February 1st, 2008 LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (1873 words)
Jeffcat matmen roll by Bulldogs COLUMBUS GROVE — Jefferson’s wrestling team got the benefit of five voided weight classes by Columbus Grove (to only 1 for the Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Tatum Mauk. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Courtney Looser. For the Record (71 words)
A boy, Colton Robert, was born Jan. 29 at Van Wert County Hospital to Brian and Lisa Clark of Delphos. Grandparents include Judy and Kevin Clark Continue » Jay wrestlers split 2 matchesLocal News (581 words)
LAFAYETTE — With the wrestling regular season winding down, coaches are looking to fine-tune their teams in preparation for the second season. That is why St. Continue » Ottoville joins port authorityLocal News (243 words)
OTTOVILLE — Economic development often demands the attention of any municipality’s leaders. Such was the case at an otherwise light meeting Wednesday as the village Continue » K of C Operation Troop Support readies packagesLocal News (64 words)
Jerry Backus, left, and Lou Hohman, with the K of C Operation Troop program, boxed up a second round of packages Wednesday to send overseas Continue » Library seeks renewed supportLocal News (405 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library offers many services besides just books. Movies are available for rent, computers available for the public’s use and children’s Continue » February 2nd, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Amber Wiechart. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Lindzi Hoersten. Roland J. UlrichFor the Record (178 words, 1 response)
Roland J. Ulrich, 76, died Wednesday at home in Delphos. He was born in Ottoville to William and Agnes (Eickholt) Ulrich. Mr. Ulrich is survived by his Continue » Mary Catherine ClossonFor the Record (190 words)
Dec. 4, 1918 - Jan. 30, 2008­ Mary Catherine Closson, 89, of Delphos, died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Dec. Continue » For the Record (14 words)
A girl was  born Jan. 31 to Megan Shaffer and Matt Fiedler of Delphos. Edith Ellen MotterFor the Record (273 words)
Jan. 28, 1915 - Jan. 30, 2008 Edith Ellen Motter, 93, of Bluffton, died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. She was born Continue » Bulldogs power by Lady ’CatsSports (776 words)
DELPHOS — The Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs paid a visit to Delphos Jefferson High School Thursday night to battle the Lady Wildcats in a Northwest Continue » Jays pull away from CavsSports (546 words)
COLDWATER — With a battle at Ottoville coming up Saturday, the St. John’s girls basketball team could have been “forgiven” for looking past Coldwater Thursday Continue » Children learn about owls at libraryLocal News (67 words)
Park Ranger and Naturalist Rita Thalen shows a barred owl with a broken wing during the children's program Thursday at the Delphos Public Library. The Continue » February 4th, 2008 Cavs hold off Blue Jay boysSports (900 words)
DELPHOS — The Coldwater Cavaliers made the trek on the icy roads Friday night to face off with the St. John’s Blue Jays at the Continue » Library grateful for everyone’s supportLocal News (1837 words)
A big thank you goes to the Buettner Farms for their generous donation to the library of a TV and videotape to be used by Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (227 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 » From the Vantage PointLocal News (346 words)
February’s here and exciting activities continue at Vantage Career Center. Students throughout the building have started preparing and competing in local skills contests. On Jan. Continue » On the other handFor the Record (589 words, 1 response)
By Guest Columnist Tyler Howard When my family moved from Lima to Southern California in 1985, I had little idea that I would be returning to the Continue » My time with Ronald ReaganLocal News (2495 words)
By Scott Clarkson (Continued from Friday’s Herald.) I once saw a letter that Reagan had personally sent to Voinovich and could tell the difference from his autopen Continue » Letters from LarryFor the Record (807 words)
By Larry Baum I am in relatively poor health and I entirely take the blame at 58 years of age. When I was 18 my 1st Continue » John R. MillerFor the Record (263 words)
April 6, 1943 - Jan. 31, 2008 John R. Miller, 64, of Fort Jennings, died at 5 p.m. Thursday at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He Continue » Area literacy council offers scrabble funLocal News (493 words)
The board of Scrabble is not only fun but will be used as a fundraiser by the Northwest Ohio Literacy Council on Feb. 9 at Continue » February 5th, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jennifer Youngpeter. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Lauren Schnipke. LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (301 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Over the past 40 years or so, a lot of things have changed in our town, some good, some not so good. During that Continue » Helen L. BrennemanFor the Record (295 words)
Aug. 26, 1919 - Feb. 3, 2008 Helen L. Brenneman, 88, of Delphos, died at 4:26 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Aug. Continue » Miley Cathern-Jo HaunhorstFor the Record (74 words)
