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Hilltop Students Cap Off Rewarding Program With An Auction

By: Sal Sajuan, Jr.
6th grade students got an interesting lesson in class on Friday morning - what it’s like to take part in an auction. More...
Posted 5/19/2012 04:53 PM

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Stryker & West Unity Students

Four County Career Center Day Care Graduation 2011-2012
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A SCHOOL YEAR GONE BY ... The students at Four County Career Center’s Early Childhood Education class recently held Preschool Graduation for children enrolled during the 2011-2012 school year. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 03:50 PM

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Stryker Library Invites Children To “Dream BIG—READ!”

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Stryker Library has numerous activities planned for children for this year’s summer reading programs and would like to invite them to come in and get registered. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 03:21 PM

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Edon Library Summer Reading Programs Planned

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Edon Branch Library has numerous activities planned for children for this year’s summer reading programs. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 03:11 PM

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2012 Stryker Memorial Day Services Held May 28th

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At 9:45 a.m. the Legion Members will meet at Legion Hall. At 10:15 a.m. the Parade Leaves the High School Parking Lot. The Memorial Day service at Stryker Cemetery begins at 10:30 a.m. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 02:39 PM

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West Unity Memorial Day Services To Be Observed May 28

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Memorial Day Services will get underway Monday, May 28 as parade goers gather behind the Legion Hall at 9:30 a.m. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 12:04 PM

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Dr. Bill Bricker Hosts Stryker Rotary In His Antwerp Home

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BIG GAME HUNTING ... The Stryker Rotary and several guests took their regular meeting on the road Tuesday evening. Dr. Bill Bricker hosted the group at his home where he has on display hunting trophies he has gathered during his expeditions. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 11:52 AM

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North Central School Honors Peacemakers Grades 1-3

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HONORED PEACEMAKERS ... North Central Elementary School honored Peacemakers in Grades 1-3 as part of their Peace Week celebration. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 10:57 AM

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Edon Board Of Public Affairs Meets In Regular Session

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber

It was a straightforward agenda for Edon Board of Public Affairs members to address when they convened in regular session Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Edon Village Hall. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 10:24 AM

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Edon Students Honored

May Bomber Courtesy Club
By Lucinda Held-Faulhaber

BOMBER COURTESY CLUB … Students at Edon Northwest Elementary and Middle Schools selected for membership into the Bomber Courtesy Club for May 2012 were: Front Row ~ Kayda Bergman and Kendall Siebenaler. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 09:32 AM

Stryker Area News

Edon & Stryker Students Among Fourteen FCCC HOSA members Headed to Florida For Competition

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Fourteen Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter members at Four County Career Center have qualified for National HOSA skill competition in Orlando, Florida, by placing in the top three in the state contests. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 01:37 PM

Stryker’s Mason Fox Achieves Another High Ranking Scouting Honor

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In the fall of 2010, Mason Fox of Stryker earned his Eagle Scout rank with the Boy Scouts of America. More...

Posted 4/28/2012 04:46 PM

Stryker Seniors Citizens Enjoy Tea Party

By: Timothy Kays

SOCIAL SENIORS … Almost twenty seniors from the Stryker Senior Center attended a tea party on the morning of April 27. More...

Posted 4/28/2012 04:32 PM

CCNO Board Meeting Discuss Pay For Stay Program In Stryker

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STRYKER – The pay-for-stay™ program at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio was discussed during Wednesday’s meeting and board members are seriously considering taking their business elsewhere. More...

Posted 4/27/2012 01:41 PM

Stryker's Stuckey - CCNO Anounces Volunteer Of The Year At Banquet

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Volunteers at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio received special recognition to include honoring the Volunteer of the Year during the 21st annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet held Tuesday, April 17. More...

Posted 4/26/2012 02:51 PM

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Pioneer/Holiday City Area News

Pioneer Senior Center Celebrates May Birthdays

By: Alicia Kusian

Happy Birthday ... Back row L-R Donald Miller, Opal Wallace, Lillian Binder, Betty Wheeler, John White. Front row L-R Lola Hoffman (age 99), Dorothy Walter (age 97), and Sharon Traxler. More...

Posted 5/14/2012 12:49 PM

North Central's Elliott Brown Places High At Leadership Conference

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Two students from Four County Career Center placed in the top three at the 2012 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 11:42 AM

Hope Takes Flight At North Central Schools Raise Over $5,000

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RAISING MONEY ... Throughout the 2011-2012 school year, Hope Takes Flight at North Central Schools has raised over $5,000 for the American Cancer Society. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 01:35 PM

Montpelier & North Central 4TH Graders To Plant Evergreen Trees

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The Pioneer/Montpelier Lions Club presented evergreen tree seedlings to the 4th graders at Montpelier and North Central Schools. More...

