September 2nd, 2008 Judi M. DuerFor the Record (92 words)
April 30, 1942 - Aug. 27, 2008 Judi M. Duer, 66, of Findlay died 11:18 a.m. Wednesday at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born April 30, 1942, Continue » 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 » This and ThatLocal News (656 words)
Once you’ve visited Brown County, Ind., you’ll want to go back again and again. It’s really special when you can spend time with an uncle and Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (345 words)
As you can see I’m limited on space this week so I’ll get right to the point. My hubby of nearly one year and I made Continue » Jefferson rallies for NWC winSports (570 words)
By RAY DEANNE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Whatever Jefferson head football coach Damon Ulm and his coaching staff told their team at halftime Friday night, they Continue » Softball champs 25 years agoSports (86 words)
25 years ago After finishing as runner-up in the State Class C Softball tournament in Delphos the year before, Flanagan Builders went unbeaten in 1983 at Continue » From the Vantage PointLocal News (458 words)
Since the beginning of organized education systems, teachers have been explaining school safety rules and procedures to their students during the first days of school. Continue » Veterans Day at the Van Wert County FairLocal News (376 words)
  Some members of the St. Marys Army Guard stopped by the Van Wert County Fair Friday for free bean soup and corn bread. Tim Continue » September 3rd, 2008 Bendele reigns over park carnivalLocal News (54 words)
Lindsay Bendele is the 2008 Ottoville Park Queen. Bendele was crowned Sunday prior to the annual parade. Other events included corn hole and softball  Continue » Mawer/MetzgerLifestyles (80 words)
Brett and Michelle Mawer of Englewood announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Marie, to Nathan Charles Metzger, son of Mike and Theresa Herbst of Continue » Catherine L. (Schmitt) StepletonFor the Record (219 words)
June 22, 1947 - Aug. 29, 2008 Catherine L. (Schmitt) Stepleton, 61, of Ottoville, died at 3:39 a.m. Friday at the Ohio State University’s James Cancer Continue » Jays dehorn RamsSports (749 words)
DEFIANCE — St. John’s won the turnover battle 5-0. They also won the football game, handing host Tinora a 27-14 non-conference loss on a warm Friday Continue » Verhoff/CulpLocal News (84 words)
Steven and Barbara Verhoff of Columbus Grove announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracey Jean, to Jeremy Andrew Culp, son of Eugene and Carolyn Culp Continue » St. John’s rout KentonSports (488 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s volleyball coach Kaila Cook had to be a bit concerned with how her team might play after Thursday’s first-ever win over Continue » Recker gets 100th goal as Blue Jays hold off SpartansSports (558 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s needed Tori Recker’s 100th goal Saturday afternoon. It ended up being the game-winner as the host Blue Jays held off an outmanned Continue » Kathryn E. PorterFor the Record (185 words)
July 30, 1916 - Sept. 1, 2008 Kathryn E. Porter, 92, of Delphos, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday at her daughter’s residence. She was born July 30, 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 » Bernard A. DroeschFor the Record (281 words)
July 3, 1922 Aug. 31, 2008 Bernard A. Droesch, 86, of Chickasaw, died Sunday at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. He was born July 3, 1922, in Continue » ’Cat netters stay perfectSports (452 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson had been on the road for its first two volleyball matches of 2008 and won both. The Lady Wildcats opened the Continue » Trentman ends fair career by raking in more trophiesLocal News (203 words)
VAN WERT — For Brad Trentman, his final year of showing hogs and sheep at county fairs will be closing with a grand finale. Not Continue » September 4th, 2008 LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (666 words)
Jays thump Indians DELPHOS — With senior Brad Wannemacher setting the pace with a 38, the St. John’s boys golfers whomped Fort Recovery 163-199 in Midwest Continue » Reflections on the fall and the pigskinSports (548 words)
It is hard to believe that the National Football League starts Thursday and the unofficial end of summer — Labor Day — has passed. Change is Continue » For the Record (34 words)
A boy, Landyn Robert, was born Aug. 29 at St. Rita’s Medical Center to Eric and Danielle Klaus of Lima. Grandparents include Denny and Marilyn Klaus Continue » Deborah S. “Deb” “Suds” SunderlandFor the Record (106 words)
Aug. 1, 1961 - Sept. 1, 2008 Deborah S. “Deb” “Suds” Sunderland, 47, of Lima and formerly of Spencerville, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday at St. Continue » Daniel W. BinkleyFor the Record (223 words)
Oct. 23, 1949 - Sept. 1, 2008 Daniel W. Binkley, 58, of Spencerville, died at 7:40 p.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Oct. Continue » Strike up the bandLocal News (38 words)
  A dozen area and local bands performed during the annual Van Wert County Fair Band Show Tuesday evening at the fairgrounds.  Jefferson’s band does the Continue » Hempfling ‘moo’ves to goatsLocal News (307 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — While Delphos FFA and 4-H members are winning awards in their respective categories at the Van Wert Continue » September 5th, 2008 T-Bird volleyballers fly over Lady JaysSports (546 words)
