May 2nd, 2008 Ottoville school sets cancer walkLocal News (69 words)
Ottoville Local Schools will host the 3rd annual Cancer Walk on May 16. Opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m., with Bob Ulm from WDOH. Cancer Continue » For the Record (31 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born April 28 to Melissa Rockwood and Joshua Roberts of Van Wert. A girl was born April 29 to Kendra Continue » Eric Dean SpencerFor the Record (243 words, 1 response)
Nov. 20, 1968 - April 29, 2008 Eric Dean Spencer, 39, of Evansville, Ind., and formerly of Ottoville, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born Nov. Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Josh Rode. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Melissa Maye. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (737 words)
Lady Lancers crush Rams MIDDLE POINT — Lincolnview’s fast-pitch softball team got rolling early with nine runs in the first inning and never looked back, blasting Upper Continue » Late run lifts ’Cats by JenningsSports (930 words)
FORT JENNINGS — With the baseball and softball sectional draws coming Sunday afternoon, teams are jockeying for the best possible seeds. That was on the line Continue » Jefferson slates alumni BB gameSports (117 words)
Jefferson's annual Alumni Baseball Game — to raise funds for the ACME and junior ACME teams — has been set for June 1. Warm-ups begin at Continue » Going to townLocal News (704 words)
By Dick Suever I loved living on the farm but was always filled with excitement when my Dad announced, “Time to go to town.” We Continue » Microtel construction moving alongLocal News (355 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Construction on the new three-story Microtel Inn and Suites at 480 Moxie Lane on the east edge of Delphos continues as crews work Continue » May 3rd, 2008 Community observes National Day of PrayerLocal News (114 words)
People around the country celebrate National Day of Prayer on the first day of May. Delphos residents gathered at the Delphos Municipal Building for Continue » Erica Jahnz and Dave MileyFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was  born May 1 to Erica Jahnz and Dave Miley of Delphos. Local RoundupSports (1161 words)
Bowers outduels Bartz COLUMBUS GROVE — Jefferson senior right-hander Shauna Bowers pitched her second fast-pitch softball no-hitter of the year and Jenna Miller got the game-winning Continue » Bolenbaugh throws 2-hitter at OttovilleSports (555 words)
VAN WERT — Ottoville’s girls fast-pitch softball team has had it share of struggles during 2008 in amassing a 2-9 mark. Van Wert and Brittany Bolenbaugh Continue » Pool tickets on sale MondayLocal News (164 words)
The City of Delphos will begin selling pre-sale season pool tickets from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Monday through May 23 Continue » Bulldogs down ’Cats in NWCSports (383 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — The Columbus Grove Bulldogs baseball team has already wrapped up a share of the Putnam County League title. Thursday night in a contest Continue » Perry E. MitchellFor the Record (104 words)
Aug. 27, 1911 - April 30, 2008 Perry E. Mitchell, 96, of rural Lima, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday at his daughter’s family’s farm following an Continue » Police take DNA swabsLocal News (258 words)
Staff reports DELPHOS — Parents will now have DNA from their kindergartners at Delphos City and St. John’s elementaries. Officers from the Delphos Police Department visited St. Continue » Winner’s Meats wins four awards, Best of ShowLocal News (169 words)
Winner’s Meats, located in Osgood and Greenville, participated at the Ohio Association’s of Meat Processors Convention held in Columbus recently. Meat processors from all over the Continue » May 5th, 2008 9 local students among 760 to graduate from University of FindlayLocal News (374 words)
Nine area students are among the 760 set to graduate from the University of Findlay today in the Koehler Center on campus. Megan Anthony of Ohio Continue » Kevin NewhouseFor the Record (125 words)
Oct. 31, 1955 - April 30, 2008 Kevin Newhouse, 52, of Fostoria, passed away Wednesday at St. Catherine’s Care Center, Fostoria. He was born on Oct. 31, Continue » Check out the new offerings at the libraryLocal News (1949 words)
If you didn’t get to stop in the library last week, you missed some very exciting and entertaining  programs that were scheduled for National Library Continue » Anthony has healing touchLocal News (485 words)
Megan Anthony uses the healing touch of physical therapy to strengthen her patients’ lives; for her, it’s a way to show her caring by helping Continue » Metzger on paid leaveLocal News (78 words)
DELPHOS — Delphos Streets Superintendent Dave Metzger has been put on paid administrative leave until further notice pending an investigation into allegations of potential misconduct, Continue » On the Other HandLocal News (392 words)
I am reprising this column from April 2007. It was true then. It is now. What parent hasn't felt a little twinge of jealousy when their Continue » David John LiskFor the Record (187 words, 1 response)
June 30, 1942 April 28, 3008 David John Lisk, 65, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Delphos, died Monday. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Lima. He is survived Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (152 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 » Eric Dean SpencerFor the Record (207 words)
