bryan Police Auxiliary) James Anthony Livengood, 80 years of Bryan, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Fountain Park Inn and Villas, Bryan. Jim was born June 13, 1945, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Denver Scott and Edna Marie (Siebenaler) Livengood. He was a 1963 graduate of Bryan High School. He married Kathryn Sieczkowski in 1965, and she preceded him in death in 1987. He then married Rebecca Bonecutter on April 16, 1994, and she preceded him in death on April 4, 2021. Jim worked for the City of Bryan at Bryan Municipal Utilities for…
(Active With Fort Wayne Girls Scouts) Lori Ann Strock, age 62, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Parkview Dekalb Hospital, Auburn, Indiana. She was born February 2, 1963, in Columbus, Indiana to James and the late Diana (Zeigler) Wendel. She married Kenneth Dean Strock on August 14, 2014, and he survives. Lori was employed at Purdue-Fort Wayne as an Administrative Clerk. Lori enjoyed traveling by motorcycle with her husband, cardmaking, crafts, crocheting, cross stitch, Sudoku puzzles, vampire memorabilia, and was active with the Fort Wayne Girl Scouts. Survivors include, her husband, Kenneth, her son, Erik Gribler, her father,…
Thomas Mathers, Jr., age 71 of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, November 14, 2025, at his home. Thomas was born on January 7, 1954, in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Thomas and Annabelle (Whitcomb) Mathers. Thomas graduated from Delta High School in 1972, where he was involved in chorus and was a member of the Delta Panthers Football team. After graduation, Thomas joined the Air National Guard and spent many years as a car salesman, where he made life long friendships with customers and co-workers. Thomas then went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree in Education from Defiance…
(Retired From Chase Brass) Kenneth Ray Hildebrandt passed away November 15, 2025. Born to Oscar J. H. And Valda (Rohdy) Hildebrandt on April 12, 1949. To know Kenny was to know strength. Kenny retired from maintenance at Chase Brass and was previously employed as a service manager at Courtesy Chrysler, Siebenaler Equipment, and Interstate Farm Equipment in Ashley, IN. He was also a manager at Edgerton Lumber and worked at Bryan Canning Company. Kenny loved to travel, the railroad, and his sons. Kenneth will always be remembered for his creative mind and ability to bring his ideas to fruition. Whether…
(Attended Christ’s Church Of Wauseon) Datha Joy (Lewis) Greutman, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon OH. She was born February 19, 1933 to Pearl and Namar Lewis in Mt. Victory, KY. Datha married Arthur R. Greutman on June 11, 1955 in Defiance, OH. They spent the majority of their lives in Evansport, OH, where they raised a family. Datha “Joy” worked at Spangler Candy Company, The Campbell’s Company, and retired at the age of 76 from decades as a home health nurses aide. Joy was very active within…
PRESS RELEASE – On November 17, 2025, the Fulton County Grand Jury considered indictments charging individuals with Fulton County crimes, according to the Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. -EMMANUEL L. MARLOW, age 24, of Toledo, OH, was indicted on one count of Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer. On or about October 26, 2025, he allegedly did operate a motor vehicle so as willfully to elude or flee a police officer after receiving a visible or audible signal from a police officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop and the operation of…
(Swanton Resident) Mildred Morgan, age 82, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday afternoon, November 14, 2025. Mildred was born July 19, 1943 in Hyden, Kentucky to Pearl and Hosea (Wooten) Wilson. Mildred was a 1961 graduate of Leslie County High School and married her childhood sweetheart, Joe Morgan, on November 21, 1962. Growing up in Kentucky, mom graduated high school with honors while never missing a day of school. While mom was in school, she and her friend went for a ride in dad’s coal truck, from that day forward they became inseparable. After mom graduated, they eloped with friends…
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(Member Of Haven Heights Baptist Church) Terry Eugene Henricks, age 82, of Archbold, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 14, 2025. He was born in Delta, Ohio, on September 26, 1943. On April 20, 1963, he married the love of his life, Dixie Dawson, who survives. Terry honorably served in the United States Navy from 1960–1964, spending much of his service aboard the USS Randolph, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He was proud of his military service and carried those values with him throughout his life. In 1967, Terry began his lifelong automotive career at…