LIMA — The St. John’s at Lima Central Catholic volleyball matchup Wednesday night shaped up as an early-season tussle for area small-school supremacy. Unfortunately for the Continue » Jeffcats facing versatile PiratesSports (724 words)
Bluffton may not throw everything but the kitchen sink at Jefferson’s football team Friday night. Just most of it. Jefferson (2-0, 1-0 Northwest Conference) and head coach Continue » Blue Jays, Wildcats set for MAC warsSports (667 words)
St. John’s and Minster both bring 2-0 marks into week 3 of the football season. They will put those marks on the line 7:30 p.m. Friday Continue » Auxiliary plans steak supperLocal News (127 words)
Ladies Auxiliary Post 3035 will hold a steak supper at 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the post, 213 W. Fourth St. In business conducted at their Continue » Lady Green bottles up Fighting Hornets 3-0Sports (503 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville Lady Big Green whitewashed the Lady Fighting Hornets of Cory-Rawson 3-0 Wednesday evening on a windy Ottoville Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Sept. 3 to Kristie and Greg Zack of Delphos. LIMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL A boy was born Sept. 2 to Doug and Continue » Pepiot third-time champLocal News (294 words)
VAN WERT — Nathan Pepiot knows his chickens. And he has the trophies to prove it. Pepiot took Grand Champion Broiler Meat Pen at the Van Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Hannah Ricker. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Megan Moreo. Issue 4 pulled from Ohio ballotLocal News (686 words)
DELPHOS — Ohioans for Healthy Families, the group that backed the paid sick-day amendment, said today that it has asked that the proposal be pulled Continue » September 6th, 2008 LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (719 words)
Big Green takes 2 KALIDA — With Alex Odenweller setting the pace with a 38 and Jordan Schimmoeller a 39, Ottoville’s boys golf unit improved to Continue » Jays take ‘Crosstown Shootout’Sports (743 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — St. John’s was in attacking mode Thursday night. The Lady Blue Jays dominated the action in whitewashing Jefferson 4-0 in Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Trisha Fischer. Congratulations Trisha! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Catherine Duer. Congratulations Catherine! Margaret ‘Maggie’ LeitchFor the Record (72 words)
Margaret “Maggie” Leitch died Sept. 4 at Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township, Mich. She was born Jan. 10, 1928, to Glenn and Adeline Metcalfe. On July Continue » Festival: a successLocal News (264 words)
Members of the 2008 Marbletown committee met Thursday evening to discuss this year’s event and several new ideas to possibly incorporate into the 2009 festival. While Continue » Lady ’Cats broom away Big GreenSports (542 words)
DELPHOS — Jefferson and Ottoville both came into their non-conference volleyball showdown Thursday with 3-0 marks. Something had to give in this matchup at Jefferson High Continue » First Northwest Ohio ‘Obama Barn’ painted near SpencervilleLocal News (89 words)
   Bob Obermeyer, left, of Delphos, and Kris Krendl work on the first “Obama Barn” in northwest Ohio at the Krendl farm on State Route Continue » September 8th, 2008 Wildcat ‘D’ dazzles PiratesLocal News (685 words)
BLUFFTON — Jefferson head football coach Damon Ulm challenged his defense to shut down a potent Bluffton spread attack Friday night. That they did — in Continue » Thomas T. ‘Tom’ MorrisonFor the Record (37 words)
Thomas T. “Tom” Morrison, 84, of Spencerville, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Continue » Police, clergy respond to racial incidentsLocal News (875 words)
DELPHOS — Following a recent cross-burning, a claim of another racist incident in Delphos, made to another newspaper, has also placed the community in a Continue » Jays hold on in MAC openerSports (549 words)
MINSTER — St. John’s outlasted the host Wildcats of Minster but needed a 60-yard interception return by A.J. Klausing to close out the Midwest Athletic Continue » On the Other HandLocal News (635 words)
The following was written by Vancrest Assisted Living resident Walter  “Buss” Foster when he was commanding officer at the Lima Ordinance Modification Center. His efforts Continue » This and ThatLocal News (1032 words)
The village of Kalida has been celebrating its Pioneer Heritage, along with the heritage of all of Putnam County, early in September since 1873. The Continue » Fall brings annual book sale, children’s programsLocal News (1972 words)
Beginning Monday and running through Sept. 25, the annual book sale will be under way. We have lots of items for sale: from books to Continue » Soybeans crying for rainLocal News (392 words)
While the region’s grass is not as green and plush as one may prefer, it’s area farmers who are most concerned. According to the Weather Channel, Continue » September 9th, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Adam Kaverman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Brittney Roeder. Bill and Mildred DaulbaughLifestyles (103 words)