Posted 5/1/2012 05:02 PM

Holiday City Village Council Agrees To Purchase Wind Generated Power

By: Pam Graber

At the recommendation of AMP-Ohio, Holiday City’s Village Council agreed to purchase part of their power from the Blue Creek Wind Farm located in Van Wert County near Paulding. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 04:31 PM

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Edon Area News

Edon & Stryker Students Among Fourteen FCCC HOSA members Headed to Florida For Competition

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Fourteen Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter members at Four County Career Center have qualified for National HOSA skill competition in Orlando, Florida, by placing in the top three in the state contests. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 01:37 PM

Edon's Robin B. Spangler Memorial 5K Slated Memorial Day Weekend

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Are you a running enthusiast? Is walking part of your daily routine? Then mark your calendar for the Sixth Annual Robin B. More...

Posted 4/27/2012 02:45 PM

Stryker, Edon & Montpelier Schools - The Rainforest Is Coming To Town

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How can a rain forest come to town? It's truly something you will have to see to believe. More...

Posted 4/26/2012 02:45 PM

Edon School To Host Blood Drive May 9th

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Edon Northwest Local Schools will host an American Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, May 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the High School gymnasium. More...

Posted 4/21/2012 02:48 PM

Edon Village Council Convenes For Monthly Session

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber

Edon Village Council assembled for its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 16, 2012 at Edon Village Hall. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 04:04 PM

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Village Council

West Unity Village Council Begins Process For Placing Renewal Levy On Ballot

By: Pam Graber

West Unity Village Council passed via emergency measures a Resolution requesting the Williams County Auditor to certify the total tax valuation and the dollar amount of revenue expected from a 5 mill renewal levy should such a levy pass in the fall. More...

Posted 5/3/2012 10:07 AM

Holiday City Village Council Agrees To Purchase Wind Generated Power

By: Pam Graber

At the recommendation of AMP-Ohio, Holiday City’s Village Council agreed to purchase part of their power from the Blue Creek Wind Farm located in Van Wert County near Paulding. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 04:31 PM

Edon Village Council Convenes For Monthly Session

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber

Edon Village Council assembled for its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 16, 2012 at Edon Village Hall. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 04:04 PM

Edon Board Of Public Affairs Addresses Light Agenda

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Edon Board of Public Affairs took up a light agenda during its regular monthly session held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Edon Village Hall. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 03:13 PM

Pioneer To Begin Using New Water Tower Next Week

By: Pam Graber

Pioneer Village Council learned at their April 10 monthly meeting that the new water tower would be filled by Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Following water testing, the tower should finally go online sometime next week. More...

Posted 4/12/2012 05:01 PM

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Community

Fulton County Military Families’ Appreciation Fun Day Event May 20

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The Fulton County Chapter of the American Red Cross & the Wauseon VFW will be sponsoring their 8th annual Military Families’ Appreciation Fun Day event on Sunday, May 20, 2012. More...

Posted 5/11/2012 01:36 PM

Celebrate “Spring On The Farm” At Historic Sauder Village

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Archbold, OH – The festive sounds of folk music and children’s laughter will fill the air on Saturday, May 12 as guests experience “Spring on the Farm” at Sauder Village. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 03:43 PM

Williams County Residents Participate In March Of Dimes

By: Alicia Kusian

On April 28th, the March of Dimes hosted a charity walk in Bryan, Ohio at the Imagination Station. The walk began at 10am, but due to rain, ended at 10:25am. More...

Posted 4/28/2012 06:38 PM

Williams County Genealogy Society - Family History

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The Williams County Genealogy Society held a lock-in on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the West Annex of the Bryan Public Library. Members and non members spent the evening researching their family histories. More...

Posted 4/28/2012 05:33 PM

Quadco Board Reviews A Slate Full of Projects

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There are plenty of interesting projects on tap at Quadco Rehabilitation Center that are designed to improve and enhance the services offered to individuals with disabilities in the area. More...

Posted 4/26/2012 03:03 PM

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Police and EMT Log

CCNO Board Meeting Discuss Pay For Stay Program In Stryker

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STRYKER – The pay-for-stay™ program at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio was discussed during Wednesday’s meeting and board members are seriously considering taking their business elsewhere. More...

Posted 4/27/2012 01:41 PM

Williams County Sheriff Issues Appeal To Citizens In Fight Against Crime

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In response to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Kevin Beck announced today that Williams County citizens are being invited to become Assoc More...

Posted 3/8/2012 03:35 PM

Chief Of Pioneer Attends Program Focused On Protecting & Saving Children

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Chief Timothy N. More...

Posted 2/17/2012 05:23 PM

Area Council Receives Funding To Reduce Underage Drinking In Fulton County

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The Fulton County Family & Children First Council is one of 21 recipients in the State of Ohio to receive a $2,000 Parents Who Host, Lose the Most grant for the spring of 2012. More...

Posted 2/9/2012 11:35 AM

CCNO Continues To Operate Work Programs Throughout Northwest Ohio

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Community corrections programs continue to operate at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio and bring in revenues to local jurisdictions. More...

Posted 2/1/2012 03:16 PM

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Letters to the Editor

Letter To The Editor

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At this time The Pride of Williams County Pageant Directors and contestants would like to thank everyone that helped in any way with our pageant on Sunday, January 15. More...

Posted 2/17/2012 11:42 AM

Letter To The Editor From Rosanne Fisher

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I am certain that most of you have now read or heard that the Williams County Commissioners are unable to fund the 4-H/Extension program for the children of Williams County. More...

