August 1st, 2008 4-H club writes troopsLocal News (261 words)
On July 24, the Venedocia Lads & Lassies 4-H Club held a meeting. The pledges were led by Evan Pugh. The club also celebrated Pugh’s 11th Continue » Robert and Ashley ClarkFor the Record (45 words)
A girl, Alyssa Suzanne, was born July 21 to Robert and Ashley Clark of Toledo. Grandparents include Kevin and Judy Clark of Delphos and Gary and Continue » A summer day in the parkLocal News (25 words)
Eleven-year-old Tanner Lindeman was doing backflips off a bench at the park. He prepares to “sitck” a landing. Christian and Jennifer (Maenle) SchrothFor the Record (36 words)
A boy, Justin, was born June 26  to Christian and Jennifer (Maenle) Schroth in Ingolstadt, Germany. Maternal Grandparents are Bill and Darlene Maenle of Ottoville. Paternal Grandparents Continue » TMD to lay off 70Local News (129 words)
DELPHOS — Approximately 70 Toledo Molding and Die hourly employees will have August off after receiving temporary layoff notices this week. Operations Manager Jack Ruhe said Continue » Marbletown Fest Committee readyLocal News (344 words)
DELPHOS — The Marbletown Festival committee met Tuesday evening and concluded all events are ready to go for the third annual event set Saturday. The cookbooks Continue » August 2nd, 2008 West Ohio prime spot for wind turbinesLocal News (727 words, 1 response)
VAN WERT — While Texas and other states lead the way in mixing crops with large wind turbines, one Ohio official says this side of Continue » Football ticket sales announcedSports (159 words)
Jefferson and St. John’s athletic departments have announced their football season-ticket sale dates. St. John’s will sell theirs in the high school office starting Aug. 11 Continue » Elida school buys landLocal News (368 words)
Staff reports ELIDA — The Elida School Board officially put its stamp on the purchase of land near the existing school campus for the new school Continue » Library summer reading program culminates with a splashLocal News (74 words)
More than 150 children, siblings and adults enjoyed the Delphos Public Library’s Summer Reading Program finale at the Delphos Swimming Pool Thursday evening. To qualify Continue » August 4th, 2008 St. John’s competition cheer teamSports (73 words)
The St. John's competition cheerleading squad recently took first place and overall grand champions at the Shelby County Fair. The squad includes back, from left, Continue » New offerings at library perfect for a summer readLocal News (2210 words)
Summer is winding down quickly. The reading program was again very successful. A total of 305 children joined the program, and approximately 100 of those Continue » Rode samples SoCal diversityLocal News (877 words)
DELPHOS — The United States has long been referred to as a “melting pot.” Perhaps this is no better exemplified than in Los Angeles. Jefferson High 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 » Up to the Challenge to hit poolLocal News (730 words)
DELPHOS — After four years of Up to the Challenge Softball, the local organization will test the waters of expansion this year with a swimming Continue » August 5th, 2008 Wurst restoring grandparent’s homeLocal News (403 words)
DELPHOS — She had always wanted to cook in her grandma’s kitchen. Saturday, she got her chance. Linda Wurst made up pots of her “famous” potato Continue » Historical society to present ‘Pieces of our PastLocal News (1 words)
St. John’s Annex site of screeningsLocal News (173 words)
Residents living in and around the Delphos community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Life Line Screening will Continue » Historical society to present ‘Pieces of our PastLocal News (182 words)
The Allen County Historical Society will present children’s program “Pieces of Our Past” at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Children’s Discovery Center at the Continue » Festival brings neighborhood togetherLocal News (441 words)
DELPHOS — Marbletowners couldn’t have asked for nicer weather on Saturday for the third annual Marbletown Festival. The sun was shining and a good Friday Continue » August 6th, 2008 Robert L. ShenkFor the Record (412 words, 4 responses)
Sept. 23, 1920 - Aug. 4, 2008 Robert L. Shenk, 87, of Delphos, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday at Vancrest Assisted Living. He was born Sept. 23, Continue » Former Shenk’s owner passes awayLocal News (241 words)
DELPHOS — Long-time business owner and community supporter Robert L. Shenk has passed away. Shenk died at 7:55 p.m. Monday at Vancrest Assisted Living. Shenk had owned Continue » Delphos worst in county for seat belt usageLocal News (321 words)
DELPHOS — During a recent Allen County survey of seat belt use conducted by the Lima-Allen Safe Community Coalition (LACSCC), Delphos had the lowest seat Continue » James Reuben MorrisLocal News (904 words)