Bill and Mildred (Killian) Daulbaugh of Delphos observed 60 years of marriage Sept. 4. A family dinner was held to celebrate. The couple was married on Continue » Thomas T. ‘Tom’ MorrisonFor the Record (121 words)
July 14, 1924 - Sept. 5, 2008 Thomas T. “Tom” Morrison died at 1:45 p.m. Friday in St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by all his loving Continue » MAC Grants available againLocal News (59 words)
Jerry Lewis McDonald’s Restaurants are offering MAC Grants for area K-8 grade teachers. Grants are up to $500 for meaningful, hands-on activities and stimulating lesson plans. Applications Continue » Jennings, Van Wert tie in boys soccerSports (628 words)
FORT JENNINGS — One team — Fort Jennings — has been as far as the boys soccer regionals in the past few years and is Continue » Musketeers, LadyCats battle to 1-1 drawLocal News (282 words)
By RAY DEANNE The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS — Kalida and Fort Jennings hooked up in another heated Putnam County League girls soccer matchup Friday night at Continue » Ralph and Ella TheisLifestyles (67 words)
Ralph and Ella Theis will celebrate 60 years of marriage by renewing their vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at St. Peter Lutheran Church. The couple Continue » Jeffcats outlast Rocket nettersSports (583 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Jefferson Lady Wildcats remained undefeated after downing the visiting Pandora-Gilboa Lady Rockets Saturday afternoon at the Jefferson Senior Continue » Rachel V. FisherFor the Record (215 words)
March 4, 1913 - Sept. 6, 2008 Rachel V. Fisher, 95, of Delphos, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born March Continue » Dean and Janice OsburnLifestyles (113 words)
Dean and Janice (Hiegel) Osburn of Van Wert will celebrate 50 years of marriage Sept. 14 with an open house from 2-4 p.m. at the Continue » Ottawa-Glandorf PK ties Lady Jays 2-2Sports (546 words)
GLANDORF — The St. John’s girls soccer team was oh-so-close to knocking off a Western Buckeye League power in Ottawa-Glandorf. It took a foul call in Continue » Patricia Ann MosureFor the Record (159 words)
April 1, 1953 - Sept. 7, 2008 Patricia Ann Mosure, 55, of Van Wert, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » David B. DrayFor the Record (292 words)
Feb. 14, 1927 Sept. 6, 2008 David B. Dray, 81, of Fort Jennings, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Feb. 14, Continue » Church brings Christian worship to parkLocal News (35 words)
St. Peter Lutheran Church held its Sunday service at the Hanser Family Pavilion at Stadium Park. The Rev. Katherine Olsen led approximately 75 residents in Continue » Putnam libraries offer Ready to Read workshopsLocal News (120 words)
The Putnam County District Library has an exciting new program series designed to help get “Every Child Ready To Read.” Current research shows that children who Continue » September 10th, 2008 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Alex Recker. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Zavier Buzard. CL of C holds first meetingLocal News (236 words)
The Delphos Council 40 Catholic Ladies of Columbia held a recent meeting in which it was reported the group donated $250 for playground equipment at Continue » New school year brings new technologyLocal News (871 words)
DELPHOS — Faculty and students at Jefferson High School are enjoying new technology added to the district with eight new Smart Boards. The boards are mounted Continue » Church hosts Hot Wheels raceLocal News (57 words)
A Hot Wheels race “Olympian FasCar Rally” will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Faith Baptist Church in Elida. The race will take place Continue » Lois Jane BondyFor the Record (250 words)
Dec. 9, 1927 - Sept. 1, 2008 Lois Jane Bondy, 80, passed away suddenly Sept. 1 in the Emergency room at Barnesville Hospital. She was born Dec. Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (761 words)
Lancers take NWC 4-way VAN WERT — With Pierce Wolters registering a 38, the Lincolnview boys golf team beat Crestview, Jefferson and Bluffton 166-181-184-184 in a Continue » Girl Scout sign up Sunday at annexLocal News (23 words)
Any girl interested in Girl Scouts can sign up from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Annex. For information, contact Sue Truesdale at 567-242-9581. LadyCat soccer whitewashes JeffcatsSports (688 words)
KALIDA — It didn’t take long at all — 12 seconds, to be exact — for Kalida to get on the board in its girls Continue » Jefferson netters remain unbeatenSports (382 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson’s volleyball team has been a solid entity at the start of the 2008 campaign, despite being a junior- and sophomore-dominated Continue » For the Record (58 words)
A boy, Phoenix, was born Sept. 6 to Jeremy and Brittany Pence of Delphos. He was welcomed home by a brother, Zander, 4, and a sister, Continue » Lady Jays net volleyball sweepSports (503 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s had lost two tough volleyball matches last Wednesday (LCC) and Thursday (Parkway), so head coach Kaila Cook might have been a Continue » Lancers start year in new junior, high schoolsLocal News (488 words)
MIDDLE POINT — Whenever an area school district constructs a new building, the endeavor is an arduous one. Though there is still some furniture to Continue » September 11th, 2008 A hodge-podge and mish-mash of things athleticSports (638 words)
