March 1st, 2008 Ronald Lee ‘Tiny’ AskinsFor the Record (227 words)
Feb. 16, 1952 - Feb. 27, 2008 Ronald Lee “Tiny” Askins, 56, of Fort Jennings, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was Continue » Alfred A. MillerFor the Record (220 words)
Jan. 9, 1916 - Feb. 26, 2008 Alfred A. Miller, 92, of Delphos, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday at Vancrest Health Care Center. He was born Jan. Continue » Ronel A. ‘Pete’ BurrittFor the Record (98 words)
Nov. 13, 1939 - Feb. 28, 2008 Ronel A. “Pete” Burritt, 68, of Albany, died at 4:25 a.m. Thursday at Vancrest Health Care Center. He was born Continue » March 3rd, 2008 Kalida Wildcats runner-up in Division IV title gameSports (566 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald ELIDA — It was a tale of two halves at the Elida Fieldhouse Friday night, as the Wayne Trace Raiders and Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (177 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 » Library services counting on levy passageLocal News (1852 words)
The library needs your help. On March 4, we are asking for your yes vote on the renewal levy of .60 mills. This levy has Continue » Wrestlers finish successful seasonSports (273 words)
For The Delphos Herald Local high school wrestlers, including Delphos Tri-County Wrestling Club alums Brian Mershman and Stuart Miller, are in Columbus this weekend to compete Continue » Stant moves snow for the kids, older friendsLocal News (208 words)
DELPHOS — If you were unexpectedly surprised by clean sidewalks this winter, the mystery has been solved. John  Stant  of  South  Cass Street fires up his Continue » LaDona WilliamsonFor the Record (194 words)
May 25, 1945 - Feb. 27, 2008 LaDona Williamson, 62, of Van Wert, died at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday at her residence. She was born May 25, 1945, Continue » Bobby and Denise (Buettner) LucasFor the Record (43 words)
A girl, Emma Grace, was born Feb. 15 to Bobby and Denise (Buettner) Lucas of Chicago. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 Continue » Miller set for state title battleSports (1460 words)
COLUMBUS — Jefferson junior Stuart Miller was looking forward to a rematch with Troy Christian’s Nathan Jones somewhere along the line during the 2007-08 State Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (469 words)
Whew! What a week. Whatever you do, at all costs, avoid getting this flu that is going around. Wash, wash, wash your hands and stay away Continue » Beth LandwehrFor the Record (11 words)
A girl was born Feb. 28 to Beth Landwehr of Delphos. Letters from LarryFor the Record (770 words, 1 response)
By Larry Baum On ESPN they have a fun show called “Who’s No. 1?” where they countdown from 20 on various questions of sports intrigue. David Letterman Continue » John R. GasserFor the Record (80 words)
Jan. 24, 1951 - Feb. 29, 2008 John R. Gasser, 57, of Van Wert, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Continue » Van Wert teacher receives Bronze StarLocal News (809 words)
VAN WERT — It’s not uncommon for Ohio Army National Guard members to be deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. However, one 20-year veteran’s Continue » Jessica Kieswetter and Nickolas FinneyFor the Record (14 words)
A girl was born Feb. 28 to Jessica Kieswetter and Nickolas Finney of Delphos. Students celebrate Ohio’s 205th birthdayLocal News (105 words)
Miss Mary’s first grade class at St. John’s Elementary School on Friday celebrated Ohio’s 205th birthday. Ohio became the 17th state March 1, 1803. The Continue » Bertling returns from deployment in IraqLocal News (983 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — It was a long year for U.S. Marine Corp Corporal Cory Bertling. Well, 363 days to be exact. That’s how long the Delphos Continue » March 4th, 2008 On the rocky road to the White HouseLocal News (1686 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald Ohio has played a crucial role in the past two presidential elections and this time around things appear no different. As Continue » Liturgy Team collecting pop tabsLocal News (92 words)
The Liturgy Team at St. John’s High School is currently collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Team co-presidents Jessica Alt, left, and Katie Continue » Fern RinehartFor the Record (24 words)
Fern Rinehart, 100, died at 6:25 a.m. today at Woodview Health Care in Fort Wayne. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. State Wrestling ResultsSports (1269 words)
2007-08 OHSAA State Wrestling Championships Session 5 Attendance: 14,924 Total for 5 sessions: 65,835 Division III Team Scores: 1. Troy Christian 162.0; 2. Marion Pleasant 123.0; 3. Monroeville 115.0; Continue » Hoying/KnippenLifestyles (105 words)
Don and Eileen Hoying of Greenville announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Marie, to Chad Michael Knippen of Ottoville, son of Bill Knippen of Continue » Mr. and Mrs. James MoxLifestyles (280 words)
Natalie Ann Mason and James Edward Mox were united in marriage Nov. 3 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Delphos, the Rev. Katherine Olson officiating. The bride Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (78 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Just a note of appreciation to the young man who stopped his car and came to my aid after seeing me make a “three-point Continue » Miller grabs second at stateLocal News (1191 words)
