Aaron Auzins

Napoleon

Staff writer Aaron Auzins for the Northwest Signal newspaper in Napoleon, OH. Tweeting about weather, news, family, entertainment and religion.

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National Day of Prayer event scheduled in Wauseon

2 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

WAUSEON — A National Day of Prayer event will be held at Special Grounds Coffee May 1. This local event, sponsored by Sara’s Garden and local churches, coincides with the national recognition of the day. A prayer and worship program is scheduled from 7-7:30 a.m., with prayer time with worship songs. An open prayer time is then scheduled from 8 a.m.-noon for independent prayer, group prayer, prayer sheets to go, a prayer request box and prayer time with local clergy members.
For Your Information for April 23, 2025

2 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

For Your InformationNapoleon Police DepartmentAccident:A sign was reported to be struck by a vehicle on Scott Street at 4:36 p.m. Monday. A report was pending as of press time. Charged:•Jacob Olsen, 33, of Wauseon, with domestic violence, East Riverview Avenue, 11:18 a.m. Monday, transported to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO). Also reported to the police department:•Theft, Scott Street, 2:36 p.m. Monday, investigation pending.
NSCC Board to meet Friday

2 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

ARCHBOLD — The Board of Trustees of Northwest State Community College will hold its next regular meeting Friday at 11:30 a.m.The board will meet in Room C200 on the Archbold campus.
Dental Excellence hosting Smiles from the Heart

2 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

Dental Excellence will host the return of Smiles from the Heart, a community-driven event providing free dental care to those in need Friday at the Napoleon and Delta offices. The Dental Excellence team will offer one free service per patient – either a cleaning, filling or extraction – on a first-come, first-served basis to up to 100 patients in Napoleon and 50 in Delta. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. at both locations and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Earl S. Abshire

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

Earl Scott Abshire, aged 80, of Holgate, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. Born on Feb. 10, 1945, in Phyllis, Kentucky, Earl led a life characterized by dedication, service and love for his family and community. Earl was a proud graduate of Feds Creek High School in Feds Creek, Kentucky. He devoted 47 years of his working life to the Campbell Soup Co. and Silgan Container, ultimately retiring in 2010.
Karen E. Olwick

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

On April 21, 2025, the Lord called home, Karen Evon (Weitzel) Olwick, 76 years of age, of Napoleon, Ohio. Karen was born on March 9, 1949, at S.M. Heller Memorial Hospital in Napoleon, to Barbara Jeanne (Groll) and Frank Lewis Weitzel of Napoleon. She was baptized into the faith on Aug. 19, 1957, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. She was confirmed at St. Paul on April 7, 1963. Karen was a beautician by profession and enjoyed working at this trade until she retired. She married Allen P.
George C. Goodman

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

George Charles Goodman, 77, of McClure, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. George is survived by his wife, Deb; children, Dawn (Gary) Ellis, Charles Jason Goodman and Amanda (Bob) Hanna; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his brother, Roger (Deb) Goodman. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25 at Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler, Ohio, with visitation from 10-11 a.m.Memorial contributions may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church.
Henry County marriage licenses

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

Trevor Allan Geahlen, 28, Liberty Center, operator, to Adrianne Teresa Katherine McDaniel, 29, Liberty Center, homemaker. Logan James Helmke, 25, Grelton, quality control, to Cali Rose Kinder, 21, Grelton, unemployed. Robert Jo Parker Strauss, 24, Napoleon, laborer, to Ruth Elizabeth Wenzinger, 22, New Bavaria, teacher. Matthew James Feather, 51, Napoleon, truck driver, to Amber Dawn Eitniear, 43, Edgerton, truck driver.
Deshler Council heard BPA updates

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

DESHLER — Village council recently heard updates from the board of public affairs. New items presented to council from the board’s recent meeting included personnel recently provided mutual aid to Montpelier after storms damaged utility items in that area, BPA representation plans to attend upcoming conferences and village personnel recently addressed a power outage that impacted 55 people and lasted 45 minutes.
April 22, 2025

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

How about another pop quiz on your knowledge of the ‘50s and ‘60s? 1) This book, written in 1952, was written “with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying and worthwhile life.”2) What does VCR, a device first introduced in 1956, stand for? 3) Frank Sinatra released his second version of this George Gershwin tune in 1954. 4) This author, who created the character Sam Spade, died on Jan 10, 1961.