Miley Cathern-Jo Haunhorst of Delphos was stillborn at 3:33 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Survivors include parents Chad and Tamara (Colvin) Haunhorst of Delphos; Continue » Jeffcats beat down Bulldog boys by 14Sports (734 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — You won’t see a high-wire act when you watch a Jefferson boys basketball contest. You will see a blue-collar exhibition, just like Friday Continue » Donald V. OstingFor the Record (193 words)
Dec. 16, 1946 - Feb. 2, 2008 Donald V. Osting, 61, of Delphos, died at 7:09 p.m. Saturday at Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was Continue » For the Record (67 words)
LIMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL A girl was born Feb. 3 to Aaron and Heather Sarka of Fort Jennings. ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Feb. 3 to Brad Continue » Big Green stifles Jays in girls classicSports (866 words, 1 response)
OTTOVILLE — If every one of the 1,600 fans at L.W. Heckman Gymnasium Saturday night held their breath, perhaps a few more St. John’s and Continue » Relay team selling daffodilsLocal News (108 words)
Curves of Delphos Relay for Life Team will be selling daffodils as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Daffodils will be sold for $7.50 per Continue » Midwest Electric members donate $9,950 to area charitiesLocal News (238 words)
Members of Midwest Electric, Inc., recently donated $9,950 to seven west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund. Since the program began Continue » Musketeer boys hold off JeffcatsSports (680 words)
FORT JENNINGS — The Jefferson Wildcat boys took the short trek to Fort Jennings Saturday night to battle another Putnam County school in Musketeers. The strong Continue » Cancer hasn’t beaten Boninsegnas, McElroysLocal News (1724 words)
OTTAWA — Cancer. Once, that word struck dread into the hearts of its hearers, a hopeless condition that still affects almost every family in some way Continue » February 6th, 2008 Musketeers need OT to survive Lady ’CatsSports (941 words)
DELPHOS — With the way the Fort Jennings at Jefferson girls basketball game at Jefferson Senior High started Monday night, no one could have ever Continue » Adrian and Amanda SmithFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born Jan. 4 to Adrian and Amanda Smith of Delphos. Audrey EtgenFor the Record (22 words, 1 response)
Audrey Etgen, 73, died at 5:19 a.m. Monday at Vancrest Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Letter to EditorFor the Record (109 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I would like to acknowledge the great sportsmanship that was demonstrated at the Delphos St. John’s versus Ottoville girl’s game on Saturday. This game Continue » Fritz Optimist ‘Student of Month’Local News (53 words)
St. John’s High School junior Marysa Fritz was recently awarded a plaque and $50 savings bond as the Delphos Optimist Club’s “Student of the Month.” Continue » Local Lenten services setLocal News (423 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Ministerial Association announces the schedule for the 2008 Delphos Community Lenten Services. All services will be held at noon on Thursdays Continue » February 7th, 2008 CIC working on grant to supplement downtown revitalization projectsLocal News (235 words)
DELPHOS — The Downtown Revitalization Project here may be getting a boost from a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant applied for by the Delphos Community Continue » St. John’s Quiz Bowl Team on Channel 44Local News (72 words)
Delphos St. John’s Quiz Bowl Team recently participated in WTLW TV Channel 44’s “2008 Whiz Quiz Bowl.” St. John’s faced St. Marys High School. Team members for Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (15 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Alicia Odenweller. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kayla Hill Jays, Bearcats tune up for tournamentsSports (617 words)
DELPHOS — There may not have been a whole lot of matches in Tuesday night’s wrestling tri-match at Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium but St. John’s Continue » ‘The General’ leaves coaching his waySports (938 words)
What a stunner! Bob Knight, aka “The General” (given him by Dick “I’m So Excited” Vitale, a commentator I love because of his enthusiasm for what Continue » Musketeer boys stab PanthersSports (624 words)
FORT JENNINGS — The Fort Jennings Musketeers played host to the McComb Panthers for a Tuesday night boys game at The Fort and pulled away Continue » Audrey A. EtgenFor the Record (207 words)
June 28, 1934 - Feb. 5, 2008 Audrey A. Etgen, 73, of Delphos, died at 5:19 a.m. Tuesday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born June Continue » Robert D. Fowler Sr.For the Record (105 words)
Sept. 5, 1927 - Feb. 4, 2008 Robert D. Fowler, Sr., 80, of Van Wert, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday at his residence. He was born Sept. Continue » Robert D. FowlerFor the Record (18 words)
Robert D. Fowler, 80, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Ottoville to crown Homecoming king, queenLocal News (114 words)
The 2008 Ottoville High School Homecoming Court will participate in halftime ceremonies Saturday when the Big Green boys basketball team takes on the Leipsic Vikings. Continue » Mary Louise BrickmanFor the Record (102 words)
Nov. 9, 1916 - Feb. 6, 2008 Mary Louise Brickman, a resident of Vancrest Delphos, died Wednesday. She was born Nov. 9, 1916. She was preceded in death Continue » February 8th, 2008 St. John ElementaryLocal News (401 words)
First Honors – 4.0 Fifth Grade Wes Buettner, Evan Hays, Logan Hesseling, Tara Vorst and Elizabeth Winhover. Sixth Grade Nicholas Bockey, Cheyanne Bonifas, Madison Burgei, Eric Clark, Aaron Hellman, Continue » St. John High SchoolLocal News (341 words)
