The Swanton Bulldogs ran into an Otsego Knight team on fire and blistered the nets for 46 first-half points on their way to a 63-46 victory on Tuesday night at the Kevin J. McQuade Gymnasium in a non-league boys basketball game. The Bulldogs hung tight in the first quarter with the visiting Knights, who entered the contest with a 4-0 record, and were down by just five, 19-14 after one. However, Otsego really lit it up in the second quarter, outscoring Swanton 27-7 for a 46-21 halftime advantage.
In the second half, the Knights’ offense cooled off considerably, scoring only 17 more points but, the Bulldogs could on add 25 more to their total and suffered the 17-point loss. Swanton’s Evan Reinhard led all players with 20 points including five triples. Charlie Wood added 17 points. Kaidyn Hutton topped Otsego with 17 points and Dane Fatzinger had 14, all in the high-scoring second quarter.
With the loss, the Bulldogs drop to 4-2 on the season. They will play next at home on Saturday against the North Central Eagles.
Swanton Bulldogs: 14-7-15-10 = 46 Evan Reinhard (20), Charlie Wood (17), Adam Lemon (6), Giovanni Ruiz (3)
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Photo: Bulldog sophomore Evan Reinhard drives to the basket for two of his game-high 20 points
In the middle two quarters, the Swanton Lady Bulldogs could not find the mark, scoring only two points, and went on to lose 38-21 to the visiting Stryker Lady Panthers. Entering the second quarter, the Bulldogs trailed by just two points, 12-10. From there, however, their shooting went ice cold, scoring only two more points before halftime and zero in the third quarter, allowing the Panthers to stretch their advantage to 12 points entering the final frame. Lauren Bettinger led the Lady Bulldogs with six points. Grace Froelich scored 15 for the Lady Panthers.
The loss drops Swanton’s record on the season to 0-5. They next play on Tuesday, December 17th, at home against the Northwood Lady Rangers.
Stryker Lady Panthers: 12-9-3-14 = 38 Grace Froelich (15), Anna Donovan (7), Aubrey Clemens (5), Addalee Fulk (5), Abby Oberlin (3), Reiss Creighton (3)
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Heading into the Baker Games portion of the match on Friday at the Swanton Sports Center, the Evergreen Vikings held an 80-pin lead over the Patrick Henry Patriots in their NWOAL contest and survived a furious rally to edge the Pats 2068-2059. Michael Laver paced the Vikings with a two-game series score of 358 including a 205 game. Teammate Trevor Johnson was right behind with a 355 series and a match-high game of 217. Kolton Barnhisel led the Patriots and all bowlers with a 363 series including a game of 201.
Evergreen Vikings: Michael Laver (153 + 205 = 358), Trevor Johnson (138 + 217 = 355), Isaac Hansel (160 + 142 = 302), Layne Vance (138 + 156 = 294), Caden Beier (172), Cohen Myers (126), Baker Games (165 + 182 + 1414 = 461) Total = 2068
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The Bryan Golden Bears bowlers visited the Swanton Sports Center and defeated both the Swanton Bulldogs Boys and Girls teams. The Bulldogs fell to the Golden Bears 2131-1631. Swanton’s Conner Williams led all bowlers with a two-game 394 series and Mycah Smith had a 351 for Bryan. The Lady Bulldogs lost 1905-1166. Bryan’s Polly Sleesman topped the ladies with a two-game series of 357. Emma Leonard had a 253 for Swanton.
Bryan Golden Bears: Mycah Smith (173 + 179 = 351), Noha Geren (154 + 183 = 337), Aaryan Singh (159 + 169 = 328), Noah Mills (164 + 157 = 321), Brayden Brown (128 + 132 = 260), Baker Games (167 + 155 + 211 = 533) Total = 2131
Swanton Bulldogs: Conner Williams (200 + 194 = 394), Conor Yates (145 + 178 = 323), Devon Bumbera (81 + 125 = 206), Jeremia Jordan (105 + 71 = 176), Stephan Hartbarger (66 + 63) = 129), Baker Games (131 + 120 + 152 = 403) Total = 1631
Swanton Lady Bulldogs: Emma Leonard (119 + 134 = 253), Bailey Juhasz (103 + 82 = 185), Lily Gasche (93 + 90 = 183), Ann Urbina (102 + 65 = 167), Alex Hollis (63), Ezra Goodman (56), Baker Games (99 + 80 + 79 = 258) Total = 1166
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At the Monday, 12/9/24, Village Council meeting, Council voted unanimously to pass the following resolution:
Resolution 2024-41 Page 1 of 1 Resolution 2024-41: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SWANTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE OF SWANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)
WHEREAS, Swanton Local School District wishes to have a dedicated School Resource Officer (hereafter “the SRO”) and the Village of Swanton Police Department wishes to provide an SRO to Swanton Local School District; and WHEREAS, Swanton Local School District and the Village of Swanton Police Department desire to set forth in an agreement with specific terms and conditions of the services to be performed and provided by the SRO to Swanton Local School District; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS, Swanton Local School District shall pay the Village of Swanton Police Department the amount of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) annually [$3,333 per month-$111 per day] for the services of the SRO for the first school year in which the SRO is in place (school year 2024/2025). However, this amount shall be paid during both school months, and non-school months. For each school year thereafter, beginning school year2025/2026, the amount paid by the School District shall increase by three percent (3%) annually.
The officer chosen to be Swanton Schools’ SRO is Troy Stewart. Officer Stewart is a veteran of the law enforcement career field, having served the Village of Swanton for the past 12 years and the Village of Fayette for four years prior to that. He actually has been in his new position for the past five weeks. Troy currently lives in Wauseon with his wife and three children.
