March 1st, 2007 Upward season ends with programLocal News (355 words)
As it winds down its second season in Delphos, the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program celebrates a growth spurt compared to its premier season. Jefferson freshmen NWC championsSports (109 words)
Jefferson’s freshmen boys basketball teams won both the NWC regular season and tournament and finished the season 15-3. Mary Ann KoesterFor the Record (253 words)
Mary Ann Koester, 74, of Ottoville, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Manor Nursing Home in Glandorf after a courageous fight with breast cancer. Backgrounds key to local wrestlers’ successSports (1158 words)
The Tri-County Wrestling Association has borne many fruits over the years. Just look at the Delphos wrestlers participating in the Division III State Wrestling Tournament starting this afternoon. Time change may lighten ‘winter blues’Local News (518 words)
The federal government’s goal in changing the date was nationwide energy conservation. U.S. Department of Transportation studies show an electrical savings of one percent per day of Daylight Savings Time, due to decreased customer usage in warmer months when outdoor activities increase. Library to move to old schoolLocal News (348 words)
The library, which has been housed in Memorial Hall on Water Street for the past 20 years, will be moving to the old Fort Jennings High School band room just down the street this spring. 4-H club elects new officersLocal News (92 words)
The Delphos Pathfinders 4-H Club recently elected new officers during its monthly meeting. March 5th, 2007 FCCLA raises money for Siefker with dime warLocal News (73 words)
As part of the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America’s focus on family and community service, the Jefferson Middle School chapter sponsored a Dime War To Fight Cancer to raise money for McKenna Siefker. Della Rose MayFor the Record (354 words)
Della Rose (Hemker) May, 80, of Medina, formerly of Sandusky, passed away early Thursday evening at her home after battling cancer for the past year. Merlin G. GrothouseFor the Record (240 words)
Merlin G. Grothouse, 70, of Huber Heights, died Thursday at his home. Online sex predators: local youth at riskLocal News (1580 words)
The news magazine Dateline NBC has cast a bright light on adults who use Internet chat rooms for just one immoral purpose: to have sex with an underage person. Similar “stings” have been conducted by the Delphos Police Department. G. Leon ‘Curly’ HallFor the Record (223 words)
G. Leon “Curly” Hall, 74, of Elida, died at 2:11 p.m. Thursday at Triumph Hospital, Lima. Pet CornerLocal News (147 words)
The Animal Protective League in Van Wert has available for adoption the following pets: CATS Cats and kittens 8 months and older, indoors and out. Diana is a Continue » Library offers variety of tax forms at no chargeLocal News (1870 words)
It’s tax time again! Don’t forget that the library has lots of tax forms that you can pick up free of charge. If we don’t have a copy of the form you need, be sure to ask at the desk. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin SueverLifestyles (108 words)
Irvin and Alice (Wiechart) Suever of Delphos will celebrate 50 years of marriage May 4. A party will be held from 2-5 p.m. April 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Miller, Merschman still in top eightSports (221 words)
Stuart Miller won’t be battling for the 189-pound state crown today. He will be in the hunt for the bronze thanks to Attica Seneca East’s Alex Hughes. Window to the PastLocal News (1951 words)
Jan. 12, 1918 Statewide Blizzard This storm was compared to the New Years Blizzard of 1864 and was not matched until the Blizzard of 1978. The Blizzard Continue » Big Green muscles past PCL rival WildcatsSports (423 words)
The bottom half of the Division IV Sectional championship pitted two Putnam County League opponents as the Ottoville Big Green faced the Kalida Wildcats. John W. ByrneFor the Record (213 words)
John W. Byrne, 91, of Ottoville, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday at Celina Manor, Celina. Defense keys Lady Green district titleSports (565 words)
The Lady Green used its tenacious defense and strong free-throw shooting to down the Lady Knights 47-31. Miller 4th at state; Merschman nabs 8thSports (867 words)
Winning a state wrestling title is the ultimate prize. Grabbing fourth among the top 16 grapplers in any weight category is still nothing to sneeze at. Michael L. EnyartFor the Record (273 words)
Michael L. Enyart, 59, of Van Wert, died at 3:35 PM Friday at his residence, following an extended illness. Lady Jays crush CavaliersSports (720 words)
The St. John’s girls basketball team played defense like a bunch of crazed dogs, shackling Coldwater 44-25 Saturday night in the Division III district finals. Musketeers take Van Wert SectionalSports (487 words)
The Cougar Den at Van Wert High School was the site for the Division IV Sectional finals on Friday night as the Fort Jennings Musketeers tangled with the Lincolnview Lancers. Mangen/BerelsmanLifestyles (126 words)
Walt and Marsha Mangen of St. Marys announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Christine, to Andrew Josef Berelsman, son of Tony Berelsman of Delphos and Kurt and Nancy Muntzinger of Van Wert. David WarmanFor the Record (34 words)
David Joseph Warman, son of Mark and Shannon Warman of Kalida, was stillborn at St. Rita’s Medical Center Thursday. Scott Graham HarmonFor the Record (233 words)
Scott Graham Harmon, 19, of Lima, died Friday as a result of a bus crash in Atlanta. This and ThatLocal News (1106 words)
4-H has always held a special place in my heart. 4-H was born in Ohio. A.B. Graham founded the organization in Springfield, Clark County, roughly 100 years ago. Many changes have been made over the years and many things have stayed the same. Phi Delta names chili nightLocal News (82 words)