Distinghuished 4.0 Freshmen Tyler Bergfeld, Bailey Calvelage, Tiffany Geise, Tyler Koester, Trevor Kroeger and Meghan Ryba. Sophomore Scott Recker Seniors Dana Martin, Megan Obermeyer and Laura Pohlman. Excellent 3.5 – 3.99 Freshmen Alicia Ankerman, Continue » Wildcat Special tickets on saleLocal News (22 words)
Tickets for the Jefferson Athletic Boosters’ Wildcat Special April 5 will be available at the Jefferson vs. Crestview game Friday. Tickets are $50. Jefferson Middle SchoolLocal News (159 words)
All-A Honor Roll Sixth grade Rileigh Stockwell, Brooke Teman and Kenidi Ulm. Seventh grade Jordan Barclay, Adam Bastian, Taylor Branham, Dylan Haehn, Zachary Kimmett, Caitlin Landwehr, Alyssa Miller, Paige Continue » Blue Jay boys visit improving WildcatsSports (693 words)
It doesn’t get any easier for the St. John’s boys basketball team this weekend. They hit the road Friday night to take on fast-improving Minster in Continue » Jefferson High SchoolLocal News (338 words)
Freshmen — Joshua Albridge, Mitchell Antalis, Ben Babcock, Colin Barclay, Korey Boggs, Logan Bonifas, Hope Bowman, Leigh Brock, Michelle Brotherwood, Shelbi Brown, Chelsey Cloud, Nicholas Continue » Franklin Elementary SchoolLocal News (568 words)
First grade Citizenship Award Megan Bowman, Blake Glossett, Taylor Stocklen, August Wurst, Isiah Clay, Alanna Francis, Daniel Garza, Kayla Hefner, Tessa Nielson, Katlynn Scheer, Seth Smith, Kierra Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Feb. 6 to Roman and Shifawn Youngpeter of Delphos. Herbert Leroy MillerFor the Record (240 words, 1 response)
Dec. 11, 1929 Feb. 5, 2008 Herbert Leroy Miller, 78, of Delphos, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at his residence in Mission, Texas. He was born Dec. 11, Continue » Nickles gets to be a BuckeyeSports (1187 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — Heath Nickles asked himself the question: since he was from Columbus Grove, Ohio, who wouldn’t want to be a Buckeye? The answer manifested Continue » Vantage Career CenterLocal News (98 words)
Jefferson High School Kaitlin Lindeman had all As. Others to make the honor roll are Frank Hempker, Tiffany Siefker, Matthew Strayer, Jamsine Boop, Angela Gray, Chelsey Continue » Area residents battling flood water, againLocal News (574 words)
Many in the area may be feeling a sense of dejá vu the past several days with rising flood water threatening their homes and businesses. Ottawa Continue » February 9th, 2008 Lady Knights crush ’Cats on hardwoodSports (560 words)
CONVOY — The Jefferson Lady Wildcats traveled over to the “Kingdom” to face off with the Crestview Lady Knights for a Northwest Conference battle. The Knights Continue » Local girls to show their talent tonightLocal News (328 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE The Associated Press VAN WERT — Lauren Klausing and Rachel Osting from Delphos will be among 20 area performers in the “Ohio Has Continue » Youngpeter takes third at Van Wert beeLocal News (99 words)
St. John’s Elementary student Ben Youngpeter, took third place in the Van Wert County Spelling Bee Thursday evening at the Marsh Foundation Auditorium. Youngpeter is Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Madison Flack. Congratulations Madison! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Nadia Ratliff. Congratulations Nadia! Lady Jays own OT vs. MinsterSports (709 words)
DELPHOS — Four St. John’s girls basketball seniors: Sarah Clark, Stephanie Knippen, Rachel Miller and Emily Schwieterman; liked playing their final home game at Robert Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (704 words)
Wildcats down Lady Musketeers FORT JENNINGS — Miller City’s girls basketball team opened up an 18-5 lead after one Friday night and held on for a Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (785 words)
Second quarter leads Lady Lancers BLUFFTON — Lincolnview’s girls cage entourage outscored Bluffton 21-10 in the second quarter Thursday night — opening a 27-18 spread — and Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (58 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I would like to say many thanks to the person who came by last Friday after the big snow. He was on a riding Continue » Knights scrap past WildcatsSports (798 words)
DELPHOS — The Crestview Knights boys basketball team traveled over from Convoy to The Stage Friday night to face off with the Jefferson Wildcats on Continue » Charity line good for Blue Jay boysSports (692 words)
MINSTER — According to St. John’s boys basketball coach Aaron Elwer, his team is shooting around 72 percent from the free-throw line this season. The Blue Continue » Marbletown Committee seeking family recipesLocal News (166 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Marbletown Festival committee is seeking family recipes that have been handed down through the generations to put Continue » Keith and Holly MetzgerFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born Feb. 6 to Keith and Holly Metzger of Delphos. February 11th, 2008 This and ThatLocal News (345 words)
We’re all familiar with the school science fairs. Nearly every school has them and I enjoy going to them when my grandchildren have a project Continue » Letters from LarryFor the Record (888 words, 1 response)
 By Larry Baum A music concert can be a highly worthwhile time investment. Listening to the CD is good but going to a concert is better Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (618 words)
