November 3rd, 2008 This and ThatLocal News (872 words)
Who said you can’t teach old dogs new tricks? I can testify that this family history buff has learned a lot of new tricks during Continue » Your vote countsFor the Record (597 words)
By Esther Bielawski Guest Editorial The enormous power of just one vote has often been demonstrated throughout history. The fates of nations have been changed because one Continue » Vantage district voters to decide two issues TuesdayLocal News (295 words)
By MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — At the same time as it needs an operating levy, the Tri-County’s vocational school is also seeking funds Continue » Larry L. SybertFor the Record (287 words)
July 29, 1939-Oct. 30, 2008 Larry L. Sybert, 69, of Delphos, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1939, Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (190 words)
The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets waiting to be adopted. Each comes with a spay or neuter, first shots, and a heartworm Continue » Library serves as community’s resource centerLocal News (1927 words)
The library is a wonderful resource center for the whole community. We provide a wide range of services from books and magazines to puppets and Continue » Blue Jays live for another daySports (848 words)
DELPHOS — Playoff time is all about winning and moving on. The St. John’s defense proved its stellar self to do that, shutting down the ground Continue » Derryberry, Drexler vie for juvenile court judgeLocal News (581 words)
LIMA — Allen County voters will decide Tuesday between presiding Juvenile Judge Glen Derryberry (D) and challenger Deb Drexler (R) for the seat. Derryberry was appointed Continue » Jefferson class of 1978 holds reunionLocal News (120 words)
The Jefferson High School class of 1978 recenlty met for its 30th reunion during Homecoming Weekend. Members attending include, front from left, Sue (Kroeger) Radabaugh, Continue » Crish in ring for county sheriffLocal News (394 words)
Sam Crish’s name will appear with Steve Hoverman’s on Tuesday’s ballot for Allen County Sheriff. Crish is a former major with the Investigative Division of the Continue » Students win donut party for drug-free decoratingLocal News (100 words)
Winners in the Jefferson Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest have been announced, The homerooms of Stephanie Braun and Doug Sanders won a donut party Continue » November 4th, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Herb WarneckeLifestyles (97 words)
Hubert “Herb”  and Janice (Burnfield) Warnecke of Spencerville will observe 50 years of marriage on Nov. 8. They will celebrate with an open house from 2-4:30 Continue » Elenora A. KarhoffFor the Record (157 words)
June 4, 1919 - Nov. 1, 2008 Elenora A. Karhoff, 89, of Delphos, died at 8:05 p.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Adam Stocksdale. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Caitlin Landwehr. Delphos Reds lay claim to TCMFA titleSports (720 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald ST. MARYS — Columbus Grove had beaten the Delphos Reds 8-6 during the midget football regular season. The Reds got oh-so-sweet revenge Continue » Elementary sets conferencesLocal News (31 words)
Parent/teacher conferences for St. John’s Elementary School will be held on Nov. 12 and 13. Sign-up sheets for conferences will be in the grade school hallway Continue » St. John’s blesses new centerLocal News (356 words)
DELPHOS — Nearly 50 parishioners gathered at St. John the Evangelist Parish Ministry Center at the corner of Pierce and Second streets Saturday after Mass Continue » November 5th, 2008 Jefferson marching band offers concertLocal News (27 words)
Jefferson Marching Band will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school gymnasium. The band will perform its musical selections fromits recent marching Continue » CD of A plans annual card party, tree decoratingLocal News (154 words)
The October meeting of the Delphos Chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America was recently held at the Knights of Columbus hall. The club assembled angel Continue » Annual business awards luncheon set ThursdayLocal News (70 words)