Posted 12/15/2011 05:44 PM

Letter To The Editor From Emily Acker

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My name is Emily Acker and I’m with the Just A Pinch Recipe Club, based in Franklin, TN. More...

Posted 11/9/2011 11:56 AM

Letter To The Editor From Kathy Cavanaugh

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As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high Gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- Merchandise that has been produced at the EXPENSE of American labor. This Year CAN be different. More...

Posted 11/9/2011 11:40 AM

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Milestones

Montpelier Residents Welcome Baby Ayers

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NEW ARRIVAL ... Amelia Chanda Rae Ayers was born on March 24, 2012 weighing 5lb 15oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Mr. and Mrs. Adams (Grandparents) reside in Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. More...

Posted 4/21/2012 04:26 PM

Edon's Devin & Stacy Hake Welcome Bundle Of Joy

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Devin and Stacy Hake of Edon are excited to announce the birth of their son, Grant Michael Hake born March 1, 2012 at 8:42 am at The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. More...

Posted 3/21/2012 12:24 PM

Rowena Mann To Celebrate 90th Birthday

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Rowena Mann will be celebrating her 90th birthday on February 17. A card shower would really make this a special day for her. Cards can be sent to P.O. Box 68 Edon, OH 43518. More...

Posted 2/9/2012 03:11 PM

Five Generations Of Family

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Front Row left to right; Great Great Grandmother Doris Bible, Father Travis Briner holding Son Knox, Great Grandfather Roger Bible and Grandmother Kelley Briner More...

Posted 1/12/2012 03:20 PM

Edon Grandparents Welcome Baby Lower

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Nolan Lower and Amie Harvey are tickled pink to welcome their Little Princess Kendall Jo Lower. Kendall was born at 6:52 am on November 14th, 2011 at Community Hospital, Hicksville, weighing in at 7 lbs, 6.2 oz and was 19.3 in. long. More...

Posted 12/2/2011 11:13 AM

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Health

Jeannine Walker of Montpelier Rehab Speaker For Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary

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Jeannine Walker of CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Rehabilitation Services was guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary Monday, April 9th at 1 p.m. in the hospital conference room. More...

Posted 4/12/2012 04:23 PM

Alzheimer’s Association Kicks Off 2012 Walk To End Alzheimer’s

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BRYAN, OH (March 22, 2012) – The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter is holding a team captain kickoff for its 2012 Bryan Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m. More...

Posted 4/5/2012 10:10 AM

Hillside Directors Speak To CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary

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Terry Schollmeier, new Executive Director, and Shannon Keiser, new Director of Admissions and Resident Services, both from Hillside Country Living, were guest speakers at the March 12th meeting of CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary. More...

Posted 3/15/2012 11:09 AM

Beth Schweitzer Of County Health Dept. Speaker For Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary

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Beth Schweitzer of the Williams County Health Department served as speaker for the Monday, Feb. 13th meeting of the CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary. She was the guest at the auxiliary’s annual soup and salad luncheon beginning at 12 noon. More...

Posted 2/23/2012 02:49 PM

NCC In Edon Hosting Baby Shower For CPC Women’s Health Resource

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The week of March 5 through 10, the Northwest Christian Church (NCC) in Edon is hosting a baby shower for the CPC Women’s Health Resource. More...

Posted 2/17/2012 11:21 AM

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Church

Ken Apple Family Live In Concert At Rural West Unity's Olive Branch Christian Union Church

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The Ken Apple Family from Hendersonville, Tennessee will be singing in Gospel Concert Sunday Evening May 20th, 2012 at the Olive Branch Christian Union Church located at the Corner of State Route 127 and County Road P, north of West Unity, Ohio. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 02:10 PM

U.S. Congressman Bob Latta To Be Keynote Speaker At Montpelier’s NDP Observance

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The 62nd consecutive observance of the National Day of Prayer (NDP) will be held this year on Thursday, May 3 2012. More...

Posted 4/21/2012 05:54 PM

Confirmation Sunday At Fayette United Methodist Church

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SUNDAY CONFIRMATION ... Twelve of our youth were confirmed during morning worship on April 15. Pictured here are (top row) Jared Wagner, Jerad Seiler, Garett Reinking, Rev. Katherine Currier, Joel Smith, Grant Reinking. More...

Posted 4/21/2012 05:17 PM

Winning The Battle For A Generation April 21-27, 2012 “Ready to Explode? Try Forgiving.”

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One of the most needed and at the same time most neglected practices of our time is the act of forgiveness. More...

Posted 4/19/2012 10:43 AM

Annual CPC Banquet Touches Hearts of Many

By: Angi Walkup

It was a night of tears, laughter and fellowship at the 26th Anniversary CPC Spring Banquet and Benefit on Thursday evening. More...

Posted 4/14/2012 11:44 AM

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Rotary

Hunter Clingaman Presents Eagle Scout Project To The Stryker Rotary

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Hunter Clingaman presented his Eagle Scout Project to the Stryker Rotary at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Hunter’s project will be constructed at Knight’s Landing, and consists of two grey granite markers and a cement sidewalk. More...

