April 2nd, 2007 TTFN… TGIF… BRBLocal News (509 words)
By Chris Looser I was recently having dinner with some friends and we began to talk about the usual subjects...work, our kids, our health, our kids, Continue » Delphos St. John’s Student Competes in Peony PageantLocal News (22 words)
St. John High School’s Tiffany Rumschlag, above left, danced for talent portion of the competition. Phi Delta focuses on charityLocal News (326 words)
DELPHOS — Phi Delta Sorority is a group of women in Delphos who meet in one another’s homes on a regular basis from September through Continue » Jays win in last at-batSports (310 words)
DELPHOS — Senior Nathan Jones delivered an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to give St. John’s an 8-7 dandy over Wayne Trace Continue » Aggressive Parkway takes the measure of Jefferson baseballSports (773 words)
DELPHOS — Parkway didn’t need to play long-ball with the wind blowing in at Wildcat Field Friday night. They were the epitome of small-ball against Jefferson, Continue » Barclay runner-up in Peony PageantLocal News (30 words)
First runner-up in Van Wert's Peony Festival Pageant was Jefferson High School’s Megan Barclay who sang “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” This and ThatLocal News (1892 words, 1 response)
When we left H. J. Boehmer in last week’s column, he was preparing to begin their “trip into the land”. We begin this week with Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (128 words)
Midnight is a 1-year-old black shepherd mix. He is neutered  and  is  current on his shots. He does well with other animals and has a Continue » 2007 Queen Jubliee PageantLocal News (50 words)
The 2007 Van Wert Queen Jubilee is Hannah Ford of Parkway High School. She beat out eight other contestants from area high schools Friday evening Continue » Lady ’Cats capture pitchers’ duel 2-1Sports (367 words)
DELPHOS — Jefferson junior Shauna Bowers outdueled Hardin Northern’s Jaci Messmer in a pitchers’ duel Friday afternoon at Lady Wildcat Field, giving the hosts a Continue » PTO holds carnival, plans amateur showLocal News (54 words)
Third-graders Taylor Stroh, left, Samantha Klint and Anna Slonake, took a turn at the sucker pull game during the PTO Carnival held Friday at Franklin Continue » April 3rd, 2007 Weather calls off Jefferson twinbillSports (501 words)
DELPHOS — In the end, neither the Jefferson Lady Wildcats nor the Lady Wildcats of Minster won the scheduled softball twinbill on the Jefferson softball Continue » Three in the 7th lifts AntwerpSports (442 words)
ANTWERP — Lincolnview’s defense fell apart in the top of the seventh, opening the door for Antwerp to rally with three runs and take a Continue » Ottawa library offers scrapbooking, garden classesLocal News (185 words)
The Putnam County District Library in Ottawa has announced the following offerings: Scrapbooking Class The library will be having a class titled “Grandparents Brag Book” from 10 Continue » Jody and Sharon CattellFor the Record (34 words)
A girl, Evelyn Claire, was born March 26 at St. Rita’s Medical Center to Jody and Sharon Cattell of Kalida. Grandparents include Denny and Carol Cattell Continue » Hogg Creek League formingSports (184 words)
The 2007 Hogg Creek U-18 Competitive Girls Soccer League will soon be starting. Last year, 14 different area high schools formed club teams with over 350 Continue » Deborah S. EdgecombFor the Record (190 words, 2 responses)
Nov. 6, 1949 - April 1, 2007 Deborah S. Edgecomb, 57, of Rockford, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born Nov. Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Paul FoxLifestyles (246 words)
Kari Lynn Metzger and Paul Matthew Fox were united in marriage Oct. 7, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Jennings, the Rev. Joe Continue » John A. WilsonFor the Record (323 words)
Dec. 6, 1943 - March 31, 2007 John A. Wilson, 63, of Spencerville, died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday at his home following an extended illness. He was Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (547 words)
Grove baseball drops 2 MONTPELIER — Columbus Grove’s baseball team suffered a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Montpelier Saturday morning and afternoon at Montpelier. The home Continue » Members ‘race’ to dinnerLocal News (559 words)
DELPHOS — More than 140 Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests enjoyed the 15th annual Robert Gillespie Dinner Saturday at the Knights of Continue » April 4th, 2007 School finance comittee to meetLocal News (28 words)
Delphos City Schools Finance Committee Chairman John Klausing has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. Wednesday in the administration office. The committee has several items Continue » Summer league registrationsSports (110 words)
The Delphos Parks and Recreation Department is still taking registrations for  knothole sign-up registrations will be taken until April 27. As well, the department is now Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (1424 words)
Lady ’Cats open NWC with victory DELPHOS — Jefferson’s fast-pitch softball team opened the Northwest Conference slate with a 3-1 victory over Lincolnview Monday afternoon at Lady Continue » Encore Theatre presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’Local News (194 words)
Amil Tellers of Dramatics, Inc., Encore Theatre will present the McDonald’s Youth Theatre Production of “Alice in Wonderland” at 8 p.m. April 13 and 14 Continue » Lancer baseballers dial long distance to bounce JeffcatsSports (601 words)