Nov. 20, 1968 - April 29, 2008 Eric Dean Spencer, 39, of Evansville, Ind., and formerly of Ottoville, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born Nov. Continue » Art Show winners at libraryLocal News (179 words)
Projects by St. John’s High School art students are on display at the Delphos Public Library through May 10. Elementary and high school art teacher Kathy Continue » Pain meds runner-up to weedLocal News (1062 words, 1 response)
From “junk” to “rock” and “wacky weed,” drugs like heroin and cocaine have been nationwide problems for many years. However, prescription medications are now the Continue » May 6th, 2008 2008 CARDINAL INVITATIONALSports (1442 words)
Saturday At New Bremen Cardinal Stadium Girls Team Scores: Fort Loramie 121, St. John’s 84, Marion Local 77, Anna 70, New Bremen 66, Parkway 60, Spencerville 51, Continue » Bearcats sweep doubleheaderSports (1185 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville got strong pitching in both games of Saturday’s baseball twinbill with St. John’s at windy Spencer Township Park. Two unearned runs got them Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Morgan Musser. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Megan Gilden. Lady ’Cats plan car washLocal News (34 words)
The Jefferson Lady ’Cats basketball team will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Auto Zone parking lot. Donations of Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred OstingLifestyles (100 words, 1 response)
Wilfred and Lois (Carder) Osting of Delphos celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 4 with a family brunch. The couple was married May 1, 1948. They Continue » Eagles to host blood driveLocal News (46 words)
The Allen County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Delphos Eagles Continue » First Communion at St. John’sLocal News (37 words, 1 response)
The Rev. George Maramkandom distributes First Communion to Kristina Claypool while Mykenah Jackson waits in line.  Sixty second-graders took First Communion  on Sunday. Evans/LuersmanLifestyles (82 words)
Rich and Peg Evans of Centerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Melinda Michelle, to Andrew Derek Luersman, son of Mike and Teri Luersman of Continue » Brooks/SchwinnenLifestyles (92 words)
Greg and Maxine Brooks of Spencerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Lynn, to Andy Lee Schwinnen, son of Gary and Sue Schwinnen of Continue » All Singles Dance set in FindlayLocal News (64 words)
The All Singles Dance in Findlay will hold an Indy Race Dance May 10 with casual attire, Fabulous 50s and 60s Night June 14 with Continue » Library to host antiques programLocal News (41 words)
The Delphos Public Library will host an antiques program Swap and Tell with Anne Stratton from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Participants may bring a limit of 2 Continue » This and ThatFor the Record (747 words)
Samuel Hall and Martha Wamsey were married in 1824 in Muskingum County. They came to Blanchard Township, Putnam County in the spring of 1832. Both Continue » Robert Keeling Sr.For the Record (230 words)
Aug. 30, 1917 May 3, 2008 Robert Keeling Sr., 90, of Delphos, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. He was born Aug. 30, 1917, Continue » ODOT paving projects begin in DelphosLocal News (77 words)
John Dunifon of Bluffton Paving clears Main Street of debris after State Route 66 paving work began today with tearing up the roadway’s west lane. Continue » May 7th, 2008 Susan Ann KimmetFor the Record (234 words, 1 response)
Dec. 29, 1955 - May 5, 2008 Susan Ann Kimmet, 52, of Glandorf, died at 1 a.m. Monday at her residence. She was born Dec. 29, 1955, Continue » GasLocal News (1040 words)
 By Edythe Dean Using gas for warfare was uncivilized before World War I but the innovation of trenches demanded new ways of winning and gas became Continue » Peak offering sports physicalsSports (111 words)
Peak Fitness and Performance has scheduled its free sports physicals for the 2008-09 school year. Jefferson’s is scheduled for May 12 and St. John’s for May Continue » Porter to host annual St. Jude auctionLocal News (52 words)
The 12th annual Porter Auction for St. Jude Childrens Hospital will begin at 6 p.m. May 9 in Grover Hill. Items to be auctioned include an Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Nikki Etgen. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Rachel Mahlie. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (1450 words)
Lady Knights continue on unbeaten path DELPHOS — The Crestview Lady nights showed why they are undefeated and one of the top programs in the state by Continue » Rahrig overpowers CrestviewSports (721 words)
DELPHOS — Crestview has long been the main nemesis of many a Northwest Conference baseball unit. With junior ace Mike Rahrig throwing a dominant game Monday Continue » Local FFA booster group formsLocal News (80 words)
A group of 10 parents of local FFA students gathered Monday night at Jefferson High School to begin forming a booster club. Ag teacher Lucy Continue » Rotary sets Music in the Park seriesLocal News (250 words)
The Delphos Rotary Club has announced its lineup for the 2008 Music in the Park series the second and fourth Sundays in June, July and Continue » May 8th, 2008 Kentucky Derby death draws usual suspectsSports (687 words)
PETA is involved — did anyone expect anything else? — in the Eight Belles controversy at the Kentucky Derby. In essense, they consider horse racing to Continue » ’Cats’ rally keeps WT winlessSports (779 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Coming off a big win over Crestview Monday night, Jefferson head baseball coach Troy Montenery might have been concerned about a letdown Tuesday Continue » Bank Relay team offers bake saleLocal News (26 words)