The Phi Delta Sorority will hold a “Skyline Chili Night” from 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Delphos VFW Hall, 213 W. Fourth St. Jared tells story in SpencervilleLocal News (606 words)
SPENCERVILLE— “You don’t just wake up one day weighing 425 pounds,” Jared Fogle told Spencerville students Monday. “You don’t just wake up one day wearing jeans Continue » Community in MourningLocal News (667 words)
Approximately 300 students, faculty, staff and Bluffton residents attended an on-campus prayer vigil Friday night. Bearcats rally past Coldwater CavsSports (744 words)
A three-point goal by Isaac Bowers with a mere :09.7 remaining in the contest capped an unbelievable comeback by the Spencerville Bearcats, 50-49, over the Coldwater Cavaliers in the Elida Division III Boys’ Sectional Finals on The Union Bank Court in the Elida Fieldhouse Friday evening in Elida. On The Other HandFor the Record (300 words)
What tragedy the Bluffton University bus crash was. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved. Letter to the EditorFor the Record (158 words)
DEAR EDITOR: My name is Patrick Lernout. I live in Waregem-Belgium at about one mile from the US Flanders Field military cemetery. I am interested in Continue » March 6th, 2007 Two FFA members to move on in public speakingLocal News (167 words)
Recently, three members of the Delphos FFA competed in the Public Speaking Career Development Event. Soldier meets pen palsLocal News (569 words)
Students in Chris Koverman’s second-grade class got to meet their special pen pal Tuesday when he visited their classroom. Jays win MAC tourneySports (166 words)
The St. John’s eighth-grade boys basketball team closed the 2006-07 campaign with an overall record of 14-4 and took the Midwest Athletic Conference championship with a 35-27 victory over St. Henry. Ruth E. NolanFor the Record (90 words)
Ruth E. Nolan, 86, of Spencerville, died at 4:49 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. Extension offers sheep and goat parasite control clinicLocal News (384 words)
On April 14, the Putnam County Extension Office is hosting a Parasite Control Clinic for sheep and goat producers. Dr. Bill Shulaw, OSU Extension Veterinarian, will provide the teaching and FAMACHA training. Jefferson players gain scholar awardsSports (184 words)
Three Jefferson high school boys basketball players have been honored as Scholar-Athletes by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches’ Association. Ghost Rider hits the box officeFor the Record (542 words)
by Joshua Adam Brueckner A motorcycle stuntman, Johnny Blaze, makes a pact with a dark force, selling his soul to save his girlfriend. When the bargain Continue » March 7th, 2007 Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (686 words)
I concur with my editor, Nancy Briggs, in her comments on the Bluffton University tragedy. Lady Jays gunning for Golden BearsSports (749 words)
Teams loaded with veteran upperclassmen usually find themselves making long runs in the tournament. St. John’s and Apple Creek Waynedale fit that bill as the two girls squads face each other in the second game tonight in the Lexington Division III Regional. Amish CookLocal News (779 words)
Editor’s Note: A 5-minute video tour of the downstairs of Lovina’s completed home is now posted at amishcookonline.com. The tour takes readers into the living Continue » Band members appear in concertLocal News (56 words)
Jefferson Middle School band students Emily Wallace and Samantha Thitoff recently participated in the Ohio Music Education Association’s Junior High Festival Concert in Wapakoneta. Elsie Marie GillespieFor the Record (397 words, 1 response)
Elsie Marie Gillespie, 74, of Delphos, died at 6:03 p.m. Monday at Lima Memorial Hospital. Delphos reservoir filling upLocal News (341 words)
This community reached a milestone Wednesday morning when Mayor Jerry Neuemeier, Water Superintendent Tim Williams and Council President Bob Ulm flipped the switch allowing water from the Little Auglaize River to flow into the Tri-County Upground Water Supply reservoir on Shenk Road. Big Green garners boys district finalsSports (544 words)
Hopefully, the last one out of Ottoville remembered to turn out the lights because it appeared that the entire town made the short journey to the Elida Fieldhouse, with one side of the bleachers covered in a sea of green and gold. Across the way, a much smaller throng cheered on the Pandora-Gilboa Rockets in the second game of the District IV semifinals. Engineers win award for Delphos Wastewater Treatment PlantLocal News (219 words)
Although a city of only 7,000 residents, Delphos needed a wastewater treatment plant capable of serving a city 10 times its size. Several food processing industries were overloading the plant and during heavy storms, the combined storm and sanitary sewer system would overflow and dump sewage into nearby streams. Riffing it to richesLocal News (412 words)
Scott Hedrick, a 2003 graduate of St. John’s High School and Ohio University Athens grad, is now on the fast track touring with the heavy metal band Skeletonwitch. Chief Super Market CEO to focus on work with non-profitsLocal News (243 words)
Eric Hench, chairman and CEO of Chief Super Market Inc., has announced plans to scale back his day-to-day involvement with the company. Musketeers hold off BulldogsSports (747 words)
One thing was a certainty on Tuesday night in the boys District IV semifinals at the Elida Fieldhouse; there would be an all-Putnam County League final. Relay team to offer bingo dayLocal News (55 words)
The Delphos Herald Relay for Life team will hold bingo April 1 at the “Roc,” 415 W. Eighth St. March 8th, 2007 Vantage names new superintendentLocal News (344 words)
