July 1st, 2008 Hammons/SmithLifestyles (85 words)
Mark and Laura Hammons of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Katrina Elizabeth, to Adam Michael Smith, son of Dennis and Terrie Smith of Continue » Paul A. DruckemillerFor the Record (281 words)
Aug. 8, 1930 June 28, 2008 Paul A. Druckemiller, 77, of Lima, died at 9:47 p.m. Saturday at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Delphos, Continue » For the Record (40 words, 1 response)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born June 27 to Eric and Jessica Phillips of Elida. A boy was born June 29 to Brian and Brittany Continue » Lenore A. GreweFor the Record (162 words)
Oct. 5, 1914 - June 28, 2008 Lenore A. Grewe, 93, of Delphos, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born Oct. Continue » Lt. and Mrs. Shaun MillerLifestyles (337 words)
Rebecca Ann Perkins and Lt. Shaun Michael Miller were united in marriage on Sept 8 at The Messiah Lutheran Church in Keller, Texas. The double ring Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LyleLifestyles (94 words, 2 responses)
Kenneth and Marilyn (Miller) Lyle will celebrate 50 years of marriage on July 3. A trip to Lake Tahoe will be taken at a later date. The Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Arnold RodeLifestyles (74 words)
Arnold and Mary Ann Rode of Ottoville celebrated 50 years of marriage June 28 with a Mass at Rosary Cathedral followed by a dinner party. Arnold Continue » Hoersten Fraternalist of the YearLocal News (75 words)
The Fort Jennings chapter of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia held a recent meeting in which the following took place. The group donated $741.37 to Right Continue » Mr. and Mrs. William WarneckeLifestyles (79 words)
William “Bill” and Irene (Landwehr) Warnecke Sr., celebrated 50 years of marriage Sunday with a family dinner at The Outpost in Fort Jennings.. The couple was Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Ken KillLifestyles (95 words, 1 response)
Ken and Mary Jo (Leffers) Kill of Delphos will celebrate 35 years of marriage on July 6. Ken and Mary Jo Leffers were married on July Continue » Capt. and Mrs. Ryan MillerLifestyles (338 words)
Miss Joanna Lynn Wiley and Capt. Ryan Scott Miller were united in marriage on July 1 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Nev., on the Continue » Wiechart ‘steers’ her way toward trophiesLocal News (119 words)
OTTAWA — Angie Wiechart of Fort Jennings showed she’s an old hand at wrangling cattle as she won the Reserve Champion Steer, Senior Showman and Continue » Volunteers clean canalLocal News (98 words)
   A handful of volunteers worked Saturday morning to clear trash and weed overgrowth from the banks of the Miami-Erie Canal  prior to the community’s Continue » Diltzes to lead festival paradeLocal News (234 words)
DELPHOS — When the Marbletown Festival parade rolls down Clime Street on Aug. 2, the third annual event will feature life-long residents Roger and Shirley Continue » Louise A. SchmenkFor the Record (196 words)
March 26, 1921 - June 29, 2008 Louise A. Schmenk, 87, of Leipsic, died at 2:35 a.m. Sunday at The Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf, Glandorf. She was born March Continue » July 2nd, 2008 Wages of WarLocal News (763 words)
By EDYTHE DEAN Part II The USS Nevada was commissioned March of 1916 and soon joined the Atlantic Fleet and patrolled coastal waters and sailed to Ireland Continue » Exhibitors needed for ARTWALKLocal News (134 words)
New to Delphos Canal Days is ARTWALK. The Canal Days committee is looking for local artisans to exhibit and sell their works to the public Continue » Dan and Misty SmithFor the Record (51 words)
A girl, Gabriella Dale, was born June 27 to Dan and Misty Smith of Lima. She was welcomed home by a brother, Colin. Grandparents include Gary and Continue » Putnam County Fair ResultsLocal News (588 words)
Junior Fair Goat Results Grand Champion Market Goat — Jenna Warnecke, OFK Showstoppers. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat — Alivia Schroeder, Liberty Boys & Girls. Champion Rate of Continue » Cemetery vandalizedLocal News (130 words)
DELPHOS — Police are investigating the vandalism of St. John’s Cemetery that occurred Sunday night or the early morning hours of Monday. At 8:53 a.m. Monday, Continue » Wieging creates postal web siteLocal News (355 words)
DELPHOS — One Delphos- area Boy Scout striving toward his Eagle rank has created something unusual, a web site for the Delphos Post Office Museum. Andrew Continue » July 3rd, 2008 Rosabel BasingerFor the Record (172 words, 1 response)
Aug. 24, 1922 - July 1, 2008 Rosabel Basinger, 85, of Delphos, died at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday at Van Wert Hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1922, Continue » Jim’s MetcalfeSports (1040 words)
Those floods in Iowa and further south last week damaged lives, homes and families. We sometimes forget that in the big statistics of natural disasters are Continue » John and Stacy MackFor the Record (18 words)
A boy was born July 1 to John and Stacy Mack of Spencerville at St. Rita's Medical Center. Douglas and Amy WannemacherFor the Record (18 words)
A boy was born June 30 to Douglas and Amy Wannemacher of Cloverdale at St. Rita's Medical Center. Artifacts find a new homeLocal News (78 words)
For many years, artifacts from the Fort Jennings area were displayed in Memoral Hall on Water Street. The library, also once housed in the Continue » Marbletown shirts readyLocal News (146 words)