Posted 3/28/2012 02:19 PM

Lynn & Sue Miller Present To The Stryker Rotary

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Lynn & Sue Miller did a presentation on aquaculture in Ohio for the Stryker Rotary Club. For the last ten years they have been working on an operation in rural Stryker that has three fish ponds. More...

Posted 3/8/2012 12:17 PM

Stryker Rotary Listens In On A New Solar Project

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Steve Casebere, Director of Utilities, presented a program to the Stryker Rotary on the new solar project that is providing power to Bryan Municipal Utilities. This project just fit well with the long term strategy of Bryan Municipal Utilities. More...

Posted 1/25/2012 04:53 PM

Austin Dilyard Presents His Eagle Scout Project To The Stryker Rotary

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Austin Dilyard presented his Eagle Scout Project to the Stryker Rotary. The project will be a grand addition to the current Veterans Memorial, at Oakwood Cemetery in Stryker. More...

Posted 1/4/2012 02:56 PM

3rd Graders Receive Dictionaries From Stryker Rotary Club

The Stryker Rotary Club has purchased dictionaries for each Stryker 3rd grader for a number of years. More...

Posted 10/13/2011 03:30 PM

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Chamber of Commerce

Montpelier Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds First Meeting Of The New Year

By: Brenda Goodson

As snow fell gently outside the Chamber windows, Susie Osburn, President, opened the first meeting of the Montpelier Area Chamber of Commerce that was held on Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. More...

Posted 1/16/2012 10:19 AM

Montpelier Area Chamber Of Commerce Last Monthly Meeting For 2011

By: Brenda Goodson

On Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 8:00 a.m., 14 members of the Montpelier Area Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting at the Chamber office. More...

Posted 12/13/2011 03:09 PM

West Unity Chamber Of Commerce Meets For The Last Time In 2011

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The West Unity Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Tuesday, December 6th for the last meeting of 2011 with President Monica Smith calling the meeting to order. More...

Posted 12/13/2011 03:03 PM

Montpelier Chamber Of Commerce President Is A Bright Star

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Susie Osburn, President of the Montpelier Chamber of Commerce, received the Bright Star award from the Northern Ohio Area Chambers Of Commerce (NOACC). More...

Posted 11/15/2011 11:28 AM

Fayette Area Chamber Of Commerce Feel Welcome At Woodland Lodge

By: Pam Graber

It was one of those evening meetings that I think everyone really enjoyed attending. The attendance was up with 14 people enjoying a cozy warm spot by the crackling fireplace at Woodland Lodge, a year round retreat facility of 4-H Camp Palmer. More...

Posted 10/27/2011 02:18 PM

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Senior Citizen News

Stryker Seniors Citizens Enjoy Tea Party

By: Timothy Kays

SOCIAL SENIORS … Almost twenty seniors from the Stryker Senior Center attended a tea party on the morning of April 27. More...

Posted 4/28/2012 04:32 PM

Montpelier's Evergreen Manor - Veterans Honoring Veterans

By: Shamra Willis

In a brief ceremony Evergreen Manor Veterans were honored by the Montpelier Veterans from the VFW and the American Legion. Ric Echler opened by discussing what the flag represents for him as well as what it represents for our country. More...

Posted 4/19/2012 04:51 PM

Stryker Senior Center Celebrates April Birthdays

By: Alicia Kusian, Staff

The Stryker Senior Center celebrated April birthdays. Irene Rigg and Terry Wieland were the center of attention during the celebration. More...

Posted 4/14/2012 01:16 PM

West Unity Senior Center Celebrates April Birthdays and Anniversary

By: Alicia Kusian, Staff

The West Unity Senior Center celebrated April birthdays and anniversaries. Back Row (L to R) Marlin Grimm, Vi Woolace (age 96), Ann Hollingshead celebrated their birthdays. Front Row (L to R) Eld and Dorothy Burkholder celebrated their anniversary. More...

Posted 4/14/2012 01:14 PM

Pioneer Senior Center Celebrates April Birthdays

By: Sal Sajuan, Jr.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS ... Pioneer Senior Center celebrated April birthdays on Thursday, April 12. Standing from L to R are Charles Hinkle, Yale Jenkins and Don Budd. More...

Posted 4/12/2012 03:19 PM

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Special Sections

Breaking News - 04:17 PM

Hesston College Student Of Stryker Named To Dean’s List Spring 2012

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HESSTON, Kan. – Hesston College announced the names of full-time students whose spring semester grades earned them a place on the Dean’s List (3.90 to 4.00) and Honor Roll (3.50 to 3.89). Taylor Waidelich of Stryker was named to the Dean’s List. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 04:17 PM

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May 19th Holds NW Ohio Woodland & Wildlife Family Festival In Defiance

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You are invited to attend the “NW Ohio Woodland and Wildlife Family Festival” on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Auglaize Historic Village, 12296 Krouse Road, Defiance. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 04:08 PM

Breaking News - 03:39 PM

Holiday City Village Council Hears Temporary Power Request From Menard’s

By: Pam Graber

Les Pitzer, Menard’s General Manager, attended the May 17th Holiday City Village Council meeting to hear what Council had to say concerning Menard’s request for temporary power to be run to their building site. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 03:33 PM