 Edyth Dean Born on Jan. 14, 1894 in Putnam County, James Morris only went through the third grade in the little one-room schoolhouse there. He was Continue » Council on Aging sets ‘Healthy U’Local News (204 words)
The Putnam County Council on Aging, a United Way Partner Agency, is offering a free, six-week “Healthy U” Workshop to older adults who are living Continue » Mopeds: to be driven carefullyLocal News (454 words)
DELPHOS — Summer is not only marked by the sound of children’s laughter at the city pool but, in Delphos, it’s also marked by the Continue » August 7th, 2008 Boy prevents ‘emergencies’ from getting worseLocal News (379 words)
DELPHOS — “Mommy, mommy, can I have....” Mommy, mommy, come here.” Many mothers are so used to reminders of their role from young children, they often Continue » Millie A. (Suever) SiefkerFor the Record (148 words)
April 3, 1966 - Aug. 4, 2008 Millie A. (Suever) Siefker, 42, of Delphos, died Monday at her residence. She was born April 3, 1966, in Lima, Continue » JCDA/JCSA to hold swim partyLocal News (57 words)
The Junior Catholic Daughters of America and Junior Catholic Sons of America will hold a swim party from 8:30-10 p.m. Sunday at the Delphos Municipal Continue » Ettie M. RiemanFor the Record (244 words)
June 23, 1914 - Aug. 5, 2008 Ettie M. Rieman, 94, of Kalida, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday at Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora. She was born Continue » Niedecken Insurance earns senior partner status with Grange InsuranceLocal News (115 words)
Niedecken Insurance Agency Inc. of Ottoville has earned the prestigious Senior Partner designation from Grange Insurance. It is the highest designation a Grange agent partner Continue » Griffey gone but not forgotten in CincySports (761 words)
The Reds traded Ken Griffey last Thursday. It was something that had to be done. Many had written for weeks that the Reds had to do it Continue » Football ticket sales announcedSports (158 words)
Jefferson and St. John’s athletic departments have announced their football season-ticket sale dates. St. John’s will sell theirs in the high school office starting Monday from Continue » Athletes step ‘Up to the Challenge’Local News (43 words)
Approximately 100 athletes, helpers and parents took over the Delphos Municipal Swimming Pool Wednesday evening for the “Up to the Challenge” Continue » Elida officers host National Night OutLocal News (71 words)
National Night Out was celebrated at Elida High School Tuesday night with a meet and greet. Scott Sherrick of Elida held Nathan Davisson while he Continue » Local News (8 words)
August 8th, 2008 Gerald Lee WintersFor the Record (111 words)
Sept. 8, 1905 - Aug. 5, 2008 Gerald Lee Winters, 102, of Spencerville and formerly of rural Spencerville and Wapakoneta, died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday at Continue » Life in the cityLocal News (649 words, 1 response)
 By Dick Suever The Capital Theater When we left Dick Suever in June, he and his dog, Spot, and his family had just moved to town from Continue » Schroeder wins Elks state soccer contestSports (111 words)
Brooke Schroeder from Lincolnview took first place in the girls 10-11 age group in the recent Ohio Elks Association State Soccer Contest held in Coshocton. Continue » Randy and Gail TrentmanFor the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Aug. 6 to Randy and Gail Trentman of Delphos. August 9th, 2008 Three more join Canal Days Karaoke Contest listLocal News (56 words)
Jim Kline from Ada, left, and Carolyn Rice and Dan Swick from Delphos are the three latest winners in the Canal Days Contest. Prizes will Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (193 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I was so glad to see Bruce Sommers get that job in Elida. I’ve been losing sleep worrying about him scraping by on his Continue » Microtel holds open houseLocal News (279 words)
DELPHOS — When local residents hold high school class reunions, family reunions, weddings and more, they will not have to play “host” or have family Continue » ‘Straight Talk’ comes to LimaLocal News (1944 words, 3 responses)
LIMA — Ohio has been a major battleground state in the last two presidential elections, serving as a huge player in the ultimate victories of Continue » Ottoville class of 1943 holds reunionLocal News (92 words)
Members of the Ottoville class of 1943 recently met for a reunion. Those in attendance include, front from left, Marie (Heckman) Heiss, Wilma (Hoehn) Sunderhaus, Continue » Junior Fair Board crowns royaltyLocal News (343 words)
Staff reports The 2008 Allen County King and Queen and Prince and Princess were crowned Thursday evening at the annual fair kick-off dinner. Delphos FFA and Allen Continue » August 11th, 2008 St. John’s class of 1968 holds 40th reunionLocal News (212 words)
The St. John’s High School class of 1968 held their 40th reunion recently at the Delphos K of C hall. Attending were, front from left, Continue » A visit to Brown County, IndianaLocal News (704 words)