DELPHOS — During the Marbletown Festival meeting Tuesday evening, it was revealed the T-shirts for this year’s event are ready for sale. The shirts are Continue » Committee plans ‘Toast to the City’Local News (284 words)
The 2008 Canal Days committee will hold a “Toast to the City” on Sept. 18. This year’s toast theme is “ JAZZ IT UP” and will Continue » Joyce E. MiehlsFor the Record (223 words)
April 21, 1939 - June 30, 2008 Joyce E. Miehls, 69, of Fort Jennings, died at 5:55 p.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » William ‘Bill’ FosterFor the Record (57 words)
William “Bill” Foster, 89, of Spencerville, died at 11:42 Tuesday at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home. He was the former owner of Foster’s Flowers in Spencerville. Arrangements Continue » City terminates Metzger’s employmentLocal News (1215 words)
By NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Streets Superintendent Dave Metzger’s employment with the City of Delphos has been terminated as of Tuesday. Metzger was put on Continue » July 4th, 2008 Delphos Braves ActionSports (84 words)
The Delphos Braves’ Eric Clark collides with Van Wert Eaton catcher Joe Lisa while sliding into home plate and was called safe by home plate Continue » Kevin and Pamela LeisFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was born July 2 to Kevin and Pamela Leis of Fort Jennings. G. Harold ‘Bub’ BowersockFor the Record (99 words)
Sept. 22, 1911 - July 2, 2008 G. Harold “Bub” Bowersock, 96, of rural Spencerville, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Continue » ACME baseball tourney updateSports (101 words)
Both Delphos teams were victorious in Wednesday’s Van Wert County ACME baseball tournament at Van Wert’s Smiley Park. Jefferson advanced in the winners bracket with a Continue » Whitehead July artist at bankLocal News (151 words)
Vincent Whitehead is the artist featured in July at First Federal Bank on Second Street. Some of his original drawings are for sale; however, some Continue » Van Wert Elks give Girl Scouts donation for activitiesLocal News (112 words)
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $125 to the Girls Scouts of Western Ohio. The monies will be Continue » Old Glory: up close and personalLocal News (729 words)
DELPHOS — Freedom, democracy and national pride are just a few of the ideals for which local men and women in uniform have paid the Continue » Jason and Emily LeeFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born July 2 to Jason and Emily Lee of Delphos. July 7th, 2008 Margaret E. AdamsFor the Record (184 words)
Dec. 17, 1920 - July 4, 2008 Margaret E. Adams, 87, of Delphos, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Library has new microfilm reader/printersLocal News (2045 words)
Just a reminder to all who do genealogy: The library now has two new microfilm reader/printers! These machines have the capability to copy articles, save Continue » Thomas Alfred MonfortFor the Record (89 words)
Sept. 29, 1936 - July 3, 2008 Thomas Alfred Monfort, 71, of Spencerville, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 1936, Continue » This and ThatLocal News (939 words)
(Part 5) When we left Liwwat Boke two weeks ago she had just arrived in the Port of Baltimore from Germany. Liwwat mentioned that by the Grace Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (128 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 » Smoking ban enforcedLocal News (276 words, 1 response)
When the “no smoking” law went into effect in Ohio, it took awhile for health departments to enforce the law. Smoking violations include smoking inside Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (603 words)
This column was originally published  in July ’07. I though it worthy of another go-round. There are very few things that have created more controversy than Continue » Local KFC store closing its doorsLocal News (75 words)
The Delphos Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant — which opened Oct. 31, 1975 — will close after the end of business July 8. Franchisees Dan and Pat Continue » July 4th goes off with a bangLocal News (206 words)
DELPHOS — Thanks to mother nature, all events scheduled for Friday's Fourth of July events at Stadium Park went off with a bang. The annual event Continue » July 8th, 2008 Letter to EditorFor the Record (189 words, 1 response)
DEAR EDITOR: I would like to congratulate the parents of the unruly teens who seem to think that destroying public and private property is fun. Looks Continue » Legion to host conventionLocal News (181 words)
Delphos Ladies Auxiliary 268 is scheduled to host the district auxiliary convention in 2009. Kate Smith, who attended this year’s district convention, made the announcement at Continue » Daniel C. SchroederFor the Record (283 words)
Feb. 19, 1926 June 5, 2008 Daniel C. Schroeder, 82, of Kalida, died at 9 p.m. Saturday at his residence. He was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Glandorf, Continue » Exhibitors needed for ARTWALKLocal News (134 words)
New to Delphos Canal Days is ARTWALK. The Canal Days committee is looking for local artisans to exhibit and sell their works to the public Continue » Jays garner ACME district tournament winSports (934 words)
VAN WERT — St. John’s and Jefferson both needed to win game 1 Saturday morning at Van Wert’s Smiley Park to advance to the ACME Continue » Margaret E. AdamsFor the Record (184 words, 1 response)
