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Even before the first pitch of the game between the visiting Evergreen Lady Vikings and the host Archbold Lady Blue Streaks, everyone in attendance knew the strategy Archbold coach Sarah Dominique would employ to limit any potential damage that could be caused by two-time NWOAL Player of the Year, Evergreen’s Macy Chamberlain.  As soon as Chamberlain stepped into the batter’s box to lead off the contest, she was told to take first base with an intentional walk.  Chamberlain, the Penn State commit, was intentionally walked three more times, including once with score tied at 0-0 and the bases loaded, in Archbold’s come-from-behind 4-3 victory Thursday afternoon.

The two-out bases loaded walk led to three runs for the Vikings in the top of the second inning.  The Streaks responded with a run in the bottom of the inning the scored single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth while holding Evergreen scoreless the rest of the way for the win

Tess Ames and Kalen Behnfeldt each had a hit and a run scored to lead the Archbold offense.  Makena Thiel took the win in the circle, giving up three earned runs on five hits, six walks and eight strikeouts in pitching a complete game.  In addition to Chamberlain’s four walks with an RBI, Avah Vaculik had a hit and an RBI and Kira Keller had two hits and an RBI.  Keller took the loss giving up three earned runs on five hits, one walk and four strikeouts in five innings of work.

The win moves Archbold’s record to 4-2 in the NWOAL and 13-6 overall.  Evergreen drops to 2-4 in the league and 7-11 on the season.  Both teams begin OHSAA State Tournament play on Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 PM.  Archbold will play host to fellow NWOAL school Delta while Evergreen will travel to Northwood.

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Photo: Tess Ames slides into home ahead of the tag by Macy Chamberlain

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On Friday evening, April 25^th, the Fulton County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) held its 10^th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet at the Birchwood Meadow Wedding and Event Barn in Swanton.  Matt Gilroy, FCEDC Executive Director, served as the emcee and welcomed the approximately 250 guests. 

Special guests included Lu Cooke, Regional Representative for Lt. Governor John Husted, Roy Palmer, Representing Senator J.D. Vance, Kim Priestap, Regional Representative for Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Representative Jim Hoops, Ohio House of Representatives, RJ Mancini, Manager of Government Affairs, JobsOhio, and Jeff Rupp, Fulton County Commissioner.  Also from Fulton County in attendance were mayors, council members, township trustees, school board members and other various elected officials.

“Established in May 2014, the Fulton County Economic Development Corporation marks its ten-year anniversary tonight.  Over the past decade, we’ve celebrated numerous milestones and spearheaded various initiatives.  More than 70 development endeavors undertaken by Fulton County businesses have resulted in over $1.5 billion in capital investments, generating over 1,200 jobs across our communities.  From our humble beginnings with 62 Charter Members, we now boast over 100 member businesses and organizations contributing to our collective achievements,” said Mr. Gilroy addressing the guests.

“The outlook for Fulton County and Northwest Ohio remains promising.  Our business community is actively engaged in fostering economic growth.  Challenges such as residential development and workforce skills are being met with innovative solutions, and the FCEDC continues to cultivate a robust pipeline of prospective development projects poised to bolster tax revenues, employment opportunities, and economic prosperity in Fulton County,” he added.

In the business portion of the event, the FCEDC Nominating Committee recommended the following Slate of Candidates for the organization’s Executive Committee and all were approved.

Serving a one-year term ending June 30, 2025:  Sommer Vriezelaar – Nooter LLC

Serving a two-year term ending June 30, 2026:  Scott Anair – Wauseon Machine & Manufacturing, Josh Rupli & Dan Silvers – Hylant, Chris Gohr – Sauder, Kathy Shaw – Triangular Processing, Keith Torbet – City of Wauseon, Seth Thomas – Thomas Construction & Remodeling

Following dinner, the 2024 FCDEC Awards were announced.

The 2024 Business Awards:  Business of the Year – Anderzack-Pitzen Construction (APC), Inc.   Community Leadership – Dental Excellence of Delta   Excellence in Retail – Aquatek Water Conditioning   Excellence in Industry – Shaw’s Clothing

The 2024 Community Involvement Awards:  Volunteer of the Year – Kimberly Smallman   Excellence in Public Service – Jim Wyse   The Robert Fulton Award – Gary Loar

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Photo: Robert Fulton Award recipient Gary Loar, Mrs. Loar, RJ Lumbrezer and Patti Finn

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The Wauseon Lady Indians spotted the visiting Delta Lady Panthers a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and still trailed 5-3 after Delta’s MacKenzie Clapp belted a solo home run in the top of the second.  However, in the bottom half of that inning, with two runners on base, Ava Kovar drove a pitch over the left-center field wall, giving Wauseon a 6-5 lead, and paved the way to a 14-8 NWOAL softball victory.

The Wauseon win places their league record at 5-2 and are currently at 11-8 on the season.  Delta falls to 1-5 in the NWOAL and 3-13 overall.

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Photo: Ava Kovar goes deep for a three-run shot

Clinton Township to Host Ceremony with Wauseon American Legion Post 265 and Trustees in Honor of New Flag Installation

Clinton Township is thrilled to announce a special event to commemorate the installation of a new flag and pole, along with the labor generously donated by the Wauseon American Legion Post 265.  The township, in collaboration with the Trustees, invites the community to join them for a memorable photo session on May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Clinton Township building located at 5736 Co Rd 15-1, Wauseon, OH 43567.  