Whither the Patriots without Tom Brady? Let’s face it, the Patriots go from being at least a co-favorite to get to the Super Bowl from the Continue » Museum seeks volunteersLocal News (80 words)
The Allen County Museum is seeking volunteers interested in becoming docents, (tour guides), at the Museum. Joining the award-winning docent program of the Allen County Historical Continue » T-Birds sweep Jeffcats in NWCSports (559 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — It was a battle of undefeated volleyball teams at Jefferson Senior High School's gymnasium Tuesday evening. However, the defending Division Continue » Council OKs Elida Avenue sidewalksLocal News (554 words)
By GREG SCHERGER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Delphos City Council met for the first regular monthly session Tuesday evening and provided approval for the construction of Continue » Blue Jays rally for girls soccer victorySports (641 words)
DELPHOS — Tori Recker continues to add to her career soccer goal totals for St. John’s. Her latest was a thing of beauty and gave the Continue » Youth basketball hosting eventsSports (125 words)
The seventh annual Ohio Youth Basketball boys fall tournaments start Sept. 20-21 at Delaware Hayes High School. Grades 6-12 will be held. For more information on this Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kayla Wrasman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Carter Mox. AEP awards grant to Van Wert economic development groupLocal News (185 words)
VAN WERT — Economic Development Manager for American Electric Power (AEP) Chuck Corbitt recently presented Nancy Bowen, economic development director with the OSU Extension Economic Continue » Remembering Sept. 11, 2001Local News (614 words)
DELPHOS — On the first Patriot Day in 2002, the events of the previous Sept. 11 were remembered locally with a service at the library. Continue » Local company cleans up after spillLocal News (223 words)
DELPHOS — Flat Fork Creek in northeast Delphos is getting some attention after a spill from a food manufacturer. Lakeview Farms representative Ron Moening said a Continue » September 12th, 2008 Kidney transplant patientLocal News (672 words)
MIDDLE POINT — Penny Jo “P.J.” Burnett will be celebrating a birthday of sorts today, 35 years of health given to her by a kidney Continue » Library purchases buildingLocal News (177 words)
DELPHOS — During Wednesday’s library board meeting, Director Nancy Mericle announced she made an offer of $60,000, which was accepted, to purchase an adjacent building Continue » Health Department sets flu shot clinicsLocal News (279 words)
The Putnam County Health Department will hold clinics to administer the influenza vaccine in October and November. Clinics open to the public include: — 9 a.m. to Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Cameron Hermiller. Congratulations Cameron! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Emily VanGrootheest. Congratulations Emily! Jays face speedy CardsSports (660 words)
St. John’s fancies itself a pretty fast football team. Head coach Todd Schulte is worried that this Friday’s opponent, New Bremen, is even faster. “No question, from Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (479 words)
Lady Jays down Redskins WAPAKONETA — With a 53 from Kelsey Rekart leading the way, the St. John’s girls golf team dumped Wapakoneta 224-232 in action Continue » Stadium Club unveils new projectLocal News (622 words)
By NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — In 1940, a group of Delphos individuals contracted with the Works Project Administration (WPA), a depression-era government program, to Continue » September 13th, 2008 Lady Cats get out the broom vs LancersSports (496 words)
The Delphos Herald MIDDLE POINT — Volleyball is a game of spurts. Jefferson put together a number of those needed spurts Thursday night in its Northwest Conference Continue » Pirates use 15-minute stretch to best JaysSports (623 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald CONTINENTAL — High school soccer is 80 minutes. For the St. John’s at Continental girls matchup Thursday, it came down to 15 Continue » Local RoundupSports (966 words)
Jays fall to Wildcats in volleyball DELPHOS — St. John’s head volleyball coach Kaila Cook wants consistency out of her team. She didn’t get it and it cost Continue » Dittos taking leap of faithLocal News (424 words)
DELPHOS — A Delphos couple will soon be taking a leap of faith and leaving this quiet setting for Frakes, Ky., a poor Appalachian community. Jeff Continue » Katherine BradshawFor the Record (307 words)
July 1, 1917 - Sept. 10, 2008 Katherine Bradshaw, 91, of Delphos, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Vancrest Healthcare Center. She was born July 1, 1917,  Continue » 9 vie for Canal Days QueenLocal News (1986 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Nine Delphos girls will vie for the title of 2008 Canal Days Queen at 7 p.m. Sunday at Jefferson Middle School Continue » September 15th, 2008 Van Wert to host sister city delegates from JapanLocal News (257 words)
Van Wert will be hosting nine delegates from its sister city, Sumoto, in Japan on Oct. 6 and 7 to sign a resolution renewing their Continue » Senior center to benefit from Extreme Community MakeoverLocal News (256 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Senior Citizens Center will benefit from participating in the United Way of Lima’s Extreme Community Makeover program. Two Delphos businesses, K&M Tire Continue » Old theater on ‘Toast’ tourLocal News (218 words)