DELPHOS — It might not have been the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field but it felt like it for Lincolnview Monday night. The Lancers went Continue » Pohlman speaks at state contestLocal News (130 words)
On March 17, Keith Pohlman continued his success in the public speaking Career Development Event as he competed at the state beginning prepared speaking contest. This Continue » Veterans Council meets ThursdayLocal News (28 words)
The Delphos Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at VFW Post 3035. The meeting will finalize plans for Memorial Day activities. All Delphos veterans are Continue » Tribe pummels JaysSports (327 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Shawnee scored three times in the top of the first frame and never looked back in demolishing St. John’s 11-1 in Continue » Fun at the parkLocal News (90 words)
April 5th, 2007 New chamber membersLocal News (64 words)
Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Membership Chair, Vicki Gossman, left, welcomes one of the newest members, The Wassenberg Art Center, 643 S. Washington St., Continue » Eicher enjoys seeing spring plants peeking through groundLocal News (720 words)
Joe is waiting on his ride to work as I start writing this at 3:50 a.m. Two-year-old Lovina came down from her upstairs bedroom wanting Continue » New chamber membersLocal News (72 words)
Peoplelink Staffing at 209 S. Washington St., Van Wert, has joined the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive Director Diane Sterling, left, welcomed Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (741 words)
Congratulations to the (rotten, cheating, slimy so-and-so) Florida Gators for beating (getting lucky) against the Ohio State Buckeyes and winning their second straight national basketball Continue » Service Master Joins ChamberLocal News (68 words)
Servicemaster Clean Owner Mike Kleman recently joined the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce. Membership Coordinator Vicki Gossman, left, and board member Kim Colasanti recently presented Continue » Sophisticated scam hits regionLocal News (254 words, 12 responses)
The counterfeit check scam has hit a new level of sophistication as shown by mailings that hit our region the past few days. Here’s how it Continue » O-G hands Lady ’Cats 1st lossSports (441 words)
GLANDORF — The Jefferson softball team suffered a power outage at the plate and a cerebral lapse on the field as they uncharacteristically committed four Continue » IT WAS NEWS THENLocal News (789 words)
One Year Ago • Three girls from Jefferson and St. John’s high schools will be among the 900 participating in the 60th annual session of Buckeye Continue » Hubert M. ‘Goose’ PowellFor the Record (345 words)
Aug. 4, 1918 March 30, 2007 Hubert M. “Goose” Powell, 88, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Delphos, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday at Lima Convalescent Home. He Continue » A good day for fishingLocal News (40 words)
Tony George, 13, left, and Zach Harman, also 13, hold up the catfish George caught from the Miami-Erie Canal at Seventh Street. The boys took Continue » Youth learn about SquiresLocal News (392 words)
DELPHOS — More than three dozen Junior Catholic Sons of America from St. John’s attended an informal session in the Little Theatre to learn more Continue » April 6th, 2007 Brett and Andrea StarrFor the Record (29 words)
A girl, Morgan Alia, was born April 3 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, to Brett and Andrea Starr. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Grandparents are Continue » Donna J. GoeddeFor the Record (270 words, 3 responses)
July 19, 1923 - April 3, 2007 Donna J. Goedde, 83, of Van Wert, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. She was born July 18, 1923, in Putnam Continue » WWII brick pavers to be moved overLocal News (63 words)
Jason Tenwalde, front, and Larry Stechschulte of Menke Brothers dig up sod at the Veterans War Memorial Wednesday. Grass was removed in order to consolidate Continue » Track meets nixedSports (53 words)
The Jefferson home track meet versus Continental, Fort Recovery and Wayne Trace has been canceled for this afternoon and evening due to poor weather. As well, Continue » Library names special programs for library weekLocal News (146 words)
The Delphos Public Library will celebrate National Library Week April 16-22. There will be daily give-aways and programs for children and adults. On April 16, the children’s Continue » Communities prepare for summer projectsLocal News (894 words)
For approximately 60 days this summer, “downtown’s going to be a mess,” said City Safety Service Director Greg Berquist. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Continue » Easter bake salesLocal News (92 words)
Bill Hersburn colors eggs for the upcoming Easter Bake Sale at the Delphos Senior Citizen Center. Volunteers colored 135 dozen eggs. Homemade chocolate treats, Continue » April 7th, 2007 Richey honored with Special Olympics bronzeSports (96 words)
The Van Wert County Special Olympics basketball team, the Tigers, celebrated coach Gary Richey’s 20th season with the bronze medal in state tournament play. The Continue » Patrick John NuttleFor the Record (264 words)
Patrick John Nuttle, 69, of Elida, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born Jan. 9, 1938, in Goodrich, Mich., to Fred Nuttle Continue » Landeck parents sponsor annual Easter partyLocal News (93 words)
The Landeck Parents Club provided the activities and treats for the annual Easter party at the school Thursday. Some of the events included children searching Continue » Vantage students visit HaitiLocal News (600 words, 1 response)