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Spangler Candy Company in Bryan for a story in our Good Times publication. I had been Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (200 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 » Delphos Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice benefits from dinner-dance, Eagles LodgeLocal News (324 words)
DELPHOS — A New Year’s Eve dinner and dance gave residents of the tri-county area an opportunity to have a good time and raised money Continue » Religion class backs ‘Operation Troop Support’Local News (100 words)
The Landeck fourth-grade religion class, above, chose the Delphos Knights of Columbus’ “Operation Troop Support” as a school project this and recently completed its collection Continue » High water slows Microtel projectLocal News (149 words)
The weather has again stalled the progress of the new Microtel Inn and Suites at 480 Moxie Lane, a quarter-mile west of U.S. 30 on Continue » February 12th, 2008 Hot Bath shoots downs JaysSports (692 words)
DELPHOS — Shooting 63.9 percent from the field (23-of-36) will win a lot of boys basketball games. Just ask Bath. The Wildcats shot just that against St. Continue » Mardi Gras concert in LimaLocal News (76 words)
The Allen County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its third annual Mardi Gras Magic with Phil Dirt and the Dozers at 8 Continue » Mona CardoneFor the Record (219 words)
June 28, 1924 - Feb. 8, 2008 Mona Cardone, 83, of Columbus, formerly of Lima and Delphos, died at 11:57 p.m. Friday in Riverside Hospital, Columbus. She Continue » For the Record (42 words)
LIMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL A boy was born Feb. 9 to Keaton and Christina Druckemiller of Delphos. ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Feb. 7 to Eric and Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (427 words)
DEAR EDITOR: It is time for an update about the Delphos/Verl Friendship Link. After Thanksgiving four girls who stayed with families here in Delphos went back home Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Robert RaymanLifestyles (114 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rayman of 620 Briarwood Ave.,  Romeoville, Ill., will observe 50 years of marriage on Friday. Bob and Alice Hesseling were married on Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Mike WilsonLifestyles (101 words)
Mike and Joyce Wilson celebrated 40 years of marriage on Feb. 3. They were married Feb. 3, 1968, in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Jim KnebelLifestyles (80 words)
Jim and Jane (Miller) Knebel of Delphos celebrated 40 years of marriage Sunday. A Mass was celebrated Sunday and a reception followed at the Delphos Eagles. The Continue » Rockets beat Musketeer boys in historic PCL cage battleSports (551 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS — Pandora-Gilboa secured the first boys basketball Putnam County League championship in the school’s history after winning at Fort Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jensi Utrup. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Brittany VanMetre Mustangs seize NWC mat titleSports (1362 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — Allen East didn’t dominate the individual winners at Saturday’s Northwest Conference Wrestling Tournament held at Columbus Grove, having only one titlist. The Mustangs Continue » Mary Ann KapleFor the Record (244 words)
Sept. 1, 1941 - Feb. 9, 2008 Mary Ann Kaple, 66,  of Ottoville, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday following an automobile accident at the corner of Continue » Westrich immortalized at UTSports (666 words, 3 responses)
DELPHOS — Being named to the hall of fame of your collegiate alma mater is a big honor. Only having to wait less than a decade Continue » Scouts hold annual banquetLocal News (363 words)
DELPHOS — Cub Scout Pack 42 celebrated its annual Blue and Gold Banquet Sunday at St. John’s Annex. Scouts received awards they had earned throughout Continue » Osting wins Ohio Has Talent!Local News (217 words)
VAN WERT — The Niswonger Center for the Performing Arts hosted the first Ohio Has Talent! Saturday night. Audience members voted and awarded the top prize Continue » February 13th, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Erica Saine. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Paige Miller. Stratton earns top NWC girls cage honorSports (232 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Northwest Conference girls basketball coaches met Monday evening at Jefferson High School and selected the 2007-08 All-Conference teams. Bluffton senior Amanda Continue » Third period propels CougarsSports (676 words)
VAN WERT — After a slow start, Jefferson’s boys basketball team had battled within 27-23 to start the second half Monday night. Van Wert controlled the Continue » Big Bird coming to civic centerLocal News (88 words)
Sesame Street Live: Ready for Action will perform three upcoming shows at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima. Super Grover, Elmo and Continue » Kiwanis kickoff phase II of playground fundraising projectLocal News (141 words)
The Delphos Kiwanis club is kicking off the second phase of the Playground fundraising project. To emphasize the importance of the Delphos Playground Project, each Continue » February 14th, 2008 Area businesses ready for ‘battle’Local News (54 words)
The Lima Family YMCA Battle of the Businesses kickoff will begin at 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Y. The week-long battle of events is scheduled Continue » TRI COUNTY WRESTLINGSports (172 words)