Remember the old Capital Theater? The white lights were a beacon calling you to check out the marquee movie listing. It was a real treat Continue » Wayne A. GrothauseFor the Record (135 words)
Aug. 2, 1956 - Sept. 10, 2008 Wayne A. Grothause, 52, of Ottoville, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday at his residence. He was born Aug. 2, 1956, Continue » Local RoundupSports (592 words)
Big Green golfers back on winning track OTTAWA — The Ottoville boys golfers got back on the winning track Friday with a 160-197 victory over Miller Continue » Thunderbirds down Bulldogs in OTSports (432 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — The Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds used a 55-yard pass reception and a 30-yard field goal from a freshman quarterback to defeat the Continue » On the Other HandLocal News (508 words)
Unless you’ve been off the planet, you know that Hurricane Ike is likely to wipe some places off the planet. Reporters are huddled by flood walls Continue » Blue Jays soar past CardinalsLocal News (989 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The first half was one of total domination for St. John’s Friday night. The Blue Jay gridders outgained New Bremen Continue » This and ThatLocal News (719 words)
Back to one of my favorite books, “Putnam County Pioneer Reminiscences 1878-1887.” This reproduction of two historical booklets, first published by the Putnam County Pioneer Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (204 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 » Bearcats struggle but pick up 2nd winSports (551 words)
For The Delphos Herald PAULDING — A week after fumbling seven times against Allen East, the Spencerville Bearcats forced six Paulding turnovers and came up with Continue » Red tape ‘holes up’Local News (590 words)
Residents may often think government bureaucracy moves as slowly as water flows in the Miami-Erie Canal. Though both could also be called “painstaking,” the two Continue » September 16th, 2008 Moreo/MartzLifestyles (107 words)
David and Ann Moreo of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Carie Ann, to Adam Joseph Martz, son of Joseph and Diane Martz of Continue » Daniel J. LiskFor the Record (197 words)
June 30, 1942 - Sept. 13, 2008 Daniel J. Lisk, 66, of Delphos, died at 12:08 p.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center. He was born June Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas EtzkornLifestyles (349 words)
Julia Rose Wittler and Nicholas Mark Etzkorn were united in marriage April 19 at St. John the Evangelist Church by the Rev. Melvin Verhoff. The bride’s Continue » Van Wert to participate in autism ‘Walk Around the World’Local News (338 words)
Local mom Toni Wisher is organizing a 3K walk to benefit families affected by autism. “Walk Around the World” takes place all over the world, including Continue » ‘Be prepared’ for an emergencyLocal News (399 words)
Though one may think of the Boy Scouts of America when hearing the motto “be prepared,” one area Emergency Management Agency leader says this should Continue » Big Green tunes up at DCCSports (797 words)
DELPHOS — Boys golf conference tournaments are just around the corner, with sectionals close behind. Any chance for coaches to get a “critical” look at their Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Sept. 12 to Terry and Julia Kill of Spencerville. A boy was born Sept. 14 to Ronald and Jana Continue » Klaus/DiltzLifestyles (85 words)
Dave Klaus and Mindy and Jim Moreland of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Maria Lynne Klaus, to Jonathan Lee Diltz, son of Justin Continue » Local News (69 words)
The Canal Days Queen court includes, from left,  first runner-up Alicia Hempfling and her little princess, Lillian Hempfling; Queen Kaia Waldick and her little princess, Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Ryan Smith. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Bailey Miller. Redskins speed by Lady Blue Jays 3-0Sports (569 words)
WAPAKONETA — St. John’s was playing its fourth girls soccer matchup in seven days Saturday morning/afternoon. Throw in the speed and athleticism of Wapakoneta’s unit and Continue » Siefker/HasenkampLifestyles (89 words)
Dave and Lisa Siefker of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Nichole, to Douglas Paul Hasenkamp, son of Tom and Donna Hasenkamp of Continue » Jeffcats dominate MustangsSports (766 words)
DELPHOS — Any way you look at Jefferson’s home gridiron battle versus Allen East Saturday night, you can only come to one conclusion. Mustang coach Cam Continue » Waldick 2008 Canal Days QueenLocal News (499 words)
DELPHOS — Kaia Waldick, Jefferson senior, was crowned the 2008 Canal Days Queen Sunday evening at Jefferson Middle School auditorium. She is the daughter of Juergen Continue » September 17th, 2008 School board sets community levy meetingsLocal News (591 words)
OTTOVILLE — School district residents here will soon be seeing billboards for a .75 percent continuing income tax that will appear on November’s Presidential Election Continue » Letter to the EditorLocal News (374 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I am writing this letter to warn football teams in the Northwest Conference of danger ahead. My name is Dave Arend and I have a Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (15 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jessica Recker. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Josie LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (803 words)