By Keith Rydell Vantage principal Four Vantage students and three staff members ventured to Cap Haitien and Bordes, Haiti for a week-long trip from March 18-26. The Vantage Continue » Brian and Kerry LaudickFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was  born April 5 to Brian and Kerry Laudick of Cloverdale. Lancers kick off building project with fanfareLocal News (511 words)
MIDDLE POINT— Lancer pride was in abundance Thursday as Lincolnview Local Schools held a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony in its high school gym. Dirt was moved Continue » April 9th, 2007 Jennings students raise money at math-a-thonLocal News (289 words)
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital recently held a math-a-thon at Fort Jennings Elementary School. The event is a fundraiser in which 60 students raised $2,548.04 Continue » Making a mess out of thingsFor the Record (1060 words)
By Angela C. Chung The Delphos Herald achung@woh.rr.com Okay, I admit it. I am an official member of Messies Anonymous. Membership is free and I have no qualms Continue » Library preparing for National Library WeekLocal News (1868 words)
The library has recently added the following four rolls of microfilm to our genealogy collection: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings, O.; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Continue » Do-Right raising fundsLocal News (59 words)
The Do-Right Motorcycle Club is helping raise funds for a proposed baseball field for the Allen County Disabilities Baseball League. Rachael Chapman, front left, of Continue » Optimists ready for annual Easter egg huntLocal News (64 words)
Optimist members Vicki Gossman, left, Sue Grothouse, Kelsie Weber and Annette Brown stuff eggs at Friday’s meeting. The Optimists will hold their annual Easter egg Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (105 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 » Transitions & ch-ch-ch-ch changesLocal News (593 words)
“And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They’re quite aware of what they’re going through” — David Continue » Gardeners offer storybookLocal News (304 words)
The 2006 class of Master Gardeners is beginning their class project for the Smiley Park Children’s Garden in Van Wert. After some brainstorming with the group, Continue » Groups hoping to build field for challenged playersLocal News (1318 words, 1 response)
The most well-known phrase from the movie “Field of Dreams” is “If you build it, they will come.” Those with physical and/or mental disabilities who desire Continue » April 10th, 2007 Vancrest offers egg huntLocal News (84 words)
Avery Rahrig, 1, was all bundled up for a chilly Vancrest Health Care Center Easter egg hunt complete with a fur-lined basket for the eggs. Robert and Nicole GambleFor the Record (18 words)
A boy was born April 6 at Lima Memorial Hospital to Robert and Nicole Gamble of Van Wert. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McDonoughLifestyles (95 words)
Jim and Helen McDonough celebrated 50 years of marriage with a family trip to Orlando on Jan. 19. Jim and Helen Fleming were united in marriage Continue » Mildred WanamakerFor the Record (241 words)
Dec. 23, 1909 - April 6, 2007 Mildred M. Wanamaker, 97, died at 6:22 p.m. Friday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born Dec. 23, Continue » Alfred J. RickerFor the Record (214 words, 1 response)
Feb. 4, 1949 - April 6, 2007 Alfred J. Ricker, Jr., 58, of Kalida, died at 10:37 a.m. Friday at the Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center Continue » Circuit court denies used-car case appealLocal News (295 words)
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has upheld a ruling against Delphos resident Robert Dray’s claim that his civil rights were violated over Continue » Adam and Angela EickholtFor the Record (18 words)
A girl was born April 7 at St. Rita's Medical Center to Adam and Angela Eickholt of Delphos. Group sponsoring scholarship shootSports (171 words)
The Delphos Optimist Club is sponsoring a “Shoot for the Scholarships” April 28 at the Black Swamp Rifle and Pistol Club’s shooting range on Pohlman Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Leonard KehresLifestyles (82 words)
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard “Butch” Kehres of Ottoville celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Leonard and Marge Vorst were married on April 8, 1972, in Continue » German/BabaniLocal News (99 words)
Dan and Marcia German of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Lynn, to Keno Babani, son of Tom and Christine Cassedy of Cincinnati. The Continue » Optimist egg hunt snowyLocal News (233 words)
A little wind and snow couldn’t keep hundreds of local children from the annual Optimist Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Waterworks Park.  Eight- and 9-year-olds Continue » Canal Days event to mark 50 yearsLocal News (236 words)
DELPHOS — With 50 years of Canal Days celebrations approaching, this year’s fall event will try to incorporate several new ideas along with past traditional Continue » School board extends contractsLocal News (259 words)
FORT JENNINGS— In response to high achievement in state testing, many teachers whose hard work is essential to this school’s success were rewarded Monday night. During Continue » Harlem RoadKings in SpencervilleSports (85 words, 1 response)
The Spencerville Athletic Boosters are proud to present the zany antics of the Harlem RoadKings one night only! They will be taking on the Spencerville Continue » Emma F. SchwinnenFor the Record (207 words)
