Located about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Toledo, Archbold is home to Northwest State Community College.[9] It was designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1983.In 1999, ACT purchased Giffey Hall in Ridgeville Corners, which is its permanent home.They partner with schools, and other arts and community organizations to present quality, affordable art-filled experiences.WMTR Radio has been locally owned and operated since 1968 by the Northwestern Ohio Broadcasting Corporation.The station plays a mix of music from the 70s to the 90s, covers local news, and provides live broadcasts of community and high school sporting events.NOBC also owns and operates 94.3 The Buck, a mainstream country music station.