The Delphos Herald FORT SHAWNEE — The Delphos Tri-County Wrestling club completed the regular season with a MVKWA meet at Shawnee on Sunday. The team combined for Continue » Preschool sets open houseLocal News (73 words)
St. John’s Preschool Open House and registration for the 2008-09 school year is from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the St. John’s Annex, 722 S. Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Tricia Warnecke. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Damion Banks. Council notes Osting’s 40 years of serviceLocal News (466 words)
DELPHOS — For four decades, Tom Osting gave of his time and effort to help others. On Tuesday, the city honored him for his dedication. Mayor Continue » Grone receives awardLocal News (195 words)
Judy Grone received the Northwest Ohio Distinguished Citizen Award from the Northwest Ohio Art Education Association at their regional meeting in Bowling Green. The Ohio Continue » Lincolnview trumps Lady AcesSports (537 words)
HAVILAND — With the rest of the girls basketball sectional tourney slate canceled by the snow Tuesday night, Division IV combatants Lincolnview and Hicksville went Continue » Dancer buys TMD I buildingLocal News (217 words)
DELPHOS — The old Toledo Molding and Die I plant on Gressel Drive didn’t stay empty for long. Just a little more than four months Continue » Thoughts of spring training down SouthSports (1060 words)
Spring training. The cold and snow we just experienced remind us that winter is going to be with us another five weeks, while baseball players head Continue » Mericle’s art etched in stoneLocal News (302 words)
DELPHOS — Tim Mericle with Delphos Granite Works, 201 E. First St., was a commercial artist for 30 years before retiring and returning to his Continue » February 15th, 2008 Farm Credit Scholarship deadline approachingLocal News (223 words)
A Feb. 29 deadline is approaching for applications for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America (FCS) scholarships. FCS, a $13 billion agricultural lending cooperative serving farmers, Continue » Lady Panthers tame Spencerville girlsSports (435 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — Paulding beat Spencerville 50-33 Wednesday night in the first round of the 2008 Van Wert Division III girls Continue » Lady Green, Knights set up cage rematchSports (1092 words)
HAVILAND — When the girls Division IV sectional tournament draw at Wayne Trace was announced, fans saw the potential of an Ottoville/Crestview rematch in the Continue » Jill (Turner) EutslerFor the Record (103 words)
April 20, 1973 - Feb. 9, 2008 Jill (Turner) Eutsler, 34, of Ohio City, died at 5:58 a.m. Saturday at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born Continue » Bulldogs, T-Birds advance in girlsSports (385 words)
ELIDA — The Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs overcame an 18-turnover evening to take the second Division III sectional contest on the Union Bank Court at Continue » Library addresses leaking roofLocal News (155 words)
DELPHOS — Delphos library board members voted in their Wednesday meeting to deal with a continuing problem of roof leaks by hiring Cotterman & Company Continue » LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (174 words)
DEAR EDITOR: We wanted to let everyone know what wonderful and caring people reside in Ottoville and the surrounding area. On  the  weekend  of  Feb.  2  my  Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jake Hays. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Cassie Kemper. Students observe 100th day of schoolLocal News (45 words)
Kindergarten and first-grade students at St. John’s celebrated the 100th day of school Wednesday. Many of the students made special hats and had fun with Continue » Outfoxing those chickensLocal News (786 words)
By DICK SUEVER It was 1936 and every member of my family had daily chores to do on our farm on Southworth road 4 miles south Continue » Child’s heart still beats against all oddsLocal News (1285 words, 18 responses)
DELPHOS — When Kailey Wright turns 13 years old Sunday, the occasion will mark yet another year the local youth has defied doctors simply by Continue » February 16th, 2008 Jefferson boys to slow pace vs. AdaSports (928 words)
Jefferson boys basketball coach Marc Smith is looking to end the regular season above .500 and gather some momentum for tournament play. Northwest Conference champion Ada Continue » Laws of Life Essays Part 1Local News (3991 words, 1 response)
The giving of myself to others By Courtney Looser Jefferson sophomore Best Essay from Jefferson As I put on the rubber gloves, I looked out into the crowd and Continue » Deborah A. BerkebileFor the Record (82 words)
Dec. 13, 1952 - Feb. 13, 2008 Deborah A. Berkebile, 55, of Van Wert, died at 8:11 a.m. Wednesday at The Toledo Hospital. She was born Dec. Continue » Catherine A. MetzgerFor the Record (193 words)
April 3, 1921 - Feb. 13, 2008 Catherine A. Metzger, 86, of Delphos, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born April Continue » Laws of Life Essays Part 2Local News (3388 words)
Ten two-letter words to live by By Brooke Apple Jefferson senior I woke up the first day of my high school career and wondered what I could do Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Emily Stant. Congratulations Emily! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Austin Jettinghoff. Congratulations Austin! First lady to stop at Jim’sLocal News (41 words)