Nov. 27, 1912 - April 9, 2007 Emma F. Schwinnen, 94, of Venedocia, died at 3:18 p.m. Monday at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born Nov. Continue » Mildred WanamakerFor the Record (222 words)
Dec. 23, 1909 - April 6, 2007 Mildred M. Wanamaker, 97, died at 6:22 p.m. Friday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born Dec. 23, Continue » Terri Powell and Thomas MyersFor the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born April 9 to Terri Powell and Thomas Myers of Spencerville. Wildcats rally to down JaysSports (803 words)
DELPHOS — Kalida’s Wildcats rallied from a 4-1 second-inning deficit to defeat the St. John’s Blue Jays 7-5 in a non-conference baseball contest at Stadium Continue » Jeffcats get late tally to nip PiratesSports (591 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Adam Kraning’s RBI single in the bottom of the seventh plated Aaron Schuerman and gave Jefferson a tight 2-1 Northwest Conference Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (681 words)
Wildcats down Musketeers in PCL FORT JENNINGS — Miller City scored five in the fifth inning to provide the margin of victory as the Wildcats downed Fort Continue » Jeffcats mash PiratesSports (303 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson’s fast-pitch softball team showed no mercy versus Bluffton Monday night, wracking up 14 hits in pummeling their Northwest Conference foe Continue » CL of C changes meeting timeLocal News (113 words)
The Delphos chapter of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia held a recent meeting. It was announced the May Mass will be held at 7 p.m. May Continue » Prosecutor outlines child Internet safetyLocal News (753 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — What are your kids doing on the Internet? Do you know who they are talking to? Allen County Prosecutor Juergen Waldick says that if Continue » April 11th, 2007 Ottoville presents ‘Into the Woods’Local News (355 words)
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville High School music department will present the Broadway musical “Into the Woods” scored by Stephen Sondheim. The book is by James Continue » Residents want street repairsLocal News (544 words)
DELPHOS — Citizens’ comments highlighted Tuesday’s regular council meeting. Hedrick Street resident David Hedrick presented members with a petition signed by 62 property owners who want Continue » Benefit set for Cloverdale youthLocal News (146 words)
A benefit for Andy Horstman will be held from 4:30-11 p.m. Saturday at the Ottoville Parish Hall. A chicken barbecue will be held from 4:30-7 p.m., Continue » James E. WalkerFor the Record (312 words)
July 27, 1920 April 10, 2007 James E. “Jim”  Walker, 86, of Spencerville, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born July 27, Continue » LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (227 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I am a student at Delphos Jefferson Middle School, writing to you about the law about banning smoking in public places in Ohio. I Continue » Family enjoying dandelion greensLocal News (719 words)
The children are washing the breakfast dishes and sweeping the floors while I write this letter and ready it for today’s mail. I almost neglected Continue » Big Green turns back JeffcatsSports (628 words)
DELPHOS — The Ottoville Big Green survived a valiant seventh-inning rally by the Jefferson Wildcats to defeat their hosts 6-4 in a wild non-conference contest Continue » ’Skins stay perfectSports (743 words)
ST. HENRY — The first two innings Tuesday night seemed as if St. John’s never got off the bus after their hour-plus trip to St. Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (565 words, 1 response)
Darryl Stingley died Thursday. When he was paralyzed by a vicious hit — most have commented that it was perfectly legal at the time — by Continue » Curves members donate 455 pounds of foodLocal News (80 words)
Dorothy Hoffman, left, director of the food pantry at the Inter-faith Thrift Shop, along with representatives from St. Vincent de Paul Society, John Trentman, second Continue » Local students in complianceLocal News (54 words)
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Kellie Jackson of the Lima Post performed a safety belt check Tuesday at St. John’s High School. Ryan Fischer was Continue » April 13th, 2007 Price to lead districtLocal News (459 words)
DELPHOS — After nearly a six-month search, Delphos City Schools Board of Education has named Jeff Price of Dunkirk the new district superintendent. The current superintendent Continue » Driving restrictions change for some teenagersLocal News (1120 words)
DELPHOS — This month marks a new era for teenage drivers in Ohio as one of the prior General Assembly’s last legislative acts places new Continue » Library finishes computer areaLocal News (375 words)
DELPHOS — Library patrons may have noticed in the last week that the new computer area in the Delphos Public Library has been completed. Library Continue » Bockey set for collegiate basketball careerSports (703 words)
DELPHOS — Jeanne Bockey wanted the chance to continue her hardwood career at the next level: college. Owens Community College in Toledo was willing to give Continue » It Was News ThenLocal News (655 words)
One Year Ago • U.S. Congressman Paul Gillmor (R-Old Fort) was in Delphos Wednesday and addressed the local Rotary. Congressman Gillmor covered tax relief, energy and Continue » April 14th, 2007 Greg and Beth HellmanFor the Record (14 words)