First Federal Bank Relay team will host a Mother’s Day Bake Sale in the main lobby on Friday. All proceeds will benefit the Delphos Relay for Continue » Darrell Leslie BellFor the Record (123 words, 1 response)
Oct. 11, 1971 May 2, 2008 Darrell Leslie Bell, 36, of rural Lima, died Friday evening in a car/semi-tractor trailer collision near Greenville in Darke County. He was Continue » Darrell R. HoningfortFor the Record (295 words)
Oct. 24, 1952 - May 5, 2008 Darrell R. Honingfort, 55, of Ottawa, died at 8:48 p.m. Monday at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was Continue » Wannemacher to celebrate her 90th birthdayLocal News (215 words, 1 response)
Rita Wannemacher of Cloverdale will turn 90 on May 20. To celebrate, an open house in her honor will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Justin Grothouse. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Shelby Koenig. Jennings Envirothon Team headed to state for 11th timeLocal News (310 words)
On April 30, the annual Area I Envirothon was held in Seneca County at the Miller Conservation Farm.  Sixty-nine teams competed in the day-long event Continue » Installation of new playground equipment starts MondayLocal News (294 words)
DELPHOS — Site work for new playground equipment will start Monday at Stadium Park adjacent to the Municipal Swimming Pool, nearly 14 months ahead of Continue » May 9th, 2008 VFW Relay team sets chicken BBQ during post’s NASCAR NightLocal News (92 words)
Delphos VFW NASCAR Night is set for Saturday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a single draw for driving positions at 7 p.m. Draw Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (481 words)
LCC walks, hits way to win over Ottoville LIMA — Lima Central Catholic was the recipient of eight free passes by Ottoville starter Sami Modica Wednesday night Continue » For the Record (40 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was  born May 7 to Kevin and Danielle Schimmoeller of Delphos. A girl was born May 7 to Mark and Shannon Continue » Musketeers capture finale at village parkSports (445 words)
FORT JENNINGS — It was Senior Day at Fort Jennings Village Park as the Musketeers baseball team entertained the Ada Bulldogs in non-league action. It was 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 Trenton Gossman. Chamber offers marketing seminarLocal News (72 words)
The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce will host a marketing seminar at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the Delphos Club on Main Street. The “It’s Nice Continue » Musketeers capture finale at village parkLocal News (445 words)
FORT JENNINGS — It was Senior Day at Fort Jennings Village Park as the Musketeers baseball team entertained the Ada Bulldogs in non-league action. It was Continue » Two runs in ninth lift ’CatsSports (693 words)
DELPHOS — Sophomore Brittany Garza hit a 2-run bases-loaded double with one out in the ninth inning Wednesday night, giving Jefferson a thrilling 8-7 softball Continue » Time to go to townLocal News (551 words)
By Dick Suever We kids went into Marks Market with Dad, which provided wonderful opportunities to run up and down the aisles and hide from one Continue » Downtown landmark closing its doorsLocal News (874 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — When Shenk’s Bridal Fabrics closes its doors, a part of local history will end, too. A family-owned business since 1876, which outlasted tough Continue » May 10th, 2008 In the operating room.…well, sort ofLocal News (228 words)
Have you ever wondered how doctors and nurses get organized in the operating room as they prepare for a surgery? The afternoon junior Health Careers Continue » Frank KellyFor the Record (16 words)
Frank Kelly of Holgate, passed away Thursday evening. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Holgate funeral home. Elaine DeffenbaughFor the Record (198 words)
May 24, 1948 - May 8, 2008 Elaine Deffenbaugh, 59, of Newport News, Va., and formerly of Lima, died suddenly Thursday at her residence. She was born Continue » Thomas and Elizabeth MinerFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born May 8 to Thomas and Elizabeth Miner of Cloverdale. Letter to EditorFor the Record (69 words)
DEAR EDITOR: We would like to thank everyone who helped with this year’s Delphos Jefferson Post Prom held May 3. A special thanks goes to the junior Continue » Jennings Legion names Americanism Test winnersLocal News (105 words)
Paul Baumgarte, back left, Americanism Test chairman from the Fort Jennings American Legion Post 715, recently presented certificates to the top winners at Fort Jennings Continue » Local veggies may ‘green’ pocketsLocal News (752 words)
DELPHOS — As costs increase at gas pumps, grocery stores and elsewhere, one way local families may offset extra expenses can also keep their money Continue » Preschoolers, moms enjoy Mother’s TeaLocal News (82 words)
Stephanie Barney enjoys spending time with her daughter, Rylee, during the Mother’s Tea at the St. John’s Preschool on Thursday. The children sang a few Continue » Schools show teachers appreciationLocal News (109 words)
   Fourth-grade Frankin teacher Darci Swick receives a 10-minute massage from Massage Therapist Rebecca Swick today as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. In the city Continue » May 12th, 2008 Junior High TrackSports (1082 words)