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Montpelier Public Library Gives Oil Painting Class May 24th

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Join Kathy McHenry at the Montpelier Public Library on May 24th for an oil painting class. You will be painting “Bridge and Church”. It is a 16 by 20 painting and all materials are provided with the $45. pre-registration fee. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 03:16 PM

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Fayette School Bus Driver Advances To State Road-e-o

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Saturday, May 5 was a good day for Fayette bus driver Ryan Eberly. Archbold High School hosted the 2012 Northwest (Ohio) Region School bus Road-e-o this year. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 03:05 PM

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North Central Eighth Grade Spanish Class Swings At Piñata

BY: CASEY CHURCH, STAFF

SPANISH CLASS … North Central’s eighth grade Spanish Class takes part in a Piñata explosion during a warm spring morning. Pictured are Dakota Pitts shows off his festive hat and Brett Oxender prepares to whack the piñata. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 01:31 PM

Breaking News - 11:26 AM

West Unity Omnibus Club Reminisces & Celebrates 50TH Anniversary

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Omnibus Club met Monday May 14th at the Solid Rock Church. They are celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The club began in 1962 as a federated club. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 11:25 AM

Breaking News - 11:13 AM

North Central School Awards Peacemakers Grades 4-6

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STUDENT’S RECOGNIZED ... Students in grades 4-6 from North Central Elementary were recognized at an awards assembly for their dedication to peace throughout the year. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 11:13 AM

Breaking News - 10:41 AM

38 Units Collected At Edon FFA Sponsored Blood Drive

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FIRST TIME DONOR … Sarah Armbruster, a junior at Edon High School, donated blood for the first time during the Edon FFA-sponsored Blood Drive held May 2, 2012 in the Schools Auditeria. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 10:38 AM

Breaking News - 10:01 AM

Edon Northwest Local Schools Earn Cash By Clipping Coupons

General Mills Box Tops For Education
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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION … Thanks to efforts by students, teachers and the surrounding community, $500.40 has been raised for Edon Northwest Local Schools through General Mills’ Box Tops for Education Program. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 09:58 AM

West Unity Area News

Hilltop & Montpelier Students Among Several Placing First In Knowledge Bowl

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Four County Career Center's Williams County Career Based Intervention students recently placed 1st against teams across Ohio in the State Career Based Intervention Knowledge Bowl contest held in Mt. Vernon. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 01:13 PM

West Unity Student Named to Eastern Mennonite University Dean’s List

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HARRISONBURG, VA - Rachel King, a first-year Nursing major and resident of West Unity, OH., was among over 250 students from Eastern Mennonite University who made the spring semester Dean’s List. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 11:00 AM

Ken Apple Family Live In Concert At Rural West Unity's Olive Branch Christian Union Church

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The Ken Apple Family from Hendersonville, Tennessee will be singing in Gospel Concert Sunday Evening May 20th, 2012 at the Olive Branch Christian Union Church located at the Corner of State Route 127 and County Road P, north of West Unity, Ohio. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 02:10 PM

West Unity Village Council Begins Process For Placing Renewal Levy On Ballot

By: Pam Graber

West Unity Village Council passed via emergency measures a Resolution requesting the Williams County Auditor to certify the total tax valuation and the dollar amount of revenue expected from a 5 mill renewal levy should such a levy pass in the fall. More...

Posted 5/3/2012 10:07 AM

West Unity Cadette Troop Does Their Part On Earth Day

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HELPING HANDS ... To celebrate Earth Day, the West Unity Cadette Troop 10377 picked up trash at Memorial Park on Sunday April 22, 2012. More...

Posted 4/27/2012 02:04 PM

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Fayette Area News

Fayette Students Among Others Inducted Into FCCC NTHS

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Forty Four County Career Center students were inducted into career education’s most prestigious organization, the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), during a banquet recently held at the Career Center. More...

Posted 5/11/2012 10:45 AM

Fayette Student Among Several Inducted Into National Technical Honor Society

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A Fayette student is among forty Four County Career Center students inducted into career education's most prestigious organization, the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). More...

Posted 5/10/2012 12:47 PM

Fayette Elementary’s Eagle’s Nest Members

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EAGLE’S NEST MEMBERS ... Back row from left: Raven Brehm, Mataya Rufenacht, Rhys Ruger, Zachary Hartman, Alexus Ball, Dwight. Front row from left: Henry McVay, Drake Venia, Bryanna Spieth, Marisa Seiler, Jocy Figgins, Lillian Eberly. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 01:55 PM

Fayette Fire Dept. Hosts All You Can Eat Baked Potato & Chili Supper

By: Alicia Kusian

On Friday, April 27, the Fayette Fire Dept. held an “All You Can Eat baked potato and chili” dinner. All free will donations received that day will go towards new equipment for the station. Firefighter C. More...

Posted 4/28/2012 05:16 PM

4-H Camp Palmer Envirothon Enjoyed

By: Alicia Kusian

The northwest Ohio educational event took place at Camp Palmer in Fayette, Ohio on April 25, 2012. The event was called the Area 1 Envirothon. More...