COLUMBUS — The 2007-08 Ohio State Wrestling Championships at the Jerome Schottenstein Center ended with terrific fanfare, with a Parade of Wrestlers before the finals Continue » March 5th, 2008 Vancrest Assisted Living celebrates Leap YearLocal News (39 words)
Residents at Vancrest Assisted Living celebrate Leap Day on Friday. The men wore blue shirts and the ladies pink.  Everyone participated and had tons of Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Craig Klausing. Congratulations Craig! efferson’s Scholar of the Day is Courtney Lewis. Congratulations Courtney! Reynolds garners All-MCC honorsSports (126 words)
The Delphos Herald UPLAND, Ind. — Taylor University junior Chad Reynolds has been honored as a member of the Mid-Central Conference All-Conference basketball team. Reynolds, a 6-8 Continue » Bradly and Tracey (Miller) GerkensFor the Record (24 words)
A boy, Noah Anthony, was born Feb. 27 to Bradly and Tracey (Miller) Gerkens of Bowling Green. Grandparents are Thomas and Marie Miller of Delphos. Fern Marie RinehartFor the Record (209 words)
Jan. 8, 1908 - March 3, 2008 Fern Marie Rinehart, 100, of Delphos, died at 6:35 a.m. Monday at Woodview Health Care in Fort Wayne, Ind. She Continue » Coaches’ All-Star Classic Wrestling at LCCSports (212 words)
The Delphos Herald LIMA — The Lima Area Wrestling Coaches Association is holding its annual end-of-season All-Star Classic 6 p.m. Wednesday at Lima Central Catholic. The group Continue » Sr. Airman Kyle and Rose Anne LindemanFor the Record (61 words)
A girl, Karylle Anne, was born on Feb. 27 to Sr. Airman Kyle and Rose Anne Lindeman of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. Grandparents are Paul Lindeman Continue » Clinton, Obama face day of reckoningLocal News (46 words)
Gordon Carmean votes this morning at the Delphos American Legion. The location was chosen as the one precinct for all Delphos residents residing in Van Continue » March 6th, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Lauren Heiing. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Justin Rode. Voters OK library levyLocal News (119 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library renewal levy passed in both Allen and Van Wert counties. Unofficial results in Allen County were 1,039 for and 345 Continue » Hemker earns fellowshipLocal News (82 words)
Dr. Kevin J. Hemker of John Hopkins University is a Delphos native who has recently been elected to fellowship in the American Society of Mechanical Continue » Triumph of the heartSports (470 words)
Sometimes, there are benefits to covering an event like this past weekend’s State Wrestling Championships. We get to see the good emotions and the bad. It’s Continue » Putnam voters pick Schroeder, Jerwers for November ballotLocal News (587 words)
Because no Democrat has filed for Putnam County’s third term commissioner seat, Republican primary winner Vince Schroeder will run unopposed in November. The incumbent will Continue » For the Record (30 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy  was born March 3 to Jeremy and Barbara Johnson of Fort Jennings. A girl was born March 4 to Dean and Continue » LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (167 words)
DEAR EDITOR: At a recent meeting in Ottawa concerning flooding, it was said that rainwater drains off farms faster now. This old farmer says yes, because Continue » Third time a charm for Elida SchoolsLocal News (322 words)
ELIDA — Though the third attempt to pass a bond issue for a construction project passed by just 92 votes Tuesday, Superintendent Don Diglia sees Continue » Mary L. KillFor the Record (115 words)
Aug. 16, 1946 - March 4, 2008 Mary L. Kill, 61, of rural Venedocia, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born Continue » Children’s librarian visits OptimistsLocal News (44 words)
Delphos Public Library Children’s Librarian Denise Cressman was the guest speaker at a recent Optimist meeting. Cressman outlined the library’s summer reading program. Optimist President Continue » March 7th, 2008 Alfred J. WrasmanFor the Record (284 words, 1 response)
Feb. 28, 1929 March 5, 2008 Alfred J. Wrasman, 79, of Delphos, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Feb. 28, 1929, Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born March 5 to Dean and Eva VonSossan of Fort Jennings. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (500 words)
Independents beat WBL All-Stars LIMA — For the third straight year, the Independents beat the Western Buckeye League 49-35 in the Lima Area Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Continue » Margie L. ClarkFor the Record (265 words, 1 response)
Sept. 5, 1935 - March 4, 2008 Margie L. Clark, 72, of Delphos, died at 12:59 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Sept. Continue » Scholars of the DayFor the Record (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Nicholas Ardner. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Joshua Miller. Delphos, Ottawa businessman diesLocal News (129 words)
Delphos and Ottawa businessman Alfred J. Wrasman, 79, has died. Wrasman owned Pitsenbarger Auto Supply in Delphos and Bell Auto Supply in Ottawa and also farmed. Wrasman Continue » Letter to the EditorLocal News (409 words)
DEAR EDITOR: The paper and other forms of news all have us asking who to vote for. This seems so simple a questions. What is so Continue » George A. KillFor the Record (341 words, 1 response)