Dec. 17, 1920 - July 4, 2008 Margaret E. Adams, 87, of Delphos, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Steady crowd makes July 4th a successLocal News (36 words)
A steady crowd at Stadium Park on July 4 was the key to its success. Celebrants filled the entertainment tent and dined on chicken Continue » For the Record (75 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born July 3 to Daniel and Amanda Gerdeman of Van Wert. A boy was born July 3 to Daniel and Continue » Odenweller/KisselLifestyles (105 words)
Tom and Mary Odenweller of Middle Point announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan, to Jeff Kissel, son of Steve and Brenda Kissel of Louisville, Continue » Stewart/McConnaheaLifestyles (61 words)
Eddy and Luvina Stewart announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Renee, to Matthew Paul McConnahea, son of Chris and Tim McConnahea of Delphos. The couple Continue » Charles F. ‘Bud’ DeckerFor the Record (182 words)
March 6, 1932 - July 5, 2008 Charles F. “Bud” Decker, 76, of Delphos, died at 7:35 a.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center. He was born Continue » Burgei/KnippenLifestyles (91 words)
Shirley Burgei of Elida and Joe Burgei of Elida announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Ann, to Richard James Knippen, son of Ralph and Continue » Old Fashioned Farmers DaysLocal News (38 words)
The Old Fashioned Farmers Days held at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds concluded Sunday. The four-day event featured antique car races, tractor pulls, wheat and Continue » July 9th, 2008 For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born July 7 to Sarah Hurless and Andrew Smith of Spencerville. TUMC plans Bible SchoolLocal News (46 words)
Registration is currently underway for the Trinity United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School scheduled 6-8:45 p.m. July 13-17. This year’s theme is “Power Lab.” All children ages Continue » Margaret C. KollsmithFor the Record (296 words, 1 response)
Nov. 22, 1910 - July 6, 2008 Margaret C. Kollsmith, 97, of Delphos, died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday at Hospice In Patient Center in Defiance. She was Continue » 4-H club preparing for fairLocal News (187 words)
By Grace Mitchener, club reporter On July 3, the Venedocia Lads and Lassies 4-H club held a meeting. The pledges were led by Whitney Welker. The roll call question Continue » Mike ‘Coach” WilsonFor the Record (212 words)
Feb. 21, 1941 - June 30, 2008 Mike “Coach” Wilson, 67, of Findlay, died at 4 a.m. on June 30 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born Continue » Students experience French culture, historyLocal News (390 words)
Some students from St. John’s High School recently had the opportunity to experience a different culture by going on a nine-day excursion to France. Participants of Continue » Bachman BB tourney setSports (70 words)
The Van Wert Youth Baseball Association will be hosting the 3rd annual Don Bachman Baseball Tournament July 18-20. There will be 16 teams total with 8 Continue » Crews working on interior of MicrotelLocal News (53 words)
The third floor of a local hotel on East Fifth Street nears completion as sinks ready for installation line the hallways. Other floors remain under Continue » July 10th, 2008 MCDONALD’S JUNIOR SERIESSports (258 words)
The Ottawa Open Pike Run Golf Club Tuesday’s Results (Note: The season ends on July 28 with the Tournament of Champions at Shawnee Country Club and the banquet Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (932 words)
The Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal Wimbledon final is being labeled as the best match they’ve ever seen by such tennis luminaries as Bjorn Borg and John Continue » Cara and Travis SherrickFor the Record (19 words)
A boy was born on July 8 at St. Rita's Medical Center to Cara and Travis Sherrick of Delphos. Delphos City Council OKs 2009 budgetLocal News (694 words)
DELPHOS — City Council met in the first regular meeting of July Tuesday evening and addressed a variety of topics. Three councilmen: Dave Eickholt, Kevin Osting Continue » Optimist Fishing Derby winnersLocal News (237 words)
Winners in the Delphos Optimists annual Fourth of July Fishing Derby included bicycle winners Tyler Rice, 12, and Brittany Schleeter, 8. Rice and Schleeter, shown Continue » July 11th, 2008 Jays’ rally lassoes ’Riders in 11Sports (720 words)
CELINA — It was such a pleasant summer evening Wednesday, St. John’s and St. Marys played 11 innings to decide their ACME district baseball opener Continue » Gymnastics gets Martz awards — and a tripSports (966 words)
DELPHOS — How does an 8-year-old girl get a trip to Philadelphia and New York City? Just ask 8-year-old Kelsey Martz. The aspiring gymnast won a “wager” Continue » Class of 2003 to plan reunionLocal News (32 words)
The Jefferson High School class of 2003 will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Waterworks Park shelterhouse to discuss plans for the upcoming 5-year Continue » Hospice grief camp helps youth deal with lossLocal News (183 words, 1 response)
VAN WERT—Community Health Professionals’ Hospice-The Caring Way will conduct a three-day summer camp for bereaved youths from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 29-31 at Continue » Summer reading program has 303 childrenLocal News (210 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library’s Summer Reading Program has been well received with 303 children participating in the program. Continue » Coast to Coast hosting try-outsSports (115 words)
