By: Steve Wilmot Georgia Tech and the California Golden Bears battled for supremacy in the 1929 Rose Bowl. Late in the first half, Georgia Tech fumbled the ball, and Cal’s center, Roy Riegels, picked up the ball and mistakenly ran the wrong direction — toward his own endzone. His teammate, Benny Lorn, managed to catch up to him and tackled him before he crossed the goal line. Now deep in their own territory, Cal was forced to punt four plays later. The punt was blocked, and Tech scored a safety. (Though no one knew it at the time, those two…
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By: John Fryman THE VILLAGE REPORTER john@thevillagereporter.com The Edgerton Local Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, November 10. Board members in attendance were Lyn Bowsher, Robert Siebenaler, Amanda Giesige, and Nick Hug. Bill Swank was absent. Following approval of the October 20 meeting minutes and the October financial report, the board recognized two members, Makayla Keppeler and Avrie Herman of the Edgerton Future Farmers of America, who earned awards at the recent National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Keppeler, a 2023 Edgerton graduate, received her American FFA degree. Herman earned national recognition in the Agriscience Division…
By: John Fryman THE VILLAGE REPORTER john@thevillagereporter.com The Millcreek-West Unity Local School Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, November 10, in the school library. Board members in attendance were David Chester, Randy Mahlman, Heather Jones, Dawn Layman, and Brian Wieland. They approved the minutes from the October board meeting and the financial report for October. Pastor Robert Rodriguez of Solid Rock Church spoke to the board about creating a mentorship program for student-athletes and their coaches. The board also thanked Rodriguez for the meal provided to the teachers during the recent parent-teacher conferences. Superintendent Steven Riley presented…
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER VETERANS DAY … The Bryan Rotary Club marked Veteran’s Day with honoring invited guests who served in the armed forces. Guest speaker Brad Bowers shared photos and stories about his father who served in Europe during World War II in 1944-45. After the war, his father confiscated several cameras left behind by German soldiers. He had the film, that was left in the cameras, developed and he discovered fascinating and rare photos of the war. His father meticulously identified where many of the photos were taken, Omaha Beach, Amsterdam, Le Havre, and Germany. Recently,…
PRESS RELEASE – Wesley United Methodist Church Lounge was the setting for the October Taine Club meeting. Hostess Karen Babb created festive Halloween decorations. President Vicki Rathbun led a short business meeting. Secretary and Treasurer reports were shared and members were encouraged to support the levy renewal for the Williams County Public Library. The program was led by Karen Deemer with a book review and discussion of Lovely One by Ketanji Brown-Jackson, the first female Black American Supreme Court Justice. Her first and middle names, Ketanji Onyika are African meaning “Lovely One.” She was raised in Miami, Florida, by parents…
PRESS RELEASE – On October 10th the Ohio FFA State Treasurer Taylor Johnson came to Delta High School and spent the whole day teaching valuable lessons to our students. The members got to engage in activities planned by Taylor and they had fun. The games consisted of headbands, no speak Pictionary, be so for real, and telephone. These activities taught us the importance of communication through words and actions. The members had a blast, and like always, competed against each other to better themselves. This day was definitely one to remember, thank you so much for stopping by Taylor! You…
PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER DELTA TEAM … Coach Scott Elton, Hunter Elton, Archer Andrews, Hunter Heinemann, Trevor Rohrs, McCoy Tedrow, Ashlynn Tedrow, Coach Jeff Andrews. PRESS RELEASE – Trapshooting is a practice of shooting targets that are launched from a single “house” or machine, generally away from the shooter. This competition was on October 14th at the Fulton County Sportsmen Club. The students attended multiple practices that were every Thursday to hone their skills. The team placings consisted of Hunter Elton 1st, Hunter Heinemann 2nd, Trevor Rohrs 3rd, Archer Andrews 4th, Ashlynn Tedrow 5th, and McCoy Tedrow 6th.…
PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER SOIL CONTEST … The Agricultural Soils CDE is an educational activity designed as a practical method of teaching students to evaluate land and soil and to make decisions when faced with soil related issues that affect agricultural production. On October 11th, the Delta FFA state qualifiers got together and left for the competition. It was held in Marion County and thankfully the weather was good. No pits were flooded like county soils. The members did their best and in the end result Delta ranked 41st out of 51 teams. The individual placings were Abby…
PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER DIVISION 4 … Claire Bates and Melanie Wyse. PRESS RELEASE – The Ohio Job Interview CDE is designed for FFA members to practice and demonstrate the skills needed in seeking employment in all areas of agriculture. Each part of this event simulates real world experiences that students will have when seeking employment in the future. Students are required to submit a resume, cover letter, and references ahead of time and then complete a job application, personal interview, and a follow up letter with envelope. The event was held on October 23rd at the Fayette…
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PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH … Front Row Left to Right: Brayden Tyler, Akay Karadeniz, Austin Verdin, Zane Burdine, Adaleia Moore, Savannah Thompson. Middle Row Left to Right: Aiden Stover, Jakob Bible, Sofia Masala, Molly Dickinson, Ahlea Judy, Addison Vance-Zuver, Leo Cullis. Back Row Left to Right: Alana Tressler, Brett Neely, Katelyn Yeupell, Kenzi Gerig, Olivia Schmidlin, Alaina Gamboe, Emily Suydam, Austin Ankney.