At a special board of education meeting on Monday, the Vantage Board of Education approved a resolution to hire Staci Kaufman as the new superintendent of Vantage Career Center, effective Aug. 1. Work starts on Habitat propertyLocal News (436 words)
Work has begun on the site of Delphos’ first Habitat for Humanity house at 723 Wayne St. Ellen McClanahanFor the Record (102 words)
Ellen M. McClanahan, 83, of rural Venedocia, died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She had been a resident at Roselawn Manor, Spencerville. Harmon’s life celebrated as he is laid to restLocal News (701 words)
Approximately 2,000 people came together Wednesday in the Elida Fieldhouse for the funeral of Scott Graham Harmon. The freshman baseball player is believed to have died instantly when the charter bus carrying members of the Bluffton University baseball team crashed Friday in Atlanta. It Was News ThenLocal News (640 words)
One Year Ago Delphos Public Library will hold an open house from 1-3 p.m. April 2 as part of National Library Week to show the public Continue » Lady Jays, Bulldogs slide by in regionalsSports (1429 words)
Both St. John’s and Columbus Grove were able to let out a collective sigh of relief Wednesday night. Couple laid to restLocal News (565 words)
Jerry and Jean Niemeyer, victims of the tragic bus accident on March 2 in Atlanta, were laid to rest yesterday in their home town of Columbus Grove. Family, friends and co-workers came to St. Anthony Catholic Church to pay their respect in honor of the couple’s devotion to family, church and community. March 9th, 2007 Lois K. GasserFor the Record (219 words)
Lois K. Gasser, 71, of Fort Jennings, died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday at her daughter’s residence in Delphos. Lady Green’s defense stifles Liberty CenterSports (543 words)
Ottoville had cruised through three previous tournament games with stellar defensive efforts but the Liberty Center Lady Tigers, at 18-5, appeared to be a formidable foe, having held tournament opponents to under 32 points per game and playing their best basketball at just the right time of the season. Veterans notified of pension entitlementLocal News (204 words, 2 responses)
As recently reported on NBC Nightly News, many veterans are unaware of a pension entitlement they may qualify for. One national organization was at Elmcroft Assisted Living Thursday to inform the approximate 20 persons in attendance of the details of the little-known benefit. Family focus of Marbletown FestivalLocal News (156 words, 1 response)
This year’s theme for the Marbletown Festival on Aug. 4 is focused on the history of Marbletown families. Contents of elementary in Converse on auction blockLocal News (324 words)
The Jennings School in the little village of Converse will be filled with bargain hunters at 9:30 a.m. today as the Spencerville School District auctions the contents of the 76-year-old facility. Vantage students headed to state competitionLocal News (141 words)
Vantage Career Center was the site of the 2007 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) regional skills contest on Saturday, March 3. Bearcats need 2 OTs to oust KnightsSports (868 words)
The Bearcats rallied from a 5-point deficit with 6:02 remaining in the fourth stanza to oust the Crestview Knights 57-52 in double overtime Thursday evening on the Ohio Northern University Sports Center hardwood in Ada. Rotary names park concert series lineupLocal News (552 words)
The Delphos Rotary Club is pleased to announce the second annual Music in the Park concert series coming up this summer. March 12th, 2007 Observatory participating in Globe at NightLocal News (214 words)
The Lima Astronomical Society (LAS) has announced Schoonover Observatory in Schoonover Park, Lima (670 N. Jefferson) will be open on the evening of March 16 so children of all ages may participate in the truly massive student observations to access the condition of light pollution in the world’s skies. Musketeers get sweet revenge on Big GreenSports (915 words)
The first two matchups between long-time archrivals Fort Jennings and Ottoville had gone rather easily the way of the Big Green. Matchup Part 3 Friday night on the Union Bank Court of the Elida Fieldhouse? Not. Elling/FieldsLifestyles (81 words)
Michael and Nancy Elling of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Janelle Marie, to Chad Daniel Fields, son of Ed and Linda Jones of Wapakoneta. ‘Secure’ sites may not prevent I.D. theftLocal News (652 words)
With the click of a mouse, area residents may be putting personal information at risk without a clear understanding of online safety issues. Jefferson 7th grade runner-upSports (45 words)
The Jefferson seventh-grade girls basketball team recently finished as runners-up in the Northwest Conference tournament. Magdalen LanghalsFor the Record (181 words)
Magdalen M. Langhals, 90, of Cloverdale, died at 1:35 a.m. Friday at Vancrest Health Care Center. Ottoville’s defense dooms Lady PanthersSports (606 words)
Ottoville rolled to a 53-37 victory in the Division IV regional finals Saturday evening at the Elida Fieldhouse. Mary M. SchuermanFor the Record (232 words)
Mary M. Schuerman, 88, of Fort Jennings, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center. Optimist: friend of youthLocal News (669 words)
“Friend of Youth.” That has been the mission statement of Optimist International Clubs since the early 1900s, updating the wording to reflect changes of the time and to reflect service to girls as well as boys. School StuffLocal News (657 words)
This O.G.T is what is often called in school speak as a “gatekeeper” test, meaning a student is required to pass the tests in order to move along in their education. In the case of the OGT, the moving along is graduation from any high school in the state of Ohio. Do I have to? The answer is yes! This and ThatLocal News (1146 words)