Coast to Coast Baseball is inviting local players (ages 10-18) to try out at one of its events in Ohio and also go through a Continue » Mailman attacked by pit bullsLocal News (61 words)
At approximately 12:30 p.m. Wednesday a Delphos mail carrier reported he had been delivering mail in the 500 block of Moening Street when two pit Continue » Farm Focus hosts 2008 Field Day July 29Local News (453 words)
A variety of speakers will address issues on the minds of local and regional farmers at the Farm Focus Field Day at the Marsh Foundation Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born July 8 to Vanessa Wallen and Gary Maloney of Delphos. Elida schools pitch new siteLocal News (771 words)
ELIDA — Over the span of three proposals to build a new high school here, administrators held an open town meeting Wednesday night to discuss Continue » July 12th, 2008 Philip WiechartFor the Record (295 words, 1 response)
Dec. 19, 1948 - July 9, 2008 Philip Wiechart, 59, of Delphos, died at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Dec. Continue » Tournament actionSports (155 words)
 The Cubs downed the Orioles 7-6 in extra innings and the Indians ousted the Reds 12-3. In the early games at Stadium Park, the Mets Continue » McDonald’s Junior SeriesSports (310 words, 1 response)
Colonial Hills Golf Club Thursday Notes: 91 golfers were in the tournament BOYS 12-13 (9 holes) 1. Freddie Purdy 38 2. Alex Ray 40 3. Josh Klaus 40 (Ray defeats Klaus Continue » Ronald L. StrayerFor the Record (301 words)
July 20, 1935 - July 9, 2008 Ronald L. Strayer, 72, of rural Elida, died at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center after a Continue » Summer going swimminglyLocal News (71 words)
The weather has been perfect for poolgoers this week. Ryan Koester takes a dive from one of the boards at the deep end Thursday Continue » Graffiti ‘trashes’ DelphosLocal News (656 words)
DELPHOS — The recent increase of reported vandalism has many residents concerned. A trash can was recently set aflame in a park restroom, a fire Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (216 words, 1 response)
DEAR EDITOR: What is it when government grows too large and intrusive? What happens when government begins to interfere in matters in which it has no place? The Continue » July 13th, 2008 Pet CornerLocal News (181 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 (416 words, 1 response)
There are just some weeks that are better than others. This past week — and maybe even a few days farther back — has been filled Continue » July 14th, 2008 Children’s Book ReviewsLocal News (341 words)
The Princess Bride By William Goldman Review by Tanya Denman, St. John’s eighth-grader The Princess Bride is one very good book. It keeps you on the edge of your Continue » Delphos Public Library ‘bugging’ childrenLocal News (111 words)
   More than 300 children have been participating in the Delphos Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “Catch the Reading Bug.” This week, brave kids held Continue » Girls SoftballSports (162 words)
The Mighty Ducks won the Delphos junior high girls softball tournament, beating the Purple Power. Members of the champions (top) are, front row, left to Continue » Childhood obesity remains a challengeLocal News (868 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Following Nintendo’s success with its first video game system in the 1980s, the company launched the Super Nintendo in the United States in Continue » July 15th, 2008 Bohner/MullenhourLifestyles (89 words)
Paul and Myra Bohner Jr. of Van Wert announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Lynn, to Kyle William Mullenhour, son of Bill and Bonnie Continue » For the Record (74 words)
A girl, Kinley Amelia, was born July 9 to Shawna and Dale Jones of Indianapolis. She was welcomed home by “big sister” Piper. Grandparents include Cheryl Pelasky Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Chad KnippenLifestyles (258 words)
Laura Marie Hoying and Chad Michael Knippen were united in marriage April 19 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville, the Rev. John White officiating. The Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Jerry HohlbeinLifestyles (115 words)
Jerry and Angie Hohlbein of Ottoville celebrated 50 years of marriage Saturday with an open house at the Ottoville Parish Center. Jerry and Angie Mueller were Continue » Patricia A. StrayerFor the Record (212 words)
Feb. 24, 1933 - July 12, 2008 Patricia A. Strayer, 75, died Saturday at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Continue » “Failure to yield’ enforcement setLocal News (74 words)
The Allen County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a “failure to yield” enforcement blitz through July 31. Preliminary data for 2007 indicates in Allen County, there Continue » Blue Jays ousted from ACME tourneySports (253 words)
CELINA — The St. John’s ACME baseball unit was eliminated from the district tournament with a pair of losses Saturday. Familiar foe Coldwater (17-3) got out Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Derek BevisLifestyles (241 words)
Elizabeth Ann Burgei and Derek Joseph Bevis were united in marriage Sept. 15, 2007 at All Occasions in an outdoor ceremony in Waldo by the Continue » Jones to present children’s Civil War programLocal News (121 words)