E) 36th annual Spencerville Bearcat Junior High Invitational Friday At Memorial Stadium Girls Team Rankings: Celina 183, Jefferson 73, Allen East 50, Lincolnview 45, Botkins 41, Columbus Grove Continue » Marijuana still drug of choiceLocal News (1146 words, 3 responses)
DELPHOS — Throughout the counter-culture era, “Cheech and Chong” had “ganga” burning “up in smoke” as a war-weary nation laughed on. No longer solely associated with Continue » J. Franklin KellyFor the Record (293 words)
Sept. 20, 1921-May 8, 2008 J. Franklin Kelly, 86, of Holgate, died Thursday evening at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born Sept. 20, 1921, Continue » Happy Mother’s Day to allFor the Record (431 words)
Mothers are wonderful. They bandage our scraped knees; kiss our tears away; smile when we act silly; thank us for those chunky clay masterpieces and other Continue » Middle school students given choicesLocal News (49 words)
Sixth-grade Jefferson Middle School student Hannah Sensabaugh learns the art of calligraphy from English teacher Laura Osburn during Choices Day held Friday. The program will Continue » Local RoundupSports (203 words)
Lady Green, Rockets cop PCL titles COLUMBUS GROVE — The Ottoville girls edged host Columbus Grove 172-149 Friday in the Putnam County League Track and Field Continue » Johns family marks 5 generationsLocal News (37 words)
Five generations of the Johns family recently gathered. They include, front from left, Brandi Earley, Jadalyn Ardner and great-great-grandmother Phyllis Johns; and back, Grandmother Brenda Continue » Wildcats ‘rein’ over Blue JaysSports (568 words)
DELPHOS — The game began with a sprinkle in the first inning and ended with steady showers in the fifth. In between, much didn’t go right Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (157 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 work on Mother’s Day presentsLocal News (131 words)
Bethany Williams watches as Jarret Backus looks at the sample flower pot that Franklin third-grade students in Rick Dienstberger’s class made. This and ThatFor the Record (1041 words)
Part II Samuel and Martha (Wamsley) Hall came to Putnam County in 1832 and settled in Blanchard Township. Their full biographies can be found in Putnam Continue » Children’s Book ReviewsFor the Record (407 words)
The River By Gary Paulson Random House Inc. 1991 Review by Jordan Bergfeld Two years after Brian Robeson survived in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet, two government Continue » May 13th, 2008 Dr. G. Ken MillerFor the Record (357 words)
Sept. 3, 1924 May 11, 2008 Dr. G. Ken Miller, 83, of Van Wert, died at 5:08 a.m. Sunday at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born Sept. Continue » PUTNAM COUNTY TRACK RESULTSSports (1380 words)
PUTNAM COUNTY LEAGUE MEET (Late Friday) At Columbus Grove Girls Team Scores: Ottoville 172, Columbus Grove 149, Continental 52, Pandora-Gilboa 50, Fort Jennings 46, Leipsic 35. Boys Team Scores: Continue » Mr. and Mrs. George WienkenLifestyles (99 words)
George and Violeta Wienken of rural Delphos will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an 8:30 a.m. Mass May 25 at St. John the Baptist Continue » For the Record (28 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born May 10 to Brandon and Mary Meyer of Delphos. A girl was born May 11 ot Dajuan and Nicole Continue » Drs. Robert and Alison DicksonLifestyles (253 words)
Dr. Alison Lea Schmit and Dr. Robert Pickett Dickson of Seattle, Wash., were united in marriage June 2, 2007, at Duke University Chapel in Durham, Continue » Gass/CrossLifestyles (90 words)
Donald and Janice Gass of Elida announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Marie, to Andrew Jeffery Cross, son of Jeffery and Candace Cross of Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Rachel Miller. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Michelle Brotherwood. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (437 words)
Bearcat girls oust T-Birds SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to outlast Lima Central Catholic 5-4 in Division IV Continue » Musketeers, Big Green move on in baseballSports (1114 words)
CONVOY — The weather was almost perfect for baseball Saturday at the Crestview Athletic Complex as sectional action got underway. In the opener, something had to Continue » Hemker/WannemacherLifestyles (96 words)
Richard and Janet Hemker of Fort Jennings announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Sue, to Matthew Alan Wannemacher, son of Kenneth and Christine Wannemacher Continue » May Crowning at St. John’sLocal News (59 words)
More than 160 Delphos St. John’s students on Friday participated in May Crowning, a Catholic ceremony showing honor to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Eight eighth-graders Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Edward KlausLifestyles (33 words)
Edward and Therese Klaus celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a trip to Hawaii on April 27. Their children are Michelle Bryan, Lewis Klaus, Bryan Klaus Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Greg GillesLifestyles (75 words)
Greg and Diane Gilles of Delphos will celebrate 35 years of marriage on May 12. A trip to Hawaii is planned for a later date. Greg and Continue » Residents bring treasures to library for appraisalLocal News (430 words)
DELPHOS — Approximately a dozen people hauled out family heirlooms and brought them to the Delphos Public Library Saturday afternoon for appraisal by professional dealer Continue » May 14th, 2008 Veterans to put flags on gravesLocal News (49 words)
