May 2nd, 2007 Beloved educator honoredLocal News (758 words, 1 response)
SPENCERVILLE— Retirement can be a challenge for many people. Finding activities to keep one busy can be a difficult task but not for one former Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (957 words)
Lancers fall short against state-ranked Bulldogs RURAL MIDDLE POINT — The Lincolnview Lancers had state-ranked Ada on the ropes Monday night but couldn’t maintain the lead. The Continue » Fisher, Miller pitch Jeffcats past RamsSports (538 words)
DELPHOS — The sophomore tandem of Sean Fisher and Josh Miller combined for a 6-hitter as they led Jefferson to a 4-1 victory over Upper Continue » Local News (118 words)
Cheryl K. GibsonFor the Record (162 words)
April 27, 1948 - April 30, 2007 Cheryl K. Gibson, 59, of Delphos, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born April Continue » Annual Gomer alumni dinner set May 19Local News (56 words)
The annual Gomer Alumni Buffet Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 19 in the former Gomer School gymnasium. The cost for members and guests Continue » Church to host talent showLocal News (64 words)
The Middle Point United Methodist Church will host a Community Talent Show at 6 p.m. May 11 All ages are welcome to participate and show off Continue » Relay team offers way to remember cancer victimsLocal News (94 words)
Persons wishing to remember loved ones who passed away from cancer can purchase a “Balloon to Heaven” to be released by the DCC Golf Widows Continue » Bank relay team names annual Bunco tourneyLocal News (56 words)
The Union Bank Relay for Life team will host its second annual Bunco Tournament at 8 p.m. May 18 at Caballero’s Landeck Tavern. Admission is $10 Continue » Relay team sets 2nd taco nightLocal News (24 words)
Delphos Area Browns Backers will host another Taco Night beginning at 5 p.m. Friday at the Rustic Cafe. All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life. Johnson outduels Stucke 1-0Sports (468 words)
DELPHOS — Stadium Park saw a true pitchers’ duel Monday afternoon with St. John’s ace Nick Johnson and Marion Local’s Chris Stucke matching pitch for Continue » Lady ’Cats show little rust in belting USVSports (605 words)
DELPHOS — The Jefferson softball team had been off for nearly a week when they faced off Monday against former Northwest Conference foe Upper Scioto Continue » Ottoville taps Thorbahn as principalLocal News (403 words)
OTTOVILLE — After reviewing more than 24 applications for a high school principal, one name clearly rose to the top, according to Ottoville Superintendent Larry Continue » Donald L. SlateFor the Record (200 words, 1 response)
Oct. 17, 1938 - April 30, 2007 Donald L. Slate, 68, of Delphos, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, Continue » May 3rd, 2007 Kaverman’s 1A class at Fort Jennings ElementaryLocal News (68 words)
Students in Jeri Kaverman’s 1A class at Fort Jennings Elementary include, front from left, Shiane Parsons, Faith Neidert, Jacob Mueller and Brooke Rice; center, Charles Continue » St. John’s bands offer spring concertLocal News (74 words)
St. John’s High School and Junior High bands presented their spring concert Tuesday evening in the Robert A. Arnzen gymnasium to family and friends. The Continue » Fire leaves family with next to nothingLocal News (159 words)
A Monday afternoon fire has left the Moening/Lehman family from 483 S. Main St. with little but the clothes on their backs. The family would appreciate Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (1355 words)
Wildcats’ game suspended HAVILAND — Jefferson was behind Wayne Trace 3-0 beginning the top of the third when play was halted due to lightning. After over a Continue » The Amish CookLocal News (542 words, 1 response)
With some warm weather finally, we planted some garden goodies this week. Now the last few days it has been rainy and cool. Still, we Continue » It Was News ThenLocal News (722 words)
One Year Ago • Passage of replacement levies in both Van Wert and Allen counties ensures Delphos Senior Citizens Center will be able to continue serving Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (468 words)
What can you say about the death of Josh Hancock? Do you think he wondered about what his legacy would be? I don’t know if what Billy Continue » Cavs leading when play haltedSports (447 words)
DELPHOS — Until the thunder and lightning started up, it was a beautiful day for baseball at Stadium Park Tuesday afternoon, especially for the visiting Continue » Ruen recycles positionLocal News (480 words)
DELPHOS — If you have ever wondered what happens to the newspapers and cans that are dropped off at Project Recycle, just ask Fred Ruen, Continue » May 4th, 2007 Alicia Horine and Cory CarmeanFor the Record (18 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 30 to Alicia Horine and Cory Carmean of Van Wert. Ethel P. GrayFor the Record (133 words)
Dec. 17, 1920 - May 1, 2007 Ethel P. Gray, 86, of Fort Wayne, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at Kingston Care Center. She was born Dec. Continue » JEFFERSON QUADRANGULAR TRACK AND FIELD MEETSports (689 words)
(from Tuesday night) Boys Team Scores: Jefferson 88, Paulding 67, Lima Central Catholic 60, Fort Jennings 12. Based on 6-4-3-2-1 (Individuals) and 6-4-2 (Relays). High jump: 1. Bubba Continue » Cage camps setLocal News (201 words)
St. John’s and Jefferson still are accepting applications for their respective basketball camps. The Blue Jays clinic, under the direction of boys coach Doug Etgen, will Continue » Amy C. (Baldauf ) FoustFor the Record (200 words, 5 responses)
May 30, 1972 - May 2, 2007 Amy C. (Baldauf) Foust, 34, of Delphos, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » Eight-run 6th lifts state-ranked BulldogsSports (366 words)
ADA — The host Ada Bulldogs broke open a scoreless contest with the Spencerville Bearcats, scoring eight times in the sixth inning, to rout the Continue » Elida tries againLocal News (927 words)
ELIDA— After voters here shot down the school district’s bond issue last November, officials have regrouped and will place an amended building project proposal before Continue » T-Birds get 1st softball victorySports (592 words)
OTTOVILLE — Lima Central Catholic had gone an 0-for in its first 11 softball games this spring. The Lady Thunderbirds finally put all the pieces together Continue » Fort Jennings Envirothon Teams take first, secondLocal News (423 words)
FORT JENNINGS — The annual Area I Envirothon was held recently in Wood County at the Wood County Historical Society. Seventy-eight teams competed in the day Continue » May 5th, 2007 Jeffcats rally past PauldingSports (529 words)
DELPHOS — The Jefferson baseball Wildcats scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to rally from a 3-2 deficit and defeat the Continue » Jefferson softballers slug Paulding 12-3Sports (781 words)
DELPHOS — Jefferson’s bats set the tone early, putting up a 5 spot in the bottom of the first. The Lady Jeffcats took off from there, Continue » Bulldogs edge Bearcats in softball duelSports (673 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — The Columbus Grove softball field had a new look on Thursday afternoon as the Lady Bulldogs unveiled their new scoreboard against their Continue » Voters to see renewal levy TuesdayLocal News (272 words)