A girl was born April 11 to Greg and Beth Hellman of Fort Jennings. Suever’s first-grade class at Franklin ElementaryLocal News (79 words)
Members of Sandy Suever’s first-grade class at Franklin Elementary include, front from left, Jessie Pavel, Haley Martin, Abby Klausing, Zac Porter, Kali Edgington, Claire Sensibaugh, Continue » Collin D. EbyFor the Record (124 words)
Collin D. Eby, 3, of Elida, died at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday at Columbus Children’s Hospital after a six-month battle with cancer. He was born March 11, Continue » From the Vantage PointLocal News (405 words)
On April 4, the hallways at Vantage were filled with anticipation as the seniors presented their Senior Capstone Projects to teachers, staff and community members. The Continue » Mary M. BockeyFor the Record (184 words)
Mary Margaret Bockey, 75, of Lima, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1931, in Lima, to Vernon Continue » Marbletown mugs on saleLocal News (294 words)
DELPHOS — Marbletown Festival committee members met Thursday evening and are urging those with a past family or business Marbletown background to fill out a Continue » Jefferson slates alumni BB gameSports (181 words)
Jefferson has announced its annual alumni baseball game will be held May 20. Warm-ups will begin at noon, with game time at 1 p.m. Live pitching Continue » Barclay’s first-grade class at Landeck ElementaryLocal News (65 words)
Students in Sue Barclay first-grade class at Landeck Elementary include, front from left, Evan Poling, Matthew Wiechart, Alyxis Carpenter, Madison Moore, Samantha Kehres and Trey Continue » Lions donate to local post promsLocal News (84 words)
The Delphos Lions Club recently presented Jefferson and St. John’s junior class members funds for their respective post prom activities. Lions member Bill Gunter presents Continue » Living in a lunchboxLocal News (1221 words)
“Living in a lunchbox” or “a tin can” are a few phrases tossed at those who chose to purchase a Lustron stainless steel pre-fab home Continue » David and Christine DaughertyFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born April 11 to David and Christine Daugherty of Cloverdale. April 16th, 2007 Mission society travels to McKee, Ky.Local News (82 words)
Junior and senior members of the St. John’s High School Mission Society recently performed service work in the poverty-stricken Appalachian community of McKee, Ky. Students Continue » Good GalLocal News (583 words)
The name Rita Turnwald is synonymous with the history of Ottoville. Rita has devoted many hours and years to preserving the history of Ottoville, her Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (505 words)
What parent hasn’t felt a little twinge of jealousy when their child names a famous person who has influenced their life choices. Be it Michael Jordan Continue » M.J. Horstman’s 1B class at OttovilleLocal News (59 words)
Students in M.J. Horstman’s 1B first-grade at Ottoville Elementary include, front from left, Cameron Roop, Jessica Calvelage, Ryan Bendele, Brittany Schleeter, Andy Schimmoeller and April Continue » The Boehmer Letters continuedLocal News (1361 words, 1 response)
After his arrival in Baltimore, H.J. Boehmer first went to Cincinnati. From there, he and his fellow countrymen went “into the land” to look for Continue » Children surprise father in Florida for 80th birthdayLocal News (124 words)
’Dogs’ rally declaws JeffcatsSports (675 words)
ADA — Jefferson had just rallied with four scores in the top of the sixth to take a 1-run lead on a windy and chilly Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (121 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 » Local RoundupSports (762 words)
Lady ’Cats rally to win in 8 ADA — Ada’s softball came within an out of upsetting Jefferson Friday night at Ada’s Stadium Park. Alas, Jefferson scored Continue » Dr. Scherger: pursue your dreamLocal News (320 words)
DELPHOS — Pursuing your dream was the core of Dr. William Scherger’s speech Friday to an assembly of St. John’s eighth-grade students and other high Continue » VFW makes donation to schoolLocal News (54 words)
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post recently donated a $1,240 scanner to the Jefferson High School Intervention Program. Intervention Specialists Melissa McClurg, left, and Continue » April 17th, 2007 Kiley Adams and Mark WinkeljohnFor the Record (15 words)
A boy was born April 12 to Kiley Adams and Mark Winkeljohn of Van Wert. Misty Mullins and Nathan NungesterFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was born April 12 to Misty Mullins and Nathan Nungester of Delphos. Fuerst/BaldaufLifestyles (98 words, 1 response)
Liza Fuerst of Lima and Mark and Diane Fuerst of Ottawa announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Ann, to Craig Allen Baldauf, son of Continue » Local Sports RoundupSports (716 words)
Bearcats sweep twin-bill SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville’s baseball team had plenty of runs to go around Saturday. Enough to take a pair of games from Waynesfield-Goshen, winning 14-0 Continue » Meyer/BockeyLifestyles (102 words)
Jeffrey and Jane Meyer of Sherwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Bridget, to Jeffery Bockey, son of Steven and Joan Bockey of Delphos. The couple Continue » Brian and Cynthia HorstmanFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born April 13 to Brian and Cynthia Horstman of Cloverdale. St. John’s auctionLocal News (169 words)
St. John’s Parish greatly appreciates Nub Grothause’s hard work for the Annual St. John's Benefit Auction. Winners at the auction include, Mel and June Gable; Continue » FFA celebrates successful yearLocal News (261 words)