ARCHIVE PHOTO / THE VILLAGE REPORTER BBC ACTION … Stryker’s Grace Froelich looks to drive baseline in a game last season at Montpelier. By: John Fryman THE VILLAGE REPORTER john@thevillagereporter.com With everyone returning from a year ago, girls basketball fans would predict this year’s Buckeye Border Conference girls’ basketball race comes down to Edon and Stryker. Both squads also didn’t graduate a single player from a year ago, and they eventually return everyone which makes the Bombers and Panthers the pre-season favorites above the rest of the BBC competition. Following is a capsule preview look at this year’s BBC girls’…
PHOTO BY RACHEL NAGEL / THE VILLAGE REPORTER CORNER POCKET … Bryan senior Josey Arnold launches a triple from corner in an NWOAL contest at Delta in January. By: Nate Calvin THE VILLAGE REPORTER sports@thevillagereporter.com Losing just one letterwinner from last season’s NWOAL championship team makes the Patrick Henry Patriots the team everyone is chasing this season in the NWOAL. Patrick Henry will be led by two of the top players in the league as Carys Crossland (17.6 ppg) and Ada Christman (11.5 ppg) look to guide the Patriots to the state final four after falling to Columbus Grove in…
PRESS RELEASE – The Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct nighttime training flights Mon., Nov. 17 through Thurs., Nov. 20, weather permitting. Area residents may see or hear F-16 fighter jets, including the use of flares, taking off and landing until about 8:00 p.m. Training flights normally take place during daylight hours, but F-16 pilots and maintenance personnel are required to conduct night operations as part of their overall readiness training. The 180th Fighter Wing appreciates the continued support from the citizens of Ohio and Michigan as we continue to train in support of our…
Montpelier will usher in the holiday season this weekend with the community’s 19th annual Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering, set for Saturday, November 22, 2025. The day-long celebration will fill the village with family-friendly activities, local shopping opportunities, and the sights and sounds of Christmas. Events begin at 10:00 a.m. with a craft show and book fair at Montpelier Schools, along with children’s crafts at the Montpelier Public Library. An extra craft show at Venue 401 on Brown Road will also run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Families can enjoy free ice skating on Empire Street from 4:30 p.m. to…
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By: Jacob Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com Wauseon High School students took the stage this past week to present their fall production of “The Crucible”, performing before supportive crowds on Thursday, November 13th at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 15th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 16th at 2 p.m. The show, held at the high school, brought Arthur Miller’s classic cautionary tale to life through committed acting and detailed staging. Set in the tightly knit Puritan community of Salem in the year 1692, the story begins when a group of young girls are discovered dancing in the woods and suddenly…
By: Jacob Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com The Archbold High School stage came alive over the weekend as students presented their fall play, It Happened on Route 66, offering audiences a lively and heartwarming trip back to 1955 America. Performances were held on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 16th at 2:30 p.m., with both shows drawing strong community attendance. Set along the iconic Route 66 inside a small Arizona diner, the story follows a young waitress named Sally who finds herself unexpectedly hosting the runaway movie star Lovey Lamour. The actress, fleeing her high-profile wedding after…
PHOTO BY JOHN FRYMAN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER SERVING HOT SOUP … Bryan Interact students Courtney Kendrick (left) and Ana McCoy (right) serve a piping hot bowl of creamy potato soup during the 17th annual Souper Bowl held Friday, November 14 in the Bryan High School Commons. By: John Fryman THE VILLAGE REPORTER john@thevillagereporter.com Area residents gathered for the 17th annual Souper Bowl benefiting the Sanctuary Homeless Shelter in Bryan on Friday, November 14 in the Bryan High School Commons. It’s also the main fundraiser for the Sanctuary Homeless Shelter. All the proceeds from the all-you-can-eat soup event go towards…
PHOTO BY JOHN FRYMAN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER FAMOUS FATHER … Longtime Stryker resident Bobbi Schlosser was the featured speaker at the 21st annual Stryker Area Heritage Council membership banquet held on Thursday, November 13, at Stryker United Methodist Church. She had talked about her father, Ralph Goll, who was a famous writer for The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, and The Shadow radio and television programs. By: John Fryman THE VILLAGE REPORTER john@thevillagereporter.com The 21st annual Stryker Area Heritage Council held its membership banquet on Thursday, November 13, at the Stryker United Methodist Church. Following a delicious meal provided…