DELPHOS — The most important thing Delphos City School Board members and the administration want district voters to know about the 5.5-mill renewal levy they Continue » A first-hand account of the Kent State shootingsLocal News (1551 words)
The following is a story which appeared in the May issue of "Good Times", a monthly publication of the Delphos Herald focusing on the Boomer Continue » Looser shuts down WildcatsSports (780 words)
By MIKE MAAG KALIDA — The way Ottoville’s Chris Looser was pitching Thursday night, the Big Green didn’t need many runs. They didn’t get many. The Big Green Continue » Students participate in Ohio SkillsUSALocal News (306 words)
Thirteen Vantage trade and industrial students competed in team and individual events at the Ohio SkillsUSA contest held recently in Columbus. Individual student competitors at the Continue » ‘Bad Boys of Rock Tour’ stopping at fairLocal News (133 words)
The Allen County Fair Board has announced the “Bad Boys of Rock Tour,” featuring Hinder, Papa Roach and Buckcherry will perform in concert this summer Continue » Schroeder’s K-B kindergarten class at JenningsLocal News (77 words)
Students in Judy Schroeder’s K-B kindergarten class at Fort Jennings Elementary include, front from left, Lindsey Core, J.R. Klausing, Megan Vetter, Nick Fields, Simon Smith Continue » Clock ticking on crop plantingLocal News (614 words)
Area farmers know the clock is ticking. With each passing day of fields remaining too wet, planting this year’s crops remains at a standstill. “The rain Continue » May 7th, 2007 Scherger’s kindergarten class at St. John ElementaryLocal News (80 words)
Students in Miriam Scherger’s kindergarten class at St. John Elementary include, front from left, Adam Gerker, Halle Hays, Curtis Schwinnen, Jenna Bailey and Dean Klaus; Continue » Lady ’Cats strike down T-BirdsSports (207 words)
DELPHOS — Baseball and softball tournaments begin today, so teams such as the Jefferson fast-pitch softball unit were looking to gather some momentum heading into Continue » Legion taps Buckeye Boys State delegatesLocal News (188 words)
DELPHOS — American Legion Commemorative Post 268 has named the delegates who will attend this year’s Buckeye Boys State to be held June 7 at Continue » Schaad 2007 Allen County Beef QueenLocal News (144 words)
During a recent banquet and ceremony sponsored by the Allen County Cattlemen’s Association, Bridget Schaad of Venedocia was named as this year’s Allen County Beef Continue » Library building projects seeing completionLocal News (1854 words)
We hope everyone had a chance to stop in to the library last week during National Library Week. Two special programs were held during the Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (932 words)
By guest columnist Danny Makara In today’s society, there is an obvious need for an increase in the amount of security and protection we provide for our Continue » This and ThatLocal News (907 words)
Apparently the Putnam County Sentinel didn’t think too highly of the preliminary hearing in the Kemper Murder Case in Glandorf. They responded with an editorial Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (190 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 » Unbeaten Wildcats pummel Jays in MACSports (782 words)
MINSTER — There is a reason Minster is 18-0 and ranked in the Division IV top 10. It was all on display for St. John’s to Continue » Giesige gets first pastorateLocal News (172 words)
DELPHOS — After spending five years in Delphos caring for the parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Randy Giesige has been Continue » Students show art at libraryLocal News (301 words)
Art pieces created by St. John’s high school students are now on display at the Delphos Public Library through May 12. The public is encouraged to Continue » LETTER TO EDITORFor the Record (92 words)
DEAR EDITOR: The Kleman and Horstman families, along with Andy Horstman and his family, would like to express their appreciation to all who attended the benefit. A Continue » LCC routs Jefferson in baseball activitySports (723 words)
DELPHOS — The Jefferson baseball team came into its Northwest Conference tilt against the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds just trying to prepare for their tournament Continue » May 8th, 2007 Johnson masterful vs. LancersSports (536 words)
By MIKE MAAG The Delphos Herald CONVOY — St. John’s pitcher Nick Johnson did everything but sell popcorn as he had 16 strikeouts and four RBIs as Continue » 74 receive First Communion at St. John’sLocal News (54 words)
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church saw 74 children receive their First Communion on Sunday. Second-graders study the Eucharist for seven months before partaking of Continue » Big Green rallies past JenningsSports (719 words)
By MIKE MAAG The Delphos Herald CONVOY — The Ottoville Big Green scored four times in the fourth inning and used defense and strong pitching from Ryan Continue » Frobase/HendersonFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was born May 3 to Elena Frobase and Adrian Henderson of Elida. Jones dominates LadyCats in sectionalsSports (505 words)
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — The Lincolnview Lady Lancers got a first inning tally and made it stand up as they ousted the LadyCats of Kalida Continue » PCL TRACKSports (1142 words)
Friday’s Putnam County League Track and Field Meet at Columbus Grove Boys Team Scores: Columbus Grove 151, Pandora-Gilboa 142.50, Ottoville 99, Continental 80, Leipsic 31, Fort Continue » Todd and Karla KellerFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born May 5 to Todd and Karla Keller of Spencerville. Ottoville starts new K of C councilLocal News (477 words)
OTTOVILLE — After many years without a council of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic parish here is off and running with a new installment. Continue » Jennings hosts art showLocal News (362 words)
FORT JENNINGS — A taste of the arts came to Fort Jennings Sunday afternoon as elementary and high school students throughout Putnam County gathered for Continue » Woman’s credit card number stolen, usedLocal News (716 words)
This is a story about a local woman whose credit card number was stolen and used to purchase items on the Internet. Her real name Continue » Wannemacher/WestLocal News (96 words)
Terry and Ruth Wannemacher of Ottoville announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany, to Anthony West, son of Susan Taylor of Springfield and Jim West Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BrinkmanLifestyles (125 words)
Ralph “Sparky” and Doris Brinkman of Ottoville will celebrate 50 years of marriage on May 11 with an 8:10 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Continue » Andrew and Tennille RobertsFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born May 4 to Andrew and Tennille Roberts of Spencerville. Maag, Titans oust Jeffcats in tourneySports (581 words)
HAMLER — One bad inning can undo a lot of good elsewhere. That was the story Saturday afternoon at Patrick Henry’s Garrold Parrott Field in Hamler Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCabeLifestyles (75 words)