Mark Young of the American Civil War Museum, Bowling Green will present “The Life of the Civil War Soldier” at 10 a.m. July 23 at Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Donald DobnerLifestyles (55 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dobner will celebrate 60 years of marriage July 17. Donald and Betty German were married on July 17, 1948 at St. John Continue » Lima Marimba Ensemble draws hundreds for park concertLocal News (79 words)
  Hundreds of residents flocked to Stadium Park Sunday evening for the third offering in the 2008 Delphos Rotary Music in the Park series. The Continue » Lincolnview eyes end of journeyLocal News (477 words)
MIDDLE POINT — When taxpayers here passed a 2005 ballot measure, Lincolnview Local Schools began planning a construction project to overhaul its campus. Ground was Continue » July 16th, 2008 Canal Commission sets summer teaLocal News (47 words)
The Delphos Canal Commission trustees and members will host a summer’s tea, “The Music Box Tea,” at 2 p.m. Aug. 17 in the museum. Call Marilyn Continue » Rosella M. HershbergerFor the Record (115 words)
May 5, 1916 - July 13, 2008 Rosella M. Hershberger, 92, died at 11:52 p.m. Sunday at The Ridge at Shawnee. She was born May 5, 1916, Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born July 13 to Arthur and Amanda Leatherman of Cloverdale. Chamber hosting golf outingSports (36 words)
The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is scheduled for Aug. 1. Check-in time starts 8:15 a.m. with Shot Gun at 9:30 a.m. Contact the chamber Continue » St. John’s purchases Combs office buildingLocal News (307 words)
DELPHOS —  St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church parish has purchased the Combs office building at the corner of Pierce and Second streets. The new space Continue » City League tourney actionSports (84 words, 1 response)
Austin Kline (Delpha Chevy Reds) follows through on a home-run swing during the early game Monday at Stadium Park. The roundtripper helped the Reds oust Continue » Rita E. FrenchFor the Record (166 words)
Jan. 31, 1933 - July 13, 2008 Rita E. French, 75, of Lima, died at 8 p.m. Sunday at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born Jan. 31, Continue » T.W.I.G. Association continues giving traditionLocal News (192 words)
What is T.W.I.G.s? First organized in 1953, T.W.I.G. stands for Terrific Women in Giving. The objectives and purposes of this association is to contribute financially to Continue » Rib Cook-off offers more than barbecueLocal News (255 words)
The second annual Van Wert Rib Cook-Off, organized by the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, is set for Aug. 9 at the Van Continue » Ottoville board OKs income tax levyLocal News (430 words)
CLOVERDALE — Ottoville Schools Board of Education members approved the second resolution needed to place a .75 percent continuous income tax on the Nov. 4 Continue » July 17th, 2008 Cancer 5K and run/walk setLocal News (108 words)
The Putnam County Health Department, along with the Ottawa-Glandorf Jaycees, will be sponsoring the “Win the Race Against Cancer” 5K Run/Walk and one-mile Fun Run/Walk Continue » Motorcycle club sets ‘Ride to Fight Diabetes’Local News (106 words)
Do-Right M.C. will hold the “Ride to Fight Diabetes” Saturday at the Middle Point Community Building. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the ride at 11 Continue » Ralph E. WarneckeFor the Record (284 words)
July 15, 1925 - July 14, 2008 Ralph Edward Warnecke, 83, of Van Wert, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born Continue » Yankee Stadium’s swan songSports (630 words)
George Steinbrenner and more than a few other people are going to make oodles more cash by closing Yankee Stadium. Have you seen some of the Continue » Football meeting announcementsSports (102 words)
Mike Metcalfe has announced a meeting for all St. John’s boys entering the seventh and eighth grades interested in playing junior high football. It will take Continue » Bomb squad called in for live grenadeLocal News (727 words)
FORT JENNINGS — A live World War II grenade caused quite a stir in Fort Jennings on June 23. Putnam County Historical Society volunteers had moved Continue » Lima Memorial re-verified as Level II Trauma CenterLocal News (272 words)
Lima Memorial re-verified as Level II Trauma Center The Lima Memorial Health System (LMHS) Trauma Center has been re-verified as a Level II trauma center by Continue » July 18th, 2008 MP Lions setLocal News (56 words)
The Middle Point Lions Club will hold its annual ice cream social and benefit auction July 25 at the village community building. The social begins at Continue » YMCA offers women’s protection workshopLocal News (125 words)
The Lima Family YMCA will offer a Women Only Personal Protection Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the facility. The class will be Continue » Delphos City Schools, DEA have tentative 3-year contractLocal News (519 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos City School Board and members of the Delphos Education Association reached a tentative 3-year contract Monday evening. Board members voted unanimously to Continue » Baseball skills competitionSports (1 words)
Streets workers repairing roadwaysLocal News (97 words)
DELPHOS — As part of Delphos’ summer street repairs, maintenance workers were grinding and filling bad spots Wednesday on Park Street. Jeff Stockwell, maintenance employee, said Continue » Jefferson slates football meetingSports (31 words)