DELPHOS — FFA members, parents and supporters filled the Jefferson High School gymnasium Sunday evening for the annual FFA banquet. The organizations accomplishments throughout the year Continue » Delphos gymnast places at stateSports (41 words)
Kelsey Martz of GymStars, U.S.A., competed at the Level 4 State Gymnastic Meet held Saturday in Lima. Martz placed first on floor, fourth on vault Continue » It Was News ThenLocal News (768 words)
One Year Ago • More than 500 children and parents went trolling through Waterworks Park Saturday at the Delphos Optimist Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children Continue » Jefferson boys honored by OHSBCASports (139 words)
The Jefferson boys basketball team under head coach Marc Smith has been honored by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches’ Association for having the highest Continue » Andy Horstman beating cancerLocal News (965 words, 2 responses)
OTTOVILLE— Summertime is typically known for good weather and outdoor activities like baseball. However, one area 11-year-old noticed a problem with his swing last summer. “I Continue » April 18th, 2007 LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (118 words)
DEAR EDITOR: The members of the Phi Delta Sorority of Delphos would like to extend a sincere thank you to all whose who helped make our Continue » Jeffcats roll over MustangsSports (723 words)
DELPHOS — It was one of those nights for Jefferson Monday night, despite the heavy wind out of the northwest and a chill in the Continue » Bradley LongstrethFor the Record (154 words)
July 11, 1952 - April 15, 2007 Bradley E. Longstreth, 54, of Ottoville, died at 7:27 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born July Continue » How to make fleas fleeLocal News (865 words, 2 responses)
 Dr. Bonnie Jones DVM Three things in life are certain. We will live, die and pay taxes. Along with the certainty that the tax man cometh, Continue » Ottoville VFW Auxiliary awards patriotic artsLocal News (112 words)
The Ottoville Ladies Auxiliary met recently. Patriotic Arts awards were presented to first place winner Andrea Turnwald and second place winner Brittany Kleman. Turnwald’s presentation has Continue » Students planning Cancer WalkLocal News (1158 words)
OTTOVILLE — The Cancer Walk Committee is busy planning the second annual event at the Ottoville High School track. Cancer survivor and school guidance counselor Mark Continue » Lady ’Cats don’t let weather slow themSports (373 words)
DELPHOS — A very windy Monday afternoon at Lady Wildcat Field did not stop Jefferson’s bats and pitching versus Northwest Conference foe Allen East. Junior hurler Continue » Ottoville third-graders explore capacityLocal News (71 words)
Third-graders at Ottoville recently explored capacity using both customary units and metric units. Bailey Seibert, left, Isaiah Miller, and Jeremy Landwehr try to determine how Continue » Jay tracksters get some needed workSports (1336 words)
DELPHOS — A heavy wind and a chill in the air at the C. Arnold Scott Track made Monday night’s quadrangular meet between host St. Continue » Library celebrates National Library WeekLocal News (105 words)
Anthony Bonifas, 9, of Ottoville, enjoys sending bubbles in the breeze as part of the Delphos Library “Spring Fling” program for children during National Library Continue » April 19th, 2007 Timothy L. AshbyFor the Record (224 words)
July 18, 1954 - April 16, 2007 Timothy L. Ashby, 52, of Fort Wayne, died Monday at his home. He was born July 18, 1954, in Lima, Continue » Johnson mows down TigersSports (620 words)
DELPHOS — So far this spring, the weather has been, to say the least, a  mixed bag. Tuesday night at Stadium Park, it was a brilliant, Continue » Local woman meets ‘The Donald’Local News (224 words)
DELPHOS — She wasn’t appearing on “The Apprentice” or shopping in any of Hollywood’s elegant stores, but a local woman managed to meet Donald Trump Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (552 words)
The massacre on the Virginia Tech campus has shocked the nation and even parts of the world, like South Korea. A situation like this really does Continue » Jefferson bats around TribeSports (723 words)
FORT RECOVERY — Jefferson’s fast-pitch softball unit has been getting strong pitching and solid defense this spring. The last couple of games, the bats have been Continue » Hoehn wins TV in raffleLocal News (78 words)
Roger Hoehn of Delphos is the winner of a 32-inch Zenith HDTV in Community Health Professionals’ Visiting Nurses and Hospice raffle drawing. He was presented Continue » Van Wert mayoral candidates face offLocal News (779 words)
VAN WERT — Incumbent Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer squared off with challenger Louie Ehmer in a political debate forum Tuesday at the Van Wert Continue » H.G. Violet earns High Volume AwardLocal News (211 words)
Howard Violet and Jesse Feathers of H. G. Violet Equipment recently attended the Global Industries 2007 National and International Sales Conference in San Francisco. The Continue » Vanamatic recognized as premier supplierLocal News (184 words)
CLEVELAND — Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation honored its top suppliers at its second annual Supplier Awards Program on March 28 at the Renaissance Cleveland Continue » Eickholt goose-eggs Jeffcats in baseballSports (402 words)