The installation of the flag marks a significant moment for Clinton Township and its residents, symbolizing unity, patriotism, and respect for the nation’s values.  The Wauseon American Legion’s generous donation reflects their commitment to serving the community and honoring the country’s heritage.  All community members are invited to attend this event.  For more information about the event, please contact Nancy Yackee, Fiscal Officer, at njyclintontwp@gmail.com or (419) 335-8961 ext. 10.

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The Wauseon Lady Indians softball team held their Senior Night on Wednesday prior to a game against the Delta Lady Panthers. The seniors being honored were, in alphabetical order, Ella Hageman, Brianna Hays, Madisyn Ledyard, Kayla Mennigen and Danica Pack. Wauseon defeated Delta 14-8.

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Mother Nature limited the game action to barely one inning. However, there are pre-game photos to look at and a few game photos as well.

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Late Saturday morning, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to announce the opening of Curated Chaos, a bodega-sized retail shop located at 111 South Main Street, tucked in between Gypsy Soul and the Main Street Trading Post.  The newest Swanton business came about when its owner, Heather Schneider, suddenly found herself out of a job after working 22 years for a Fortune 500 Company that was down-sizing.

“I was doing some things to occupy myself.  I didn’t want my kids see me sitting around feeling sorry for myself so I started making things,” explained Heather, the Delta mother of four.  Several of my friends said, ‘Why don’t you sell some of that stuff?’ and I thought why not?”  When the space became available, she jumped at the opportunity with complete support from her family.

Curated Chaos promises a shopping experience like no other, curated by Heather, who has meticulously collected and created a diverse array of unique items. From vintage and vintage-adjacent clothing and jewelry to pop culture and concert tees, books, candles, vinyl records, furniture, and a myriad of other intriguing pieces, there’s something to pique the interest of every visitor.

“We’re thrilled to bring Curated Chaos to the heart of Swanton,” said Heather.   “Our collection is a celebration of individuality and creativity, offering a curated selection of items that you won’t find anywhere else.”

To start, the hours of operation will be Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM as well as a pop-up schedule, Curated Chaos encourages patrons to stay updated on their Facebook page for the latest information. “We want to ensure that our visitors have the best experience possible, so we encourage everyone to check our Facebook page or message us before stopping in,” added Ms. Schneider.

For more information, please contact Delray Busch, Executive Director of the Swanton Area Chamber of Commerce, at swantoncc@gmail.com.

Curated Chaos Contact:  Heather Schneider   Owner, Curated Chaos
419-283-6352   hmsppp@yahoo.com 

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Photo: Heather officially opens Curated Chaos

 

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Panther senior Brody Waugh pitched five innings of no-hit no-run baseball against the visiting Hilltop Cadets before departing the mound with a 6-0 lead.  The big left-hander mixed in fastballs with an unhittable curve, keeping the Cadet hitters off balance.  However, the Panthers surrendered six runs in the final two innings and had to score once more to win the game 7-6. 

Once the pitching change was made, Hilltop’s bats came to life.  The Cadets scored three runs in the top of the sixth off relief pitcher Carlos DeSantos to pull within 6-3.  After the Panthers added a run in the bottom of that inning for a 7-3 lead, Hilltop struck for three more scores off Landon Griesinger and had the tying run on base before a running grab by centerfielder Joel Arroyo-Sierra ended the game and allowed all the Panther faithful to breathe again.

Leaving the game while pitching a no-hitter is unusual, but as Waugh explained, it was a personal decision that he and Head Coach Dustin Stickley agreed to.  “Monday, we play at Wauseon.  My dad was a state champion pitcher for Wauseon on that mound so it’s been a pretty big thing for me to pitch on that mound,” said Waugh. 

The main issue was pitch-count.  Waugh had thrown approximately 75 pitches in the game and was getting close to requiring more than two days rest before he pitch again.  “I hated to take him out, but he wanted to be able to pitch next week so, I had to take him out early,” explained Coach Stickley.  “He did a great job on the mound today.”

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Photo: Brody Waugh

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In a back-and-forth affair that saw several ties and several lead changes, the Swanton Lady Bulldogs scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning then survived an Evergreen rally to edge the Lady Vikings 8-7 in an NWOAL contest. The game was last tied when Evergreen’s Macy Chamberlain drove a single up the middle to knot the score at 6-6 in the top of the sixth before the Bulldogs regained the lead in the bottom of the inning. The Lady Vikings scored one run in the top of the seventh and had the tying run on base with two outs when Swanton’s Kylie Shinaver made a diving catch in right-center field to end the game.

Taylor Forrest was the winning pitcher and had two hits and two RBIs at the plate. Chamberlain led Evergreen with two hits, two walks and an RBI.

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Photo: Swanton centerfielder Kylie Shinaver

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Down by six runs to the Swanton Lady Bulldogs entering the bottom of the sixth, Wauseon’s Danica Pack led off the inning with a home run to deep right field, triggering a hit parade that powered the Lady Indians to five more scores and a 10-10 tie.  After holding Swanton scoreless in the top of the seventh, Pack singled to begin the bottom of the inning and eventually came around to cross home plate in an 11-10 walk-off NWOAL victory last Friday.

Wauseon followed up the win over Swanton with another league victory, 11-4 over Patrick Henry on Monday, to remain unbeaten in the NWOAL at 4-0 and 10-5 overall.  The Lady Bulldogs rebounded on Monday afternoon at home with an 8-7 win over the Evergreen Lady Vikings to move their league record to 3-2 and 10-5 on the season.

Both teams resume NWOAL action on Thursday when Wauseon travels to Archbold to take on the Lady Blue Streaks and Swanton heads to Delta to face off against the Lady Panthers.  First pitch for both games is 5:00 PM.

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Photo: Danica Pack trots home to welcoming Wauseon teammates after hitting a home run