Visiting Brown County, Ind., is always a real treat. It’s an even bigger treat when you visit your uncle and aunt, who live in this Continue » On theFor the Record (597 words)
Well, here it is time to visit Cameron again. I want to again thank all of you who inquire about him and I am happy to Continue » Wild horses can’t keep ‘em awayLocal News (710 words)
RURAL DELPHOS — Those interested in adopting a bit of the old Wild West have been gathering at the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption held Continue » August 12th, 2008 Ulm pleased with 1st scrimmageSports (326 words)
DELPHOS — With 19 returning starters, head Jefferson grid coach Damon Ulm might be a little hard on his team with expectations so high around Continue » Eric BestFor the Record (60 words)
Sept. 16, 1961 - Aug. 10, 2008 Eric Best, 46, of Newport Richie, Fla., and formerly of Delphos, died Sunday at his residence. He was born Sept. Continue » Tractor tour in DelphosLocal News (320 words)
For the Delphos Herald On Saturday, an antique tractor ride sponsored by the Van Wert County Historical Society and Kennedy-Kuhn implement dealership brought 20 vintage and Continue » Mr. and Mrs. John LinderLifestyles (70 words)
John and Joan Linder will celebrate 60 years of marriage Sept. 3 with a family dinner. John and Joan Rice were married on that date in Continue » Mr. and Mrs. James MeskerLifestyles (122 words, 1 response)
James Louis and Mary Alice Mesker of Delphos, along with their family, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to St. Joseph, Mich., in Continue » Jays impressive in preseason openerSports (389 words)
ELIDA — St. John’s and Elida are football teams looking to get going in the right direction. The Blue Jays are looking to get back to Continue » Local FFA founder to turn 90Local News (592 words)
DELPHOS — A countless number of local farmers have prepared for careers in agriculture through Delphos FFA. The program was started in 1950 by Lloyd Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Edward ZalarLifestyles (104 words)
Edward and Norma (Phillips) Zalar celebrated 50 years of marriage Aug, 9. The couple were married on that date in 1958 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Continue » August 13th, 2008 Park district offeringsLocal News (223 words)
The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District has announced the following programs. “O” is for Owls will beoffered at 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Ottawa Metro Park Continue » Wages of WarLocal News (980 words)
by EDYTHE DEAN During wars sometimes strange decisions are made, usually for a logical reason that turns out illogically. World War I was no exception. When I Continue » United Way of Van Wert announces 2008 Day of CaringLocal News (476 words)
Plans are underway for the Van Wert County United Way Day of Caring. This year marks its 10th anniversary. Doug Loudenslager was the first chairman in Continue » 1968 team reminisces about TCL titleSports (447 words)
For The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — When graduates from the last decade or so recall the St. John’s football program, thoughts of state titles, league championships Continue » Lee reports busy weekend in Van WertLocal News (1143 words)
VAN WERT —What a weekend it was in Van Wert – the likes of which probably won’t be seen again until this time next year. “The Continue » Local RoundupSports (786 words, 1 response)
Big Green wins Tee-Off Classic DELPHOS — Led by medalist Alex Odenweller’s 74, Ottoville’s boys golf etam became a 4-time winner of the annual Tee-Off Classic Continue » Franklin wing ready for studentsLocal News (568 words)
DELPHOS — All Franklin Elementary School students will start classes in the same building on Aug. 26. A crack in the school’s wing off the playground Continue » Benjamin and Kylie BeckerFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born Aug. 10 to Benjamin and Kylie Becker of Delphos. August 14th, 2008 Robert Chris W. SteeleFor the Record (238 words)
March 28, 1922 Aug. 12, 2008 Robert Chris W. Steele, 86, of Columbus Grove, died at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday at Putnam Acres Care Center in Ottawa. He was Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (515 words)
Bela Karolyi — the coach of record-setting gymnast Nadia Comaneci in the 1976 Summer Games — accuses certain judges of, well, shortchanging U.S. female gymnasts Continue » Alice Conn PurmortFor the Record (392 words)
Dec. 24, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2008 Alice Conn Purmort, 87, of Van Wert, died Tuesday at her home. She was a life time resident of Van Continue » New Delphos Chamber membersLocal News (319 words)
Hotel joins chamber of commerce City officials and the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the new membership of Microtel Inn and Suites with a Continue » Jessica StoneFor the Record (11 words)