March 29, 1923 - March 4, 2008 George A. Kill, 84, died of a sudden illness at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was Continue » Threshing DayLocal News (568 words, 1 response)
 by Dick Suever I enjoyed every day on the farm as a young boy but the best two for me were threshing days — one for Continue » Preschool holds open houseLocal News (78 words)
  St. John’s Preschool held its annual open house Wednesday evening and students enjoyed a pajama party today. Pre-schoolers Riley Barney and Cassidy Beining, above, Continue » March 8th, 2008 Preschoolers learning about presidentsLocal News (48 words)
Kevin and Kelly LindemanFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 5 to Kevin and Kelly Lindeman of Delphos Miller earns HCAC freshman honorSports (70 words)
Kim Miller (2007 St. John’s grad) earned 2007-08 All-Freshmen Team honors from the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Miller averaged 8.9 points, 6.5 caroms and 4.3 assists Continue » Grothous, Levitt earn 2008 Jefferson AwardsLocal News (1619 words)
LIMA — The Lima News, WLIO NBC Lima and the United Way of Greater Lima have announced the local winners of the 2008 Jefferson Awards Continue » Norman and Melissa KnippenFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 5 to Norman and Melissa Knippen of Delphos. Committee still seeking recipes for cookbookLocal News (145 words)
The Marbletown committee is still requesting old-time and family tradition recipes for a cookbook to be published for the Aug. 2 festival this year. Recipes can Continue » Tyler and Kristina HogheFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 6 to Tyler and Kristina Hoghe of Delphos. Warren FlickFor the Record (22 words)
Warren Flick, 90, died at 8:16 p.m. today at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. First FamilyLocal News (267 words)
By Scott Clarkson • When Lyndon Johnson became president, he made some changes to Air Force One. Because he liked to keep an eye on all Continue » Local artist deflects praise for gift to aboveLocal News (831 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — People don’t always realize the talent that is in their own backyard. One can live for years in the Continue » March 10th, 2008 On the Other HandFor the Record (386 words, 2 responses)
This next winter when someone hears me whining about where’s the snow, smack me a good one. I do love snow on Christmas and even enjoy Continue » Kaverman’s 1A first-grade class at Fort JenningsLocal News (71 words)
Students in Jeri Kaverman's 1A first-grade class at Fort Jennings Elementary include, sitting from left, Collin Young, Seth Luebrecht, Will Calvelage, Lindsey Core and Devin Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (277 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 » Dorothy A. ‘Dot’ SmithFor the Record (288 words)
Jan. 29, 1930 - March 6, 2008 Dorothy A. “Dot” Smith, 78, of Fort Jennings, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday following a lengthy illness at Vancrest Continue » This and ThatLocal News (985 words)
The flooding of the Blanchard River in August really did a number to the Putnam County Library in Ottawa. Its future still lies in limbo. Continue » Committee planning annual cancer benefit auction, danceLocal News (172 words)
The Putnam County Cancer Committee has been busy planning its annual benefit auction and dance March 15. Doors will open at 5 p.m. at the Kalida Continue » Youth baseball, girls softball sign-up setSports (197 words)
Registration for youth baseball and girls softball will be held 9 a.m. to noon today and March 15 in the Franklin Elementary School cafeteria. A fee Continue » Levitt enjoying fulfillment of dreamLocal News (495 words)
Jefferson Award winner Gary Levitt is being honored for his volunteer service while enjoying the fulfillment of his dream. Levitt, now retired from the postal service, Continue » Letters from LarryFor the Record (1130 words)
By Larry Baum Part I For many reasons, I initiated a songwriting activity of high intensity in 1987 that lasted strong for 10 years and still has Continue » March 11th, 2008 Warren C. FlickFor the Record (274 words)
Aug. 4, 1917 March 7, 2008 Warren C. Flick, 90, of Elida, died at 8:16 a.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Aug. 4, 1917, Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (61 words)
Dear Editor: The Board of Trustees and staff of the Delphos Public Library extend a sincere thanks to all voters who supported the library renewal levy. During Continue » Kimmett ‘Student of Month’Local News (47 words)
Jefferson High School sophomore Adrian Kimmett has been named the Optimist “Student of the Month.” She received  a placque done in school colors and a Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Trevor Kroeger. Congratulations Trevor! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jared Atterberry. Congratulations Jared! Robert A. RableFor the Record (196 words)
Feb. 26, 1929 March 7, 2008 Robert A. Rable, 79, of Elida, died at 10:34 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1929 Continue » Oodles of noodles for bake saleLocal News (45 words)
Cathy Hammond with the Delphos VFW Auxiliary 3035 surveys all the noodles she and other VFW members made over the weekend for the VFW Easter Continue » Wrestlers get awardsSports (286 words)
For The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Delphos Tri-County Wrestling Club held its season-ending banquet Sunday. Awards were divided into three groups by age. The first name Continue » VonLehmden/FloraLifestyles (97 words)
