Northwest Signal

The history of local community newspapers in the area dates back to 1852 with the launch of The North West, a weekly Democratic publication. Its first edition was released on September 8, 1852. Following this, the Henry County Signal, a weekly Republican newspaper, made its debut on September 10, 1865. In 1959, a significant merger occurred when the Napoleon Northwest-News and Henry County Signal combined to operate as a single entity. This led to the first edition of the Northwest Signal being published twice a week starting on September 7, 1960. By late 1961, the Northwest Signal expanded its publication to five days a week. On February 1, 1966, James (Jim) K. Kuser acquired the assets of the Napoleon Publishing Co. and established Napoleon Inc., the publisher of the daily Northwest Signal. The newspaper transitioned from a tabloid to its current broadsheet format on September 7, 1966. For over 35 years, the Kuser family has been dedicated to publishing the Northwest Signal, making it Henry County's sole daily newspaper.

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WATCH: Brown student slams university for ‘bloat and bureaucracy’

3 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Andrew Rice

(The Center Square) – Alex Shieh, a student at Brown University, slammed the Ivy League institution for high prices, “bloat and bureaucracy" in testimony before Congress on Wednesday.
Napoleon's Huddle sisters punch tickets to state on final day

5 days ago | northwestsignal.net | Brandon Shrider

LEXINGTON, Ohio — Two Napoleon sisters used record-breaking performances to lead area competitors Saturday, as they clinched their individual spots at this weekend’s state tournament with their finishes at the final day of the Division II regional track and field championships at Lexington High School.
Vikings rally to win district title

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Brandon Shrider

FREMONT — Evergreen had a forgettable start to Friday’s Division VI district championship baseball game, going down 1-2-3 to begin the game and trailing by three runs through a scoreless three innings. But the Vikings, who had not allowed a run through two tournament games, were not fazed by the deficit to top-seeded Gibsonburg and, instead, put together a near-perfect inning in response.
Patriots fall to Lincolnview

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Brandon Shrider

NAPOLEON — Lower-seeded Patrick Henry had early-game opportunities to take a lead on Lincolnview in Thursday’s Division VI district semifinal baseball game. But missed opportunities and defensive miscues were too much to overcome for the Patriots, as they fell 7-1 to the Lancers at Napoleon’s Booster Field. Batting first, PH opened the game with a leadoff single from Cal Schroeder before Mack Hieber was intentionally walked with one out. The next two batters made outs.
Pettisville FFA attended 2025 Ohio FFA Convention

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

COLUMBUS - Twenty Pettisville FFA members recently attended the Ohio FFA Convention and Expo. On the first day of the convention, students had the opportunity to explore the career show and expo. During Session One, the chapter was recognized for donating $500 or more in charitable giving from April 1, 2024-March 30, 2025. During Session Two, Pettisville FFA was recognized as a Gold Medal Chapter, which is awarded to the top 10% chapters in the state.
Michigan man sentenced in Archbold break-in case

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

ARCHBOLD — The office of the Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney reported a Highland Park, Michigan, individual that was arrested in December following a reported breaking and entering at a local business has been sentenced in Fulton County Common Pleas Court. Upon indictment, it was reported Kemonie J.
PH approves five-year forecast update

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

HAMLER — The Patrick Henry Local Schools Board of Education Tuesday approved an updated five-year forecast for the district. Superintendent Dr. Josh Biederstedt reported, while revenues are projected to grow at accepted rates, the forecast does not anticipate significant levels of growth. However, it does contain a projected ruling in the Rover Pipeline case that is now at the Supreme Court of Ohio. “This settlement is projected in fiscal year 2028,” Biederstedt said.
May 29, 2025

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Gene Grime

It was on this date, May 29 in 1886, that American pharmacist John Pemberton began to advertise his patent medicine — Coca-Cola — in Atlanta, Georgia. Pemberton was a pharmacist and Confederate States Army veteran who is best known as the inventor of the still-popular soft drink. On May 8, 1886, he developed an early version of a beverage that would later become Coca-Cola. He suffered from a sabre wound sustained in April of 1865, during the Civil War.
Archbold Police served warrant on sex charges

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

ARCHBOLD — The Archbold Police Department reported it recently served a warrant resulting from a Fulton County grand jury indictment on 10 felony sex charges. In an incident report submitted by the Archbold Police Department Friday, it was reported officers went to a suspect’s address to serve an arrest warrant. It was reported contact was made with the subject, and Glenn L. Bennett, 55, of Archbold was arrested and transported to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) without incident.
For Your Information for May 29, 2025

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Aaron Auzins

For Your InformationNapoleon Police DepartmentAccidents:McKenzie N. Weber, 16, of Defiance was eastbound on Clairmont Avenue near Wildcat Drie at 3:20 p.m. May 22. It was reported Weber was startled by an oncoming vehicle and pressed the accelerator while veering right. The vehicle exited the roadway and struck a sign. Weber was not injured, and damage to her vehicle was minor. A two-vehicle, non-injury accident was reported on Independence Drive at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.