Thomas and Kathleen (Metzger) McCabe of Delphos celebrated 40 years of marriage Sunday with family and friends in Hocking Hills. The couple were married April 29, Continue » Delphos FFA No. 1 chapter, againLocal News (1062 words)
DELPHOS — “Setting the Standard.” This slogan is printed on the back of Delphos FFA T-shirts and one that has guided these members through their year. The Continue » May 9th, 2007 Wildcats hand Musketeers first PCL loss in baseballSports (363 words)
MILLER CITY — Homestanding Miller City got three runs in the fifth inning to rally past Fort Jennings 4-2 Monday afternoon and hand the Musketeers Continue » Gary and Cathy HemkerFor the Record (33 words)
A boy, James Clay, was born May 1 to Matt and Sarah Hemker of Whitehouse at St.Vincent’s Hospital Toledo. Grandparents are Gary and Cathy Hemker, Delphos Continue » Joseph twirls 5-hit shutout at BearcatsSports (468 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Damon Joseph pitched a 5-hit whitewashing of the Spencerville Bearcats as the Jefferson Wildcats shut out their hosts 6-0 at Matt Wilkin Field Continue » Dance recitalLocal News (38 words)
Lyn’s Academy of Dance will hold a spring recital with performances at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 13 at the Lima civic center. Tickets are Continue » Kyle and Heidi FitroFor the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 7 to Kyle and Heidi Fitro of Delphos. Church to begin secular outreachLocal News (235 words)
DELPHOS — When a church opens its doors as a place for teens to “hang out,” the effort often falls on suspicious ears. However, one Continue » Kiwanis announce Fourth of July celebration plansLocal News (276 words)
DELPHOS — Stadium Park will be a bevy of activity on the Fourth of July. The Delphos Kiwanis laid out their plans for the annual event Continue » Bowers, Jeffcats hold off Lady Lancers 1-0Sports (637 words)
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Jefferson’s Shauna Bowers was almost unhittable Monday night and provided the only RBI as the Lady Jeffcats subdued Lincolnview 1-0 in Continue » Philip W. MartinFor the Record (313 words, 2 responses)
April 24, 1947 May 7, 2007 Philip W. Martin, 60, of Delphos, died at 3:21 p.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1947, Continue » Hilda M. MenkerFor the Record (202 words, 1 response)
Jan. 29, 1917 - May 6, 2007 Hilda M. Menker, 90, of Englewood, died Sunday. She was born Jan. 29, 1917, in Ottoville, to Andrew and Rose Continue » Ottoville walks for cancer awarenessLocal News (113 words)
The Ottoville Community Cancer Walk is today at the Ottoville Local Schools track. Students had already raised $1,200 by 8 a.m. today, enabling all students Continue » May 10th, 2007 Seventh-inning run lifts Jays to victorySports (712 words)
DELPHOS — Senior Adam Grothouse lined a single with the bases loaded and two down in the bottom of the seventh to lift St. John’s Continue » Jefferson rallies past LadyCats in softballSports (550 words)
KALIDA — After coming off a near perfect game on Monday night, the Jefferson softball team didn’t get off to the start that they wanted Continue » Local balloon artist wins international balloon sculpture competitionLocal News (356 words)
Local event decorators and balloon artists Tammy Corzine and Kim Strickler, owners of Celebrations in Delphos, attended the International Balloon Association (IBA) annual Balloon and Continue » Barry v. The WorldSports (857 words)
So, a poll has been taken and a majority of those who answered do not want Barry Bonds to catch or surpass Hammerin’ Hank’s home Continue » Etgen resigns St. John’s boys basketball reinsSports (597 words)
DELPHOS — A family decision. After a difficult period of soul-searching and talking with his family, St. John’s boys basketball coach Doug Etgen came to the Continue » Van Wert looking at new seniors citizen centerLocal News (429 words)
By SCOTT RECKER The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — On Tuesday, the Van Wert County Council on Aging held a special day for area senior citizens at Continue » Jennings approves contractsLocal News (322 words)
FORT JENNINGS— During its last regular meeting of the academic year Tuesday night, the school board here began preparations for next year. The following certificated supplemental Continue » Meuleman to attend Ashland UniversitySports (53 words)
Cory Meuleman of Columbus Grove High School has signed a national letter-of-intent to participate in track and field at Ashland University. Meuleman was the 2006 Division Continue » Voters OK renewalLocal News (213 words)
DELPHOS — Delphos City School District voters gave their approval for the 5.5-mill renewal operating levy Tuesday. The levy passed with 251 for and 116 against Continue » Cancer walk nets $1,400Local News (52 words)
Ottoville Local Schools held its second annual Cancer Walk Tuesday. Students and community members walked the track at the high school from 8 a.m. to Continue » May 11th, 2007 Jason and Nicole WillFor the Record (14 words)
A girl was born May 9 to Jason and Nicole Will of Fort Jennings. Douglas and Kelly CatlettFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born May 8 to Douglas and Kelly Catlett of Delphos. Mock crash brings awarenessLocal News (395 words)
DELPHOS — Cottage cheese was colored red to simulate brain matter Wednesday at St. John’s High School. The school’s east parking lot was turned into Continue » Local RoundupSports (126 words)
Jeffcat JVs belt Mustangs Jefferson upended Allen East 8-2 Tuesday evening in junior varsity baseball at Lafayette. Tied 2-2 in the 6th, the ’Cats batted around, scoring Continue » MAC TRACKSports (356 words)
Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships At New Bremen Boys Finals: Shot put: 1. Andrew Meyer (MI) 59-7 1/2#; 2. Phlipot (MI) 46-11 1/2; 3. B. Meyer Continue » CD of A Essay and Poetry WinnersLocal News (3813 words)
Taking Time for Others By Alex Odenweller, grade 4 1st in Div. II and 2nd in state My Mom’s side of the family takes time for others by Continue » Letter to the EditorFor the Record (217 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Last Year, the Post Prom Committee at Delphos St. John High School initiated a “clean up day” for the businesses in our community. This Continue » Robert D. FoughtFor the Record (303 words, 2 responses)
Oct. 8, 1933-May 9, 2007 Robert D. “Bob” Fought, 73, of Delphos, died at 11:58 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Oct. 8, Continue » Gary and Nikki WenzlickFor the Record (33 words)
A boy, Riley James,. was born May 5 at Columbus University Hospital to Gary and Nikki Wenzlick of Delphos. Grandparents include Rick and Diane Lindeman of Continue » WBL TRACKSports (655 words)
Western Buckeye League Track and Field Championships At Kenton Track Complex Girls Team Scores (Through 3 Events): Wapakoneta 26, Celina 16, Ottawa-Glandorf 14, Van Wert 11, Kenton Continue » Wark’s kindergarten class at Franklin ElementaryLocal News (69 words)
Students in Robin Wark’s kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary include, front from left, Chandler Cail, Madison Geise, Reece Karhoff, Madison McConnahea, Caleb Michael; center, Seth Continue » Jays seeking boys cage coachSports (38 words)