Jays shoot down Flyers DELPHOS — The St. John’s boys golf team downed Marion Local 161-173 in Midwest Athletic Conference action Monday at the Delphos Country Continue » Dorothy M. StemenFor the Record (64 words)
Aug. 28, 1915 - Sept. 15, 2008 Dorothy M. Stemen, 93, of Delphos, died at 5:07 p.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Aug. Continue » Youth basketball hosting eventsSports (128 words)
The seventh annual Ohio Youth Basketball boys fall tournaments start Saturday/Sunday at Delaware Hayes High School. Grades 6-12 will be held. For more information on this and Continue » Letter to the EditorLocal News (464 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I am a grandmother of five and I was trying to find some school shirts for my grandson who started kindergarten. I must be Continue » Grove sweeps OttovilleSports (475 words)
OTTOVILLE – The Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs came into L.W. Heckman Gymnasium at Ottoville High School and on Monday night swept the Lady Green in Continue » Wildcats rampage by PiratesSports (466 words)
CONTINENTAL — In the blink of an eye. That’s how long it seemed the Jefferson at Continental volleyball matchup Monday night lasted. The visiting Lady Wildcats took Continue » For the Record (40 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Sept. 14 to Amber Coil of Spencerville. A girl was born Sept. 15 to Derek and Alisha Meyer of Continue » Canal Commission Trustees 2008 Grand Parade marshalsLocal News (437 words)
DELPHOS — Trustees of the Canal Commission Museum have been chosen to be this year’s grand marshals for the Canal Days Grand Parade. Long-time members who Continue » September 18th, 2008 Arthur Kimmel Jr.For the Record (155 words)
March 30, 1939 - Sept. 15, 2008 Arthur “Art” Kimmel Jr., 69, of Ruskin, Fla., and formerly of Continental, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday at his Continue » LadyCats claw St. John’s in soccer tiltSports (522 words)
KALIDA — Kalida’s defense proved airtight versus St. John’s Tuesday night at Kalida Soccer Stadium. The LadyCats’ offense wasn’t bad, either, registering a 3-0 victory over Continue » Fort Jennings principal reports ACT resultsLocal News (186 words)
FORT JENNINGS — In his report to the school board Tuesday night, Fort Jennings High School Principal Nick Langhals reported 33 students took the ACT Continue » Cardinals down Jays in volleyballSports (301 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The St. John’s volleyball team has hit a stretch of very difficult opponents. Tuesday night was no exception as the Lady Blue Continue » Victory Church celebrates anniversaryLocal News (332 words)
VAN WERT — Victory Church of Van Wert will hold its anniversary celebration service Sept. 21, at their new location. Victory Church will also be Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Cassandra Schnipke. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Chad Hoersten. Jeffcats net sweep of PanthersSports (328 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson’s volleyball team has had its share of sweeps so far this season. Add another one to the list. The Lady Wildcats took Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Sept. 16 to Bryan and Kate Blue of Cloverdale. Thoughts on Buckeyes and BengalsSports (417 words)
You know, I was one angry, irate (insert other adjectives saying the same thing) Ohio State football fan after Saturday night’s (what)game versus USC. A lot Continue » Jennings to bid out storm sewer projectLocal News (713 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Village council is putting its ducks in a row to bid out its Fifth Street Storm Sewer Relief Project the first of Continue » September 19th, 2008 Residents complain about uneven tracksLocal News (436 words)
DELPHOS — Many local drivers have complained to city officials about railroad tracks running through Delphos, saying they are in rough condition. The city has attempted Continue » For the Record (54 words)
A boy, Ashton Lloyd, was born September 8 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay to Brad and Tiffany Holdgreve. He weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Heather Vogt. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Megan Harlan. Lady ’Cats demolish BulldogsSports (436 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson’s Lady Wildcats won their first Northwest Conference soccer match of the 2008 season Wednesday afternoon by blasting the Continue » Garden Club looks for fresh facesLocal News (371 words)
As the Green Thumb Garden Club of Delphos marks its 60th anniversary, members are looking for some fresh faces to help the club continue to Continue » City sets auctionLocal News (57 words)
The City of Delphos will hold an auction at 9 a.m. Saturday at the former Fireman’s Clubhouse at Waterworks Park. The auction will include a purple Continue » Help needed for Day of CaringLocal News (154 words)
The 2008 Day of Caring is scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Day of Caring is Continue » Honored ‘veteran’ returns to prominenceLocal News (89 words)