A boy was born Aug. 12 to Jessica Stone of Delphos. Local RoundupSports (489 words)
Wildcats split NWC triad DELPHOS — Jefferson’s golf team split a Northwest Conference 3-way meet Tuesday at the Delphos Country Club. Crestview (2-0), with Jamin Rager shooting Continue » Mark and Charla MoscinskiFor the Record (43 words)
A boy, Tyler James, was born July 25 to Mark and Charla Moscinski of 4927 Morning Light Court, Grove City. He was welcomed by big sisters Continue » Resident wants city to trim weedsLocal News (694 words)
By SUE GERKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The city holds its residents accountable for keeping lawns and weeds trimmed. At Tuesday’s regular city council meeting, a Continue » August 15th, 2008 Library considers expansionLocal News (260 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday to view an adjacent vacant business building at the corner of First and Jefferson streets Continue » St. John’s class of 1978 holds 30th reunionLocal News (237 words)
The St. John’s High School class of 1978 held their 30th reunion on Aug. 9 at the Delphos Eagles.  Attending were, front from left, Don Continue » Angel McConnehey and Anthony LawrenceFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born Tuesday to Angel McConnehey and Anthony Lawrence of Delphos Brian and Wendy AltenburgerFor the Record (38 words)
A boy, Evan Robert, was born Wednesday to Brian and Wendy Altenburger. The grandparents are Bob and Jane Thitoff and Randy and Judy Altenburger; the Continue » Canal Days Poster Contest winnersLocal News (300 words)
For the Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The newly-formed Delphos Area Art Guild sponsored a Canal Days Poster Contest for the area schools for all ages. The contest Continue » August 16th, 2008 La Donna MackFor the Record (24 words)
La Donna Mack, 89, of Delphos, died at 7:35 a.m. today at Vancrest Health Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Local RoundupSports (627 words)
Jeffcats split triangular LIMA — Jefferson’s boys golf team split a 3-way Northwest Conference match Thursday at Colonial Hills Country Club in Lima. Paulding (5-0, 1-0 NWC) Continue » Allen fair begins todayLocal News (233 words)
The 2008 Allen County Fair officially starts today with a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. at the new Gate 7. Today’s highlights include the Showcase of Continue » August 17th, 2008 Raymond M. ‘Ted’ PlescherFor the Record (217 words)
Aug. 2, 1927-Aug. 13, 2008 Raymond M. “Ted” Plescher, 81, of Delphos, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born Aug. 2, 1927, in Delphos, to Anthony Continue » August 18th, 2008 At the Country ClubSports (86 words)
The ladies of the Delphos Country Club held their weekly golf outing Tuesday afternoon. They played the back 9. Marge Morris was low gross in the first Continue » Jays roll in final preseason tune-upSports (444 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald CELINA — St. John’s is looking to get rolling as the 2008 football campaign begins in earnest next Friday. Based on Friday Continue » Local roundupSports (339 words)
Jays 4th, Kalida 10th, Elida 11th at Celina invite CELINA — Minster easily outdistanced second-place Van Buren 311-327 to cop the 21-team Celina Invitational boys golf Continue » Window to the PastLocal News (2390 words)
B. & O. Locomotives Are Dolled Up Are railway locomotives to follow the example of the automobile industry in the matter of style and color? Will Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (685 words)
I am against war. All of us are, aren’t we? Nobody likes soldiers dying in Iraq. We all “hate” it. Countless babies will grow up Continue » Jefferson’s second scrimmage a good warmup for the fallSports (342 words)
By RAY DEANNAE The Delphos Herald LEIPSIC — The Jefferson Wildcat football team wants to run the football effectively, especially under head man Damon Ulm. They controlled the Continue » LaDonna J. MackFor the Record (252 words)
March 3, 1920 - Aug. 15, 2008 LaDonna J. Mack, 88, of Delphos, died at 7:35 a.m. Friday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born Continue » Lloyd Smith: a legend in his own timeLocal News (789 words)
Students of the Delphos School have enjoyed an excellent Vo-Ag and FFA program since 1950. That’s the year Lloyd Smith came to town. Numerous young Continue » Salute to our VeteransLocal News (896 words)
DELPHOS — Wounded soldiers were treated during World War II by a system of portable surgical hospitals, field hospitals and general hospitals. The United States Continue » August 19th, 2008 Basketball shootout set for Pioneer DaysLocal News (105 words)
Pioneer Days in Kalida will include a basketball shootout for grades 4-7. The event is a timed shooting test of skills and every participant will Continue » Swim team registrationLocal News (54 words)