Father Chris Vasko had a dream. Some people just dream; Father Chris Vasko brought his dream to reality, through the assistance of many others, who believed in his vision. Lady Jays overcome Bulldogs in thrillerSports (812 words)
As a representative of the OHSAA remarked when handing out the trophies Saturday afternoon, “It was one of the best regional final girls games” Lexington High School had hosted in at least a decade. Stephens/BurkLifestyles (68 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stephens announce the engagement of their daughter, Corissa Jean, to Roger Edward Burk, son of Marjorie Burk and the late Calvin Burk. 4-H club working on project booksLocal News (133 words)
On Feb. 22, the Venedocia Lads & Lassies 4-H Club held its pizza party for winning first place at the fair. On the Other HandFor the Record (540 words, 1 response)
“The Secret” is everywhere. Oprah knows “The Secret.” Larry King knows “The Secret.” Millions of people know “The Secret.” March 13th, 2007 Bluffton bids final farewellLocal News (611 words)
Having already said good bye to seven persons whose lives have been cut short, this college community gathered Monday evening to say its official farewell to the victims of the tragic bus crash March 2 in Atlanta. Ronald J. CsukkerFor the Record (266 words)
Ronald Joseph Csukker, 40, of Delphos, died at 2 p.m. Monday at his residence. Lady Blue Jays nearing pre-season goalsSports (761 words)
The Blue Jays (24-1) will try to add more to their legacy achieved from nine previous trips to the final four — five titles — and a 541-226 mark in the program’s history as they take on the Albany Alexander Lady Spartans at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Megan Riley CarderFor the Record (56 words)
A girl, Megan Riley, was born March 8 at St. Rita’s Medical Center to Kyle and Jamie Carder of Delphos. St. John’s holds open houseLocal News (116 words)
St. John's Kindergarten teacher Miriam Scherger, with assistance from Delphos Public Library, qualified for a MAC grant, which enabled her to purchase puppets for classroom learning. Jefferson eighth-grade boys finish season 16-1Sports (109 words)
The Delphos Jefferson eighth-grade boys recently completed their season by defeating Lima Central Catholic in the Wendy’s NWC Junior High Tournament held at Crestview. Girls Scouting marks 95th yearLocal News (709 words)
Their cookies fill freezers and the name brings to mind patch-filled vests and roasting marshmallows over a campfire. Delphos Girl Scouts would like to change everyone’s mind of what a Girl Scout means. It Was News ThenLocal News (553 words)
One Year Ago More than $287,000 in auxiliary-service funds will be distributed at St. John’s grade and high schools after approval by the Delphos City Schools Continue » Louella TemanFor the Record (108 words)
Louella Teman, 83, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. March 14th, 2007 Front PageLocal News (64 words)
Woeful 3rd period dooms Musketeers in regional lossSports (633 words)
Nearly everyone in Putnam County figured that one of the PCL teams would be playing in the Division IV regional semifinals; not many outside of Fort Jennings would have imagined it would be the Musketeers. City appoints downtown managerLocal News (719 words)
City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, addressing a lengthy and varied agenda. Bert RedmonFor the Record (210 words)
Bert Redmon, 92, of Delphos, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday at Van Wert County Hospital. Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (658 words)
What to muse about this week? Permit me a chance to think out loud about it. Schroeder named All-OhioanSports (115 words)
Columbus Grove senior Amanda Schroeder was named first-team All-Ohio in the Division III ranks. St. John’s band holds plant saleLocal News (44 words)
The St. John’s High School band is holding its annual plant sale. It Was News ThenLocal News (661 words)
One Year Ago Renee Schroeder, 18, a Kalida High School student from Vantage, is completing her senior project simply called Teddy Bear Drive. Schroeder collected 627 Continue » Power of the Pen winnersLocal News (73 words)
Danielle Hale won first place at the recent Power of the Pen district competition. Ottoville faces uphill climb in state semisSports (745 words, 1 response)
Ottoville’s girls basketball team has made it to the Division IV state basketball tournament on the basis of its pressure defense and up-tempo attack. The Lady Green (21-4) will be facing a semifinal opponent in Columbus Africentric (24-1) that will be even more of a pressure, fast-break team at 3 p.m. Friday in the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Lima Memorial in nation’s top 100Local News (118 words)
LIMA — Lima Memorial Hospital (LMH) has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Solucient, part of Thomson Healthcare, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care. AdvertisersLocal News (499 words)
Aero Printing 710 Elida Ave. Delphos, Ohio Phone 419-695-2931 Alco 11425 Elida Rd. Delphos, Ohio 419.692.0815 Ashley Furniture 3223 Elida Road Lima, Ohio 419-331-3131 Balyeat's Coffee Shop 133 East Main St. Van Wert Ohio 419.238.1580 Bee Gee Realty & Auction Co. 122 Continue » Banner AdvertisementsLocal News (1 words)
March 15th, 2007 Bank relay team offers bake saleLocal News (41 words)
The Union Bank “Checkers” Relay For Life team will hold a bake sale in its lobby at 114 E. Third St., from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gavin Jacob HodsonFor the Record (42 words)
A boy, Gavin Jacob was born March 12 to Ben and Gail Hodson of Toledo. Legion Auxiliary to help with Commanders BanquetLocal News (91 words)