David and Robert Lepo of LepoWorks in Allentown and Rick Schuck of the Delphos Veterans Council return the Civil War statue to Veterans Memorial Park Continue » Jays out to tame new-look TigersSports (680 words)
The Versailles football team has come full circle. Gone is the ground-hugging Wing-T of legendary coach Al Hetrick; instead, the spread offense of first-year coach Bob Continue » September 20th, 2008 Lady ’Cats serve up a good nightSports (380 words)
By RAY DEANNE The Delphos Herald SPENCERVILLE — The Jefferson Wildcats’ volleyball team came away with a Northwest Conference rout against Spencerville 25-6, 25-18, 25-6 Thursday night Continue » Annette Miller and George VenturellaFor the Record (14 words)
A girl was born Sept. 17 to Annette Miller and George Venturella of Elida. 100-year-old cider press at Canal DaysSports (556 words)
DELPHOS — Canal Days-goers will be in for a treat Saturday and Sunday; fresh apple cider pressed before their eyes. Raymond Pruden of Pruden’s Orchard in Continue » Lady Jays upend soccer TribeSports (695 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s girls soccer coach Jodi Hoersten has been looking for her Lady Blue Jays to click. Thursday night versus Shawnee was a step Continue » Local RoundupSports (1332 words)
Lancers grab regular-season finale Paulding welcomed Jefferson and Lincolnview to Auglaize Golf Club Thursday in the final match of the Northwest Conference regular season. The Lancers (14-2 NWC) Continue » Mary Ann ‘Toots’ BullingerFor the Record (213 words)
Jan. 11, 1922 - Sept. 17, 2008 Mary Ann “Toots” Bullinger, 86, of Defiance, died at 6:43 p.m. Wednesday at her residence. She was born Jan. 11, Continue » David and Christina DelapFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born Sept. 18 to David and Christina Delap of Spencerville. Nearly 300 ‘toast’ city for Canal DaysLocal News (628 words)
DELPHOS — Nearly 300 people raised a glass to Delphos at the 2nd annual “Toast the City” event that kicks off Canal Days. Canal Days Queen Continue » September 21st, 2008 Blue Jays survive Tiger trialSports (824 words)
VERSAILLES — Winning isn’t always pretty. For St. John’s football coach Todd Schulte, it’s still winning. His youthful Blue Jays went up with 9:21 left and then Continue » Local advisor explains recent bank failuresLocal News (572 words)
Stock market activity became headline news this week when large financial institutions were either bought out, bailed out or went “belly up.” Because much of the Continue » Business battle for traveling trophyLocal News (115 words)
Fourteen teams battled it out for the Canal Days Battle of the Businesses traveling trophy Friday night. Balloons, spoons and string, Smarties, shaving cream Continue » September 23rd, 2008 Jays hand LadyCats 1st lossSports (444 words)
DELPHOS — The St. John’s Lady Blue Jay volleyballers of head coach Kaila Cook had been mired in a 3-match losing streak and were looking Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kylla Myers. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Tyler Ridgeway. Van Wert Nurse Association sets educational tripLocal News (40 words)
The Van Wert Nurses Association will hold an educational trip to Dresden on Oct. 8. The topic is the respitory system and the cost is $70. A Continue » Jeffcats hold off ThunderbirdsSports (719 words)
LIMA — Jefferson’s defense bent but didn’t break Saturday night under the lights of Lima Stadium. They came up with a big defensive series late in Continue » Canal Days sets record for attendanceLocal News (622 words)
DELPHOS — It was a weekend for the record books. Record crowds, record sales in the social tent and a record number of entries in the Continue » September 24th, 2008 Ottoville to get new police cruiserLocal News (266 words)
OTTOVILLE — Following up on a request for a new cruiser in August, council took action in its regular meeting Monday to make certain  the Continue » Commission upholds Metgzer’s terminationLocal News (233 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Civil Service Commission has upheld the firing of the city’s former streets and maintenance foreman, Dave Metzger, according to Mayor Michael Continue » Jefferson netters march on to 11th winSports (602 words)
LIMA — Jefferson's Lady Wildcats pounced on a fiesty bunch of Lady Pioneers from Lima Temple Christian 25-16, 25-12, 25-23 in volleyball action Monday evening Continue » Canal Days 5K resultsLocal News (705 words)
Kyle Minnich, 34 — 17:16 Kevin Kramer, 22 — 17:40 Jason Jay, 31 — 17:55 Dan Campbell, 43 — 18:00 Aaron Elwer, 28 — 18:09 Jacob Karl, 17 — 18:51 Colin Continue » Blue Jays garner sweep of LancersSports (602 words)
MIDDLE POINT — St. John’s was coming off an emotional volleyball triumph over previously-unbeaten Kalida Saturday when they took on Lincolnview Monday night. Lady Blue Jay Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Brian Pohlman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kamie Pulford. For the Record (29 words)
St. Ritas Medical Center A baby girl was born Monday to Tasha and Damon Coil of Delphos. A baby boy was born Monday to Tasha Muhlenkamp and Continue » Wildcats edge out Lady JaysSports (548 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s did everything but win. The Lady Blue Jay soccer unit gave Miller City all they wanted and did everything but put the Continue » Fishing Derby winnersLocal News (96 words)