Susan VonLehmden of Fort Jennings announces the engagement of her daughter, Sarah, to Daniel Flora, son of Thomas Flora of Cincinnati and the late Christine Continue » Jean Ann Dotson PriceFor the Record (265 words, 1 response)
Dec. 25, 1940 - March 9, 2008 Jean Ann Dotson, Price, 67, of Spencerville, died at 1:48 a.m. Sunday in the Lima Memorial Health System following Continue » Grothous reaps what he sowsLocal News (753 words)
DELPHOS — “We’re only scratching the surface.” That is how Tom Densel summed up what Ronnie Grothous means to the Delphos community. That is also why he Continue » March 12th, 2008 Landeck CL of C to receive Friendship BoxLocal News (194 words)
Out-going Landeck CL of C President Ruthie Hammons swore in the new officers at the last meeting. They include, President Catherine Heitz, Vice President Kay Siefer, Continue » Van Wert YWCA pool closedLocal News (34 words)
The YWCA of Van Wert County is having to extend its pool shutdown until March 23. This will allow the YWCA to do extensive repairs and Continue » School board serving breakfastLocal News (472 words)
DELPHOS — School board members will be flipping pancakes and serving up orange juice Wednesday morning to Jefferson High School students taking the Ohio Graduation Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Scott Klausing. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Chase Getz. For the Record (51 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy, Chase Edward, was born March 10 to Darrin and Kari German of Fort Jennings. She was welcomed home by a brother, Continue » ‘Eldercise’ group marks 10 yearsLocal News (294 words)
DELPHOS — No, they are not Senior Rockettes or a group of Tai Chi students but as they gracefully stretch their limbs and point their Continue » March 13th, 2008 Local library offers children’s programLocal News (55 words)
Children in grades kindergarten through third grade are invited to attend “Junie B. Jones is a “Delphos Library Girl” from 4-5 p.m. March 13. The Continue » Practice for talent show ThursdayLocal News (42 words)
Participants are still needed for the annual PTO Amateur Show set 7 p.m. March 29 at Jefferson Middle School auditorium. Students in the Delphos City School Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (15 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Dalton Nagel. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Josie Hoersten tapped ‘Fraternalist of the Year’Local News (141 words)
The Fort Jennings Council, Catholic Ladies of Columbia recently met for the following business. The group decided to donate two rockers to the church. Another donation Continue » NFL should do the right thingSports (775 words)
The National Football League has a chance to correct an 82-year-old wrong. I was reading ESPN the Magazine’s pre-Super Bowl issue and was reminded of the Continue » Council to consider new ambulanceLocal News (631 words)
DELPHOS — Mayor Mike Gallmeier asked council to consider the purchase of a new ambulance at Tuesday’s regular council meeting. Gallmeier said during a tour of Continue » Midwest named the Electric Cooperative of the YearLocal News (177 words)
The St. Marys-based cooperative earned the award for “excellence in the ACRE program, including consumer involvement in ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action (COPA).”  ACRE Continue » Benefit auction tickets availableLocal News (74 words)
Tickets are still available for the annual St. John’s Benefit Auction and Raffle March 29. Festivities include happy hour and food 6-7:30 p.m.; a silent auction; Continue » Teams rally for RelayLocal News (340 words)
DELPHOS — The Relay for Life held a rally open house Tuesday evening at St. Peter Lutheran Church where teams had their fundraising events available Continue » March 14th, 2008 Middle Point opens registration for summer baseball/softballSports (1 words)
Threshing Day IILocal News (616 words)
(Continued from March 6) Itching to satisfy our curiosity and find something interesting to occupy our time, we kids ran to the rear of the threshing Continue » David W. RidenourFor the Record (480 words)
April 15, 1935 March 12, 2008 David Wayne Ridenour, 72, of Holland, died Wednesday surrounded by his family after a long, tough courageous battle with cancer. He was Continue » Library battling leaking roofLocal News (343 words)
DELPHOS — Leila Osting, was sworn into office as the newest member of the Delphos Public Library Board during their Wednesday afternoon meeting. She fills Continue » March 15th, 2008 St. John’s pep band to play at Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of FameLocal News (63 words)
St. John’s Pep Band will be playing April 17 at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland. Band director Jan Hare said Continue » BCOMP students make dean’s listLocal News (31 words)
Bluffton University has announced its dean’s list for the Bluffton Organizational Management Program and Human Resource Management Program for the spring term. Delphos: Philip Coil and Continue » Maynard W. KoesterFor the Record (241 words)
May 25, 1922 March 12, 2008 Maynard W. Koester, 85, of Delphos, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born May 25, 1922, in Ottoville, to Bernard J. Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (15 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Mallory MacLennan. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Samantha For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born March 13 to Michael and Lori Feldman of Cloverdale. A girl was born March 12 to Nicole Siegenthaler and Continue » A. Kathryn FosnaughtFor the Record (218 words, 1 response)