Ladies Auxiliary to American Legion 268 will be assisting at the Commanders Banquet to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Legion hall on State Street. Nubians eye first titleSports (452 words)
Two seasons ago, the Nubians (24-1) were in the Division IV regional semifinals; last season, it was the regional finals against traditional power Berlin Hiland. This year, they are opposite Ottoville — a team steeped in girls cage tradition — in the state semifinals on the Value City Arena floor at 3 p.m. Friday. Pancake and Sausage Day setLocal News (64 words)
The Venedocia Lions Club will hold its annual Pancake and Sausage Day from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lions Hall in Venedocia. Library OKs budgetLocal News (246 words)
The Delphos Library Board passed an appropriation resolution during its monthly meeting Wednesday, setting in place a budget of $986,211. March 16th, 2007 Letter to EditorFor the Record (434 words)
Dear Mr. Cohen, Thank you for contacting me with your views on our U.S. military involvement in Iraq. I’ve received numerous messages from Ohioans expressing their Continue » March 19th, 2007 William H. GulkerFor the Record (405 words)
William H. Gulker, 75, of Ottawa, died at 2:42 p.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Lima, to the Continue » Mary K. LuersmanFor the Record (134 words)
Mary K. Luersman, 90, of Van Wert, died at 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville. She was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Continue » Bryan and Darlene RoopFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 16 to Bryan and Darlene Roop of Ottoville. Third-period denies Lady Jays 6th titleSports (1042 words)
COLUMBUS — In the first, second and fourth quarters, St. John’s outscored Cleveland Central Catholic 36-34. Alas for the Lady Blue Jays, the Ironwomen won the Continue » Ottoville does it with class and characterSports (1094 words, 1 response)
OTTOVILLE — Welcome home, Lady Green. It was a county-wide show of appreciation and support. Sirens screaming, lights flashing and horns blaring, signaling the arrival of Continue » State finals loss brings out emotionsSports (695 words, 1 response)
COLUMBUS — It is a maxim often repeated that the farther along you get in a tournament, the harder it is when you don’t finish Continue » Legions holds 71st banquetLocal News (488 words)
DELPHOS — Three American Legion members were honored for their longevity in the organization at Saturday’s 71st annual Past Commanders Banquet. Bill Remlinger and Robert Hohlbein Continue » It Was News ThenLocal News (733 words)
One Year Ago • Past commanders and presidents and other distinguished guests were honored Saturday night during the American Legion Commemorative Post 268’s 70th annual banquet. Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Brendan BarrLifestyles (245 words)
Kelly Nomina and Brendan Barr were united in marriage Aug. 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbus, the Rev. James Rouse officiating. Parents of the Continue » St. John’s praises playersLocal News (548 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Though the girls varsity basketball team lost its Division III championship game Saturday in Columbus, players were welcomed home Sunday with high praises Continue » Selhorst/MichelLifestyles (81 words)
Joe and Barb Selhorst of Kalida announce the engagement of their daughter, Jina, to Nicholas Michel, son of Mark (Tim) and Jan Michel of Fort Continue » Suever/JacksonLifestyles (99 words)
Craig and Sandy Suever of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Marie, to Justin Michael Jackson, son of Joe and Vicki Ruwoldt and Continue » McClintock/OstingLifestyles (89 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. McClintock of Spencerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheryl, to Nicholas J. Osting, son of Clem and Theresa Osting Continue » March 21st, 2007 COSI now open 7 days a weekLocal News (105 words)
COSI will be open seven days per week through April 15 in Columbus. An Einstein exhibit will run through May 20; Wired to Win: Surviving Continue » SJ frosh win MAC tourneySports (78 words)
The St. John’s freshmen boys basketball team took the Midwest Athletic Conference title by beating Minster 65-51 in the championship game. The Blue Jays finished Continue » A ‘bowling’ good timeLocal News (78 words)
Alma Good, 78, left, Felicia Dickman, 81, and Eda Kohls, 86, have been bowling together for 50 years as part of the A & G Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born March 18 to Justin and Alison Tumlinson of Ottoville. Council OKs annexationLocal News (406 words)
DELPHOS — The City of Delphos will soon experience additional physical growth, the result of approval of legislation by city council in special session Monday Continue » Van Wert to welcome All-American Boys ChorusLocal News (592 words)
By Joshua Adam Brueckner The All-American Boys Chorus has performed to standing ovations all over the world, including Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev in Russia; Bucharest, Sibiu Continue » Ebbeskotte earns freshman honorsLocal News (79 words)
Lindsay Ebbeskotte, a 2006 Jefferson graduate, was named to the 2006-07 All-Freshmen Team in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The Bluffton University freshman averaged 4.2 points Continue » Perspective of a soldier’s uncleLocal News (715 words)
Dr. BONNIE JONES, DVM “Well, at least it was out in the barn.” I have heard this phrase more times than I care to admit over the Continue » March 22nd, 2007 Letter to EditorFor the Record (80 words)
DEAR EDITOR: We want to thank everyone who participated in our 20th anniversary Boatman’s Breakaway benefit dinner. The dinner and evening was very successful. This year’s Continue » Greg’s Hauling chamber memberLocal News (84 words)
