
GIRLS BASKETBALL D6 SECTIONAL FINAL: Evergreen Beats Fairview 45-34 To Win Sectional Title
DRAWING THE FOUL … Evergreen’s Ella Burgermeister is fouled from behind while trying to power up a shot in traffic. SECTIONAL FINAL … Avah Vaculik

GIRLS BASKETBALL D7 SECTIONAL FINAL: Fayette Rallies Late For 44-40 Win Over North Central
FOURTH QUARTER HEROICS … Kelsie Storrs slices through the lane in the second half versus North Central. Storrs was 7/8 at the foul line in

GIRLS BASKETBALL D6 SECTIONAL FINAL: Montpelier’s Season Ends With 48-40 Loss To Ottawa Hills
(PHOTO BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) SECTIONAL ACTION … Montpelier’s Aleigha Hillard comes up with the loose ball in the first half of

High School Sports Scoreboard For February 15, 2025
BOYS WRESTLING GMC CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM SCORES: 1. Tinora 229.5 2. Ayersville 136.0; 3. Hicksville 115; 4. Paulding 114.5; 5. Fairview 79.5; 6. Edgerton 69.5; 7.

NWOAL BOYS BASKETBALL: Bryan Stuns Wauseon 52-50 For First NWOAL Win Since 2021
By: Elliot Schneider THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com WAUSEON (February 14, 2025) – Bryan edged out Wauseon in a thrilling NWOAL contest that came down to

BBC BOYS BASKETBALL: Montpelier’s Fidler Plucks The Eagles In 76-46 Victory
By: Sienna Gill THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com FAYETTE (February 14, 2025) – Led by a standout performance from CJ Fidler, the Montpelier Locomotives took control

NWOAL BOYS BASKETBALL: Evergreen Blasts Swanton 74-49 In League Finale
By: Joe Blystone THE VILLAGE REPORTER publisher@thevillagereporter.com SWANTON (February 14, 2025) – Some players have to gesture after every three-pointer. Either holding their hand to

Betty Pawlinski (1931 – 2025)
(Graduate Of Swanton High School) Betty Jane Pawlinski, age 94, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, was a remarkable woman whose legacy is one of warmth,

Ricky “Rick” Reynolds (1962 – 2025)
(1980 Graduate Of Evergreen High School) On the morning of February 13, 2025, the world lost an amazing soul, Rick Reynolds, of McClure, Ohio, at

Glenda Johnson (1939 – 2025)
(Retired From Spangler Candy Company) Glenda Jean Johnson, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by

Douglas “Doug” Welly (1940 – 2025)
(Served On Williams County Sheriff’s Posse) Douglas “Doug” D. Welly, age 85, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Parkview Bryan

John Armbruster (1945 – 2025)
(Member Of Williams County Dairy Producers) A. John Armbruster, age 79, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home surrounded

High School Sports Schedule For Saturday, February 15, 2025
BOYS WRESTLING GMC Championships @ Ayersville 9:30am NWOAL Championships @ Patrick Henry 10am GIRLS WRESTLING Montpelier @ Delaware Hayes Showdown 10am GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION VI

High School Sports Scoreboard For February 14, 2025
BOYS BASKETBALL Pettisville 50, Hilltop 24 Stryker 53, North Central 39 Montpelier 76, Fayette 46 Edon 59, Holgate 27 Patrick Henry 53. Archbold 40 Bryan

GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION V SECTIONAL FINAL: Archbold Bluestreaks Falls To Paulding, 53-40
(PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) SECTIONAL FINAL … Archbold junior Miley Gericke puts up a jumper in the second half of the

GIRLS BASKETBALL D5 SECTIONAL FINAL: Delta Battles Back To Win Sectional Title Over Bluffton, 47-42
(PHOTOS BY RACHEL NAGEL / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) MOVING ON … Delta’s Kendall Sprow gets free for a shot in the Panthers 47-42 sectional final

GIRLS BASKETBALL D4 SECTIONAL FINAL: Defense & Rebounding Carry Wauseon To Sectional Final Win Over Van Wert, 51-40
(PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) DRIBBLING OUT THE CLOCK … Wauseon senior Mackenzie Stasa dribbles out the final seconds of a 51-40

GIRLS BASKETBALL D4 SECTIONAL FINAL: Bryan Recovers From Sluggish Start To Beat Napoleon, 47-35
(PHOTOS BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) TOURNAMENT ACTION … Bryan’s Amiyah Langham drives to the hoop while being defended by Chloe Cicero of

ODNR Announces Improvements At Harrison Lake State Park
PRESS RELEASE – The North and South Campgrounds at Harrison Lake State Park are set to undergo a transformation, with improvements designed to upgrade visitor

Fulton County Clerk Of Courts January Report
PRESS RELEASE- Fulton County Clerk of Courts Tracy L. Zuver has provided his monthly report for January 2025 with January 2024 in parentheses, with the

Column: NOURISHING YOUR MIND, BODY & SPIRIT – Spritual Health
By: Cheryl Garza Bryan, Ohio Spiritual health is the aspect of our well-being that organizes the values, relationships, meaning and purpose of our lives. There

Column: IS IT REALLY SO? – Johannes Kepler: The Founder of Modern Astronomy
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571–1630) was a central figure in the 17th-century scientific revolution. Kepler is best

Governor DeWine Issues Reprieves
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution: -Percy Hutton, who was scheduled to be executed on June 18, 2025. The