The second annual “20 Under 40” Awards luncheon recognizing the region’s business leaders will begin at noon Thursday at the Main Street Bistro in Lima. Sponsored Continue » Edmund E. ScharfFor the Record (137 words)
Nov. 7, 1924 - Nov. 3, 2008 Edmund E. Scharf, 83, of Cloverdale, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born Nov. Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Evan Burgei. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Alexis Moore. Flat Fork Creek project completion date Nov. 30Local News (182 words)
For the Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Work on the Flat Fork Creek project has 99 percent of the work items finalized from Zion Church Road through Continue » November 6th, 2008 Crish Allen County SheriffLocal News (242 words)
Sam Crish defeated challenger Steve Hoverman with 67 percent of the vote to fill the vacancy left by Allen County Sheriff Dan Beck, who did Continue » Red Cross sets classesLocal News (88 words)
The Putnam County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold the following class schedule: — A CPR class for professional rescuers at 9 a.m. Nov. Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Will Buettner. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Morgan Fischbach. Jays face big line of Blue DevilsSports (510 words)
St. John’s has the luxury of facing a similar offense versus Carey that they did the previous week against Arlington: the old-fashioned wishbone. What will be Continue » Quinn gets his chance as Browns QBSports (764 words)
So Brady Quinn is replacing Derek Anderson as the quarterback of the Cleveland Browns because he’s not getting the job done. OK; does that mean Braylon Continue » Ottoville Schools income tax failsLocal News (325 words)
OTTOVILLE — Officials at Ottoville Local Schools are disappointed a .75 percent continuing income tax on Tuesday’s ballot failed. When asked what might be cut from Continue » For the Record (62 words)
A boy, Dawson Santè, was born at 8:49 a.m. Nov. 4 to Dave and Anne Boninsegna of Ottawa. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was Continue » November 7th, 2008 Senior Citizen Center director grateful renewal levy passesLocal News (281 words)
Allen County voters resoundingly passed a .3-mil five-year renewal levy for Elderly Citizens Services. Delphos Senior Citizens Center Director Joyce Hale said she was delighted with Continue » Devils want to make Jays blueSports (473 words)
Carey head gridiron coach Todd Worst has one thing in mind as his Blue Devils (10-1, 6-1 Midland Athletic League) prepare for St. John’s Friday Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kent Staup. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Wesley Kroeger. Library offers knitting classesLocal News (44 words)
The Putnam County District Library Ottoville-Monterey Twp. will host knitting classes from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 12 and Dec. 3. The cost will be $15, includes Continue » Clara BrinkmanFor the Record (231 words)
March 22, 1924 - Nov. 4, 2008 Clara Brinkman, 84, of Delphos, died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born March 22, Continue » Veterans speak to St. John’s studentsLocal News (120 words)
Paul Baumgarte offers details about the pictures he took in Africa while he was a soldier during World War II at St. John’s Elementary School Continue » November 8th, 2008 Schulte, Osting, Antalis, Miller top Van Wert picksSports (859 words)
For The Delphos Herald VAN WERT – The High School football regular season has concluded; with that, the VanWertVoice.com sport’s department has announced its Van Wert Continue » CL of C learns about advance directivesLocal News (129 words)
Landeck Catholic Ladies of Columbia had a chaplain from St. Rita’s speak on Ohio’s 5 advance directives: Living Will, durable power of attorney for healthcare, Continue » Christmas Project gearing up for record year of needLocal News (234 words)
DELPHOS — With the precarious economy and high jobless rate, the needs to be met by the Delphos Community Christmas Club will be greater than Continue » Garden club tip toes through tulips in cemeteryLocal News (42 words)
Roger Morris tills a patch of ground at Westside Cemetery as members of the Green Thumb Garden Club look on. The club planted tulips at Continue » November 10th, 2008 Foundation created for Reindel familyLocal News (51 words)