St. John’s is seeking a head varsity boys basketball coach, along with a possible teaching position. Send a letter of interest and resume to Athletic Director Continue » Council OKs engineering cost expenditureLocal News (578 words)
DELPHOS — Delphos City Council addressed a comparatively light legislative agenda in Wednesday evening’s regular session, providing approval to an ordinance amending an engineering cost Continue » May 12th, 2007 Local RoundupSports (1456 words)
NWC Track and Field Results At Charles D Moeller Track, Memorial Field Girls Team Scores (Through 3 Events): Columbus Grove 31, Spencerville 19.50, Lincolnview 13, Paulding 12, Continue » Archers shoot down Blue JaysSports (789 words)
CONVOY — Both teams had their aces going on the mound Thursday night at the Crestview Athletic Complex: St. John’s Nick Johnson and Antwerp’s Kyle Continue » Four-run 3rd inning enough for RangersSports (538 words)
NEW KNOXVILLE — The Rangers of New Knoxville scored four runs in the third frame and made those tallies stand up downing the Jefferson Wildcats Continue » Four-run 3rd inning enough for RangersSports (538 words)
NEW KNOXVILLE — The Rangers of New Knoxville scored four runs in the third frame and made those tallies stand up downing the Jefferson Wildcats Continue » MAC TRACK RESULTSSports (514 words)
Girls Team Scores (Through 5 Events): Versailles 55 1/2, Coldwater 37, Fort Recovery 26 1/2, Marion Local 24 1/2, Minster 24, St. John’s 17, New Continue » Committee seeking Marbletown historyLocal News (330 words)
DELPHOS — Members of the Marbletown Festival committee met Thursday night and discussed the family histories and photos that have been submitted so far. Tuesday is Continue » Area ladies ride in Kentucky Derby ParadeLocal News (96 words)
On Thursday, Deb Bidlack, Ashley Bidlack and Heather Hershberger from the Grover Hill area, along with 16 other sidesaddle riders from England states plus England, Continue » Harold CoffmanFor the Record (25 words, 1 response)
Harold “Bud” Coffman, 81, of Spencerville, died 6:28 p.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville. It Was News ThenLocal News (677 words)
One Year Ago • Fort Jennings High School Science teacher Jeff Jostpille was awarded the “Teacher of the Year” award from WalMart-Ottawa Thursday in front of Continue » Habitat House coming alongLocal News (42 words)
Jeb Halker put the finishing touches on the drywall Wednesday at the Habitat House on Wayne Street. He said the interior should be ready for Continue » May 14th, 2007 This and ThatLocal News (1015 words)
Many years ago, a little girl walked from Fort Jennings to Cincinnati — ALONE. Her name was Elizabeth Seimer and she was only 11 years old Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (183 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 » Elwer’s kindergarten class at St. John ElementaryLocal News (77 words)
Students in Chris Elwer’s kindergarten class at St. John Elementary include, front from left, Peter Ankerman, Andrew Fleming, Griffin Hamilton, Evan Querry, Jarad Hesseling and Continue » Local artist honors Bluffton baseball playersLocal News (318 words)
DELPHOS— After several Bluffton University baseball players were killed in a fatal bus crash in Atlanta, one local man used his creative gifts to honor Continue » Blue Jay tracksters set for tournament runSports (513 words)
NEW BREMEN — No matter the sport, coaches want their teams to be peaking for tournament time. In the minds of St. John’s head track and Continue » Bowers dials up pitching perfectionSports (674 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Jefferson’s Shauna Bowers earned a first for the Lady Wildcats softball program — a perfect game — as the Lady Jeffcats whitewashed the Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (814 words)
Mothers. God bless them! What would we do without them? My mother has been my rock — my voice of reason. She is steadfast and full Continue » Harold CoffmanFor the Record (125 words)
Harold M. “Bud” Coffman, 81, of rural Lima died at 6:28 p.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born Dec. Continue » MAC Track ResultsSports (1236 words)
Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Meet At New Bremen Girls Final Team Scores: Versailles 121.50, St. John’s 96, Minster 85, St. Henry 82, New Bremen 63, Coldwater Continue » School StuffLocal News (698 words)
What does a kid feel like on the last day of school? Rocker Alice Cooper (Top Ten Hit “Schools Out” 1972) seemed to capture the answer Continue » Canucks showcase local man’s artLocal News (808 words)
DELPHOS— After four years of an unexpected hobby-turned-business, one local artist has earned his claim to fame. Only, the fame isn’t in his own country. A Continue » May 15th, 2007 Eric and Denise DunnFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born May 11 to Eric and Denise Dunn of Elida. Brenneman/BaughnLifestyles (71 words)
Marv and Nancy Brenneman of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Louise, to Andrew Jones Baughn, son of Wil and Gloria Baughn of Continue » Bulldogs grab NWC track titlesSports (1008 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Track and field has been marred by windy, wet, chilly and just plain rotten weather this spring. That was not the case at the Continue » Leininger on UT travel cheer squadLocal News (70 words)
Jodi Leininger has made the University of Toledo Varsity Cheerleading Travel Squad. She is the daughter of Jack and Jane Leininger of Delphos. The squad consists of Continue » Pirates pummel Lady Green wSports (503 words)
CONTINENTAL — The Continental Lady Pirates run-ruled the Ottoville Lady Big Green 10-0 in a Putnam County League softball contest Saturday afternoon. Lady Pirate hurler Jessica Continue » Marjorie HermanFor the Record (24 words)
Marjorie Herman, 77, of Ottoville, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home’s Jackson Township location. Schimmoeller/BirkemeierLifestyles (112 words)
Lawrence and Jan Schimmoeller of Fort Jennings announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela, to David Lee Birkemeier, son of Larry Birkemeier of Defiance and Continue » Elks honor area studentsLocal News (55 words)
During a recent Lima Elks Lodge youth banquet, the following area students were honored. Most Valuable Scholarship: Nicole Mesker of Delphos, Lindsey Bullinger of Fort Jennings, Continue » NWC Track ResultsSports (1491 words)
Northwest Conference Track and Field Final Results At Spencerville’s Memorial Field/Charles D. Moeller Track Girls Team Scores: Columbus Grove 125.50, Bluffton 111.50,  Spencerville 98.50, Lincolnview 64, Paulding 63, Continue » Schools ready for Mini RelayLocal News (381 words)
By SCOTT RECKER The Delphos Herald On Friday, more than 1,500 students from St. John’s, Landeck, Jefferson Middle School and Franklin Elementary School will unite to march Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Leon WienkenLifestyles (153 words)
Leon and Rovena (Schwinnen) Wienken will celebrate 60 years of marriage June 7. The couple were married on that date in 1947 at St. John the Continue » It Was News ThenLocal News (709 words)
One Year Ago • The Fort Jennings American Legion and Auxiliary are sponsoring the following candidates for Buckeye Boys State at Bowling Green State University and Continue » Schwinnen/SivilleLifestyles (91 words)