State Investing More Than $92 Million Through All Ohio Future Fund
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Development announced the release of more than $92 million through a program designed to attract economic development projects

Genealogy Brick Wall Brainstorming In Defiance County
(PRESS RELEASE – Genealogy Brick Wall Brainstorming with the Defiance County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. Bring

Klopfenstein, Williams Introduce Bill To Update SORN Laws
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) recently introduced legislation to close a current loophole in Ohio’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification

Juvenile Arrested In Fairfax Homicide
(FAIRFAX, Ohio) — A 13-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in the Feb. 2 homicide of a 64-year-old Fairfax woman in her home. Ohio

Former Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced For Thefts Exceeding $1.4 Million
PRESS RELEASE – Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French announced that former Ohio-licensed insurance agent Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, was sentenced

Governor DeWine Announces First Newly Accredited Ohio Law Enforcement Agencies
PRESS RELEASE – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that 10 Ohio law enforcement agencies are now the first in the state to complete the

High School Sports Schedule For Friday, February 14, 2025
BOYS BOWLING Boys Division II Sectionals @ River City Bowl-A-Way 10am (@ Napoleon) BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING Bryan/Wauseon @ Division II District Swimming 10am (@

Anna Pitman (1996 – 2025)
(Artist, Musician, And Crafter) Anna Elizabeth Pitman passed away Friday, February 7th, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by

Power Outage Affects Over 1,000 Residents In Fulton County
Fulton County, Ohio – As of Friday morning, more than 1,000 residents in Fulton County are experiencing power outages. According to the latest reports, 1,021

High School Girls Basketball Scoreboard For February 13, 2025
DIVISION IV SECTIONAL FINALS Wauseon 51, Van Wert 40 Bryan 47, Napoleon 35 DIVISION V SECTIONAL FINALS Lima Bath 55, Swanton 26 Paulding 53, Archbold

Karen Pfund (1948 – 2025)
(Member Of True North Church In Wauseon) Karen R. Pfund, age 76, of Delta, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, with her

Ohio Court Stays Imposition Of Sentence Of Bryan Pastor
PRESS RELEASE – A panel of judges on the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Sixth Appellate District, granted a motion to stay the imposition of

SWANTON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Village Finds Savings On Backup Water Pumps
By: Jesse Davis THE VILLAGE REPORTER jesse@thevillagereporter.com Swanton Fiscal Officer Holden Benfield reported to the village council on Monday that a savings of more than

EDON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Upcoming Public Zoning Meeting Discussed
(PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) MEETING DETAILS … Austin Thiel, Mayor Duane Thiel, Lee Lawrence and Dan Ankney discuss the upcoming zoning

EDON BOARD OF EDUCATION: Board Approves Multiple Contracts For 2025
(PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) APPROVING CONTRACTS … Board President Cody Best (left) and Superintendent Anthony Stevens go over contracts awaiting approval.

Fulton County Grand Jury Hands Down Nine Indictments
PRESS RELEASE – On February 10, 2025, the Fulton County Grand Jury considered indictments charging individuals with Fulton County crimes, according to the Fulton County

FAYETTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Group Discusses Name Change, New Community Sign
(PHOTO BY SAMANTHA STRIPE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) CATCHING UP … Mat Johnson, (center) President of the Fayette Community Development Corporation discusses organizational updates with

MONTPELIER BOARD OF EDUCATION: Spelling Bee Award Presented To Maggie Oates
(PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) SPELLING AWARD … Barbara Turner presents Spelling Bee Award to Maggie Oates in Honor of Denver Bechtol.

WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Decision On Hickory Hills Project Upcoming
(PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) HICKORY HILLS … Todd Roth discusses options for funding for Hickory Hills with the commissioners, as funding

Column: A FRESH PERSPECTIVE – Treasures In Heaven
By: Mike Kelly Retired Pastor We are continuing in our series on the Sermon On the Mount by Jesus as recorded in Matthew chapters 5-7.

Column: PASTOR’S PONDERINGS – Waiting
By: Steve Wilmot There are few things I hate more than waiting. Whether it’s waiting in line, waiting at a railroad crossing, or waiting for

ARCHBOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION: Resignations Of Three Long-Time Educators Accepted; Board Holds Financial Work Sessions
(PHOTO BY AMY WENDT / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) MONEY MATTERS … Superintendent Selgo (right) shares updates on Governor DeWine’s recent budget proposal with board members.

High School Girls Basketball Schedule For Thursday, February 13, 2025
DIVISION IV SECTIONAL FINALS No. 7 Van Wert @ No. 2 Wauseon 7pm No. 4 Napoleon @ No. 3 Bryan 7pm DIVISION V SECTIONAL FINALS

Williams & Fulton Counties Downgraded To Level 1 Snow Emergency
Williams and Fulton County have moved to a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Roads continue to be slippery and drivers are asked to drive cautiously.

Level 2 Snow Emergency Issued For Williams County
A Level 2 Snow Energency has been issued by the Williams County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple vehicles are being reported in ditches across the county and

Fulton County Under Level 2 Snow Emergency
A Level 2 Snow Emergency has been issued for Fulton County. Roads may be hazardous with blowing and drifting snow or icy. Drive very cautiously.

Fulton County Under Level 2 Snow Emergency
A Level 2 Snow Emergency has been issued for Fulton County. Roads may be hazardous with blowing and drifting snow or icy. Drive very cautiously.