CONVOY — Crestview’s Scott Eickholt twirled a 1-hitter at the Jefferson Wildcats and the Knights’ hitters were just as efficient as Crestview whitewashed the visitors Continue » Craig and Tracy UnterbrinkFor the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 17 to Craig and Tracy Unterbrink of Middle Point. Annual beach party set SaturdayLocal News (68 words)
The fourth annual Jimmy Buffet Beach Party will be held Saturday at St. John’s All-Saints Building. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a cash bar. Participants Continue » Bank relay team offers teen danceLocal News (61 words)
The Union Bank Relay for Life team will hold a teen dance from 7-10 p.m. Friday at the St. John’s annex on South Jefferson Street. Students Continue » D&D team offers bows for ‘Paint the Town Purple’ Relay eventLocal News (68 words)
D&D Sportscards relay team is currently pre-selling purple bows for their “Paint the Town Purple” campaign. The bows are 8 inches and are professionally made of Continue » Warmer weather allows for cleaning for churchLocal News (756 words)
This morning we are having a light drizzle.  Most of the week, except Tuesday, we have had snow.  But it seemed not to stick around Continue » EPA nixes plans for new restrooms at parkLocal News (303 words)
FORT JENNINGS — A proposed project to replace the restrooms at Fort Jennings Park has hit a snag with the Environmental Protection Agency. According to Mayor Continue » Relay marks $29,895; 37 teams signed upLocal News (461 words)
DELPHOS —  Relay for Life committee members met Tuesday evening and reported over $29,894.93 has been raised so far by the current 37 teams participating Continue » April 20th, 2007 Antalis no-hits Perry in baseballSports (416 words)
DELPHOS — Matt Antalis hurled a no-hitter to lead the Jefferson Wildcats to an 11-0 5-inning whitewashing of the Perry Commodores Tuesday afternoon at Wildcat Continue » Lady ’Cats, Shivley slam Commodores 11-1Sports (606 words)
DELPHOS — Lindsey Shivley’s grand slam in the first inning got Jefferson’s softball team going and they slugged Perry 11-1 in five innings on a Continue » Second-graders get publishedLocal News (140 words)
Some of the second-graders at St. John’s Elementary are now published authors and illustrators. Teachers Chris Koverman and Kathy Holdgreve recently led their students through the Continue » Actions will not be forgottenFor the Record (293 words, 1 response)
DEAR EDITOR: Last week our family lost our beloved dad, husband and grandfather, Patrick Nuttle, to a short and terrible battle with cancer. He was a Continue » IT WAS NEWS THENLocal News (756 words)
One Year Ago • Due to the construction of a reservoir and water treatment plant to begin here in spring and the wastewater treatment facility currently Continue » Garver tosses perfect game versus JaysSports (357 words)
BATH TOWNSHIP — For the second time in as many days, the St. John’s Blue Jays baseball team was involved in a no-hit game. This time, Continue » Parents, universities react to massacreLocal News (1093 words)
DELPHOS— After a lone gunman carried out a shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University Monday, local parents of college students reacted, as did the respective Continue » April 21st, 2007 Sehlhorst’s kindergarten class at Franklin ElementaryLocal News (82 words)
Students in Kristi Sehlhorst’s kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary include, front from left, Brianna Day, Isiah Clay, Kassadee Stechschulte, Ryan Williams, Chloe Kunkleman and Lucas Continue » Michael W. KirkhoffFor the Record (184 words)
Dec. 5, 1960 - April 19, 2007 Michael W. Kirkhoff, 46, of Spencerville, died at 2:13 p.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center after a 17-year Continue » Businesses get ready for revitalizationLocal News (422 words)
DELPHOS— “What seems like a very confusing and convoluted process has worked in a number of communities and I anticipate the same in Delphos,” Linda Continue » Local RoundupSports (923 words)
Grove edges Jeffcats in 8 COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove scored an unearned run in the bottom of the eighth to edge Jefferson 4-3 in a Continue » Bloodmobile dedicated to Bluffton baseball team member killed in crashLocal News (443 words)
For the past 26 years, the Vantage Bloodmobile has been an annual event, and so it was again this year. The bloodmobile is a real Continue » Shivley, Miller go deep for Lady ’CatsSports (454 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — The sleeping giants of the Jefferson softball team’s bats have awakened. For the fourth game in a row, the Lady Wildcats have run-ruled Continue » Big Green hands Castronova birthday presentSports (889 words)
DELPHOS — Thursday was Ottoville head baseball coach Tony Castronova’s 44th birthday. His Big Green made it a very pleasant celebration, including a cake afterward, coming Continue » Delphos Fire and Rescue training takes flightLocal News (833 words)
DELPHOS — We depend on Delphos Fire and Rescue personnel to fight fires and respond to accidents and medical emergencies. They need to be prepared for Continue » Preschoolers present concertLocal News (121 words)
St. John’s Preschool students showed off their singing talents for their parents and family Thursday evening during a spring concert. The night was dedicated to Continue » April 23rd, 2007 Window to the PastLocal News (2357 words)
Airplanes Darting Around Like Flies in the Sky Jesse Brown writes his mother from “somewhere in France.” My dear Mother: On this beautiful Sunday (May 26, 1918) afternoon, I Continue » Swartz excited to take reins of Bearcat girlsSports (965 words)