The Jefferson junior high football team has scheduled a parent meeting for all seventh- and eighth-graders interested in playing football in 2008 for 5 p.m. Continue » Historical society offers tractor rideLocal News (80 words)
The Van Wert County Historical Society and Kennedy-Kuhn will hold an antique tractor ride from the fairgrounds to Scott’s Crossing and back on Aug. 9. The Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born July 16 to Matthew and Sarah Prine of Spencerville. FFA members attend campLocal News (167 words)
During the last week in June, 12 Delphos FFA members embarked on a journey to FFA Camp Muskingum. Their trip took them to Carroll County, 4 Continue » Frog awaiting Marbletown FestLocal News (63 words)
This frog piñata was made by EttaBel Culp and Lexi Martin, who are in charge of the children's activities during the 2008 Marbletown Festival from Continue » July 19th, 2008 Ivan L. Rupert Jr.For the Record (285 words, 1 response)
Ivan L. “Skip” Rupert, Jr., 60, of Crystal Lake and formerly of Delphos, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, at the Veterans Hospital in Chicago. His parents Continue » Letter to the EditorFor the Record (433 words, 3 responses)
DEAR EDITOR: I have sat here fuming and I’m totally outraged after reading articles within the past two weeks concerning the recommendations by a committee that Continue » Library names winners in ‘Create-a-Bug’ contestLocal News (135 words)
The Delphos Public Library recently held a “Create-a-Bug” contest for chidren in the summer reading program. Winners in grades K-1 are, from left, Maddison McConnahea, Continue » Ottoville parish gearing up for annual festivalLocal News (493 words)
OTTOVILLE — For decades, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Festival has been synonymous with good food, fellowship and fun. This year will be no different. Head Continue » Coast to Coast hosting try-outsSports (114 words)
Coast to Coast Baseball is inviting local players (ages 10-18) to try out at one of its events in Ohio and also go through a Continue » City League finalsLocal News (98 words)
Spencer Ginter of the Delpha Chevy Reds hits one over the left-field fence into the crowd in the stands Thursday night in the Tri-County City Continue » FBI brought in on cross burning investigationLocal News (103 words, 1 response)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrived in Delphos today to assist the Delphos Police Department investigate a crime that was reported Thursday morning at a Continue » Eagle Print hopes to add more jobsLocal News (341 words)
DELPHOS — Keeping up with any respective industry’s trends can be especially difficult when an economy is in recession. Despite tight financial waistbelts, one local Continue » July 21st, 2008 A salute to our veteransLocal News (523 words)
DELPHOS — Just before World War II ended, men were still being drafted in to the United States Army. Carl Suever had just graduated from St. Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (219 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 » Windows to the PastLocal News (2070 words)
Honest Indians Many curious instances of the manner in which the honesty of the Indian manifests itself are cited in the north country of the Canadian Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (563 words, 1 response)
I have long embraced the different cultures, foods, music and other benefits that come with living in the United States — a mixing pot of Continue » Leathers hide big heartsLocal News (618 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — When Don Ardner kick-starts his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the roar which fills the air comes from the bike’s motor. However, there is an inaudible Continue » Jefferson class of 1938 celebrates 70th reunionLocal News (90 words)
The Jefferson High School class of 1938 recently met to celebrate its 70th reunion. A brunch was enjoyed at the Elks Club. Those in attendance Continue » July 22nd, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Jim KlimaLifestyles (76 words, 1 response)
Jim and Cindy Klima of Ottoville will celebrate 25 years of marriage July 30. Jim and Cindy Averesch were married at The Immaculate Conception Church in Continue » Annette L. KahleFor the Record (342 words)
April 21, 1916 - July 20, 2008 Annette L. Kahle, 92, of Fort Jennings, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born Continue » Area students earn Ohio State U diplomasLocal News (223 words)
Ohio State University has announced area graduates and their degrees. Elida graduates James    Harter, bachelor of science in ecology; Rachel Kantosky, master’s in health; Zachary Mikesell, bachelor Continue » Coast to Coast hosting try-outsSports (107 words)
Coast to Coast Baseball is inviting local players (ages 10-18) to try out at one of its events in Ohio and also go through a Continue » Markward/UnverferthLifestyles (95 words)
Ken and Carol Markward of Ottoville announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy Marie, to Travis Michael Unverferth, son of Mike and Norma Unverferth of Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born July 18 to Luke and Jennifer McClure of Delphos. Mr. and Mrs. Charles HullingerLocal News (115 words)
Charles and Linda Hullinger of Delphos will celebrate 40 years of marriage July 26. Charles and Linda Sheets were married on that date in 1968 in Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Earl DienstbergerLifestyles (63 words)