Posted 4/27/2012 04:12 PM

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Montpelier Area News

Montpelier Lodge 312 Holds Installation of Officers

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Montpelier Lodge 312, Loyal Order of Moose, held Installation of Officers for the new lodge year beginning May 1st on Wednesday, April 25th. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 02:39 PM

Hilltop & Montpelier Students Among Several Placing First In Knowledge Bowl

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Four County Career Center's Williams County Career Based Intervention students recently placed 1st against teams across Ohio in the State Career Based Intervention Knowledge Bowl contest held in Mt. Vernon. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 01:13 PM

Montpelier & North Central 4TH Graders To Plant Evergreen Trees

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The Pioneer/Montpelier Lions Club presented evergreen tree seedlings to the 4th graders at Montpelier and North Central Schools. More...

Posted 5/1/2012 05:02 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE - Village of Montpelier

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Tree Commission for the Village of Montpelier will meet together to pick up trash for adopt-a-highway program between County Rd. 13 and State Route 15 on State Route 107. More...

Posted 5/1/2012 04:04 PM

Stryker, Edon & Montpelier Schools - The Rainforest Is Coming To Town

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How can a rain forest come to town? It's truly something you will have to see to believe. More...

Posted 4/26/2012 02:45 PM

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The Hometown Huddle

2012 Fayette Adult Softball League Sign-Up

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The 2012 softball season is fast approaching. Fayette will once again be offering a Tuesday/Thursday night co-ed (5 guys, 5 girls) recreational league as well as a Friday night men’s league. More...

Posted 3/23/2012 11:05 AM

Fayette Summer Youth Programs 2012 Sign-Up

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The 2012 Fayette Summer Youth baseball and softball sign-up is scheduled to start March 9th and run through April 6th. The forms are being sent home through the school. More...

Posted 3/23/2012 11:02 AM

Varsity Boys Autographed Basketball Auctioned Off For Edon Athletic Boosters Fundraiser

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber

SUCCESSFUL BID … Following an auction conducted by Shane Sumner during Senior Recognition Night, Edon Athletic Boosters President Lynn Kundard (right) happily presented Jeff Schneider and Betty Schneider the autographed varsity boys basketball won wi More...

Posted 2/29/2012 03:39 PM

Edon Summer Ball Softball Teams Receive New Pitching Machine

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DONATION … Edon Summer Ball League and the Pride of Edon Pageant have worked together to provide the summer ball softball teams a pitching machine. More...

Posted 2/24/2012 11:55 AM

Hilltop Hires Paul Kyser To Replace Mike Bumb As Head Football Coach

By: Pam Graber

Paul Kyser, 23 year junior varsity football coach serving under four head coaches, was recommended to the board by Superintendent Dr. Bob Smith to fill the head football coach position left vacant by the resignation of Mike Bumb. More...

Posted 2/18/2012 10:10 AM

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Free Obituaries  Free Access 

Breaking News - 01:20 PM

James Spiess

(1932 - 2012)

James Spiess, age 79, of Tucson, AZ passed away Wednesday May 9, 2012. Prior to his retirement he had been a Master Sergeant with the US Air Force. Mr. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 01:20 PM

Breaking News - 01:19 PM

Audrey Keller (Smith) Chappuis

(1914 - 2012)

Audrey Keller (Smith) Chappuis, left this earth after (almost) 99 years to enter her Lord’s presence. After a severe heart attack, a dear friend suggested moving Audrey to the Hospice Center near Defiance. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 01:19 PM

Breaking News - 01:08 PM

Lena McCann

(1921 - 2012)

Lena McCann, 91 of Montpelier died Saturday May 12, 2012 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. She was born January 8th 1921 in Everton, Missouri to James A. and Mary E. (Simmons) Bullock. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 01:06 PM

Breaking News - 12:55 PM

Lawrence (Larry) E. Pannell

9/25/1931 – 5/15/2012

Larry Pannell, 80 of Montpelier passed away quietly and peacefully at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio on May 15th 2012 after nearly a year long battle with cancer. More...

Posted 5/19/2012 12:47 PM

Robert "Slug" Custar

(1947 - 2012)

Robert "Slug" D. Custar, 64 of Montpelier died Monday evening at his home. More...

Posted 4/26/2012 03:51 PM

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Columns

Fayette Superintendent Russell Griggs

“State Teacher Retirement System Still A Good Option”

Earlier this month, the Buckeye Institute issued a report entitled, “Taxpayers on the Hook: Taxpayer Contribution Rates for Ohio Government Pensions Outpace National Averages.” The report claimed that the Ohio Teacher Retirement employer More...

Posted 9/20/2011 04:17 PM

A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY AND WHAT WE READ THROUGHOUT THE YEARS IN “THE EDON COMMERCIAL”

60 YEARS AGO September 1951 First polio case of the summer for Williams County developed Sunday when Edgar Chrisman, 28, of Edon was taken to the Maumee Valley Hospital, Toledo. Mr. More...