The Lima Family YMCA Barracudas swim team is now accepting swimmers. The team serves swimmers ages 8-18 through a competitive swim program by offering instruction, training Continue » Essinger/MillerLifestyles (99 words)
Rick and Judy Essinger of Rawson announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Scott Michael Miller, son of Mark and Linda Miller of Continue » Merle Edward WillFor the Record (247 words)
Oct. 26, 1926 Aug. 16, 2008 Merle Edward Will, 81, of Fort Jennings, died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday at his residence. He was born Oct. 26, 1926, in Continue » Hanneman/EickholtLifestyles (103 words)
Roger and Kathy Hangman of Kalida announce the engagement of their daughter, Kenzie Marie, to Erick Lee Eickholt, son of Terry and Stacy Eickholt of Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Arthur WilliamsLifestyles (69 words, 1 response)
Arthur and Alice Williams observed 60 years of marriage on Aug. 12. The couple will celebrate with a trip on October. Art and Alice Bohn were married Continue » For the Record (67 words)
LIMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL A girl was born Aug. 14 to Melissa Davis and Joshua Dansby of Elida. A boy was born Aug. 16 to Nathan and Stacy Warnecke Continue » Rice/GarberLifestyles (97 words)
Dale Rice of Nebraska and Joyce Rice of Lima announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristie Ann, to Nathan Robert Garber, son of Bob and Continue » Canal, downtown to be cleanedLocal News (161 words)
In cooperation with the City of Delphos, the Ohio Division of Water and the Delphos Canal Commission, the canal through Delphos and the downtown area Continue » Canal Commission hosts music box teaLocal News (60 words)
Approximately 50 people attended the Canal Commission Tea Sunday, enjoying several flavors of tea, canapes and desserts. The theme was music boxes, with audience members Continue » August 20th, 2008 LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (712 words)
Jefferson boys skewer Musketeers DELPHOS — Led by the 39 of Austin Clarkson, Jefferson’s boys golf unit blasted Fort Jennings 172-227 in Monday afternoon dual at the Continue » Jennings Fire Department gets $146,000Local News (86 words)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $392,419 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program to local fire departments Continue » Big Green wallops Rockets 13-1Sports (695 words)
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville head boys soccer coach Eric Gerker had two things to worry about in the Big Green’s season opener versus Putnam County League Continue » Diamond Club raised funds for scoreboardsLocal News (370 words)
OTTOVILLE — The newly-formed Ottoville Diamond Club wasted no time in raising the funds for scoreboards for the boys baseball and girls softball diamonds at Continue » Dorine A. RahrigFor the Record (231 words)
July 8, 1907 - Aug. 17, 2008 Dorine A. Rahrig, 101, of Delphos, died at 10:05 p.m. Sunday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born Continue » Civil War statue getting face liftLocal News (440 words)
DELPHOS — Since “he” came off the assembly line at the W. C. Mullins Company in Salem, Ohio, approximately 100 years ago, one local “veteran” Continue » August 21st, 2008 Local News (26 words)
Spectators line up at the B&C Ranch at the fair to feed the elephant carrots and take a ride. Village receives two new generatorsLocal News (615 words)
FORT JENNINGS — The Village of Fort Jennings took possession of two new generators Tuesday courtesy of the Emergency Medical Agency. The generators will be Continue » ’Riders ride hard over JaysSports (608 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s was looking for a good measuring stick in its girls soccer opener Monday versus St. Marys Memorial. They got it, with the Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (416 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Last week, an incident occurred in the village of Middle Point that has a number of people confused and outraged. I think quite a Continue » Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at NPAC Nov. 22Local News (252 words)
Legendary Bluegrass artist, Ricky Skaggs and his award winning Kentucky Thunder musicians will be at Van Wert’s Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPLocal News (1486 words)
Jays third, Wildcats fourth, Bearcats 10th at Allen East LIMA — St. Marys Memorial edged Findlay 641-647 as the 2-day Allen East boys golf Invitational finished Continue » Everyone’s a Phelps’ ‘phan’ - good jobSports (427 words)
What more can be written about Michael Phelps? It’s an unbelievable feat to win eight individual and team gold medals in one Olympics. Think about the pressure Continue » Jennings ready for school yearLocal News (225 words)
FORT JENNINGS — In its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, the school board here readied for the academic year to begin Tuesday. The board approved the district’s Continue » Local 4-H member wins at fairLocal News (273 words)