Ohio’s First Lady Frances Strickland will be stumping across Northwest Ohio for Senator Hillary Clinton this weekend. Strickland will be at Jim’s Restaurant at 1:45 p.m. Continue » Thomas BendeleFor the Record (20 words)
Thomas Bendele, 87, died at 7:20 a.m. today at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Joel and Stephanie WillFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born Feb. 13 to Joel and Stephanie Will of Delphos. Jays face monumental task in RangersSports (675 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s boys basketball coach Aaron Elwer makes no bones about what his Blue Jays face tonight at home versus unbeaten and top-ranked Continue » Honigford becomes a ColonelSports (721 words)
MIDDLE POINT — Simple comfort. Katie Honigford found that with Eastern Kentucky cross country/track and field coach Rick Erdmann. That is why the Lincolnview senior standout signed Continue » Students show friendship with Valentine boxes, lunchLocal News (81 words)
Students in Jaime Elwer’s fifth-grade class at St. John’s showed the spirit of Valentine’s Day by packing a lunch for each other. Students randomly selected Continue » Donald W. CunninghamFor the Record (249 words, 1 response)
March 31, 1937 - Feb. 14, 2008 Donald W. Cunningham, 70, of Delphos, died on Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1937, Continue » February 18th, 2008 Pauline M. BeermanFor the Record (30 words)
Pauline M. “Polly” Beerman, 90, of Elida, died at 5:34 p.m. Friday at Lima Memorial Health Systems and funeral arrangements are incomplete at Thomas E. Continue » Black History in Delphos and areaLocal News (2319 words)
Colored Woman Forgot to Take Baby With Her Tuesday night, two colored women got off the midnight interurban car and after asking some directions went to the Continue » Brooke and Brian DavisFor the Record (69 words)
A girl, Brenley Lynne Davis, was born Jan. 10, to Brooke and Brian Davis, Van Wert. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 inches Continue » School StuffLocal News (384 words)
It might be vocabulary trash day. Back in the day, my buddies and I shared a little vocabulary all our own. This simple fun consisted Continue » German students looking for host familiesLocal News (2357 words)
It’s time again to find host families for the next bunch of German exchange students. There are six that would like to have a host Continue » Blue Jays’ upset bid falls shortSports (876 words)
DELPHOS — The boys of St. John’s hosted the undefeated and top-ranked (Division IV) New Knoxville Rangers on Senior Night Friday night for a Midwest Continue » Thomas H. BendeleFor the Record (204 words, 1 response)
Jan. 4, 1921 Feb. 15, 2008 Thomas H. Bendele, 87, of Delphos, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday at his residence. He was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Ottoville, Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (153 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 » Students head to God, Flag and Country contestLocal News (139 words)
Landeck students, front from left, 10- and 11-year-old finalists Justin Stewart, Gabrielle Pimpas and Megan Harlan; and back, 12- and 13-year-old finalists Isaac Illig, Rebekah Continue » A salute to our veteransLocal News (810 words)
DELPHOS — Firebombed office buildings. Devastated houses of worship. Orphaned children and destroyed lives. Such are the effects of war. Most European nations had much Continue » Letters from LarryFor the Record (892 words)
By Larry Baum This will come as no shock to you, but seeing a glamorous TV star in person is an exciting experience.  While dining at Continue » Osting hangs up firefighter’s helmetLocal News (603 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Recently- retired volunteer firefighter Tom Osting still enjoys stopping by the fire station to tell a few stories; after 40 years of firefighting Continue » What does a million look like?Local News (469 words)
DELPHOS — They serve a useful purpose but are often overlooked. It takes a great number of them to weigh even a pound but when Continue » February 19th, 2008 Class of ’73 to plan reunionLocal News (33 words)
The St. John’s High School Class of 1973 will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at The Rustic. Plans for the upcoming 35th class reunion will Continue » Larry RidgewayFor the Record (216 words)
Nov. 16, 1947 Feb. 17, 2008 Larry  Ridgeway, 60, of Delphos, died at 6:56 a.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Continue » Pauline M. ‘Polly’ BeermanFor the Record (258 words)
Nov. 14, 1917 - Feb. 15, 2008 Pauline M. “Polly” Beerman, 90, of Elida and a five-year resident of Elmcroft Care Center, died at 5:34 p.m. Continue » Basketball book tLocal News (43 words)
A book on sale now, “80 Years of Ottoville Big Green Basketball, Volume 2,” is benefiting the Big Green Athletic Boosters. The book covers 1969-2007. It Continue » For the Record (85 words)
A girl, Lily Jo, was born Feb. 4 at St. Rita’s Medical Center to Adrian and Amanda Smith of Delphos. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces Continue » Local grapplers gain district berthsSports (1199 words)
LIMA — Moving on. The wrestling tournament is no different than any other one: stay alive. A band of Tri-County wrestlers did just that Saturday, earning district Continue » Ellerbrock/JerwersLifestyles (121 words)
Thomas and Ruth Ellerbrock of Columbus Grove announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Marie, to Travis Alan Jerwers, son of Thomas and Pamela Jerwers Continue » Conway/HuysmanLifestyles (107 words, 1 response)