Greg’s Hauling and More recently joined the Delphos Chamber of Commerce. Owner Greg Kraft, Chamber Executive Director Diane Sterling, left, and Chamber Membership Chair Vicki Continue » Amish CookLocal News (812 words)
The children just left for school a few minutes ago so it is now quiet around here for awhile.  Tomorrow (Friday) they won’t have school Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (906 words)
The Bluffton University baseball team has decided to play its 2007 schedule despite the tragedy March 2 where five of the squad’s player were killed Continue » Suever Concrete joins chamberLocal News (80 words)
Suever Concrete is the newest business to join the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce. Celebrating their new membership are, from left, Chamber Executive Director Diane Continue » Relay for Life reports progressLocal News (87 words)
Sandy Suever, left, and co-chair Vicki Reindel attended the Delphos Relay for Life Committee’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Approximately $17,000 Continue » Wayne L. KirkoffFor the Record (36 words)
Wayne L. Kirkoff, 77, of rural Spencerville, died at 5:30 a.m. today at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Thomas E. Bayiff Funeral Home, where Continue » Curves joins Delphos Area Chamber of CommerceLocal News (109 words)
The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member Curves. Curves, located at 1875 E. Fifth St. in Delphos, is a 30-minute workout facility for Continue » Salute to Ottoville and St. John’s Girls BBall TeamsSports (55 words)
Special sections saluting the successful seasons of the Ottoville Girls Basketball team and the Delphos St. John's team will be published this week by the Continue » IT WAS NEWS THENLocal News (809 words)
One Year Ago • More than 850 players, cheerleaders, parents, coaches and other volunteers of the Upward program filled Jefferson High School’s gym for the organization’s Continue » Jennings storm sewer project in final stageLocal News (522 words)
FORT JENNINGS — A new storm sewer line from Elm Street to the Auglaize River in Fort Jennings is nearing completion. Contractor Dave Gasser is performing Continue » March 23rd, 2007 Ottoville captures CYO titleSports (60 words)
The Ottoville sixth-grade girls CYO team, which has gone 23-0 in two seasons, finished off 2006-07 with the Lima St. Charles tournament championship. Members of Continue » Bruce and Sheena HutchinsonFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 20 to Bruce and Sheena Hutchison of Delphos. Van Wert hires Amstutz as superintendentLocal News (79 words)
Former Ottoville Schools Superintendent Ken Amstutz has been hired to replace retiring Van Wert School Superintendent Cathy Hoffman effective the first week in April. Amstutz, who Continue » Keith and Jennifer HardestyFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 20 to Keith and Jennifer Hardesty of Elida. Angela M. MoormanFor the Record (223 words, 1 response)
Angela Mary Moorman, 82, of Delphos, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday at her residence. She was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Landeck, to William and Armilla Continue » Wayne KirkhoffFor the Record (96 words)
Wayne L. Kirkhoff, 77, of rural Spencerville, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday in his home following an extended illness. He was born on Aug. 14, 1929, Continue » Matt and Amber SmithFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 20 to Matt and Amber Smith of Elida. Kathleen M. ReidFor the Record (23 words)
Kathleen M. Reid, 87, formerly of Delphos, died Wednesday at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Ottoville cuts library-media positionLocal News (997 words)
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville Local Schools Board of Education has eliminated another position in the district to trim the cost of education. The library/media position will be Continue » March 24th, 2007 Treehouse Troupe in LandeckLocal News (70 words)
The Treehouse Troupe from Bowling Green State University performs “Turto and the Hare” Thursday at Landeck Elementary School. The updated version of the Tortoise and Continue » Area players picked for Worth Team OhioSports (96 words, 1 response)
Five young men from Northwest Ohio have been selected to play for Worth Team Ohio Baseball. The team is an Under-15 USSSA Elite Team and will Continue » Kathleen M. ReidFor the Record (132 words)
Kathleen M. Reid, 87, of Delphos, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford. She was born April 6, 1919. On April 17, 1958, Continue » IT WAS NEWS THENLocal News (680 words)
One Year Ago •  Etta Bell Culp and Cheryl Lehmkuhle, Marbletown Festival Committee chairwomen, were asking for the public’s help. A chairman is needed for adult Continue » Churches donate to HabitatLocal News (146 words)
Lavon Welty, left, executive director of Habitat, Kelly Hackworth, resource developer for Habitat accept a check for more than $5,000 from Pete Hoffman from Trinity Continue » March 26th, 2007 This and ThatLocal News (1571 words, 1 response)
Once again we’ll return to The Boehmer letters. Henry Joseph Boehmer was one of the early pioneers of our area and helped settle Fort Jennings. Boehmer Continue » On the Other HandLocal News (602 words)
We often step back and take a look at the world around us and say, “Wow. Things have changed.” Some for the better, others — not Continue » Pride of lions; club in 50th yearLocal News (355 words)
DELPHOS — Lions congregate in prides to protect their community. Lion Club members also protect their community and have a lot to be proud of for Continue » Joan M. SteinbrennerFor the Record (161 words)
Joan M. Steinbrenner, 77, of Delphos, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Delphos, to E.J. Continue » Geise, Lopez place in martial arts tournamentSports (73 words)