Mary Ann Swartz makes no bones about her excitement for the game of basketball. That is one of the reasons she applied for — and eventually Continue » Salute to our VeteransLocal News (836 words)
FORT JENNINGS— Because World War II required much perseverance on the part of the American public and the need for servicemen was high, the Navy Continue » Bulldogs finally beat Lady GreenSports (619 words)
OTTOVILLE — The Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs downed the Ottoville Lady Big Green 3-1 in a continuation of a softball contest that started on April Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (649 words)
Whenever I hear the first-responder siren I always say a little prayer that no one is hurt or worse. I don’t know what I am hoping Continue » Bertha EtgenFor the Record (23 words)
Bertha Etgen, 82, of Van Wert, died at 11:20 a.m. Friday at Convoy Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. This and ThatLocal News (1489 words)
Most people have a skeleton in their closet and my family is no exception. The sad and terrible event in my ancestral past is referred Continue » Dance recital ticket sale causes concert-like lineLocal News (89 words)
The crowd, enjoying spring-like weather Friday and eager to purchase recital tickets, stretched around the building and parking lot at the Dancer by Gina studio Continue » Legion names Buckeye Girls State delegatesLocal News (215 words)
Delphos American Legion Auxiliary Commemorative Post 268 announces the following delegates and alternates have been selected to attend Buckeye Girls State to be held June Continue » Cardinals continue Jays’ hitting woesSports (597 words)
NEW BREMEN — It must seem like a broken record to St. John’s head varsity baseball coach Dan Metzger and his staff. The team continues to Continue » Wildcat Company shoots first-place commercialLocal News (334 words)
DELPHOS— “All my life has led up to this; all my life I’ve been waiting to play lung cancer,”  joked Derek “Bubba” Shivley. The Jefferson High Continue » April 24th, 2007 LSO presents finale concertLocal News (189 words)
It’s a finale concert you won’t want to miss, as the Lima Symphony Orchestra presents “The Planets.” Be entertained as the symphony orchestra and chorus perform Continue » Lady Jays dominate own track invitationalSports (2254 words)
DELPHOS — in the words of St. John’s boys track coach Jay DeWitt — echoing the sentiments of every coach present — it was a Continue » Honigford/AmesLifestyles (81 words, 1 response)
Eugene and Cindy Honigford of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Renee, to David Michael Ames, son of Mark Ames of Lancaster and Continue » Bertha EtgenFor the Record (177 words)
Dec. 23, 1924 - April 20, 2007 Bertha Etgen, 82, of Van Wert, died at 11:20 a.m. Friday at Convoy Care Center. She was born Dec. 23, Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Jerome LandwehrLifestyles (106 words, 2 responses)
Jerome and Dorothy Landwehr observed 40 years of marriage on April 15. They celebrate with an anniversary Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, family dinner and Continue » Indians chop down Lady Jeffcats 8-3Sports (631 words)
FORT SHAWNEE — The Shawnee Lady Indians were a real buzzsaw to the Jefferson Lady Wildcats, downing them 8-3 in the winner’s-bracket tournament softball contest Continue » Experts explain value of children saving moneyLocal News (679 words, 2 responses)
Recent news reports indicate that many Americans are saving less money than they used to. In an era of technological convenience, area psychologists, educators and bankers Continue » Cage camps setSports (198 words)
St. John’s and Jefferson have set their respective basketball camps. The Blue Jays clinic, under the direction of boys coach Doug Etgen, will have boys and Continue » Arnzen’s ‘history’ set in inkSports (615 words, 2 responses)
DELPHOS — It may not be the Sphinx that has stood the test of time, such as wind and rain. Nonetheless, it will memorialize Bob Arnzen Continue » Diller Invitational 2007Sports (400 words)
Ayersville High School Girls Team Scores: Columbus Grove 92, Archbold 85, Patrick Henry 74.50, Ayersville 67, Continental 62, Pettisville 58.50, Tinora 52, Delta 40, Ottoville 31, Continue » Miller/WileyLifestyles (157 words)
Randy and Nancy Miller of Austin, Texas, announce the engagement of their son, Ryan, to Joanna Wiley, daughter of Michael and Janet Wiley of Carson Continue » D-Club cleans up parks, soccer fieldsLocal News (92 words)
April 25th, 2007 Local RoundupSports (726 words)
Bearcats edge Pirates in softball SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville’s Haley Keller held down Bluffton as the Lady Bearcats edged the Pirates 3-2 in Northwest Conference softball action Monday Continue » Local Girl Scouts earn President’s AwardLocal News (324 words)
LIMA — All the hard work during the year paid off for local Girl Scouts Monday evening at the Girl Scouts of Appleseed Ridge annual Continue » Louise C. EllerbrockFor the Record (228 words)
Oct. 1, 1925 - April 23, 2007 Louise C. Ellerbrock, 81,  of Ottoville died at 11:05 a.m. Monday at Vancrest Health Care Center of Delphos. She was Continue » Andrew and Miranda DetwilerFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born April 21 to Andrew and Miranda Detwiler of Elida. Mildred LongstrethFor the Record (199 words)
July 26, 1929 - April 23, 2007 Mildred L. Longstreth, 77, of Ottoville, died at 3:28 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born July Continue » Noah and Jaime BryanFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born April 23 to Noah and Jaime Bryan of Delphos. Weber outduels GasserSports (478 words)<