TECH ROOM … Inside the woodworking sector of the Tech Room, a built-in ventilation system was installed to help clear debris. PHOTOS BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORETER UNDER CONSTRUCTION … The outside view of the high school gymnasium under construction. By: Brenna White THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com The Bryan City School District is moving forward with a significant expansion at the Bryan High School, an effort Superintendent Mark Rairigh said has been years in the making. The district secured a $2.5 million Career Technical Education Equipment Grant from the State of Ohio – an initiative supported by Governor…
SEASON ENDING PERFORMANCE … Rose Bustos as Maddie and Brian Spencer as Thomas imitate “The Fonz” as Nathan Maynard, portraying Rick, reacts. DECORATIVE CLOTHING … Rose Bustos as Maddie reacts to her mother, played by Tiffany C. Day, after discovering she bedazzled her favorite jean vest. PHOTOS BY REBEKAH DELL / THE VILLAGE REPORTER MAKING GOD LAUGH … Rose Bustos as Maddie and Tiffany C. Day as Ruthie share an intense conversation as Thomas and Bill look on. By: Rebekah Dell THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com In Cheryl D. Chapman’s directing debut, she; along with her cast and crew, delivered…
PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER CLASS … Doris Piercefield guided the morning art session while Megan Lytle-Steele (right) painted with her daughter Jeanne Steele (left) By: Renea Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER renea@thevillagereporter.com The Museum of Fulton County welcomed participants on Saturday, November 15, for another pair of Artful Academy sessions, a hands-on program that blends history and creativity for children and adults. Two classes were offered during the day, one at 10:30 a.m. and another at 6:00 p.m. During each session, an instructor guided attendees through a bite-sized exploration of local and national history before leading them…
FUTURE LADY BOBCAT … Bryan High School girls swimming standout Nora Kunsman (middle front row) signed a national letter of intent to continue her swim career at Ohio University. Front row from left: her mother, Meg Kunsman, Nora Kunsman, and her father, Jason Kunsman. Standing from left: assistant swim coach Michelle Leitch, sisters Claire Kunsman and Annie Kunsman, head girls swim coach Mackenzie Luce, and assistant swim coach Kaedyn Ward. PHOTOS BY JOHN FRYMAN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER FUTURE LADY WOLFPACK … Bryan High School softball standout Thea Staten (second left) signed a national letter of intent to continue her…
CHRISTMAS STORY … Katie Grine, with help from Mayor Ed Kidston, read “The Christmas Humbugs.” PHOTOS BY BRENNA WHITE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER VOLUNTEERING … Local kids volunteered their time to help serve the free-will donation cookie and hot chocolate stand. By: Brenna White THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com The Village of Pioneer welcomed residents to the 9th Annual Team Tiffanie Tree Lighting at the downtown gazebo, marking an official start of the community’s holiday season. Held Saturday, November 15, 2025, a variety of young and old neighbors, families, and friends joined together to celebrate and commemorate a good cause. Festivities…
SPIRIT … Wayne Newman is presented with the Spirit of Archbold Award by Chamber Executive Director Wendy Gericke during Thursday evening’s annual banquet at Founders Hall. PHOTOS COURTESY AMBRIA PHOTOGRAPHY / THE VILLAGRE REPORTER CITIZEN … Diane Tinsman receives the Citizen of the Year Award during the Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, recognizing her extensive service to the community. By: Jacob Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER jacob@thevillagereporter.com The Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards banquet on Thursday, November 13th at Founders Hall. Guests gathered for a meet and greet and dinner before Chamber President…
(1949 Graduate Of Edon High School) Donald L. Collins, age 94, of Defiance, Ohio, peacefully passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Glenn Park of Defiance, surrounded by his family. Don was born on February 20, 1931, in Butler, Indiana, son of the late Gordon R. and Mary (Clark) Collins. He was a proud 1949 graduate of Edon High School. Following graduation, Don faithfully served his country in the United States Army, serving in England during the Korean Conflict. On December 24, 1951, he married D. Marirose Billow, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan. Together they shared 54 years of…