Larry and Sue Schwinnen of Spencerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina, to Scott Siville, son of Jim and Nancy Siville of Wayne. The couple Continue » Clementz/WarneckeLifestyles (77 words)
Bill and Sue Clementz of Kalida announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Marie, to Brent Lawrence Warnecke, son of Ann Warnecke and Paul Warnecke Continue » Guisinger, Kalida gain PCL baseball crownSports (601 words)
By MIKE MAAG The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS — The Kalida Wildcats used a 4-run sixth inning and rode the left arm of Ross Guisinger to win Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Donald KorteLifestyles (108 words)
Donald and June (Miller) Korte celebrated 50 years of marriage April 24. A Mass of Thanksgiving at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville was held Continue » Philip and Lydia PalinkasFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born May 10 to Philip and Lydia Palinkas of Spencerville. Veterans work on storage shedLocal News (62 words)
John Grothouse, left, and other members of the Veterans Council gathered Saturday to begin erecting a storage shed in the southwest corner of Veterans Park Continue » May 16th, 2007 Penton, Holliday to speak to Trinity youth MondayLocal News (346 words)
DELPHOS — Joel Penton along with Ryan Holliday will be speaking to the youth at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Continue » Canal Days T-shirts for saleLocal News (153 words)
DELPHOS — Canal Days T-shirts, featuring the celebration of the 50th year of the event are for sale at Lion Clothing and at the chamber Continue » A friend, a fever and a letter not forgottenLocal News (806 words)
By Dr. John Jones, DVM I’m sure glad my friend, Harold, didn’t die.  I only wish his veterinarian had been smarter, at least smarter, sooner. Harold’s illness Continue » Schuerman cycles ’Cats by LTCSports (622 words)
DELPHOS — The exclamation point in an amazing 17-run third inning was the inside-the-park grand slam which completed the cycle (single, double, triple and home Continue » Ag. Mechanics team 4th at stateLocal News (158 words)
Recently, the Delphos FFA Ag. Mechanics team went to ATI in Wooster, where they placed 4th out of 20 teams. The team consisted of Matt Continue » Mistake-prone Kalida hands game to LancersSports (759 words)
KALIDA — In the thinking of both Lincolnview baseball coach Roger Salisbury and Kalida mentor Jim McBride, Kalida’s players had their minds elsewhere other than Continue » Students enjoy Morning of ChoicesLocal News (74 words)
Delphos firearms instructor Ptl. Ryan Kimmet shows seventh-grader Tonya Lindeman how to properly hand a gun to another person. Kimmet instructed students in Mike Lybarger’s Continue » Marjorie A. HermanFor the Record (269 words)
Feb. 23, 1930 - May 13, 2007 Marjorie A. Herman, 77, of Ottoville, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Feb. Continue » Lady Jeffcats send 8 seniors out in styleSports (713 words)
DELPHOS — The Jefferson softball team was tuning up for their district finals contest tonight against Crestview with a “Senior Afternoon” game on Monday against Continue » Board revisits ‘uniforms’Local News (1322 words)
DELPHOS — As 77 Jefferson High School seniors prepare to graduate, two seniors and one underclassman want to leave behind a “positive impact” on their Continue » May 17th, 2007 Vantage names open house at carpentry projectLocal News (255 words)
On Saturday, the curious will have the opportunity to see “The House That Vantage Built.” This year’s house — a 1,900 square foot ranch home — Continue » The Amish CookLocal News (702 words)
We are having our first round of hot and humid weather with the temperature soaring up into the 90s one day this past week. The high Continue » Knights show their experience vs. Lady ’CatsSports (835 words)
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Crestview has been to the state softball tournament twice in the last three seasons, winning the Division IV title last spring. On Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (680 words)
I’ve been re-reading articles on the study that came out a couple of weeks ago regarding the supposed racial bias of NBA referees toward the Continue » Keller stellar for Spencerville softballersSports (420 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville junior pitcher Haley Keller has been a leader for the Lady Bearcats for three seasons. She was even more so on a windy Continue » Laverne K. HilversFor the Record (71 words)
Dec. 14, 1929 - May 8, 2007 Laverne Keith Hilvers, 77, of Columbus, Ga., formerly of Delphos, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Doctor’s Hospital in Continue » Preschoolers enjoy weather, learn about veteransLocal News (51 words)
Kreative Learning preschool children in the Tuesday morning class took advantage of a beautiful, sunny day by taking a walk. The class circled around the Continue » May 18th, 2007 St. John’s names elementary school art show winnersLocal News (425 words)
Winners in the St. John’s Elementary Art Show include: Grade 5 First Place: Cheyanne Bonifas, Lindsay Mohler, Alicia Buettner, T.J. Hoersten, Paige Lucas, Jessica Rutledge, Erin Cecil, Continue » Kalida hardballers paste Allen EastSports (534 words)
FORT SHAWNEE — Allen East pitcher Nathan Swaney battled through a full count to strike out Kalida’s first batter, Doug McIntyre. The rest was uphill work Continue » For the Record (19 words)
Lima Memorial Kathryn Brennan and Ryan Miller of Columbus Grove gave birth to a baby girl at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday. Osting throws hat in for mayorLocal News (445 words)
DELPHOS — While Delphos mayoral candidate Clayton Osting (I) is waiting for his petition to be certified on May 30 by the Allen County Board Continue » Helen HughesFor the Record (179 words)
July 12, 1907 - May 16, 2007 Helen Hughes, 99, of Lima, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lost Creek Care Center. She was born July 12, Continue » Minster uses Big Green errors to nab baseball tourney victorySports (813 words)
COLDWATER — Baseball is a game of opportunities. Ottoville gave top-ranked Minster many more of those Wednesday night at Coldwater’s Veterans’ Field, committing six errors, and Continue » ELIDA DISTRICT TRACKSports (533 words)
ELIDA — Napoleon’s Lady Wildcats paced the girls and Defiance’s Bulldogs head the boys after the first afternoon of the Elida Division II District Track Continue » Students receive gifts from soldiersLocal News (317 words)
DELPHOS — Students in Chris Koverman’s second-grade class at St. John’s Elementary recently received special gifts from Iraq. Kristy Youngpeter, a captain in the United States Continue » Marciel E. RoseFor the Record (221 words)
Nov. 30, 1924-May 10, 2007 Marciel “Marcie” Elizabeth Rose of Grass Valley, Calif., formerly of Fort Jennings, died May 10. She was born Nov. 30, 1924, in Continue » May 19th, 2007 Dear EditorFor the Record (130 words)
We would like to say thank you to everyone who has helped in any way to make our Relay for Life fundraisers very successful. Thank you Continue » Preschoolers enjoy “beach” partyLocal News (104 words)
Cecile A. MuellerFor the Record (243 words)