July 4, 1916 - March 12, 2008 A. Kathryn Fosnaught, 91, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away Wednesday while residing at Friendship Village of Dublin. She was Continue » Parrotheads set Trivia ChallengeLocal News (46 words)
Parrotheads Relay for Life team is planning its sixth annual Trivia Challenge 8:30 p.m. March 21 at the Delphos Eagles Lodge. Teams consist of eight to Continue » Scouts to collect food bagsLocal News (67 words)
  Trent Closson, left, and Matt Wiechart, along with other  Delphos Cub Scouts, will collect food donation bags beginning at noon on Saturday. The bags Continue » March 17th, 2008 Letters from LarryFor the Record (799 words)
By Larry Baum Driving up to my first open mic night in Houston, Texas, I was not very confident, but I was determined. This was 19 Continue » The Landeck tornado:A day to never forgetLocal News (1036 words, 2 responses)
Many of us can remember where we were and what we were doing 60 years ago on St. Joseph’s Day — 19 March, 1948. That was Continue » A salute to our veteransLocal News (1157 words)
DELPHOS — Since long before the Wright brothers lofted an aircraft for the first time, combat training has been tailored to various types of warfare. Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (761 words)
On Wednesday, you may have noticed a small snippet on the back page about an eighth-grade honors student being suspended for purchasing a bag of Continue » Alexus K. ReedyFor the Record (156 words)
March 19, 2006 - March 13, 2008 Alexus K. “Lexy” Reedy, 23 months, of Delphos, died at 5 p.m. Thursday at Columbus Children’s Hospital. She was born Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (194 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 » Driver error top cause of local crashesLocal News (663 words)
DELPHOS — Because of its size, Delphos has a small amount of the things its residents would rather avoid — namely, crime. With less motorists Continue » Windows to the PastLocal News (2890 words)
Council met Tuesday evening and a petition was presented, praying for the paving of Main Street from the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago railroad track Continue » March 18th, 2008 Kyle and Heidi MillerFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 16 to Kyle and Heidi Miller of Ottoville. Pohlman/DulingLifestyles (88 words)
Dennis and Victoria Pohlman of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Michele, to Justin Paul Duling, son of John and Jane Duling of Continue » Sarah Jacobs and Delroy HaynesFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was born March 14 to Sarah Jacobs and Delroy Haynes of Delphos. Celebrating PiLocal News (107 words)
Pi is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It is an irrational number equal approximately to 3.14. Continue » Cory and Lynette HaehnLocal News (13 words)
A girl was born March 15 to Cory and Lynette Haehn of Delphos. Schimmoeller/ShafferLifestyles (76 words)
Patricia Schimmoeller of Delphos and Richard Shaffer of Spencerville will exchange vows on April 26 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The bride-elect is Continue » Eda Mae BinnionFor the Record (116 words)
June 10, 1914 - March 15, 2008 Eda Mae Binnion, 93, of Venedocia, died at 4:20 p.m. March 15. She was born June 10, 1914, in Scottsville, Continue » Canal Commission’s Boatman’s Breakaway DinnerLocal News (60 words)
Nearly 100 people attended the Delphos Canal Commission’s annual Boatman's Breakaway Dinner at the Delphos Eagles Lodge Sunday. Entertainment was provided by “Lima Deutsch en Continue » Irene SwartzFor the Record (23 words)
Irene Swartz, 94, passed away at 8 a.m. Saturday at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. March 19th, 2008 Eda May BinnionFor the Record (202 words)
June 10, 1914 - March 15, 2008 Eda May Binnion, 93, of Venedocia, died at 4:20 p.m. March 15. She was born June 10, 1914, in Scottsville, Continue » Irene F. SwartzFor the Record (250 words)
Jan. 15, 1914 - March 15, 2008 Irene F. Swartz, 94, of Elida, died at 8 a.m. Saturday at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Lima. She was born Continue » Lady Blue Jays 6th-gradersLocal News (83 words)
The sixth-grade girls basketball team from St. John’s finished the recent tournament at Crestview in first place and undefeated. Members of the team are, left Continue » Ottoville keeping operating costs downLocal News (777 words)
OTTOVILLE — With the rising cost of living, schools districts are also feeling the pinch. Ottoville Schools are no different. Ottoville Treasurer Bob Weber, however, also had Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Will Buettner. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Quentin Lauf. Students learn about engineersLocal News (68 words)
Students in Marie Gerding’s second-grade class at Franklin Elementary recently received a visit from Allen County Engineers. Civil Engineers David Louth and Ron Meyer taught Continue » March 20th, 2008 Storm-spotter training offeredLocal News (49 words)
The Allen County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will offer free storm-spotter training at 6:30 p.m. March 26 at the county’s Red Cross Continue » Evelyn BroshesFor the Record (204 words, 1 response)