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At their Tuesday night meeting earlier this week, the Swanton Lions Club welcomed its newest member, Brenda Shoemaker of Delta. Brenda was sworn in by Lion Dawn Patch. Unfortunately, the Delta Lions Club was disbanded several years ago, but Brenda has found a home with us.
The Swanton Lions Club is one of the most active community service organizations in Northwest Ohio. They are currently working on their Giving Tree Program to help the children of less fortunate families enjoy the Christmas season. The Lions put on the widely popular Halloween Hoopla every year. They are involved with many other charitable organizations related to helping the visually impaired, diabetes, Fulton County Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-a-Highway and more.
The Swanton Lions meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm at the Swanton Community Center located on Chestnut Street. They can be contacted through their Facebook page.
Photo: Dawn Patch (Left) presents Brenda Shoemaker with her Certificate of Membership
Just second after tip-off, Delta’s Abby Todd swished a three-point shot from the left baseline, triggering a 13-0 run to open the game as the Delta Lady Panthers went on to soundly beat the Petttisville Lady Blackbirds 59-23 on Tuesday night in the “Jungle.” Delta kept the pressure on all night getting points from eight different players led by Kendall Sprow’s 18, another 15 from Todd and 14 from freshman Anna Lohman. Pettisville got seven points from Grace Remington and four from Noelle Fox.
The win places Delta’s record at 3-0 on the season. They will welcome in the Wauseon Lady Indians tonight. The Lady Blackbirds drop to 2-4 for the year and will be at home Friday night to face off against the Evergreen Lady Vikings.
Pettisville Lady Blackbirds: 4-7-8-4 = 23 Grace Remington (7), Noelle Fox (4), Addison Davis (4), Becca Strauss (3), Ashalyn Rice (2), Sophia Beltz (1)
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Photo: Freshman Anna Lohman battles inside for two points
This past Saturday morning, the annual Christmas in Swanton Parade was held and, serving as Grand Marshals, were long-time Swanton residents Mike and Kerri Rochelle who, for many years, had organized and chaired the Christmas in Swanton celebration. Chairperson for 2024, Mandi Gineman and her team of hard-working volunteers, put together a fantastic parade, worthy of the Rochelles’ past efforts. Despite the very chilly weather, it was a great turnout as many spectators lined both sides of Main Street from the Swanton Sports Center to the turn in front of Benfield Wines onto Dodge Street. Co-Masters of Ceremonies, Delray Busch, Executive Director of the Swanton Chamber of Commerce, and Nicolette Starks, Vice-Principal of Swanton High School, kept everyone informed of exactly what they were watching as the parade passed by.
Below is a short autobiography of how Mike and Kerri came to be part of our wonderful community:
How we came to Swanton Originating from Lakeville, OH (Mike) and Kalida, OH (Kerri) we met at the University of Toledo in the late nineties while active in Student Government. After we were married and living in Toledo, we realized we were both small towners at heart and wanted to move to a small town. We loved our jobs in Toledo at the time, so we needed to find a town that was a commutable distance to Toledo. We researched small towns around Toledo and felt like Swanton was a great fit. We built our house and moved here in 2003.
Employment Mike has worked for KeyBank since 2001. He spent 20 years on the retail side of the bank with 15 of those years serving as Branch Manager of the Swanton branch. He now works in Private Banking for Key.
Kerri has spent her career serving in the nonprofit sector with roles at the American Red Cross, American Heart Association and now as the Mission Advancement Director for the Sisters of Notre Dame.
Our children: Mikayla born in 2000 – Living in Denver, CO working as Community Manager for the University of Colorado, Boulder Macie born in 2003 – Living at home and attending University of Toledo majoring in Education Mylee born in 2007 = A junior at Notre Dame Academy
Involvement in Swanton Mike: Relay for Life Treasurer. Village Council (4 terms), Rotary President, 2007-08, Softball Coach 2003-2021, St. Richard Finance Committee, Christmas in Swanton Chair, Swanton HS Football Statistician, 2014-2021, 2007 Toledo’s 20 Under 40 Recipient
Kerri: Corn Fest Committee, Swanton Rec Cheer Director (Created Smart Start Program), 2004-2020. Swanton HS Cheer Coach, 2005-2009, Swanton Parents Club President. Swanton Schools Foundation. SACC Board, St. Richard School Parent Advisory Board. Christmas in Swanton Chair, United Way of Fulton County Board
Our philosophy on service: We believe that we all have a responsibility to use our God-given gifts, talents and treasure to contribute to our communities in any way we can. If everyone does a little to make our corner of the world a better place, together we can have a big impact, especially in a small town like Swanton.
Thoughts on Christmas in Swanton Helping present this event to the community every year, was such an honor. In a way, we felt like Santa’s elves, helping to bring the magic of Christmas to our wonderful community. The smiles on children’s faces when they would visit Santa, watching old friends reconnect in halls at the craft show and feeling that small town pride in the parade was the most rewarding experience of all the things we have been involved in. We also always felt like the morning of Christmas in Swanton was the kick-off to our own Christmas season at home.
We are extremely humbled to be recognized in this way. We both were very involved in the community, but separately. Christmas in Swanton was the one activity we did together every year as a couple, so it is extra special to us to be honored for our efforts as a team.
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Photo: Mike and Kerri Rochelle with daughters Macie and Mylee.
The Delta Panthers and the Delta Lady Panthers lost their home bowling matches on Friday to the Patrick Henry Patriots at the Swanton Sports Center. The boys were defeated 1911-1768 and the girls lost 1890-1366. Marcello Miracola led the Panthers and all bowlers with a two-game series score of 383. Chloe Cole rolled a two-game series of 249 to lead the Lady Panthers. Austin Lammers shot a 362 for the Patriots and Lana Breece fired a 348 for the Lady Patriots including a high-game 234 score.
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