June 10, 1914 - May 17, 2007 Cecile A. Mueller, 92, of West Moreland, Penn., and formerly of Delphos, died at 8 a.m. Thursday at Flo’s Continue » Cardinals end Lady Bearcat tournamentSports (529 words)
By JESSICA HONIGFORD The Delphos Herald WAPAKONETA — Spencerville fans were on their feet very early in the  Division IV fast-pitch softball district championship game against the Continue » Toby and Allison LooserFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born May 16 to Toby and Allison Looser of Ottoville. Brian and Amanda AnspachFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born May 17 to Brian and Amanda Anspach of Cloverdale. Fourth annual Mini Relay kicks off todayLocal News (89 words)
Hundreds of students, teachers, administrators and parents from both Delphos schools  gathered for the opening ceremonies of the fourth annual Mini Relay for Life. Continue » Recker, boys relay earn trek to track regionalsSports (554 words)
MINSTER — In the words of St. John’s boys track coach Jay DeWitt, it was not a great day to run a Division III district Continue » Senior awards given at VantageLocal News (785 words)
Awards of Distinction and scholarships highlighted the annual Awards Assembly at Vantage Career Center on Tuesday. The entire student body, along with staff members, home school Continue » May 21st, 2007 On the Other HandFor the Record (558 words)
Will she or won’t she? That’s the questions preying on all our minds. Will Paris Hilton spend any time in jail? A judge sentenced Hilton to 45 days Continue » Window to the PastLocal News (2056 words, 1 response)
Fat engineers are barred Firemen on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have suddenly become greatly interested in looking up diets for people who wish to reduce. It’s Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (197 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 » Kalida baseballers garner 4th straight regional berthSports (764 words)
FORT SHAWNEE — Kalida making the regionals in baseball is becoming standard operating procedure under head coach Jim McBride. The Wildcats (16-7) made it four straight Continue » Jennings launches 1st Mini RelayLocal News (524 words)
FORT JENNINGS— Students here threw in their two cents and then some Friday to help fight cancer. Principal Kathleen Verhoff has organized the schools first Continue » This and ThatLocal News (690 words)
Genealogy used to be considered an old lady’s pass-time. Not so anymore. It’s for anyone and everyone, especially since you can do so much research Continue » A salute to our veteransLocal News (1574 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS— From the first strike on Japanese territory to the day the Stars and Stripes waved over Mt. Suribachi, one local World War II veteran Continue » WBL TrackSports (1214 words)
Division 2 Northwest District Track Meet 2007 At Elida Track Complex Final Results Girls Team Scores: Napoleon 98, Ottawa-Glandorf 96, Defiance 61, Shawnee 58, Wauseon 55, Elida 52.50, Continue » Delphos marks fourth cancer walkLocal News (560 words)
By SCOTT RECKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Delphos schools could not have asked for a better day for the fourth annual Mini Relay for Life on Continue » May 22nd, 2007 Schroeder’s KA kindergarten class at JenningsLocal News (76 words)
Students in Judy Schroeder’s KA kindergarten class at Fort Jennings Elementary include, front from left, Taylor Brinkman, Devin Murphy, Haley Phelps, Aaron Kloeppel, Neibi Garlock Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Virgil BrockLifestyles (96 words)
Virgil and Gerri Ann (Glaze) Brock will celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 8. The couple were married on that date in 1957 at Delphos Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin BeckerLifestyles (293 words)
Kylie Louise Mox and Benjamin Thomas Becker were united in marriage Nov. 11 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Randy Giesige officiating. The Continue » Prom night at VancrestLocal News (71 words)
Vancrest Health Care Center employee Kayla Braun singled out Al Miller as her prom date to dance to music provided by the Tune Toppers during Continue » Meuleman paces Tri-County tracksters into Fostoria RegionalSports (702 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Columbus Grove’s Cory Mueleman almost did not make it into the discus finals at the Spencerville Division III Northwest Track and Field Meet Continue » Hoffman brought up to ‘do for others’Local News (376 words)
DELPHOS— Dorothy Hoffman could be called a professional volunteer. She wears many hats but her first love is her husband and family. She has always Continue » Betty J. AglerFor the Record (27 words)
Betty J. Agler, 79, of rural Spencerville, died at 5:36 a.m. today at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Continue » Jeremy and Kimberly RowlandFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born May 19 to Jeremy and Kimberly Rowland of Spencerville. Delphos track athletes gain regional berthsSports (1104 words)
MINSTER — This stage of the track and field season is like the ads for the NBA playoffs: “Win or go home.” Or in this case, Continue » Volunteers working to restore train depotLocal News (529 words)
The Klir family loves history and they love trains. So it was only natural that they have spent the last two years salvaging what was Continue » Vandals destroy wedding decorLocal News (282 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE and NANCY BRIGGS The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Knights of Columbus Hall custodian Don Kaverman got a surprise when he showed up for work Continue » 2007 Northwest District Track Meet resultsSports (1406 words)
2007 Northwest District Track Meet At Minster Girls Final Team Scores: Minster 99, New Bremen 95.50, St. John’s 86, St. Henry 73, Maria Stein Marion Local 60, Continue » May 23rd, 2007 Penton addresses commitmentLocal News (1533 words)
DELPHOS — There is a big difference between making and keeping commitments. That was the message Van Wert native Joel Penton, a December 2006 graduate of Continue » Pre-sale pool tickets now availableLocal News (155 words)
Pre-sale season tickets for the Delphos Municipal Swimming Pool will be sold at the Municipal Building from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this week. The tickets Continue » Bowers, Orsbon earn NWC player honorsSports (478 words)
The Delphos Herald Jefferson junior pitcher Shauna Bowers and Crestview junior outfielder Briggs Orsbon have earned Northwest Conference softball and baseball players of the year honors, Continue » FFA conducts Food for America programLocal News (287 words)
Did you know that more than 18 percent of all Americans are employed in the industry of agriculture?  To most people, this information comes as Continue » Johnson named to MAC first-teamSports (73 words)
The Delphos Herald St. John’s senior right-hander/centerfielder Nick Johnson was named to the Midwest Athletic Conference first team announced by the league. Minster right-handed pitcher Bob Inskeep Continue » Fort Jennings High School to graduate 43 FridayLocal News (661 words)