Aug. 3, 1916 - March 17, 2008 Evelyn Broshes, 91, of Lima, died at 7:42 p.m. Monday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born Continue » For the Record (39 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born March 18 to Robb and Melissa Schulte of Fort Jennings. A girl was born March 18 to Brett and Continue » The ‘Madness’ is now upon usSports (491 words)
Well, here it is: March Madness. The time of year ordinarily healthy folks “get sick,” men and women get together over the water cooler to talk Continue » Leonard KahleFor the Record (250 words)
Sept. 15, 1923 March 18, 2008 Leonard Kahle, 84, of Kalida, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Continue » Van Wert sets Leadership SummitLocal News (219 words)
What do the OSU Extension Economic Development Advisory Group, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Improvement Corporation of Van Wert City and County, Main Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Todd Rode. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Sean Wagner. Jennings addresses hunting issuesLocal News (589 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Council members addressed a light agenda Tuesday evening in Fort Jennings. Those traveling by the village’s lagoon on Road 20-P will notice “No Continue » Board OKs resignationLocal News (104 words)
Delphos City School Board members accepted the resignation of Technology Coordinator Shane Leeth at a special meeting Tuesday evening. The resignation does have a contingency for Continue » Ida May BinnionFor the Record (202 words)
June 10, 1914 - March 15, 2008 Ida May Binnion, 93, of Venedocia, died at 4:20 p.m. March 15. She was born June 10, 1914, in Scottsville, Continue » Easter bakeLocal News (72 words)
Ervin Fabian and Marie Weaver color eggs at the Delphos Senior Citizen Center. Eggs and other baked goods will go on sale from 8:30 a.m.-3 Continue » March 21st, 2008 Library forming book clubLocal News (221 words)
The Delphos Public Library has announce the formation of a new book club, The Page Turners. The first meeting will begin at 2 p.m. April 19 Continue » Janet L. SueverFor the Record (183 words)
April 27, 1933 - March 19, 2008 Janet L. Suever, 74, of Delphos, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born April Continue » East All-Stars sweep West boysSports (592 words)
ELIDA — The area’s senior boys basketball players strutted their stuff for the final time on the Union Bank Court at the Elida Fieldhouse Wednesday Continue » Fort Jennings names openingsSports (73 words)
Fort Jennings Superintendent Frank Sukup has announced the school is taking applications for the following positions for the 2008-09 academic year: athletic director; boys varsity Continue » Optimists welcome EasterdayLocal News (33 words)
Eagle Print Manager Jeff Easterday receives a mug from Delphos Optimist Club President Harry Tolhurst after delivering a presentation to the club during a recent Continue » March 22nd, 2008 FFA Awards Chapter DegreesLocal News (176 words)
At the March FFA meeting, 21 members received their chapter degrees. To receive your chapter degree you have to meet the following requirements: must have Continue » Grace E. Shock KreischerFor the Record (193 words)
Oct. 23, 1914 - March 19, 2008 Grace E. Shock Kreischer, 93, died Wednesday at Vancrest Assisted Living in Delphos. She was born Oct. 23, 1914, in Continue » Life on the farmLocal News (508 words)
by Dick Suever Since frozen food storage wasn’t widely used until the 1940’s, canning, canning and more canning was necessary to survive during the Great Depression. On Continue » Ottoville students ‘kick butts’ in videoLocal News (445 words)
OTTOVILLE — When students show great interest and enthusiasm for their schoolwork, educators become just as enthusiastic. Such was the case this year when curriculum Continue » FFA competes in public speakingLocal News (153 words)
On March 15, Joel Pohlman and Chris Pohlman continued their success in the public speaking Career Development Event as they competed at the state level. Continue » Chamber Leadership goes back to schoolLocal News (282 words)
The March session of the Van Wert Chamber Leadership class met at Vantage Career Center on March 19 for its “Education” session. Joining the Van Wert Continue » 4-H, Junior Fair Board offer Swine Quality AssuranceLocal News (234 words)
All 2008 Van Wert County Junior Fair Participants entering market animals, such as dairy milking cows, market hogs, sheep, beef, goats, rabbits and poultry must Continue » Delphos 1 DestroyersLocal News (92 words)
Delphos 1 Destroyers The Delphos 1 Destroyers indoor soccer team includes, front row, left to right, Austin Lucas, Ryan Hellman, Michael Kline, Ryan Wittler, Rachel Pohlman, Continue » Anthony and Jennifer McMichaelFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 19 to Anthony and Jennifer McMichael of Spencerville. Donelda A. HoerstenFor the Record (193 words)
July 27, 1911 - March 19, 2008 Donelda A. Hoersten, 96, of Ottawa, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born July Continue » Optimists stuff 2,000 eggs for huntLocal News (122 words)
The Delphos Optimist Club and the junior clubs from Jefferson and St. John’s stuffed more than 2,000 plastic eggs this morning for its annual Easter Continue » March 24th, 2008 Letters from LarryFor the Record (860 words)
By Larry Baum It is one of my main pleasures to click on ESPN.com daily, sometimes twice daily, to navigate through the reports and scores. There Continue » Brickner joins volunteersLocal News (782 words)
