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Six area students earned spots on the Trine University President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester — Cade Brenner of West Unity, Blake Dulle of Edon, Noah Jay of Montpelier, Ashlynn Martin of Pioneer, and Chloe Martin and Faith Miller of Montpelier. Honorees carried a 3.750-4.000 GPA on at least 12 hours.
(Devoted Father, Grandfather, & Friend) James “Jim” Justin Brown, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 1, 2026. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and son whose legacy will…
VARSITY SOFTBALL Archbold 1, Hilltop 0 VARSITY BASEBALL Hilltop 4, Emmanuel Christian 0 Woodmore 14, Evergreen 6
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By: Mike Kelly Retired Pastor We just passed Easter and the incredible fact of the Resurrection of Christ. Paul tells us that without the resurrection, our faith would be useless…
From 1921 to 1958, Stryker hosted an annual homecoming celebration over Labor Day weekend. The 1953 homecoming event commemorated Ohio’s 150th anniversary and Stryker’s 100th birthday. On Labor Day 1953,…