Posted 9/20/2011 04:16 PM

Looking Back At What We Read Years Ago

What we read years ago in the West Unity Reporter, The Stryker Advance & The Advance Reporter

WEST UNITYREPORTERESTABLISHED 1878 130 Years Ago September 1881 Samuel Flowers, age 19, died at his home near West Unity. More...

Posted 9/20/2011 04:16 PM

Reflections From The Oracle

This Old Dog Has Learned a Few Things about Adages
By: Paulette Potts / West Unity, Ohio

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” I said to one of the grandchildren the other day in reference to her grandfather. He had done something typical again … something that drives me just a little crazy. More...

Posted 9/20/2011 04:16 PM

A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY AND WHAT WE READ THROUGHOUT THE YEARS IN “THE EDON COMMERCIAL”

60 YEARS AGO September 1951 Leo Thomas, 20, Edon, suffered a fractured foot in an accident on Route 49 four miles south of town Saturday night. His car collided with another automobile. More...

Posted 9/13/2011 09:07 PM

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Business

Dean Spangler Elected Chairman At Sauder Village

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Archbold, OH - The Board of Trustees of Sauder Village recently selected Dean Spangler as the organization’s first ‘non-family’ chairman. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 02:52 PM

Fulton County Unemployment Holds Steady While Williams County Drops Slightly In February

By: Pam Graber

February 2012 brought decreased unemployment rates to 65 of Ohio’s 88 counties. Williams County was one of those showing a decrease, moving from 9.8% in January to 9.4% unemployment in February. More...

Posted 3/29/2012 09:33 AM

January Unemployment Numbers Rise In Both Williams & Fulton Counties

By: Pam Graber

Ohio’s overall unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) came in at 8.6% and according to the January 2012 County Ranking of Unemployment Rates, “rates increased in all 88 counties.” Williams and Fulton Counties were no exceptions, rising 1% and 1. More...

Posted 3/10/2012 10:32 AM

Local Connections - Best Tasting Tap Water in the Country

By: Jessica LaBarge

During February 24 and 25, judges in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia tasted 100 waters from across the country and around the globe in the largest water tasting competition in the world. More...

Posted 3/9/2012 05:25 PM

Ohio Auctioneers Honor Ben Westfall As Newest Member Of The Hall of Fame

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Approximately 230 auctioneers and guests turned out for the Ohio Auctioneers Association’s Annual Convention, January 14-16, 2012 in Dublin, OH at the Marriott Northwest Hotel, at which time the organization bestowed its highest honor to one of its t More...

Posted 2/1/2012 03:26 PM

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Education

FCCC Offers Summer School Classes To Williams County

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Summer school classes for students in Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties are again being offered by Four County Career Center. More...

Posted 5/11/2012 01:55 PM

Four County Career Center’s 43rd Annual Senior Recognition Day Planned

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Four County Career Center’s 43rd annual Senior Recognition Day will be held Thursday, May 17 starting at 9:15 a.m. at the school. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 01:43 PM

West Unity Student Named to Eastern Mennonite University Dean’s List

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HARRISONBURG, VA - Rachel King, a first-year Nursing major and resident of West Unity, OH., was among over 250 students from Eastern Mennonite University who made the spring semester Dean’s List. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 11:00 AM

NSCC Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa & Kappa Beta Delta Honor Societies

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ARCHBOLD, OHIO –Northwest State Community College recently inducted fifty-eight students into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and eighteen students into the Kappa Beta Delta National Honor Society. More...

Posted 4/14/2012 01:33 PM

Henry of Pioneer makes Dean’s List for Wittenberg University

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The following Wittenberg University student from Pioneer maintained a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the 2011 fall semester and were named to the Dean’s List: More...

Posted 3/28/2012 03:00 PM

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School Administration

Williams DD Board Names Guilford As Interim Superintendant

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The Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities announced Monday at their regular meeting that Debra Guilford, the executive director of the Northwest Ohio Waiver Administration Council (NOWAC), will be hired on an interim basis to serve the More...

Posted 4/26/2012 03:27 PM

Four County Career Center Appoints New Superintendent Tim Meister

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Four County Career Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Meister as superintendent of the school district beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. More...

Posted 4/26/2012 01:37 PM

Fayette Local Board Of Education Sets Lunch Prices For 2012-13 School Year

By: Timothy Kays

The Fayette Local Board of Education established new lunch prices for the 2012-13 school year. More...

Posted 4/21/2012 02:56 PM

Hilltop High School To Implement BYOD Pilot Sometime In May, Board Learns

By: Pam Graber

According to High School Principal Mark Elliott, Hilltop High School will be trying a BYOD test run sometime in May. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 04:39 PM

Edon Northwest Local Board Of Education Approves Teacher Contract Renewals

By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber

Renewing teacher contracts was part of a full agenda addressed by the Edon Northwest Local Board of Education during their regular monthly session held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in the Edon Schools Media Center. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 03:39 PM

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Library

Changes Coming To Library Computer Systems Software

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All of the Williams County Public Library locations including Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker, and West Unity will be changing their computer systems software from May 30 to June 8 as they migrate from the Horizon (HIP) system to the Symphony More...