LIMA — Fort Jennings native Aryana Brown, 13, grew up in a farming family. Though Brown has moved to the Elida area, the family farm Continue » August 22nd, 2008 Metzger, city employees testify at hearingLocal News (1397 words)
DELPHOS — More than a dozen witnesses testified on the behalf of the City of Delphos and former Streets Superintendent Dave Metzger at an open-to-the-public Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (164 words)
Lady Jays declaw Panthers DELPHOS — With a 47 from Morgan Wells setting the pace, the St. John’s girls golf team dispatched Parkway 204-218 in a Continue » For the Record (100 words)
A boy, Cooper Andrew, was born Aug. 14 to Keith and April Fischer of Ottawa. Grandparents include Vern and Judy Fischer of Delphos and Jim Ball Continue » Purple Panthers claw ’DawgsSports (693 words)
ELIDA — Perhaps it was simply a matter of one girls soccer team already having a match under its belt for 2008, while the other Continue » Eric R. BestFor the Record (105 words)
Sept. 16, 1961 - Aug. 10, 2008 Eric R. Best, 46, died Aug. 10 at his resident in New Port Richie, Fla. He was born Sept. 15, Continue » Local News (86 words)
Ottoville High School competition cheer team placed first in the high school division of the annual Allen County Fair Cheer Competition. Fort Jennings High School Continue » Local News (71 words)
Fort Jennings Junior High competition squad took first in that division. Ottoville junior high team took second and received the Spirit Award and Spencerville took Continue » Area blood donors generousLocal News (94 words)
The following blood donors reached the following lifetime milestones during a recent blood drive in Fort Jennings: Gilbert Bergei, 22 gallons; Robert Brinkman, 9 gallons; Leonard Continue » Frozen foods for 4-H for saleLocal News (43 words)
The Allen County OSU Extension is holding a frozen food sale of boneless chicken breast, meatballs, fruites and vegetables, ready-to-bake rolls, pie shells, cookie dough Continue » Vermule blazes trail for local FFALocal News (514 words)
LIMA — Most teens who show livestock at the Allen County Fair come from farming “stock” themselves. Not only did one Delphos FFA member grow Continue » August 23rd, 2008 Local RoundupSports (1050 words)
Lancers seize Wayne Trace meet HAVILAND — Led by the 38s of Pierce Wolters and Anthony Simpson, Lincolnview edged host Wayne Trace 157-163 in the 6-team Wayne Continue » Lady Green shuts out ’CatsSports (835 words)
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville girls soccer unit had one major asset that bedeviled Jefferson’s team: speed. The Lady Green used it well Thursday night at Ottoville Continue » Metzger: verbal permission given for itemsLocal News (1817 words)
DELPHOS — Former Maintenance Superintendent Dave Metzger took the stand in his own defense Wednesday night when the defense began its portion of a Civil Continue » Charles StocklinFor the Record (21 words)
Charles Stocklin, 55, of Delphos, died at 8 p.m. Thursday at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Delphos Livestock brings home more blue ribbonsLocal News (331 words)
LIMA — Several FFA and 4-H members associated with Delphos Livestock have won awards this week at the Allen County Fair. Allison Reindel won Champion Market Continue » August 25th, 2008 School StuffLocal News (475 words)
First impressions often find a place of permanence in your head. It’s the substance after the impression that can give the memory value and staying Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (179 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 » Couple pays forward paybackLocal News (91 words)
Dairy Hut owners Michele and Brian Alternburger, center, recently donated $500 to the Do-Right Motorcycle Club. The Altenburgers were benefactors of the club’s Christmas Project Continue » Family History Research classes coming upLocal News (690 words)
Here’s good news for anyone who has had thoughts of digging up your roots or climbing your family tree. There will be a class on “How Continue » Jeffcats crush Commodores in gridiron openerSports (896 words)
DELPHOS — There were some very appropriate ways to describe Jefferson’s 2008 gridiron opener on a warm Friday night at Stadium Park. Destruction. Annihilation. Demolition. The Wildcats Continue » Book ReviewsLocal News (418 words)
Running Out of Time By Margaret Peterson Haddix Simon and Schuster, 1995 Do you have people in your life you would do anything for? Would you even risk your Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (365 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I was sickened by the incident Hope Redding wrote about in the letter to the editor. First, as taxpayers in the county of Van Wert, Continue » Charles ‘Chuck’ E. StocklinFor the Record (232 words)