The Stone Tiger tournament was held March 11 in Celina. Placing in their respective age divisions were Ali Geise, left, first place in kumite and Continue » Randall E. StantFor the Record (187 words, 2 responses)
Randall E. Stant, 50, of Toledo and formerly of Delphos, died at 1 p.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born Aug. 22, 1956, in Lima, Continue » Senior center gearing up for Easter Bake SaleLocal News (671 words)
The Delphos Senior Citizens’ Center has announced the following offerings for April. The board will meet at 8:30 a.m. April 11. Items on the agenda include Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (258 words)
The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets waiting to be adopted. Each comes with a spay or neuter, first shots, and a heartworm Continue » IT WAS NEWS THENFor the Record (618 words)
One Year Ago • St. John’s Elementary School students learned appreciation for disco Friday. The school  has been celebrating National Music Appreciation Month. Kindergartners and first-graders Continue » School funding still unconstitutionalLocal News (2414 words, 1 response)
Ten years ago today, the Ohio Supreme Court upheld an earlier decision declaring the state’s method of funding public schools as unconstitutional. The problem lies Continue » Water line ready to be run to reservoirLocal News (526 words)
DELPHOS — Travelers heading north from this municipality along State Route 66 can’t miss the blue piping laid out along the highway. The more than 14,000 Continue » March 27th, 2007 James C. MillsFor the Record (226 words)
James C. Mills, 72, of Van Wert, died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday at his residence. He was born Sept. 21, 1934, in Columbus, to James C. Continue » Kill/DonaldsonLifestyles (129 words)
Daniel and Robin Kill of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Anne, to Asa Duane Donaldson, son of Larry and Karen Donaldson of Continue » Reba MayFor the Record (226 words)
Reba M. May, 87, of Fremont, formerly of Delphos, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday at Valley View Healthcare Center, Fremont. She was born May 22, 1919, Continue » James and Amanda LaceyFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 22 to James and Amanda Lacey of Delphos. Faircloth/KnippenLifestyles (101 words, 1 response)
Kelly Faircloth of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and David Faircloth of Deloge, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber, to Brian Knippen, son of Virgil Continue » Bryce and Maria RellingerFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 24 to Bryce and Maria Rellinger of Cloverdale. Niswonger center opens to publicLocal News (204 words)
VAN WERT— Van Wert’s Niswonger Performing Arts Center held an open house Sunday during which the Van Wert County Foundation Saltzgaber Music Hall and First Continue » Velma R. LeaserFor the Record (227 words)
Velma R. Leaser, 82, of Van Wert, died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. She was born Jan. 24,1925, in Paulding, Continue » Paul SchaffnerFor the Record (251 words)
Paul L. Schaffner, 81, of Delphos, died Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Aug. 15, 1925, in Fort Jennings, to Louis and Mary Continue » Florence E. HoerstenFor the Record (244 words, 3 responses)
Florence E. Hoersten, 86, of Landeck, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday at the Sarah Jane Living Center. She was born March 9, 1921, in Delphos, to Continue » Etzkorn/EarlyLifestyles (79 words)
Larry and Sherri Etzkorn of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Lynn, to James Kyle Early, son of James Roger and Barb Early Continue » Scouts reach EagleLocal News (437 words)
DELPHOS — An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on Sunday to honor three new Eagle Scouts from Delphos Troop 65. The newly-inducted Eagle Continue » March 28th, 2007 Spring weather spurs walkersLocal News (40 words)
Monday was a beautiful for walk, according to 12-year-old Curtis White, left, James Buettner, 9, and Collin Williams, 11. Buettner, son of Brian and Shay Continue » Jeffcats open with hardball winSports (745 words)
DELPHOS — The Jefferson Wildcats opened the 2007 baseball season by registering one of their most important victories in recent seasons, upsetting 2006 state runners-up Continue » Longtime Delphos businesswoman diesLocal News (112 words)
DELPHOS — A longtime Delphos businesswoman has passed away. Reba M. May, owner of Reba May Realty for 25 years, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday at Continue » Seven-run 5th lifts Musketeers past ’Dawgs in openerSports (160 words)
ELIDA — Fort Jennings put up a 7 spot in the fifth to overcome a 3-run deficit and propel them to a 7-5 victory in Continue » Bill and Kimberly FergusonFor the Record (41 words)
A girl, Aliah Lynn, was born March 26 at St. Rita’s Medical Center to Bill and Kimberly Ferguson of Delphos. She was welcomed home by a Continue » Not bad for a recent high school graduateLocal News (361 words)
By Joshua Adam Brueckner Congratulations, it is my honor to inform you of your success in surviving the long, nasty, slushy winter of 2006-2007. SPRING IS HERE! Get Continue » Paul and Chris BilowFor the Record (29 words)
A girl, Kayla Christine, was born March 25 to Tim and Barb Geise of Toledo. Grandparents are Paul and Chris Bilow of Columbus and Chuck and Continue » Blue Jays pick up where they left offSports (554 words)
WAPAKONETA — When St. John’s made its run to the baseball regional finals last spring, the Blue Jays had to come from behind in every Continue » Parents voice vision for Elida’s futureLocal News (658 words)
ELIDA— Because public school funding in Ohio is heavily based on the property taxes in each district, challenges often arise when ballot measures are proposed. Continue » March 29th, 2007 Venue changed for relay bingoLocal News (53 words)