The Delphos Veterans Council will be putting flags on the graves of deceased veterans on Saturday. Anyone who would like to help is welcome and should Continue » Sports (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 12 to Brian and Joni Neff of Elida. Junior Fair offers flea marketLocal News (46 words)
The Tiffin Flea Market will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Seneca County Fairgrounds. Parking and admission will be free. Camping will cost $15 per Continue » Wannemacher, Klein move on in tourneySports (137 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The annual Northwest Ohio Junior Optimist Golf Tournament was held Saturday at the Delphos Country Club for both boys and girls Continue » Myers earns Ford FFA scholarshipLocal News (70 words)
Statewide Ford Lincoln Mercury in Van Wert has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Crestview High School student Brooke Myers. She is the daughter of Randy and Continue » Van Wert Legion try-outs this weekLocal News (42 words)
The Van Wert Legion Baseball team will hold its baseball try-outs at nooon on Saturday and Sunday at Smiley Park in Van Wert. Players must have Continue » Students of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Joel Pohlman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Andrea Geise. Geise inks LOT with WarriorsSports (300 words)
The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings senior basketball standout Derek Geise had a solid 3-year varsity career playing for veteran mentor John Von Sossan. He Continue » Clotilda L. “Tillie” SpielesFor the Record (285 words)
June 1, 1912 - May 11, 2008 Clotilda L. “Tillie” Spieles, 95, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, Mother’s Day, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She Continue » Students evacuated from FranklinLocal News (1618 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — More than 100 Franklin Elementary students and four teachers have been displaced due to a structural failure at the school building, Delphos City Continue » May 15th, 2008 David J. KemperFor the Record (192 words, 1 response)
June 26, 1962 - May 13, 2008 David J. Kemper, 45, of Delphos, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born June 26, 1962, in Lima to Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Justin Siefker. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Cory Bastian. Relay team sets garage saleLocal News (57 words)
The Delphos Ambulatory Care Center Relay for Life team will hold a garage sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Continue » Various and sundry matters come up all the time in sportsSports (628 words)
Just when you think that there’s nothing to write about, reality hits. First, there’s this tid-bit that I discovered too late last week: the Major League Continue » Scherger reaches 7-gallon markLocal News (64 words)
The Allen County chapter of the American Red Cross held a recent  blood drive at the Delphos Eagles lodge. Susan Scherger reached the seven-gallon mark; Leslie Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was  born May 13 to Jason and Erika Freewalt of Delphos. A girl was born May 13 to Kevin and Melissa Continue » Lady ’Cats, Big Green capture sectional winsSports (1470 words)
MIDDLE POINT — If one went by the records, Lincolnview’s girls fast-pitch softball team should have had its way on a pleasant Tuesday afternoon with Continue » Natalie A. McIntyreFor the Record (228 words)
June 2, 1927 - May 11, 2008 Natalie Ann McIntyre, 80, of Pontiac, Mich., died peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 11, at her home in Orchard Continue » 1,500 to participate in 5th Mini RelayLocal News (252 words)
DELPHOS — This year’s mini relay for life will kick off at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Franklin School. There will be approximately 1,500 students from Continue » Spaghetti dinner to help RelayLocal News (45 words)
The Carriage Inn Relay Team is hosting a spaghetti dinner from 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday. The meal consists of spaghetti with meat sauce, bread stick, applesauce and Continue » Doris E. MullenhourFor the Record (282 words)
March 31, 1928 - May 13, 2008 Doris E. Mullenhour, 80, of Delphos, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born March Continue » Violet Nettie FredericksFor the Record (194 words)
May 7, 1909 - May 13, 2008 Violet Nettie Fredericks, 99, of Lima and formerly of Delphos, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at Shawnee Manor Nursing Continue » Council names reservoir to honor GillmorLocal News (695 words)
DELPHOS — The city’s reservoir will memorialize the U.S. representative who was instrumental in assisting the city in funding the multi-million-dollar project. Members of Delphos City Continue » May 16th, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Christie Carder. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jenna Miller. Local veteran makes inaugural flight to World War II MemorialLocal News (382 words)
DELPHOS — In honor of the sacrifices made by veterans in past wars, several patriotic groups around the country solicit donations to fly veterans to Continue » Saturdays on the townLocal News (527 words)
By Dick Suever Pohlman first female from St. John’s to earn State FFA degreeLocal News (270 words)
DELPHOS — Trina Pohlman not only achieved a state award that most FFA students spend years striving for, she is the first female student from Continue » For the Record (28 words)
St. Rita’s Medical Center A boy was born Wednesday to Brandy Davis and Brandon Martin of Delphos. A boy was born Wednesday to Jacqueline and Travis Brinkman Continue » NWC JR. HIGH TRACK AND FIELD MEETSports (1321 words)