The Inter-faith Thrift Shop continues to improve. The changes are now in place and the store is fantastic. It was great before but there seems Continue » This and ThatLocal News (1018 words)
This is a continuation of the information given by Ruth Wilhelm during her Power Point presentation of the history of Fort Jennings. Ruth is the Continue » Obama, the Reverend, and the audacity of truthFor the Record (960 words)
By Tyler Howard Too often politicians cater only to our surface-level desires. They tell us they’ll lower taxes, reform everything that needs reformed and protect us from Continue » Obama, the Reverend, and the audacity of truthFor the Record (960 words, 1 response)
By Tyler Howard Too often politicians cater only to our surface-level desires. They tell us they’ll lower taxes, reform everything that needs reformed and protect us from Continue » FCCLA donates to Kiwanis projectLocal News (85 words)
Delphos Kiwanis members Rick Hanser, left, and Dr. Tom Morris accept a check from the FCCLA secretary, Amber Miller,  in the amount of $525 for Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (144 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 » On the Other HandFor the Record (512 words)
I came across something interesting in my travels this week. Its’ called the Village of 100. I had never seen it before and I was Continue » Student’s experiment earns national recognitionLocal News (472 words)
OTTOVILLE — A spicy tip: cinnamon can improve glucose levels for those living with diabetes. In addition to medical science making this discovery, one Ottoville Continue » March 25th, 2008 Matthew and Beth GraffFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 21 to Matthew and Beth Graff of Spencerville. St. John’s TASA gives to DARELocal News (96 words)
St. John’s eighth-graders Julie Bonifas, left, and Courtney Grothouse present a $303 check to Sgt. Mike White of the Allen County DARE Program. The school’s Continue » Cross/DurbinLifestyles (67 words)
Ray Jr. and Judy Cross of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy, to Daniel Durbin, son of Joyce and Jerry Smith of Delphos Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (294 words)
DEAR EDITOR: News from the Delphos/Verl Friendship Link Good news! We have two students that have host families. Thank you Jim and Ann Benfield and Chad and Continue » City administration donates to projectLocal News (62 words)
Delphos City Council President Bob Ulm, right, presents his, council members’ and city administrators’ donations for the Kiwanis Playground Fund to Kiwanis Treasurer Mark Miller. Continue » Fischer/PhilippsenLifestyles (94 words)
Tony and Donna Fischer of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Marie, to Joel Mark Philippsen, son of John and Melanie Philippsen of Continue » Gary and Kristy YoungFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 20 to Gary and Kristy Young of Elida. Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Aaron Deffenbaugh. Congratulations Aaron! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jessica Bland. Congratulations Jessica! Paul and Margaret PohlmanLifestyles (74 words)
Paul and Margaret (Kaverman) Pohlman will celebrate 60 years of marriage on April 7. The couple were married on that date in 1948 by the Rev. Continue » Tom and Tina SulzmannFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 20 to Tom and Tina Sulzmann of Elida. Children find eggs, candy, prizes and of course, the Easter BunnyLocal News (51 words)
Children in the 3-5-year-old age group lined up with their basket before scooping up eggs filled with candy and other prizes at the annual Vancrest Continue » March 26th, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Miranda Rowland. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Keatyn Hamilton. Library forming book clubLocal News (221 words)
The Delphos Public Library has announced the formation of a new book club, The Page Turners. The first meeting will begin at 2 p.m. April 19 Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born March 24 to Wayne and Jessica Longstreth of Delphos. A girl was born March 24 to Chad and Augusta Continue » Lois V. BaileyFor the Record (174 words)
Oct. 19, 1923 - March 24, 2008 Lois V. Bailey, 84, of Columbus Grove, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » Region prepares for tornado seasonLocal News (441 words)
The sky takes on a tone somewhere within the range of orange to red. Large hail begins to fall and low-lying clouds become dark. Such Continue » Photography talk scheduledLocal News (113 words)
The Wassenberg Art Center will present an instructional evening, “Learn to Photograph Your Artwork,” at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. April 14, from 7 p.m. Continue » Jefferson seniors head to Chi-townLocal News (412 words)
By TYLER HOWARD The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Approximately  40 Jefferson seniors headed to Chicago today for their class trip. The students gathered last night to load the Continue » March 27th, 2008 Relay committee planning annual survivor dinnerLocal News (65 words)
Cancer survivors and their caretakers are invited to the annual Relay For Life Survivor Dinner at 6 p.m. April 22 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. JoAnn Continue » For the Record (86 words)
A boy, Griffin Lee, was born March 18 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Ky., to Kevin and Amber (Kimmet) Kruse. He weighed 10 pounds, 5 Continue » Say it ain’t so, JerrySports (676 words)
