🌱 How is Archbold’s hometown college turning record enrollment into local jobs?

What's up Archbold! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How is Archbold's hometown college turning record enrollment into local jobs?
• Which Archbold golfer punched his ticket to the state tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Thursday Story Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: A touch of morning rain, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northwest State Hits Record Enrollment As 97.8% Of Grads Find Related Jobs (thevillagereporter.com) — Archbold residents learned that Northwest State Community College's Archbold campus has hit record enrollment, with nearly 98% of surveyed graduates quickly finding related jobs. College leaders detailed strong workforce partnerships, financial aid benefits, and upcoming facilities improvements in Archbold, while reminding locals that spring 2027 registration opens in October for new and returning students.
   

• Swanton headed to state, along with Archbold's Short (bryantimes.com) — Archbold golf fans will see senior Grady Short head to the Division II state tournament as an individual qualifier after tying for medalist honors at districts. Archbold's team tied for fifth, while league rival Swanton earned a historic team trip to state, highlighting a strong showing for Northwest Ohio golfers.
   

📸 Around Archbold

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Archbold

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Thursday Story Time →
  Archbold
  5:45 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Thursday Story Hour →
  Archbold OH
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Cinnamon Roll Day →
  Doughbox Bakery, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold
  7:00 am
• Beginner Quilt Making Class →
  Welcome Center Classroom, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold
  9:30 am
• Beginner Quilt Making Class October 3, 17 and 31 →
  Welcome Center Classroom, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold
  9:30 am
• Vintage Base Ball Tourney →
  Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Monday Story Hour →
  Archbold OH
  10:00 am
• Monday Story Time →
  Archbold OH
  11:15 am
Tuesday October 6
• Fall Weekday Quilt Retreat →
  Sauder Heritage Inn, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold
• Tuesday Story Hour →
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  10:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Wednesday Story Hour →
  Archbold OH
  10:00 am
• Apple Weeks at the Historic Village →
  Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sanoh America, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Operator- 2nd and 3rd Shifts Great Pay in Archbold. Apply here.
• Conagra Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Associate in Archbold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Archbold here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wauseon

• Bryan volleyball overtakes Wauseon in league win (bryantimes.com)
• For Your Information for Sept. 30, 2026 (northwestsignal.net)
• Payment plan approved for Fulton Co. ditch improvement (bryantimes.com)

Napoleon

• Napoleon committees recommend budget adjustments (northwestsignal.net)

Ok Archbold! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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