Friday at Spencerville Girls Team Standings: Jefferson 96.50, Allen East 94, Spencerville 74.50, Lincolnview 65, Bluffton 63.50, Columbus Grove 54.50, Crestview 53, Paulding 28, Ada 23, Continue » Lucille E. BrinkmanFor the Record (256 words, 1 response)
July 3, 1927 - May 13, 2008 Lucille E. Brinkman, 80, of Delphos, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday at her daughter’s residence. She was born July 3, Continue » Postal museum to get new homeLocal News (504 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS – The Museum of Postal History of Delphos will move to a new location in the near future. The former Eagles Lodge located at 339 Continue » May 17th, 2008 Wait definitely worth it for Lady ’CatsSports (530 words)
LIMA — The Jefferson girls softball team waited over a month but finally completed a win over Lima Central Catholic in a Northwest Conference game Continue » VFW Post 3035 holds youth appreciation dinnerLocal News (92 words)
Delphos VFW Walterick-Hemme Post 3035 and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a youth appreciation dinner Thursday honoring students who had earned awards. St. John’s student Adam Warniment, Continue » Awards assembly held at VantageLocal News (595 words)
By Mary Jo Wilhelm Awards of Distinction and scholarships highlighted the annual Awards Assembly at Vantage Career Center on Tuesday, May 13th. The entire student body, Continue » Nationally acclaimed authors to appear at Delphos libraryLocal News (264 words)
DELPHOS — Two nationally acclaimed mystery writers will present a program at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Delphos Public Library. Don Bruns and Judy Clemens will Continue » Bowersock baffles Rams 3-0Sports (701 words)
PERRY TOWNSHIP — St. John’s senior southpaw Tyler Bowersock may not blow anyone away with pure speed on his fastball. However, when he can throw his Continue » St. John’s Preschool recaps yearLocal News (44 words)
St. John’s Preschool students pretend they are Halloween pumpkins during the year-end program Thursday at St. John’s Annex. The students sang and acted out what Continue » ’Cats’ baseballers end Jennings’ yearSports (775 words)
The Delphos Herald CONVOY — Jefferson junior right-hander continued his stellar pitching this spring, while the offense gave him plenty of support against Fort Jennings senior Continue » Kiwanis playground project on scheduleLocal News (54 words)
The $70,000 Kiwanis playground equipment system is in its final stages of installation today at Stadium Park. More than 60 volunteers have been working to Continue » May 19th, 2008 Marilyn J. GaberdielFor the Record (104 words)
April 24, 1930 - May 15, 2008 Marilyn J. Gaberdiel, 78, of Spencerville, died at 6:09 p.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born April Continue » Window to the PastLocal News (2233 words)
A Kink in Canal Street For many years, in fact for so long that the memory of man runneth not to the contrary, there has existed Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (595 words, 2 responses)
The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from Georgia. I tried to track this down on the Internet and all references included Rep. Continue » Aoudad visits Kreative Learning preschoolersLocal News (71 words)
An aoudad, which is a type of barbary sheep native to Africa, was a recent visitor at Kreative Learning Preschool. The aoudad is one Continue » This and ThatLocal News (1216 words)
Hiram Sarber told what it was like to be a young boy coming into the Putnam County wilderness in 1833. He gave his first-hand story Continue » Three area schools walk for cancerLocal News (447 words)
FORT JENNINGS — For the second year, students here “put a cap on cancer” Friday in the district’s second annual Mini Relay for Life. Students contribute Continue » Paula Ann (Krotzer) JenkinsFor the Record (43 words)
Paula Ann (Krotzer) Jenkins, 61, died Feb. 11. She was born Jan. 16, 1947, in Gibsonburg, to Paul and Connie Krotzer. Survivors include her three children, Brad, Continue » May 20th, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan WeimerskirchLifestyles (287 words)
Amanda Kay Unterbrink and Bryan Michael Weimerskirch were united in marriage Oct. 6, 2007 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church by the Rev. Melvin Continue » Bases-loaded free pass dooms Big GreenSports (377 words)
CONVOY — The old baseball adage that “walks will haunt” was never more true than on Friday night when the Ottoville Big Green took on Continue » Indians crush Elida baseballersSports (686 words)
ELIDA — Shawnee’s baseball team put it all together Saturday morning. Elida took the brunt of it as the Indians eliminated the Bulldogs 10-0 in Division Continue » Ulm earns doctorate from WalshLocal News (119 words)
On April 27, Gina Kay Ulm received her doctorate of physical therapy from Walsh University in North Canton, becoming a member of the school’s first Continue » Orville J. KovermanFor the Record (26 words)
Orville J. Koverman, 78, of rural Venedocia, died at 12:25 a.m. today at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Continue » Pirates eliminate Lady JeffcatsSports (721 words)
MIDDLE POINT — Jefferson ace right-hander Shauna Bowers only gave up three hits to Continental and fanned 12 Lady Pirates Friday afternoon in the teams’ Continue » Crane/SchwinnenLifestyles (113 words)
Debbie Kindoll of Oregonia announces the engagement of her daughter, Valerie Corinne Crane, to Chad Robert Schwinnen, son of Gene and Cindy Schwinnen of Spencerville. Continue » Mr. and Mrs. William Gunter Sr.Lifestyles (85 words, 1 response)