It is getting harder and harder to remain a Dallas Cowboy fan. No, I am not going to switch allegiance at this time.  Criminy, I still Continue » Wesleyan Woman plan retreatLocal News (146 words)
Wesleyan Women met recently in Marble Hall in Delphos Wesleyan Church. Mary Rigdon opened the monthly meeting with prayer. The group is planning a Mother’s Day Tea Continue » Class of ’83 plans 25th reunionLocal News (31 words)
The St. John’s class of 1983 will hold a 25th reunion planning meeting at 7 p.m. April 8 at The Rustic. For more information, contact Mary Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Nicole Baldauf. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Nolan Feathers. Council approves $18 million budgetLocal News (552 words)
DELPHOS — Council members approved the 2008 budget Tuesday — with strings attached. Prior to giving their OK to the $18.7 million spending bill, several council Continue » March 28th, 2008 Still time for 4-H sign-upLocal News (114 words)
There’s still time to sign up for 4-H. For youth to enroll as a 4-H member, they must be 8 years old and in the third Continue » 7 vie for Queen Jubilee XXXIIILocal News (877 words)
The Delphos Herald The 33rd annual Peony Pageant selection will be held on Friday at the Marsh Foundation Auditorium. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Andrew Wieging. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Brooke McElroy. Boosters name annual fundraiserLocal News (76 words)
The  St. John’s and Jefferson athletic boosters will  sponsor the 13th annual Pancake and Sausage fundraiser 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at Jefferson High Continue » For the Record (60 words)
A girl, Kaitlyn Marie, was born March 25 at Community Health North, Indianapolis, Ind., to Steve and Marlene (Grothous) Schroeder. She weighed 9 lbs. and 7 Continue » Apple ciderLocal News (527 words)
By Dick Suever The early English colonists in America brought a great quantity of apple seed with them to plant resulting in an abundance of apple Continue » Reynolds earns All-American honorsSports (97 words)
Chad Reynolds, a 6-8 junior forward from Delphos, has been named to the 2008 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball All-American Team as an honorable mention Continue » Rosary Altar Society plans annual bingoLocal News (60 words)
The Ottoville Rosary Altar Society will sponsor its annual bingo Sunday in the Parish Center. Early-bird bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. with regular bingo at 2 Continue » Edmund A. KuhlmanFor the Record (146 words)
July 28, 1948 - March 25, 2008 Edmund A. Kuhlman, 59, of Delphos, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1948, Continue » Lima Symphony Chorus join the orchestra for Choral HarmoniesLocal News (255 words)
The Lima Symphony Chorus, under the direction of Dennis Kratzer, will join the orchestra for the choral masterwork of the season. At 8 p.m. on Saturday Continue » Dwayne William VogtFor the Record (178 words)
May 2, 1940 - March 2, 2008 Dwayne William Vogt, 67, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on March 2 in Pranburi, Thailand. He was born Continue » Brush strokes help fight child abuseLocal News (457 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — When Jefferson High School art students heard how many child abuse cases are reported in Allen County, they were shocked. Their reaction led Continue » For the Record (52 words)
A girl, Victoria Geneva, was born Mach 27 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus to Craig and Traci (Illyes) Schwinnen. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces.Grandparents include Continue » March 29th, 2008 Timothy and Kathy GarayFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born March 26 to Timothy and Kathy Garay of Delphos. Letter to EditorLocal News (104 words)
DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of the Delphos Jefferson FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America), I would like to thank a group of people who helped Continue » Zenz second in free-throw contestSports (89 words)
Halie Zenz, 14, daughter of Steve and Janet Swift of Kalida and Greg Zenz of Delphos, finished second in the Ohio Knights of Columbus State Continue » From the Vantage PointLocal News (404 words)
Vantage Career Center will be well-represented at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) state skills contest in Columbus as 10 students advanced Continue » Gallemeier’s kindergarten class at Franklin ElementaryLocal News (93 words)
Students in Brenda Gallemeier’s kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary include, front from left, Taye Clark, Samantha Knepper, Alex East, Kyla Louagie, Jayden Michael, Skyler Osenga Continue » Jeremy and Jesse JacksonFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born March 26 to Jeremy and Jesse Jackson of Delphos. March 31st, 2008 Food, clothing drive collects more than $9,000 in itemsLocal News (411 words)
The Fort Jennings Student Council recently held a food and clothing drive at the high school. It was a contest between the classes that they Continue » This and ThatLocal News (907 words)
Ruth Wilhelm, in her historical presentation of Fort Jennings, covered everything from its very beginning to its variety of businesses, farming, schools, churches and people. She Continue » St. John’s celebrates Music