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER POSTSEASON AWARDS … From left: Zakk Cammack – BBC Scholar-Athlete, TAAC Honorable Mention Offensive Line; Jonathan Stephens – BBC Scholar-Athlete, TAAC Honorable Mention Offensive Line, Iron Cadet Award; Scott Bowers – TAAC 1st Team Running Back, MVP Award, Senior Award; Brycen Grubbs – TAAC 2nd Team Defensive Back; Anthony Jiannuzzi – TAAC 2nd Team Linebacker, Defensive MVP Award; Evan Siegel – Most Improved Award; Jesus Guillen – TAAC 2nd Team Defensive Line; Best O-Line Award; Missing from picture: Terry Rebeck – TAAC Honorable Mention Linebacker; Cameron Shimp – TAAC Honorable Defensive Line.
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER HARD WORK REWARDED … Stryker 5th and 6th grade hard working students celebrated their achievements with an amazing reward trip to Votaw Farms! They worked their way through the twists and turns of the corn maze, working together to find their way out, explored the pumpkin patch, and enjoyed more fall activities. The students enjoyed their day of fun and made lots of memories! Pictured above on their field trip is Caiden Martin, Arianna Wallace, Peyton DeGroff, Aianna Worley-Peace, and Lexie Williams.
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER READING CELEBRATION … Stryker Elementary celebrated Right to Read week with dress up days and a book fair. Family Fun Night ended the week with family activities, food, photo opportunities, drawings for Stryker gear, and lots of fun. Pictured above enjoying activities is Riker Beltz, Paizlee Beltz, MaKaila Good, Emberlei Beltz.
The female Athlete of the Week is Fayette cross country runner Addison Schang. Schang became just the fourth girl in school history to qualify for state where she finished 67th (20:17) out of 214 runners. Schang was also the BBC individual champion as she helped the Eagles to the team title at the BBC Championships on October 11.
The male Athlete of the Week is Archbold football player Ryder Ryan. Last Friday in a regional quarterfinal win over Seneca East, Ryan carried the ball 16 times for 150 yards, for 9.4 yards per carry, and three touchdowns with a long run of 31 yards.
PRESS RELEASE – The Ability Center is proud to announce the expansion of its Adulting 101 Life Skills series into Bryan, Ohio in partnership with Williams County Public Library, Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and other local agencies. The Adulting 101 programs are designed to teach essential skills to teens and young adults transitioning to independent living. Everyone is welcome to attend, with or without disabilities. The Ability Center’s goal is to build an inclusive learning environment that promotes social connection, peer support, and recreational opportunities. The program will cover topics such as financial literacy, home and personal care,…
PHOTO BY SIENNA GILL / THE VILLAGE REPORTER FISCAL UPDATE … Treasurer Chris Lee discusses the district’s fiscal progress during Monday’s school board meeting. By: Sienna Gill THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com On Monday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m., the Pettisville Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled session. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Brent Hoylman, Board President, and was then opened with a brief word of prayer expressing gratitude for the safety of those present at the meeting, along with well-wishes for the staff, administration, and students. All board members were in attendance: Mr. Brent Hoylman,…
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER BRYAN STUDENTS … The Students of the Month for November 2025 from Bryan High School joined the Kiwanis Club of Bryan at a recent meeting. It is always a pleasure to celebrate their achievements and acknowledge their accomplishments. The students are selected by the school’s faculty based on their academic record as well as their participation in extracurricular activities. The students shared their most memorable high school experience and their plans for continuing their education in college. We wish them every success. Pictured left to right: Abigail Shuherck, Courtney Kendrick and Emma Elkins.
PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER MONEY FOR A CURE … Members dressed in their gold out attire and sold tulip bulbs at the football game as a way to support Childhood Cancer. (Left to Right) Isabella Henricks, Peyton Mossing, Lexi Johnson, Carissa Wilson, Lyla Radel, and Lillian Eisel. PRESS RELEASE – At the end of September, Evergreen FFA hosted multiple Pediatric Cancer events known as the Gold Game. The Evergreen FFA partnered with the Evergreen School District and Athletic Departments to host these events. Throughout the school week, the elementary, middle, and high schools all conducted a coin drive…
(Attended Bryan Alliance Church) Flo Ann Idle, 90 years of Bryan, entered her eternal home on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her family with her. Flo was born July 2, 1935, in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of the late Elmer and Dora (Disbennett) Updegraff. She was a 1953 graduate of Frankton High School, Frankton, Indiana. She married Kenneth A. Idle on January 2, 1954, in Elwood, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on October 22, 2020. Flo was employed by several department stores, including JC. Penney and Woolworth Stores. She also…
(Delta Resident) Susan Jean Barber, age 83, of Delta, passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 10, 2025, under the care of Elara Hospice at Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing in Napoleon, Ohio, where she had been a resident since April of this year. Susan was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 4, 1942, to John A. Perrin and Gertrude (Hayes) Perrin. She graduated from Maumee High School and later attended the University of Toledo Culinary School. For over 25 years, Susan shared her talents as a cook with St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. A gifted and passionate cook, Susan loved nothing…
(70-Year Member Of Delta American Legion) Howard C. Reckner, age 92, of Delta, Ohio, died Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. He was born October 15, 1933, in Swanton at home to his parents, Cliff and Estella (Mead) Reckner. Howard was a 1951 graduate of Delta High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17, and went through basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He served as a Staff Sergeant with the 25th Division from 1952-1954, and serving six years in the Reserves. Howard was a tank driver (Abrams…
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER DONATION … On November 4, 2025, the Unity Antique Power Club, as an altruistic project donated food and paper supplies to the West Unity Food Bank.
PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER PHOTO CONTEST … Pictured is Carol Wheeler, who presented a program on photography tips and the upcoming photo contest; Theresa Beal, and her arrangement of the month entitled Count Your Blessings; and Kay Beck, who spoke about an Unusual Edible burdock plant. PRESS RELEASE – President Cam Miller opened the meeting of the Pulaski Garden Club on November 4, 2025, with the Garden Prayer. Roll call included which was your best garden success this summer? The majority of members were graced with large quantities of vegetables – squash, tomatoes, pumpkins and herbs, despite the…
PHOTOS PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER MILK QUALITY PRODUCTS TEAM … Trevin Crawford, Talon Nation, Jacob Schlatter, Drew Druschel, Gavin Cansky, Colt Reckner, and EJ Griewahn. DAIRY CATTLE TEAM … Braxton Pennington, Bentley Lukaszek, Tyler Savage, Jayda Graham, Allison Earl, Abby Savage, Jordinn Heinemann, Emmy Hintz, Claire Bates, Aiden Riegsecker. By: Melanie Wyse DELTA FFA REPORTER The Dairy Cattle CDE is an educational activity designed as a practical method of teaching students to select quality dairy cattle. Students were challenged with pedigree evaluation, sire Selection, linear evaluation, a written test, placing classes and written class reasons. The district competition…
PRESS RELEASE – The annual meeting of the Pettisville FFA Alumni and Friends was held recently in the Ag Ed Room. As part of the business meeting Scholarship and Grant updates were given. Receiving the 2025 Senior Scholarship was Noelle Fox, Huntington University, studying Ag Business. Graduate scholarships went to Sophie Sterken, Taylor University, studying music and environmental science and Lily Wiemken, Northwest State, studying Ag Business. Grants went to Caitlyn Girdham to expand her welded flower business and Tobin King to expand his lawn care business. Gavin Sifuentes used Leadership Fund monies to attend the International Science Fair. The…
(Graduate Of Wauseon High School) Robert S. “Bob” Hartman, age 72, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, at his home. Bob was a paramedic for over 40 years. He served Williams and Fulton Counties as well as on Life Flight with St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Bob enjoyed fishing and collecting sports and music memorabilia in his spare time. He was a fan of all Cleveland sports teams and volunteered his time after he retired at the Bryan Parkview Hospital Service Desk. Robert S. Hartman was born September 4, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio,…
(Member Of Wauseon’s Everyday Hope Church) Betty Jane (Eberly) Barnes, age 89, of Delta, Ohio, surrounded by an atmosphere of laughter, love and family, was called Home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday afternoon, November 7, 2025 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Betty was born in Wauseon, Ohio on June 14, 1936—Flag Day—to the late David and Ethel Eberly. She and her twin sister, Mary, along with their sisters June and Grace, grew up on the family farm in Delta, on County Road 10, where Worthington Industries stands today. The family later moved to Wauseon, where Betty’s father owned…