Fort Jennings High School Principal Nick Langhals has announced graduation ceremonies for 8 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium. Co-Valedictorian Renee Nichole Dickman is the daughter of Continue » Bulldogs win in team tennis tournamentSports (153 words)
The Delphos Herald ELIDA — Elida’s boys stayed alive in the Ohio Tennis Coaches’ Association team tournament by edging previously-unbeaten Port Clinton (19-1) 3-2 in the Continue » Betty J. AglerFor the Record (195 words)
May 7, 1928 - May 21, 2007 Betty J. Agler, 79, of rural Spencerville, died at 5:36 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » MADD honors top copsLocal News (361 words)
KALIDA — Officers from law enforcement agencies in Allen and Putnam counties were honored Monday night with a banquet held in their honor by Mothers Continue » School to buy 20 new computersLocal News (1004 words)
OTTOVILLE — Twenty new computers for teachers and a new server is on Technology Coordinator Shelly Mumaw’s wish list for next school year at Ottoville. According Continue » May 24th, 2007 Delphos joins in ‘What’s Holding You Back?’Local News (299 words)
The Delphos Police Department will be joining the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, along Continue » LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (131 words)
DEAR EDITOR: My family and I would like to thank all the fine people who came and restored the reception hall. When I got there only Continue » LeRoy A. ‘Lee’ KinstleFor the Record (293 words)
March 21, 1929 - May 22, 2007 LeRoy A. “Lee” Kinstle, 78, of Van Wert, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday at his residence. He was born March Continue » Grove graduates SaturdayLocal News (351 words)
Columbus Grove High School officials have announced graduation for 11 a.m. May 26 in the gym. The honor students with a 4.0 grade point average are Continue » Council against abolishing mayor’s courtLocal News (520 words)
DELPHOS — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will soon be receiving a letter from city council members. Following a Legislative Committee meeting Tuesday, council agreed to send Continue » CL of C card party a successLocal News (96 words)
The Delphos chapter of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia held a recent meeting. A thank-you card was read from the Canal Commission Museum for the group’s Continue » ‘Reality’ strikes backLocal News (635 words)
Just when you think you might not have something to write about, the “real” reality, not those set-up “reality” shows, hits you in the head Continue » Relay ’07 23 days awayLocal News (1483 words)
DELPHOS — The 2007 Relay for Life at Delphos Community Track on June 15 and 16 is just 23 days away. With 40-plus teams offering food, Continue » May 25th, 2007 Pool project near completionLocal News (85 words)
City park employee Jamey Wisher, left, and Fred Hoffman and Dave Klaus with Klaus & Son Construction put finishing touches on cement that was poured Continue » Jean HowerLocal News (222 words)
Sept. 22, 1933 - May 23, 2007 Jean Hower, 73, of Elida, died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Sept. 22, Continue » Dancer by Gina annual concert SaturdayLocal News (73 words)
The Dancer By Gina will present its 14th anniversary dance concert at 1p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at the civic center. The dance concert entitled, Continue » Lincolnview sets graduation SundayLocal News (139 words)
Lincolnview High School Principal Kelly Dye announces graduation for 2 p.m. Sunday in the gym. The class valedictorian is Kory Thatcher and salutatorian is Tegan Johnson. The Continue » LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (86 words)
DEAR EDITOR: The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Delphos Food Pantry want to thank you and the Letter Carriers Local Br 182 for Continue » Nickles sets record at Fostoria RegionalSports (917 words)
FOSTORIA — Columbus Grove’s Heath Nickles set a new Fostoria Division III Regional Track and Field record in the pole vault Wednesday afternoon, vaulting 15-7 Continue » Delphos track athletes set eye on ColumbusSports (1077 words)
PIQUA — One more race. That was the goal of the Delphos track and field athletes participating in Wednesday night’s Division III regional preliminaries at Piqua’s Continue » Commencement for 59 at KalidaLocal News (390 words)
Kalida High School Principal Don Horstman has announced graduation for 2 p.m. Sunday in the gym. Co-valedictorians are Kari Schroeder, Katie Unverferth, Ashlee Warnecke and Abby Continue » Delphos track athletes set eye on ColumbusSports (1314 words)
PIQUA — One more race. That was the goal of the Delphos track and field athletes participating in Wednesday night’s Division III regional preliminaries at Piqua’s Continue » Work starts on lagoonsLocal News (309 words)
DELPHOS — The city lagoon on State Route 66 just south of Krendl’s will be the site of three holding ponds. Safety Director Greg Berquist said Continue » VFW honors contest winnersLocal News (324 words)
Delphos Auxiliary members to Walterick-Hemme Post 3035 held a carry-in supper and ceremony Thursday evening and presented awards, American flags and pins to recent winners Continue » May 26th, 2007 Jefferson seeking active-duty alumniLocal News (30 words)
Jefferson High School would like to have the names of alumni who are active-duty in the service and/or deployed overseas. Principal John Edinger at 419-695-1786, ext. Continue » From the Vantage PointLocal News (374 words)
As the Vantage class of 2007 prepares for graduation, many students are torn between the comfortable environment of their school and the anticipation and excitement Continue » Mini Relay top fundraisers treatedLocal News (74 words)
Nolan Ditto and the other Franklin Elementary second-grade students in Becky Jackson's class were treated with a picnic lunch complete with ice cream Thursday for Continue » Ladies at the Country ClubSports (201 words)
The Tuesday group of ladies of the Delphos Country Club played a regular round of golf co-chaired by Mary Lou Miller and Marge Morris. In the Continue » Wildcats’ tournament magic runs its courseSports (698 words)
HAMLER — Kalida’s baseball team had perhaps surprised many people in getting to the Division IV regionals this spring after graduating eight seniors from last Continue » Spencerville sets graduationLocal News (271 words)
Spencerville High School Principal Shawn Brown has announced graduation for 2 p.m. Sunday in the gym. Speakers will include Tricia Fuge, Jordon Lee and Nicholas Wolford, Continue » MAC Grant helps with religious art projectsLocal News (87 words)
Students in Mary Hasselschwert’s first-grade class at St. John’s Elementary work on bird houses for the Feast of Pentecost Thursday afternoon. The project was made Continue » Memorial Day services setLocal News (378 words)
>The Delphos Memorial Day observance will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. The Delphos Veterans Council has announce the  annual parade from First Financial Bank, north Continue » May 29th, 2007 Looser, Reindel lead Delphos charge to stateSports (1484 words)
PIQUA — The Delphos track and field athletes that competed in the finals of the Division III Piqua Regional Friday night almost had a perfect Continue » Ottoville students graduate SundayLocal News (652 words)