Mr. and Mrs. William Gunter Sr. of Delphos will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary May 29 with a family celebration. William and Virginia Klaus were married Continue » St. John’s choirs offer concertLocal News (41 words)
  Members of St. John’s High School Show Choir were among the performers Sunday during the school’s annual choir concert. Junior high and high school Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Shonda Bensman. Congratulations Shonda! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Zachary Harman. Congratulations Zachary! Rostorfer/GermanLifestyles (79 words, 2 responses)
Dan and Margie Rostorfer of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Ann, to Scott Vernon German, son of Chuck and Donna German of Continue » Salute to VeteransLocal News (808 words, 1 response)
LANDECK — When the northern seas had calmed with a South Pacific end to World War II, all was well until war erupted again. This Continue » Ida Mae GerdemanFor the Record (289 words, 2 responses)
Dec. 2, 1922 - May 16, 2008 Ida Mae Gerdeman, 85, of Reynoldsburg, died at 4:11 a.m. Friday. She was born Dec. 2, 1922 to Louis M. Continue » Veterans Council places flags on gravesLocal News (58 words)
Gig Kimmett and other members of the Delphos Veterans Council put out American flags Saturday in preparation for Memorial Day. Approximately 1,500 flags were placed Continue » May 21st, 2008 Trustees move Monday meetingLocal News (29 words)
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Marion Township Trustees normally held on the fourth Monday of each month has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. May 27 Continue » St. Rita’s honors volunteersLocal News (244 words)
LIMA — St. Rita’s Medical Center honored its volunteers with a luncheon on Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lima. Brian Smith, executive vice Continue » Ottoville to put income tax on ballotLocal News (705 words)
OTTOVILLE — School district residents will see a 0.75-percent Continuous Income Tax on the ballot in November. Ottoville Local Schools Board of Education agreed to pursue Continue » ‘Hondo’ in Delphos MondaySports (517 words)
DELPHOS — Many a basketball fan will remember former Ohio State and Boston Celtic great John “Hondo” Havlicek from his days in college and the Continue » For the Record (38 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 19 to Paula Frueh of Elida. A boy was born May 19 to Eric and Kelly Scheckelhoff of Continue » Orville J. KovermanFor the Record (273 words)
Feb. 2, 1930 May 19, 2008 Orville J. Koverman, 78, of Spencerville, died at 12:25 a.m. Monday at Celina Manor Nursing Home, following a short illness. He was Continue » ALL-LEAGUE PICKSSports (545 words)
PCL Nate Bogart (Columbus Grove) and Austin Blaski (Pandora-Gilboa) were  Putnam County League co-players of the Year in baseball, while Continental’s Allison McKean was the POY Continue » Jays lose tough one to IndiansSports (672 words)
DELPHOS — Both St. John’s and Fort Recovery were looking for tuneups before their respective tournament baseball matchups Thursday (vs. Pandora-Gilboa) and Wednesday (Crestview) when Continue » The Ladies of the AirLocal News (921 words)
By Edythe Dean Harriet Quimby has the distinction of being the first lady to obtain a pilot's license. However, she and a passenger were killed in Continue » City schools hire engineer for Franklin buildingLocal News (439 words)
DELPHOS — Delphos City Schools Board of Education on Monday evening during a special board meeting hired structural engineering firm LJB of Lima to investigate Continue » May 22nd, 2008 Keeping it all in the proper perspectiveSports (602 words)
It still amazes me as to how far the Internet goes and who can read stuff even in our local paper. I wrote two weeks ago Continue » Jennings gets grant for sewer upgradeLocal News (559 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Mayor Jim Smith brought good news to the Fort Jennings Village Council meeting Tuesday. The village has received an approximately $23,000 Small Governments Continue » Sr. Virginia FisherFor the Record (389 words)
Feb. 10, 1925 - May 20, 2008 Sr. Virginia Fisher, 83, of the Sisters of St. Francis in Tiffin, died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday in St. Continue » Delphos Curves named to Shining Star ClubLocal News (189 words)
Curves, the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, recently announced that the Delphos Curves club has earned the prestigious Shining Star club designation.  This recognition Continue » Mustangs hold off BearcatsSports (766 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville’s softball team never quit Tuesday in its Division IV district semifinal versus Allen East. Unfortunately, they dug too deep of a hole to Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born May 20 to Whitney Jewel and Ben Roop of Venedocia. Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Nicholas Bockey. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Aaron Suever. NWC/MAC ALL-LEAGUESports (802 words)
NWC Eickholt, Sawmiller earn softball honors Northwest Conference softball coaches have selected Crestview junior SS Melissa Eickholt as the conference Player of the Year. They have also named Continue » Mustangs hold off BearcatsLocal News (766 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville’s softball team never quit Tuesday in its Division IV district semifinal versus Allen East. Unfortunately, they dug too deep of a hole to Continue » HCE group offers summer tourLocal News (227 words)