The Delphos Herald Relay for Life team will hold bingo Sunday at St. John’s Annex on South Jefferson Street. Doors will open at noon with early Continue » Todd and Barb HoerstenFor the Record (40 words)
A boy was born March 22 at Paulding County Hospital to Todd and Barb Hoersten of Ottoville. He was welcomed home by sisters Haley and Kylee. Grandparents Continue » Elizabeth J. GuthrieFor the Record (247 words)
Elizabeth J. Guthrie, 87, of Lafayette, died at 5:30 a.m. today at Golden Living Center in Lima. She was born May 23, 1919, in Lafayette, to Continue » Benefit set for Cloverdale teenLocal News (92 words)
A benefit for Andy Horstman will be held from 4:30-11 p.m. April 14 at the Ottoville Parish Hall. The 11-year-old son of Jerome and Emma Horstman Continue » Jefferson track opens campaignSports (801 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — It was the opening meet of the 2007 season for Jefferson’s track and field teams. As usual, it was a matter of Continue » NFL cracking down on wayward playersSports (736 words)
Will the National Football League actually back up its bark with some bite? I’m talking about the toughened player-conduct rules. I don’t know if it’s been a Continue » Raiders down Lady Green in softballSports (167 words)
The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — The Lady  Raiders  of  Wayne Trace started off the year on a good note, defeating Ottoville by a 3-1 count in Continue » Shawn and Melissa BowersFor the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born March 26 to Shawn and Melissa Bowers of Elida. ’Cats spurn CougarsSports (571 words)
VAN WERT — Jefferson’s fast-pitch softball team sure must have wanted to celebrate at Jubilee Park Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Jeffcats had just rallied for five Continue » Marcella M. MillerFor the Record (239 words)
Marcella M. Miller, 90, of Cloverdale, died at 11:50 a.m. in the Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center in Glandorf. She was born Nov. 3, 1916, in Continue » LMH earns recognition for quality respiratory careLocal News (158 words)
Lima Memorial Health System has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) from the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). Hospitals earning the QRCR are being recognized Continue » Council hears raises for seasonal, rec workersLocal News (480 words)
DELPHOS — Newly-hired downtown manager Jay Smith is looking forward to working for the city. Smith introduced himself to council members during Tuesday’s regular meeting. He Continue » March 30th, 2007 Heldur HiiesaluFor the Record (16 words)
Heldur Hiiesalu died today at Roselawn Manor, Spencerville. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. UNOH names students on president’s, dean’s listsLocal News (86 words)
The University of Northwestern Ohio has announced the names of area students to qualify for academic honors. President’s list Delphos: Maureen Plescher Cloverdale: Jamie Wannemacher Dean’s List Delphos: Devlin Dempsey, Continue » Kevin and Melissa GrothauseFor the Record (27 words)
A girl, Kaelyn Louise, was born March 23 to Kevin and Melissa Grothause of Bluffton. Grandparents include Paul and Marcie Grothause and Rick and Jane Metzger Continue » Ottoville begins principal searchLocal News (44 words)
Ottoville Local Schools will begin a search for a new high school principal for the 2007-2008 school year. The current high school principal, Bill Altenburger, is Continue » Jennings presents ‘SEUSSICAL’Local News (367 words, 1 response)
Fort Jennings High School will present the musical  “SEUSSICAL” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The book for “SEUSSICAL” is by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Continue » March 31st, 2007 Heldur HiiesaluFor the Record (197 words)
Jan. 4, 1921 - March 29, 2007 Heldur Hiiesalu, 86, of Delphos, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. He was born Jan. 4, Continue » Chamber Leadership goes back to schoolLocal News (389 words)
The March session of the Leadership Van Wert County class met at Vantage Career Center on March 28 for its “education” day session. To start off Continue » Van Wert Area Marching Band seeking new members, fundingLocal News (287 words)
The Van Wert Area Marching Band invites all area band alumni and other musicians to join us as they organize for the 2007 parade season. Founded Continue » Barbara A. WannemacherFor the Record (188 words, 1 response)
Oct. 13, 1951 - March 28, 2007 Barbara A. Wannemacher, 55, of Delphos, died Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born Oct. 13, Continue » Jeffcats hold off Blue Jays in baseball battleSports (795 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s trailed 4-1 entering the bottom of the seventh in its cross-town baseball battle versus Jefferson on a sunny but windy Thursday Continue » Jodi and Eric HersheyFor the Record (76 words)
A girl, Malania Jayne, was born March 17 at St. Rita’s Medical Center to Jodi and Eric Hershey of Delphos. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces Continue » Summer league registrationsSports (119 words)
The Delphos Parks and Recreation Department is still taking registrations for girls softball grades 2-11 through this weekend and knothole sign-up registrations will be taken Continue » Cemetery to begin spring cleanupLocal News (40 words)
The Walnut Grove Cemetery Association has announced workers will begin spring cleanup at the cemetery. Decorations on the ground around grave markers must be removed by Continue » Park readies for spring, summerLocal News (552 words)
DELPHOS— Though most summer events are the same from one year to the next, city personnel make improvements to Stadium Park as they are able. Continue »