Ottoville High School officials have announced graduation ceremonies for 1 p.m. Sunday in the gym. Co-valedictorians are Megan Beining, Jesselyn Miller and Courtney Schimmoeller. They will Continue » Thrift Shop has a wealth of nice things for saleLocal News (269 words)
What a supply of everything! Last week I made the trips into the Thrift Shop to check on the supply of merchandise there. What an Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (150 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 » Keeping track of … your parentsLocal News (741 words)
Not too long ago, baby boomers worried about keeping track of the whereabouts of their kids. Now with the elderly living longer, boomers are faced Continue » Recollections of David BlissLocal News (1582 words)
David Manuel Bliss, son of Colonel Lester Bliss (1817-1897) and Belinda Ann Hover (d.1847), was born on 17 July 1845 and died 27 Jan. 1931. Continue » Lady Bulldogs 2nd at Fostoria trackSports (825 words)
FOSTORIA — The Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs finished a strong second to the Liberty-Benton Lady Eagles in the Fostoria Division III Regional Track and Field Continue » Remember those who’ve gone beforeFor the Record (489 words)
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as Continue » Lehman kept schools wiredLocal News (654 words)
DELPHOS— During his 39-year career, one local educator has seen the age of technology dawn on local schools. Since Autumn 1996, he has been responsible Continue » Millers visit MediterraneanLocal News (912 words)
Robert “Cookie” and Louise Miller of Ottoville traveled to Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece last fall. The couple love to travel and have visited 22 Continue » May 30th, 2007 Norma GriffisFor the Record (19 words)
Norma Griffis died at 6:45 a.m. today at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Dark Knights primed for debutSports (465 words)
The Delphos Herald ADA — The Delphos Dark Knights will be making their first foray into semi-professional football starting Saturday. They will be “hosting” the Lima Warriors Continue » Thitoff/AltenburgerLifestyles (91 words)
Robert and Jane Thitoff of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Kristine, to Brian J. Altenburger, son of Randy and Judy Altenburger of Continue » Marguerite Moenter EwellFor the Record (162 words)
Sept. 14, 1910 - May 25, 2007 Marguerite Moenter Ewell, 96, of Lima, died at 12:25 a.m. Friday at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born Sept. 14, Continue » Downtown Lima set for marketLocal News (65 words)
The Downtown Lima Farmer’s Market will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday from June 2-Sept. 29 in front of the municipal building near Continue » LEXINGTON REGIONAL TRACK RESULTSSports (1364 words)
Region 6 Division II Regional Track and Field Meet At Lexington Top 4 to state Points based on 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 format: Girls Final Team Scores: Napoleon 64, Ottawa-Glandorf 58, Continue » For the Record (53 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 27 to Chelsee Schnipke and Shane Carder of Delphos. A boy was born May 27 to Kurt and Continue » Mr. and Mrs. David RhoadsLifestyles (91 words)
David V. and Lyndal “Lyn” K. Rhoads of Delphos celebrated 40 years of mariage on March 31. The couple were married on that date in 1967 Continue » FOSTORIA REGIONAL TRACK RESULTSSports (1516 words)
Fostoria Region 10 Division III Track and Field Meet At Fostoria Memorial Stadium Top 4 in each event to state Points based on 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 format: Girls Final Team Scores: Continue » PIQUA REGIONAL TRACK RESULTSSports (1546 words)
Region 12, Division III at Piqua Alexander Stadium Top 4 in each event advance to state Points based on 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 scale Girls Final Team Scores: Versailles 81, St. Henry Continue » A day to remember …Local News (433 words)
BY SCOTT RECKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Area citizens gathered Monday at Veterans Memorial Park at Fifth and Main streets to honor all those who have Continue » May 31st, 2007 National Lime & Stone joins Delphos chamberLocal News (61 words)
National Lime & Stone Company has joined the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce. The business crushes limestone. Josh Gillespie, left, chamber vice president; Dick Ross, Continue » Miller earns art degreeLocal News (109 words)
Delphos resident Audra Miller recently graduated from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, with a bachelor of arts degree in art with an emphasis in Continue » Amish cook celebrates 36th birthday with familyLocal News (712 words)
We are enjoying green onions, lettuce and radishes out of the garden. Rhubarb and asparagus fixed in different ways remain on the menu also. Those Continue » Chelsee Schnipke and Shane CarderFor the Record (44 words)
A boy, Jaimyson Andrew, was born May 27 at St. Rita’s Medical Center to Chelsee Schnipke and Shane Carder of Delphos. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 Continue » ‘Boys of Summer’ baseball back for third installmentSports (847 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Little League Association will  host its third annual “Boys of Summer Classic” Little League tournament Friday-Sunday at Stadium Park. Tournament directors Jonathan Continue » SAFY promotes two employeesLocal News (210 words)
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) is proud to name Rusty Alexander as the new senior vice-president of business development. Alexander will be responsible for Continue » Seniors learn safety in the homeLocal News (405 words)
LIMA — Representatives from Elida Fire Department spoke to a group gathered Tuesday evening to learn not only about fire prevention and safety, but other Continue » Children collect milk jugs for Relay luminariesLocal News (52 words)
Children at Small World Day Care  in Ottoville are collecting milk jugs to be used for the luminary ceremony Friday evening during the Delphos Relay Continue » Lillian HalterFor the Record (241 words)
Feb. 20, 1922 - May 29, 2007 Lillian Halter, 85, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday morning at her residence. She was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Lima, to Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (688 words)
So, Mr. Barry Bonds doesn’t care about Cooperstown, the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. At least that’s according to a story I perused the Continue » Library offers summer programLocal News (215 words)
The Delphos Public Library will begin its summer reading program at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Jefferson High School cafeteria. Magician/ventriloquist Tom Phoolery will present “The Continue » Linsday Venturella and Matthew HummerFor the Record (19 words)
A boy was born May 29 at St. Rita's Medical Center to Linsday Venturella and Matthew Hummer of Delphos. Residents: ‘Not in my backyard!’Local News (947 words)
MIDDLE POINT— Plans to concentrate non-violent adolescent sex offenders in this community’s quiet countryside has many residents outraged. Approximately 125 expressed their anger during a fiery Continue »