Earl and Ruby (Vada Kloeppel) Dienstberger of Burnsville, N.C., celebrated 64 years of marriage on July 1 with a dinner at the home of their Continue » Engineers to pave Seventh StreetLocal News (85 words)
The Allen County Engineers office will be surface sealing East Seventh Street from the Miami Erie Canal east to Carolyn Drive on Tuesday. Engineers ask that Continue » Perseverance pays off for Jefferson’s SmithLocal News (676 words)
DELPHOS — For more than 50 days, Jefferson boys varsity basketball coach Marc Smith logged on to his computer and made his way to noahbasketball.com. Continue » Diltz/BiceLifestyles (81 words)
Kevin and Suzette Sanders and Mark Diltz of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Marie Diltz, to Mark Anthony Bice, son of Leslie Continue » Ottoville Immaculate Conception Parish FestivalLocal News (91 words)
   Five-year-old Morgan Altenburger watches as Jess Leopold helps her daughter, Belle Leopold, 3 1/2, putt at the Putt Putt Golf stand at Ottoville Immaculate Continue » July 23rd, 2008 Wiffle ball, corn hole tourneySports (123 words)
The second annual Rib Fest Wiffleball Tournament is set for Aug. 9th at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. This will be a double-elimination tournament with two Continue » Tri-County tourneySports (71 words)
The Delpha Chevy Reds (top) finished first in the recent Tri-County City League tournament, beating Fort Jennings. Comprising the Reds are, front, left to right, Continue » Ladies Club to host Marble Cake contestLocal News (79 words)
The Delphos Ladies Club will host a Marble Cake Contest during Marbletown Festival on Aug. 2. Registration is from 8-9 a.m. at Delphos Wesleyan Church, 11720 Continue » Sports (52 words)
The Musketeers (bottom) are made up of, front, Nate German, Dylan Vanloo, Caleb Bankey, Nicholas VonSossan, Colin Thierjung, Mark Metzger and Jared Hoersten; middle, Bret Continue » Parsons integral part of campus lifeLocal News (142 words)
As a member of The University of Findlay’s Residence Life staff, Delphos native Cody Parsons, a pharmacy major, is an integral part of on-campus living Continue » Ottoville Parish Festival ‘Big Ticket’ winnersLocal News (82 words)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Festival “Big Ticket” winners from Sunday’s festival. $1,000 Kelly Miller (Ticket seller was Ron Miller $100) $500 Ruth Grote (Ticket seller was Ruth Continue » A lazy summer afternoon on the Miami-Erie CanalLocal News (64 words, 1 response)
What could be better than spending a lazy summer afternoon fishing in the Miami-Erie Canal? Nothing, according to 11-year--old Jordan Wilhelm. left, Rudy Nieto, Continue » July 24th, 2008 Council OKs law enforcement raisesLocal News (493 words)
By SUE GERKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Patrolmen, sergeants and dispatchers in the city will be getting a raise for the next three years. Council members meeting Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (816 words, 1 response)
NFL training camps have opened. It’s time for football. Just like in spring training, hope springs eternal for every ball club, even the woe-is-me Miami Dolphins. As I’ve Continue » Lemonade, anyone?Local News (52 words)
Cousins Allison Buettner, age 8, and Katlyn Feathers, age 5, set up a lemonade stand Tuesday in front of their grandma and grandpa’s house on Continue » Scarr preparing to run Chicago Marathon for his mom and dadLocal News (573 words, 1 response)
KETTERING — Twenty years ago, a man named Bruce Cleland trained with a group of friends and ran the New York City Marathon in honor Continue » July 25th, 2008 Thomas Willard McElroyFor the Record (241 words)
Feb. 7, 1945 - July 23, 2008 Thomas Willard McElroy, 63 of Lima, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. He was born February 7, 1945, in Lima, to Willard Continue » St. John’s slates golf practice, soccer scrimmageSports (138 words)
St. John’s girls golf coach Andy Miller has announced that pre-season practice will start at 10 a.m. Aug. 4. Any girl interested in playing in the Continue » The 5 Browns tickets on saleLocal News (188 words)
Tickets for The 5 Browns — considered classical music’s first family of piano virtuosos — who will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Continue » Local beauty wins crownLocal News (287 words)
DELPHOS — Victoria Miller has a lot of practice winning beauty pageants and inspiring her two younger sisters to follow in her footsteps. Miller, 18, Continue » Traffic finishes road projectLocal News (168 words)
DELPHOS — The Allen County Engineers have completed the surface sealing of East Seventh Street from Canal Street to Carolyn Drive. Chief Deputy Engineer Mark Stockman Continue » July 26th, 2008 Bowers: racism, housing plague New OrleansLocal News (852 words)
DELPHOS — According a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, it provided more than $9 billion in grants to the Gulf Coast as Continue » For the Record (52 words)
A boy, Oden Lawrence, was born July 23 to Ralph and Marie (Odenweller) Mertz of Pickerington. He was welcomed home by big brother, Vincent. Grandparents include Ed Continue » 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp sing up availableLocal News (123 words)
Do you have a child who is between the ages of 5 and 8?  If so, have them come join the fun at The Cloverbud Day Continue » Earl P. Miehls Jr.,For the Record (247 words)
July 27, 1952 - July 23, 2008 Earl P. “E.P.” Miehls Jr., 55, of Fort Jennings, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He Continue » Business owners donate motorcycle to sheriff dept.Local News (313 words)
