Edgerton News

Everyone has had to dig deeper into their wallets to fill up their tank, but despite the generally gloomy outlook in the news, certain aspects of life in the six-county area -- among them, volunteerism -- ...

Paul and Michelle Brink, Defiance, a son, 7 lbs. 6 oz., at 12:40 p.m. Admitted Monday -- Linda Harmon, Defiance.

On the basement level of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School, insulated from the bustle upstairs of preparations for the eighth-grade graduation, students in Classroom 107 played bingo.

Citing falling demand, Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. cut 300 jobs at its Decatur plant today and 57 more at its Edgerton, Ohio, operation.

ASA Late Model Series - Sunday, June 1, 2008 Jason Dietsch survives a thrilling battle with USPRO Cup Series Points Leader, Dave Gentile Jr., and wins the Glass Breaker 75 at Toledo Speedway! By Matt Prieur- ...

“It is an icon. It's a landmark”

At the ripe old age of 121, the Bluffton Town Hall is a survivor. As historic preservationists lament the impending demolition of local government buildings such as the Seneca County Courthouse in Tiffin and ... via Toledo Blade

Defiance Birth Monday " Andrea and Philip Bittinger, Ney, a daughter, 7 lbs. 11 oz., at 12:41 p.m. Police reports State Patrol Monday, 6 a.m., on Ohio 34 in Williams County's Center Township, a vehicle driven ... via Crescent-News.com

“We respect everybody's opinion, but we are trying to do what we think is best for Edgerton in the long term.”

Supporters of preserving the 124-year-old Edgerton village hall are continuing their effort to save the building from demolition with a petition to Village Council. via Toledo Blade

“It was designed in the United States -- the pledge of allegiance. It was designed in English, and I believe that that's the way it should be”

A controversy is brewing in Edgerton over the Pledge of Allegiance. Last month, a Spanish class at Edgerton High School was allowed to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish, which sparked a controversy ... via Channel3000

Janelle Kunesh and daughter, Defiance. Paulding County Admitted Sunday -- Marjorie Roughton, Paulding. via Crescent-News.com

A resident of Ravine Ridge Drive was charged with disorderly conduct after being observed in an intoxicated state while walking along South Sandusky Street. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers

“Every year we've gone the extra mile to make sure it's a safe party.”

In an effort to curtail drunken driving and underage alcohol offenses, deputies will be on foot patrol in Newville, conduct youth alcohol compliance checks inside taverns and enforce laws on liquor sales to ... via The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, ...

“Obviously that's something we'll have to keep an eye on and address”

Travis Fuller takes notes on a story in his 8th grade reading class at Edgerton Middle School. via The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, ...

“I started reading the early church writings and about different saints, just as devotional guides”

When a recent national survey found that 44 percent of respondents had switched from the faiths in which they were raised, it was hardly news to Craig Smith of Fort Wayne. via Journal Gazette

A Maumee man is among two people killed in separate crashes on area roadways so far this weekend, the Ohio Highway Patrol said. via NBC24.com

A 77-year-old Texas man was pronounced dead after the pickup he was driving crashed on U.S. 6 a quarter mile west of Edgerton in southwestern Williams County near the Indiana line this morning, the Ohio Highway ... via Toledo Blade

Monday, 3:10 p.m., at Ohio 66 and U.S. 6 in Williams County's Springfield Township, vehicles driven by Clifford St. via Crescent-News.com

“It's real tempting to just plant every acre into grain crops”

To plant or not to plant. Some Indiana and Ohio farmers are wrestling with the question. via Fort Wayne News Sentinel

“It certainly is not in our best interest to recommend bad deals to our members. This project is a good project and makes sense.”

They include Bowling Green, Napoleon, Bryan, Clyde, Deshler, Edgerton, Elmore, Genoa, Montpelier, Oak Harbor, Haskins, Holiday City, Pemberville, Pioneer, Sycamore, and Woodville. via Toledo Blade

“That and potato chips. I like popcorn. I really like strawberries and fruits”

Q. If you could have a meal with one person, past or present, who would it be? A. Caryl. via Fort Wayne Journal Gazette