Posted 5/5/2012 03:56 PM

Williams County Public Library Closed In Observance Of Memorial Day

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The Williams County Public Library, with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 03:23 PM

Stryker Library To Host Open House For Author

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Stryker Library would like to invite everyone to come and meet author S. L. Miles on Mon. May 14 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Stryker Library at a Meet the Author open house. More...

Posted 4/26/2012 11:35 AM

Stryker Library To Celebrate Rainforest Right To Read Week

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Stryker Library will be celebrating a Rainforest Right to Read Week from May 7 to May 11. There will be fun activities for kids to participate in each day. On Monday, May 7 at 3:15 pm, the movie Rio will be shown. More...

Posted 4/21/2012 03:28 PM

West Unity Library To Be Closed For Renovations

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West Unity Library will be closed May 7 - May 11 for re-carpeting and renovations. West Unity Library patrons can pick up items on hold for them at the Stryker Branch during the time the West Unity Library is closed. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 11:13 AM

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Farming - Hunting - Gardening

New Virtual Online Farmers Market Open For Business In NW Ohio

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Archbold, Ohio– The Black Swamp Local Food & Farm Coop is now open for semi-monthly public sales. Currently three locations have been set for order pickups with one each in Fulton, Williams, and Defiance counties. More...

Posted 5/11/2012 11:59 AM

4-H Camp Palmer Now Taking Applications For Science Camp

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The Kids’ Outdoor Science Camp, held at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio is scheduled for June 10-13, 2012. More...

Posted 5/11/2012 11:47 AM

Williams SWCD 2012 Board Meeting Dates

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The Williams Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors and positions for 2012 are: Chairman – Bob Short Vice Chairman – Trent Thomas Fiscal Agent - Jon Hake Secretary – Scott Oberlin Member – Jim Herman The Williams SWCD’s re More...

Posted 5/3/2012 09:30 AM

4-H Camp Palmer Envirothon Enjoyed

By: Alicia Kusian

The northwest Ohio educational event took place at Camp Palmer in Fayette, Ohio on April 25, 2012. The event was called the Area 1 Envirothon. More...

Posted 4/27/2012 04:12 PM

OSU Extension Office - It’s Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Time

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Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a beetle (Coleoptera) belonging to the family known as metallic wood-borers (Buprestidae) that attack only Ash trees. More...

Posted 4/20/2012 09:56 AM

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Youth News

Hilltop & Montpelier Students Among Several Placing First In Knowledge Bowl

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Four County Career Center's Williams County Career Based Intervention students recently placed 1st against teams across Ohio in the State Career Based Intervention Knowledge Bowl contest held in Mt. Vernon. More...

Posted 5/10/2012 01:13 PM

Fayette Student Among Several Inducted Into National Technical Honor Society

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A Fayette student is among forty Four County Career Center students inducted into career education's most prestigious organization, the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). More...

Posted 5/10/2012 12:47 PM

Fayette Elementary’s Eagle’s Nest Members

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EAGLE’S NEST MEMBERS ... Back row from left: Raven Brehm, Mataya Rufenacht, Rhys Ruger, Zachary Hartman, Alexus Ball, Dwight. Front row from left: Henry McVay, Drake Venia, Bryanna Spieth, Marisa Seiler, Jocy Figgins, Lillian Eberly. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 01:55 PM

Hope Takes Flight At North Central Schools Raise Over $5,000

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RAISING MONEY ... Throughout the 2011-2012 school year, Hope Takes Flight at North Central Schools has raised over $5,000 for the American Cancer Society. More...

Posted 5/5/2012 01:35 PM

Williams County Girl Scouts Undertake Beautification Project

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WORK DAY … The Williams County Girl Scouts have taken on the project of beautifying the Israel Gardens Butterfly Park located on West Brenner Street in Bryan. More...

Posted 4/27/2012 02:21 PM

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Weather

"Super Moon" Lights Up The Weekend

Super Moon ... Reader Bill Schlosser sent this awesome photo of the Super Moon on Saturday night! ~Forrest More...

Posted 5/7/2012 01:46 PM

In A Rare Turn Of Events, April 2012 Was Significantly Cooler Than March

Kansas Tornado Outbreak Carries Local Impact…
By: Timothy Kays

Despite a monthly average temperature that was 1.1 degrees above normal, April was still significantly cooler than March in the area. Since record keeping began in Fort Wayne back in 1897, this has only happened one other time…in 1907. More...

Posted 5/3/2012 09:45 AM

Early Sunday Morning Moon Setting

Forrest R. Church, Publisher

Clear skies overnight created a beautiful setting of the moon to the west in around 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Wishing everyone a great Sunday and start to their work week! More...

Posted 2/5/2012 08:29 AM

A Warm And Soggy December Of 2011 Is Expected To Continue Well Into 2012

By: Timothy Kays

The word was spread during the second week of December…just one more inch of rain, and 2011 would be the wettest year in history for the area. More...

Posted 1/6/2012 04:49 PM

Warm Starting September Winds Up Considerably Colder Than Normal

La Niña…She’s Baaack!
By: Timothy Kays

There are some things in life that are best when forgotten and left in the past...things with all the charm and warmth of a root canal. More...

Posted 10/13/2011 10:07 AM

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