Thomas Conway and Mary Schumacher of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Conway, to Brian Huysman, son of Ronald and Barbara Huysman of Continue » Pimpas, Geise head to District God, Flag and CountryLocal News (168 words)
Winners of the Eagles Aerie 471 Auxiliary God, Flag and Country Essay contest were announced Sunday at the lodge. In the 12-13-year-old division, Rebekah Geise, Continue » Preschool sets open houseLocal News (73 words)
St. John’s Preschool Open House and registration for the 2008-09 school year is from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the St. John’s Annex, 722 S. Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Meghan Ryba. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Andrew Miller. Jays 7th grade finishes 14-4Sports (110 words)
The St. John’s seventh-grade boys basketball team finished 14-4, placing second in the Midwest Athletic Conference and runner-up in the Celina Tournament. Cheerleaders and team Continue » Jays, Knights claim sectionalsSports (1410 words)
HAVILAND — One team had to deal with first-game tournament jitters Saturday night but pulled away late. The other got revenge for an early-season loss. In the Continue » Master Gardener training courses begin March 20Local News (225 words)
Registrations are currently being accepted for the Ohio State University Extension’s 2008 Master Gardener training course. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue » Mr. and Mrs. John TurnwaldLifestyles (83 words)
John and Dolores (Utrup) Turnwald celebrated 50 years of marriage Feb. 15. A family dinner was held to celebrate the occasion. The couple were married on that Continue » Third quarter dooms ’Cats against AdaSports (684 words)
ADA — Jefferson’s boys basketball team had the tempo the way they wanted in the first half versus Ada, only trailing 30-25 at the half. The Continue » Raymond G. MillerFor the Record (423 words)
Oct. 2, 1931 Feb. 16, 2008 Raymond G. Miller, 76, of Ottoville, died Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center after an extended illness with his wife of Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Patrick KrendlLifestyles (102 words, 1 response)
United States Army Master Sergeant Patrick and Linda (Ulm) Krendl of Kempner, Texas, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple were married Jan. 29, 1983, Continue » Brickner/O’DafferLifestyles (70 words)
Vernon and Mary Brickner of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Lynn, to Ryan Patrick O’Daffer, son of Rick and Doreen O’Daffer of Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (721 words)
LadyCats upend Tigers in OT OTTAWA — Kalida needed an extra four minutes Saturday night but they used them well, outscoring Holgate 7-3 to bounce the Tigers Continue » First Lady Strickland visits DelphosLocal News (314 words)
DELPHOS — Diners are often well known for menu items and as gathering places for locals, as well as the conversation that takes place. Such Continue » February 20th, 2008 Beining earns PCL girls POYSports (189 words)
The Delphos Herald Ottoville senior Gina Beining was selected as Putnam County League girls basketball Player of the Year for 2007-08. Her coach, Dave Kleman, was selected Continue » Erma Van EmanFor the Record (120 words)
May 7, 1928 - Feb. 16, 2008 Erma Van Eman, 87, of Spencerville, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the Woodland Terrace Nursing Home in Brigman, Continue » Dysert tops NWC boysSports (282 words)
The Delphos Herald Senior Zac Dysert of Ada was voted Northwest Conference boys basketball Player of the Year for the second year in a row and Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (15 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Cameron Hermiller. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Tyler Elida school rallies behind ‘American Idol’ contestantLocal News (111 words)
Elida High School is hosting an “American Idol” pep rally to cheer on a local 17-year-old competing as one of the show’s 24 semifinalists. “Vote for Continue » God, Flag and Country essaysLocal News (1955 words)
By Rebekah Geise First place 12-13-year-old division In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God Continue » Ottoville to send final check to OSFCLocal News (355 words)
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville School Board formally closed out the school building fund during their meeting Monday night. A check for $45,322.76, representing the remaining state Continue » Girl Scout cookies are in!Local News (73 words)
Delphos Girl Scouts took delivery of nearly 12,000 boxes of cookies Monday at the Walterick-Hemme Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3035. Post Commander Dave Continue » Jefferson looks at cashless cafeteriaLocal News (485 words)
DELPHOS — City schools may be going to a “point-of-sale” system for the cafeteria. Superintendent Jeff Price is looking into a company that installs the system Continue » February 21st, 2008 Wildcat balance too much for GroveSports (243 words)
BLUFFTON — It may have been a duel of Putnam County League foes on Tuesday night at Bluffton High School but it was a win-or-go-home Continue » St. John’s plans kindergarten screeningsLocal News (81 words)
St. John Elementary has announced its kindergarten registration for the 2008-09 school year. Screening clinics will be 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. March 3, 4 and Continue » LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (169 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I am writing in support of the Elida Local School District's bond issue on the March 4 ballot. School districts across Ohio are engaged in Continue » Lancer drought lifts OttovilleSports (735 words)