A foundation has been created for the Reindel family due to the recent loss of their husband/father, Phil Reindel. Donations can be sent or dropped off Continue » Income tax to reappear on Ottoville’s ballotLocal News (401 words)
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville Local School District residents will again see a .75 percent continuing income tax on the Feb. 3 special election ballot. The measure failed Continue » Landin Kade SullyFor the Record (82 words)
Landin Kade Sully was stillborn at 7:44 a.m. Wednesday at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. His parents are Justin and Whitney (Wallace) Sully, who survive in Continue » This and ThatLocal News (1085 words)
Among the early settlers of Delphos were two men by the name of John Grothaus. They both came from Gesmold, Germany, and they both spelled Continue » Marie Kathleen Smith FriemothFor the Record (206 words)
Feb. 7, 1926 - Nov. 7, 2008 Marie Kathleen Smith Friemoth, 82, of Kenton and formerly of Dunkirk, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday at Kenton Nursing Continue » Blue Jays survive gridiron playoff tussleSports (736 words)
KENTON — Playoff football isn’t about looking pretty or getting style points. It’s about winning. That is what St. John’s did Friday night, holding off a late Continue » Delphos Post Office 75 years oldLocal News (1818 words)
DELPHOS — On Nov. 12, 1933, the dedication ceremony for the new Delphos Post Office was held in conjunction with the American Legion convention. The Delphos Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (459 words)
Is that the telephone? No. Well, isn’t that a pleasant surprise. I’m sure you, like many across the nation, received numerous, and I’m being generous with Continue » November 11th, 2008 Letters to the EditorFor the Record (111 words)
DEAR EDITOR: People: Please read the article on page 2 in the Nov. 6 issue of The Herald. Please call, write, e-mail or fax this to your Continue » Richard D. SchmelzerFor the Record (21 words)
Richard D. Schmelzer, 82, of Delphos, died Sunday at Van Wert County Hosptial. Arrangements are incomplete and Harter and Schier Funeral Home. LETTER TO EDITORFor the Record (495 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Last month, there was a letter in the paper concerning a ditch project. I do not know the particulars of this situation but Mr. Continue » Sparrow/MerschmanLifestyles (52 words)
Brenda Sparrow and Donnie Boroff of Lima announce the engagement of their daughter, April Sparrow, to James Merschman, son of Margaret Merschman of Delphos and Continue » City plans to marinate streets this winterLocal News (287 words)
DELPHOS — Neither the National Weather Service or local leaders can prevent snow, sleet and freezing rain from turning a Rockwellesque winter landscape in to Continue » Mr. and Mrs. George BonifasLifestyles (102 words)
George and Dorothy (Smith) Bonifas will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Nov. 27. The couple were married on that date, which was Thanksgiving Day, in Continue » Jennifer Moening and Roger LehmanFor the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER Twin girls were born Nov. 7 to Jennifer Moening and Roger Lehman of Delphos. Business Journal honors ‘20 Under 40’Local News (426 words)
  The Business Journal of West Central Ohio honored the “20 Under 40” class of 2008 recently. The awards go to young professionals who Continue » Remember the ‘tigers’Local News (485 words)
LIMA — Wayne “Johnnie” Johnson of Lima was taken prisoner by the Communists on July 11, 1950. The Korean War was heating up and he Continue » November 12th, 2008 St. John’s ElementaryLocal News (362 words)
First honors – 4.0 Fifth grade Owen Baldauf, Shannon Bockey, Lexie Hays, Ryan Hellman, Tyler Ledyard, Evan Mohler, Anna Mueller, Rachel Pohlman, Ashly Troyer, Alaina Utrup and Continue » Jefferson High SchoolLocal News (373 words)
Freshman Cassidy Bevington, Derek Blackburn, Misty Blanchard, Kennedy Boggs, Dylan Brinkman, Nadine Clarkson, Paitten Cotterman, Shelby Diltz, Hayley Drerup, Nick Dunlap, Kellen Elwer, Jesstin Foust, Alex Continue » Richard D. SchmelzerFor the Record (200 words)