Feb. 27, 1953-Aug. 21, 2008 Charles “Chuck” E. Stocklin, 55, of Delphos, died at 8 p.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born Feb. 27, 1953, in Continue » Metzger says he was fired over hotel water lineLocal News (2739 words)
DELPHOS — During Wednesday’s five-hour Civil Service hearing concerning Dave Metzger, the former maintenance superintendent described a series of alleged incidents concerning City Safety Service Continue » Work ongoing at new Delphos Postal MuseumLocal News (391 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The future home of the Delphos Postal Museum at 339 N. Main is undergoing repairs and curator Gary Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (389 words)
There was a time when I knew everyone in my neighborhood for at least a two-block radius. I knew the parents, the kids and even Continue » August 26th, 2008 Students to bring canned goodsLocal News (45 words)
The St. John’s High School Liturgy Team is asking each high school student to bring two canned goods or nonperishable items to the prayer service Continue » For the Record (62 words)
St. Rita’s Medical Center A boy was born Aug. 19 to Teresa Metzger and Tim Drewyore of Delphos. A girl was born Aug. 22 to Natalie and Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MoenterLifestyles (112 words)
Gordon “Gordie” and Imelda “Minnie” Moenter observed 45 years of marriage on Aug. 24. A family celebration is planned for a later date. Gordon and Minnie Utrup Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. SueverLifestyles (97 words)
Richard and Rita (Carmean) Suever will celebrate 50 years of marriage Sept. 13 with a family dinner. The couple was married on that date in 1958 Continue » Jennings skewers St. John’s soccerSports (554 words)
DELPHOS — It was warm as toast Saturday afternoon at the St. John’s Annex when Fort Jennings and the hosts duked it out in girls Continue » Hanneman/EickholtLifestyles (103 words)
Roger and Kathy Hanneman of Kalida announce the engagement of their daughter, Kenzie Marie, to Erick Lee Eickholt, son of Terry and Stacy Eickholt of Continue » Oberg/MillerLifestyles (94 words)
James and Anita Oberg from Grove City, formerly of Delphos, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michaela, to Brian Miller, son of Michael and Alice Continue » Ottawa remembers flood 1 year laterLocal News (578 words)
OTTAWA — The theme of the day was “Rising Above the Waters.” It is hard to believe but it has been a year since the “first” Continue » Blue Jays outslug ThunderbirdsSports (708 words)
DELPHOS — This may have been a battle between two birds (Blue Jays and Thunderbirds) Saturday night at Stadium Park. This football clash on a hot Continue » Payday lending controversy hits the airwavesLocal News (818 words, 10 responses)
“I’ve been studying this payday issue and you wouldn’t believe what our politicians have been up to,” says a “farmer” in a recent television ad. The Continue » Jennings slates soccer shootoutSports (91 words)
The Fort Jennings Soccer Boosters set their Soccer Shootout for Sept. 27-28. It will have a round-robin format with a guarantee of three games. Each pool Continue » Harold E. AdamFor the Record (244 words)
Aug. 7, 1917 - Aug. 22, 2008 Harold E. Adam, 91, of Delphos, died at 6:26 p.m. Aug. 22 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. He was Continue » Bearcats run strong in DelphosSports (489 words)
By FRANK GERMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS —  The 2008 Blue Jay Invitational cross country 5-kilometer run was held Saturday morning in hot and humid conditions at Continue » Patriotic wall honors militaryLocal News (425 words, 1 response)
VAN WERT — Even in the heat of the day, hundreds of shoppers at the Wal-Mart Supercenter paused to read the names of Ohioans missing Continue » August 27th, 2008 Miller City girls trounce JeffersonSports (629 words)
MILLER CITY — There is no replacement for speed. Jefferson girls soccer coach Sara Stearns is finding that out the hard way. The Miller City Wildcats blazed Continue » Jefferson volleyball starts season with a ‘W’Sports (287 words)
The Delphos Herald WAYNESFIELD — Jefferson’s volleyball team is a “contradiction” of being experienced and yet junior- and sophomore-dominated. Waynesfield-Goshen couldn’t tell the difference Monday in  the  Continue » Wieging, Youngpeter earn Earn Eagle Scout rankingLocal News (270 words)
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on  June 29 at which time, the Eagle Rank was granted to Andy Wieging, 17, and Alex Continue » Jay netters open ’08 with sweepSports (488 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s is looking to make some noise in the volleyball wars in 2008, with seven experienced seniors leading the way. Monday night’s opener Continue » Relay for Life bingo announcedLocal News (48 words)
The Delphos Herald Relay for Life Bingo will be held Sept. 14 at the Delphos American Legion hall. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and Continue » Van Wert fair king, queen candidates announcedLocal News (1126 words)