DELPHOS — The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was the recipient Thursday of a new motorcycle, thanks to a generous donation by the owners of Ultimate Continue » July 28th, 2008 Leininger ‘flies high’ for Rocket athleticsSports (503 words, 1 response)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — When Jodi Leininger was at St. John’s, the only cheering she did officially was on the competition cheer squad. “I Continue » At the Thrift ShopLocal News (943 words)
Have you noticed the display in the front entrance to the thrift shop? Shop Coordinator Becky Jones comes up with a new motif for the Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (154 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 » School StuffLocal News (472 words)
What you see is often what you believe… and thank goodness for the brain to help us sort, dismiss, and figure it a bit. Remember Continue » Bachman Memorial TournamentSports (145 words)
The Delphos Diamond Hawks recently participated in the third annual Don Bachman All-Star Tournament in Van Wert and finished in third place. The Diamond Hawks, Continue » Ladies Club to host Marble Cake ContestLocal News (79 words)
The Delphos Ladies Club will host a Marble Cake Contest during Marbletwon Festival on Aug. 2. Registration is from 8-9 a.m. at Delphos Wesleyan Church, 11720 Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (410 words, 1 response)
I am not a parent; so anyone who charges me with writing from theory alone has a leg to stand on. In other words, I Continue » Vancrest residents treated to bridal showLocal News (83 words)
 Residents at Vancrest Health Care Center were treated to a bridal show Friday. Alexis Decker is wearing her great-grandmother Mildred Stechschulte Buss’s 1943 wedding dress. July 29th, 2008 Coast to Coast hosting try-outsSports (259 words)
Coast to Coast Baseball is inviting local players (ages 10-18) to try out at one of its events in Ohio and also go through a Continue » Center to offer ‘My Family Tree’Local News (195 words)
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Allen County Museum, 620 W. Market St., Lima, will host the children's program “My Family Tree” at 10 a.m. Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Joel PhilippsenLifestyles (234 words)
Melissa Marie Fischer and Joel Mark Philippsen were united in marriage May 3 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Melvin Verhoff officiating. The Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Robert MartinLifestyles (93 words)
Robert and Eileen “Dolly” (Youngpeter) Martin recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with a trip to Alaska and a family dinner. The couple was married on Continue » thank youLocal News (97 words)
On June 21, the Do-Right Motorcycle Club of Delphos  hosted a benefit for the locked-out workers of Kongsberg. The Do-Rights unselfishly spent their time getting Continue » Eagles blood drive donorsLocal News (54 words)
The following blood donors reached lifetime milestones during a recent blood drive at the Delpos Eagles: Terry Spring, 11 gallons; Leo Wurst, 8 gallons; Edward Continue » Tony’s takes first at Rib FestLocal News (75 words)
An employee of JT Express in Ottawa, above, slaves over racks of ribs Saturday at the 5th annual Rhythm and Rib Fest at the Putnam Continue » July 30th, 2008 Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits at NPAC Oct. 11Local News (186 words)
Peter Noone and his Herman’s Hermits bring their classic British sound to Van Wert at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born July 28 to Brad and Debra Metzger of Spencerville. SAFY raises money for special-needs teenLocal News (411 words)
Employees at Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) are digging deep into their pocketbooks this summer to help a former foster child with special Continue » Richard E. JonesFor the Record (211 words)
March 25, 1955 - July 28, 2008 Richard E. “Rich” Jones, 53, of Venedocia, died at 5:46 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Continue » Teach your child to talkLocal News (69 words)
The Fort Jennings Branch Library will have the program “Teach Your Child to Talk” at 7 p.m. Aug. 14. This program will be presented by Beth Continue » Ottoville seeks state fundsLocal News (237 words)
OTTOVILLE — In effort to make use of taxpayer money, the village here is trying to save as much of its local funds as it Continue » High school home of ‘wildkittens’Local News (213 words)
DELPHOS — Jefferson High School truly is the home of the “wild” cats this week. A wayward cat had found friends at the school in May Continue » July 31st, 2008 Club to host poker runLocal News (78 words)
The Black Swamp Cruiser Club #06 of Van Wert will host its second “Black Swamp Romp” poker run Saturday to benefit Community Health Professionals’ Visiting Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born July 29 to Mike and Jodi Hilvers of Fort Jennings. A girl was born July 29 to Rodney and Continue » St. Rita’s Colorectal Task Force receives national recognitionLocal News (144 words)
St. Rita’s nomination of the Northwest Ohio Colorectal Cancer Task Force for the American Heart Association’s NOVA award resulted in the program being named to Continue » Norma K. WellsFor the Record (223 words)
Feb. 9, 1921 - July 29, 2008 Norma K. Wells, 87, of Delphos, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Feb. Continue » The greats take their place in Canton hallSports (705 words)