VAN WERT — Just when Lincolnview’s boys cage team needed it most, their offense failed Tuesday night. Or it was Ottoville’s defense that was responsible. Either way, Continue » Bulldog boys bounced from cage tourneySports (508 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald LIMA — On Tuesday night, the residents of Elida had two things to cheer for: Garret Haley on “American Idol” and Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Feb. 19 to Douglas and Jessica Williams of Delphos. Jays hope to shoot down Antwerp boysSports (427 words)
St. John’s boys basketball coach Aaron Elwer will be coaching in his first tournament game for the Blue Jays tonight versus Antwerp (6:15 p.m. tip) Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Adam Kaverman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Karen Cline. Business After Hours: Mardi Gras styleLocal News (122 words)
Vickey Fischer, left, of Fischer Plumbing and Heating, recevies Mardi Gras beads from Donna Berger of Northwest Physical Therapy for her scavenger hunt team Tuesday Continue » Larry RidgewayFor the Record (205 words, 1 response)
Nov. 16, 1947 Feb. 17, 2008 Larry Ridgeway, 60, of Delphos, died at 6:56 a.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Nov. 16, 1947, in Continue » Jeffcats/Knights has a familiar ringSports (541 words)
If one feels a familiar air around the Jefferson vs. Crestview boys basketball tournament game tonight (approximate 8 p.m. tip) at Van Wert, that’s because Continue » Council still weighing water optionsLocal News (673 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Council members are still gathering information on a solution to bringing a village-wide water system to Fort Jennings. Field Agent Julie Ward of Continue » February 22nd, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kim Hoffman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Zachary Harman. Musketeers shoot down FalconsSports (220 words)
BLUFFTON — The Fort Jennings  Musketeers  boys basketball team pulled away from a see-saw first half of action  Wednesday  and downed Riverdale 50-40 in their Continue » Garden clubs offer scholarshipsLocal News (227 words)
The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs is once again this year offering scholarships to young people in the state of Ohio, to study, experiment and Continue » Blue Jays, Wildcats ousted from boys tourneySports (1326 words)
VAN WERT —  One team shot 22.2 percent. The other nailed an incredible 65.7 percent. That says it all as to why the latter — Antwerp — Continue » Familiar foes set for girls district tussleSports (713 words)
There aren’t going to be too many secrets tonight when St. John’s and Minster meet up in the second game of the Van Wert Division Continue » Larry E. AdamsFor the Record (245 words)
Jan. 21, 1944 - Feb. 20, 2008 Larry E. Adams, 64, of Spencerville, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at his residence after a 2 1/2 year Continue » Myriad thoughts on congressional fiascoSports (748 words)
You know, this whole Andy Pettitte/Roger Clemens/Brian McNamee situation has been bothering me. I know I am not the first to write this or say it Continue » For the Record (15 words)
St. Rita’s Medical Center A boy was born today to Jamie and Seth Vazquez of Spencerville. Candidates vie for Putnam seatsLocal News (889 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — Putnam County residents got a chance to “Meet the Candidates” for their county’s March 4 primary Wednesday at the Continue » February 23rd, 2008 Jays rally by Wildcats, Knights lance RangersSports (1513 words)
VAN WERT — St. John’s trailed Minster 38-31 late in the third quarter of their girls Division IV district basketball tilt at Van Wert’s Cougars’ Continue » Students learn basic of patriotismLocal News (113 words)
Pre-schoolers at St. John’s Annex waved their American flags after they were rewarded for learning to say the Pledge of Allegiance. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Continue » Kohls beats buzzer, Grove nips SwantonSports (743 words)
FINDLAY — The old adage “it ain’t over til its over” was never more truthful than in Thursday night’s Division III district cage semifinals when Continue » Keresa and Chad OverholtFor the Record (12 words)
A boy was born Thursday to Keresa and Chad Overholt of Delphos. Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Tiffany Horstman. Congratulations Tiffany! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Desmond Smith. Congratulations Desmond! Joe & Sara BaerFor the Record (53 words)
A girl, Caroline (Carly) Marie was born Feb. 19 to Joe & Sara Baer of Fishers, Ind. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 20 Continue » Blue Jay fans honoredSports (51 words)
Earlier this season, St. John’s High School student basketball fans were honored with the Golden Megaphone by a area TV station for the second Continue » Sophomores finally visit VantageLocal News (318 words)
After being postponed for several days due to bad weather, Vantage Career Center hosted “Sophomore Visitation Day” on Thursday, February 14. Nearly 700 sophomores from Continue » February 24th, 2008 Pet CornerLocal News (163 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 » Letters from LarryFor the Record (838 words)
by Larry Baum After I met Laurie in my new city of Champaign, Illinois in mid ’96, I focused my relationship building on a healthier foundation. Continue » Memories of ‘Dag’ Herm