The Van Wert County Junior Fair Board has announced the candidates for the 2008 Junior Fair king and queen. Rustin “Rusty” Adam is the son of Continue » Sister celebrates jubileeLocal News (88 words)
Sister Mary Clarone Lucius is celebrating her 75th jubilee. Her home parish is Delphos St. John’s. She professed on Jan. 3, 1933. Her baptismal name Continue » Village ends summer routinelyLocal News (220 words)
OTTOVILLE — In its last regular monthly meeting of summer Monday, the village council here discussed matters which include an “aging” police cruiser and residential Continue » Thank youLocal News (326 words)
The Delphos Area Car Club hosted the 27th annual car show in downtown Delphos on July 19th.  The event was a great success with over Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (719 words)
Wildcats claim NWC golf triad DELPHOS — With Austin Clarkson carding a 41, Jefferson’s boys golf unit grabbed a Northwest Conference triangular with Spencerville and Allen East Continue » Roger E. StaatsFor the Record (217 words)
March 8, 1932 - Aug. 24, 2008 Roger E. Staats, 76, of Delphos, died at 9 p.m. Sunday at Triumph Hospital in Lima. He was born March Continue » Library seeks to purchase buildingLocal News (139 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Library Board met in a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss an offer to purchase an adjacent building, the former Marsh, Continue » Iota Sigma announces golf scrambleSports (123 words)
The Iota Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Psi Sorority is holding its 15th annual “The Janet Lane Memorial Golf Outing” Sept. 13 at Lost Creek Continue » New School Year BeginsLocal News (22 words)
First-grade student Alexis Taylor receives her lunch tickets from St. John’s Elementary Principal Theresa Kemmann. August 28th, 2008 City to seek grant for new sidewalkLocal News (339 words)
By SUE GERKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Pedestrians who have struggled to make their way to McDonald’s or the Eastown Plaza because of the lack of Continue » Lady ’Cats dress down CommodoresSports (472 words)
PERRY TOWNSHIP — Jefferson’s volleyball team may not yet have the energy and enthusiasm head coach Diane Wilson wants them to play with. Still, she’ll take Continue » All things OlympicsSports (369 words)
The 29th Summer Olympiad is over. Let the debate begin! The top one is which feat was bigger: Michael Phelps winning eight golds — and breaking numerous Continue » Robert Kent AshFor the Record (149 words, 2 responses)
Jan. 19, 1956 - Aug. 24, 2008 Robert Kent Ash, 52, of Delphos, died Sunday at Baylor Medical Center in Waco, Texas. He was born Jan. 19, Continue » At the DCCSports (212 words)
The ladies of the Delphos Country Club held an 18-hole scramble Tuesday, co-chaired by Alma Good and Carol Hellman. The trio of Alice Ricker, Linda Boecker Continue » Tri-county great for educationLocal News (1039 words)
As a new academic year begins, local educators start  with an official pat on the back from the state. Each year, all of the state’s districts Continue » August 29th, 2008 Country music star Bryan White to come to Van WertLocal News (108 words)
Country music artist Bryan White will perform at the Marsh Foundation Auditorium next April. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 1 at visionarypromotions.org. White had several Continue » James A. BilimekFor the Record (314 words)
Oct. 26, 1932 - Aug. 26, 2008 James A. Bilimek, 75, of Ohio City, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born Continue » Jays, Rams to tangleSports (600 words)
St. John’s didn’t make the football playoffs in 2007. Tinora did. That might be the major concern for Blue Jay head man Todd Schulte as his 1-0 Continue » Wildcats, Panthers look to slow down potent offensesSports (755 words)
At least for one week, Jefferson and Paulding are two of the leading offenses in the state of Ohio. If Jefferson coach Damon Ulm and Paulding’s Continue » Irene Ross-HeatwoleFor the Record (116 words)
May 15, 1917 - Aug. 26, 2008 Irene Ross Heatwole, 91, died on Tuesday at Oak Lea Nursing Home in Harrisonburg, Va. She was born May 15, Continue » Jennings Branch Library to have programLocal News (70 words)
The Fort Jennings Branch Library will have the program “How to start your own family history” at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 15. Join Continue » Family fun and entertainment at Ottoville Park CarnivalLocal News (601 words)
Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band is the featured entertainment at the 46th annual Ottoville Park Carnival to be held Saturday and Sunday. The Continue » Mueller reaps what she sows at fairLocal News (291 words)
VAN WERT — Anna Mueller, 11, with the Pathfinders of Delphos 4-H Club, is reaping the profits of her sewing talent. One of the first Continue »