The Van Wert Homemakers and Community Education Group is offering a summer tour to the public on Tuesday, June 24. This year will be to Continue » Workers finish up paving; berming, painting nextLocal News (60 words)
  Workers from Bluffton Paving put down the last portion of asphalt Tuesday afternoon on State Route 190. The berms are being stoned today and Continue » May 23rd, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Tyler Williams. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Stephanie McNamee. Veterans Council sets remembrance ritesLocal News (325 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Veterans Council has announced plans for the annual Memorial Day services Monday. Entries for the parade will line up in the First Continue » Farm snippetsLocal News (631 words)
By Dick Suever In back of our house was a shed where my dad had his workshop. There was a big oak workbench with a huge vise Continue » Robert L. “Bob” BrinkmanFor the Record (336 words, 3 responses)
July 1, 1965 - May 19, 2008 Robert L. “Bob” Brinkman, 42, of Lima, died at 7:14 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Continue » For the Record (28 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born May 21 to Josh and Micheline Ricker of Delphos. A boy was born May 21 to Chad and Jessica Continue » NWC names top track awardsSports (128 words)
The Northwest Conference has announced its top awardwinners for the 2008 track and field season. Its male Athlete of the Year is Bluffton senior John Guagenti; Continue » Jeffcats, Indians set up district final clashSports (1419 words)
COLDWATER — Jefferson jumped on Minster from the start of their Division IV district baseball clash Wednesday on a sunny Veterans Field at Coldwater Memorial Continue » Fort Jennings students receive awardsLocal News (1406 words)
The 2008 Fort Jennings High School Academic Awards Banquet was held on May 6 at the Fort Jennings American Legion Hall. The faculty, staff and Continue » Pool to offer season ticket salesLocal News (43 words, 1 response)
Due to the cold temperatures, the Delphos Municipal Swimming Pool will not be open this weekend However, memberships will still be sold at the pool gate Continue » Kiwanis dedicate new equipmentLocal News (334 words)
DELPHOS — With a crowd of children waiting to pounce on the new playground equipment at Stadium Park, Kiwanis Club members kept the dedication ceremony Continue » May 24th, 2008 2008 NORTHWEST DISTRICT TRACK MEETSports (826 words)
Thursday at Minster Results Girls Team Rankings (5 Events Scored): Maria Stein Marion Local 32, Minster  29, Fort Recovery 27.50, Rockford Parkway 24, New Bremen 16.50, St. Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 22 to Rudy and Darlene Miller of Elida. A boy was born May 20 to Nicole Westrick and Continue » Schedule set for Marbletown FestivalLocal News (288 words)
The Marbletown Festival committee met Thursday and set a tentative schedule for this year’s event which will be held Aug. 2. 7:30 a.m. — Registration for Continue » Blue Jays hammer error-prone P-G RocketsSports (771 words)
FORT SHAWNEE — When it rains, it pours. That mantra was never truer than Thursday for Pandora-Gilboa. The Rockets committed 10 errors and St. John’s was more Continue » Van Wert CVB seeking old picturesLocal News (231 words)
The Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is working on a new project that requires old photographs of historic buildings in Van Wert County. “We Continue » Farmer’s Market to offer ‘homegrown’ fareLocal News (433 words)
DELPHOS — For those longing for the succulent crunch of sweet corn, a tasty homemade brownie or simply the beauty of handmade crafts, your opportunity Continue » May 27th, 2008 Pet CornerLocal News (162 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 » Spencerville High School to graduate 41Local News (150 words)
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville High School will see 41 seniors graduate at 2 p.m. Sunday in the high school gymnasium. Speakers will include honor students Laura Wilker Continue » Emerald Ash Borer alive and kickin’ — so farLocal News (551 words, 1 response)
By MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald Though many local maple and oak trees have died due to improper maintenance over many years, other trees in the state Continue » This and ThatLocal News (699 words)
The outrageously high cost of gas and diesel fuel seems to be the main topic of conversation these days but we can’t do anything about Continue » Division III Northwest District Track and FieldSports (1661 words)
Division III Northwest District Track & Field At Spencerville’s Charles D. Moeller Track Thursday’s results Girls Team Rankings (3 Events Scored): Findlay Liberty-Benton 24, McComb 18, Ottoville 13.50, Continue » CD of A Education Contest 2008Local News (4441 words)
CD of A EDUCATION CONTEST 2008 Court Delphos winners 1st Place Division I Grade 4 Ashlyn Troyer JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD Jesus is our Lamp That always lights Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (294 words)
It’s hard to believe the school year is nearly over. It’s seems like yesterday students were grumbling about going to bed and getting up early after Continue » 64 receive diplomas in Lincolnview SundayLocal News (266 words)
Sixty-four Lincolnview High School seniors will cross the stage to receive their diplomas at 2 p.m. Sunday in the high school gymnasium. Speakers will include Valedictorian Continue » Carroll J. CramerFor the Record (292 words)
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