Winners in the Canal Days Fishing Derby include, Brandy White and Eli Lucas with the biggest fish. They won bicycles. Abby Brine and Austin Continue » Sister celebrates jubileeLocal News (110 words)
Sister Mary Madelena Pohlman celebrated her Jubilee Celebration of Religious Consecration on July 27, 2008 at Gesu Church in Toledo. Her baptismal name was Mary Lou Continue » Third Habitat Home under constructionLocal News (259 words)
DELPHOS — A third Habitat for Humanity Home is under construction in Delphos. The four-bedroom, 1,280-square-foot home will be owned by Shane and Ashley Harter; their Continue » September 25th, 2008 Yankee Stadium — not to be forgottenSports (477 words)
I caught the tail end of the Baltimore at New York Yankees baseball game Sunday night, the finale for The House That Ruth Built. The ESPN Continue » St. John’s celebrates grandparentsLocal News (46 words)
Evan Querry, above, spends time with his grandma, Marsha Hoehn, during the Grandparents Day event at St. John’s Elementary. Second- grade students and grandparents learned Continue » Lady Blue Jays grab district golf berthSports (502 words)
KALIDA — With the girls golf tournament splitting into two divisions this year, that opened the door for a few teams. St. John’s took advantage, shooting Continue » Musketeers triumph over ’CatsSports (596 words)
DELPHOS — The Fort Jennings girls soccer team put up three goals in the first 20 minutes of action Tuesday afternoon versus homestanding Jefferson. It was Continue » LETTER TO EDITORLocal News (423 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Did you know that the YWCA of Van Wert County has a child care/preschool facility? The answer to this question from the people that I Continue » Cost of fuel raises city paving price tagLocal News (213 words)
DELPHOS — The rising cost of fuel was again realized Tuesday. City council members meeting Tuesday approved an ordinance allowing the city to pay an additional Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Miranda Perrine. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Warren Poling. Phyllis DillerFor the Record (278 words)
Nov. 11, 1931 - Sept. 22, 2008 Phyllis Diller, 76, of Elida, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday at her residence. She was born Nov. 11, 1931, in Continue » Landeck Foresters 100Local News (267 words)
LANDECK — The Landeck Foresters, formerly the Landeck Catholic Knights of Ohio, Branch 76, are celebrating 100 years this month. The group was originally chartered as Continue » September 26th, 2008 Brad Wannemacher seeking successful golf tourney trailSports (392 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s senior golfer Brad Wannemacher has already accomplished one mission for the 2008 campaign: winning Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year. “That Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kaitlyn Kundert. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Carroll Baker. 5-0 ’Cats meet 0-5 Knights in NWCSports (863 words)
One team has all the experience and veteran leadership most high school football coaches seek, especially in the small-school ranks. The other is just the opposite: Continue » New hall of fame at ElidaSports (82 words)
Elida High School is forming a new hall of fame to honors accomplishments of its athletes and coaches. Former athletes who are 10 years beyond participation Continue » Kimmet honored for fire serviceLocal News (482 words)
DELPHOS — Bob Kimmet was recently honored for 30 years of  service with the Delphos Fire Department before hanging up his fire helmet for his Continue » September 27th, 2008 RTA to connect Delphos, LimaLocal News (46 words)
According to Shelly Gould of the Regional Transit Authority, the Lima-based bus system is working to develop a shuttle to Delphos. Details have yet to be Continue » ’Cats run roughshod over Lady PiratesSports (416 words)
BLUFFTON — Jefferson’s volleyball squad didn’t waste any time with Bluffton Thursday night. The Lady Jeffcats improved to 13-1, 5-1 in the Northwest Conference, as they Continue » Blue Jays, Clarkson move onSports (1005 words)
DEFIANCE — St. John’s had already secured a district boys golf berth as a team, finishing third at the Division III sectional tournament held on Continue » Indians hand Lady Jays 4-game lossSports (308 words)
By RAY DEANNE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Fort Recovery came to town to face the St. John’s Blue Jays in Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball at Robert Continue » Vantage fall sports athletesLocal News (175 words)
Vantage Career Center recenlty honored its athletes with a spirit day. The included, front from left, Austin Eutsler, Crestview football; Jessica Gause, Parkway volleyball; Katie Continue » Lauser goes ‘green’ in El PasoLocal News (489 words)
EL PASO, TEXAS — Since as early as the 1700s, rickshaws have transported couples over short distances. Around the world, the bicycle-driven version of the Continue » September 29th, 2008 Award-winning Wildcat cheerleadersSports (169 words)
The Jefferson cheerleaders recently attended camp at Ohio State University hosted by the Ameri-Cheer Association. They received several awards during the camp, including top squad Continue » Flyers pound Blue Jays 42-0Sports (702 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Marion Local’s Flyers dominated both sides of the pigskin Friday evening. The Mercer County guests spoiled the reign of Homecoming Continue »