March 16, 1926 Nov. 9, 2008 Richard D. Schmelzer, 82, of Delphos, died at 11:51 p.m. Sunday at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born March 16, 1926, Continue » Delphos Jefferson Middle SchoolLocal News (169 words)
All-A honor roll Sixth grade Karen Cline and Gaige Rassman. Seventh grade Makayla Binkley, Libbi Brown, Isaac Illig, Austin Jettinghoff, Rachel Mahlie, Gabrielle Pimpas, Hannah Sensibaugh, Justin Stewart, Rileigh Continue » Fort Jennings High SchoolLocal News (266 words)
Honor roll I  3.667 – 4.00 Seniors Josh Calvelage. Lance Gerdeman, Travis Hellman, Brittany Piasecki and Troy Warnecke. Juniors Stephanie Bidlack, Stacie Chandler, Jared Horstman, Drew Mesker and Kevin Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Nov. 9 to Andrea Mays and Nicholas Short of Spencerville. Letter to EditorFor the Record (230 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Each month, Betty Brenneman writes a news piece for the Inter-faith Thrift Shop that is placed in the Delphos Herald. She writes in a very Continue » Richard Alvin BlackFor the Record (263 words)
Aug. 9, 1929 Nov. 7, 2008 Richard Alvin Black, 79, of Crystal River, Fla. and formerly of Spencerville, died Friday after a long illness. He was born Aug. Continue » School board, administration to address picturesLocal News (747 words)
DELPHOS — Delphos City Schools will aggressively address the problem of students sending questionable photos of themselves to other students. During the school board’s Monday meeting, Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Austin Reindel. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Lucas Miller. Looser honored with flight for a dayLocal News (637 words)
DELPHOS — When the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was completed in 2004, Retired Air Force Captain Earl Morse was a physician assistant Continue » November 13th, 2008 Buckeye gridders a disappointing crewSports (531 words)
Ohio State is still in the hunt for the Big Ten title but need some help. Whatever bowl they go to, even the Rose Bowl, will Continue » Jays seek to slow down pass-happy BulldogsSports (654 words)
With the growing number of spread offenses in football, defenses might be starting to get better preparation. That doesn’t mean it’s any easier to control those Continue » Spencerville VFW sets annual Christmas PartyLocal News (97 words)
The 29th annual Christmas Party for Underprivileged Children will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Spencerville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Sponsors Continue » Garden club to make ornamentsLocal News (60 words)
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Delphos Public Library. Members will hold a workship to create Christmas tree ornaments Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Brice Schulte. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Curtis Miller. Geraldine Crystal StopherFor the Record (229 words)
Nov. 4, 1915 - Nov. 10, 2008 Geraldine “Jerry” (Truax) Stopher, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa., and formerly of Van Wert, died Monday at Mercy Medical Continue » Council OKs annexation, considers 2009 budgetLocal News (414 words)
By GREG SCHERGER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Delphos City Council addressed a relatively light agenda Tuesday evening and voiced approval for the annexation of 1.433 acres Continue » November 14th, 2008 Bulldogs set for Blue JaysSports (596 words)
Ada’s offense has put up big numbers with its high-powered spread attack. The Bulldog defense has been extremely stingy to go with it on the way Continue » Library waits for key to buildingLocal News (225 words)
DELPHOS — Discussion was held Wednesday by the Delphos Library Board for plans for a newly purchased adjacent building but will have to wait until Continue » Landeck prepares for kraut supperLocal News (267 words)
LANDECK — Parishioners here are gearing up for the annual Landeck Sausage and Sauerkraut Supper set Sunday in the basement of St. John the Baptist Continue » November 15th, 2008 K of C donates to schoolsLocal News (58 words)
Superintendent of Delphos Public Schools Jeff Price, left and St. John’s High School Principal Don Huysman, right, accept $1,172.40 checks from Ed Klima of the Continue » Veterans receive thank-you bannerLocal News (50 words)
World War II veterans Paul Baumgarte, left, and Arthur Grothouse stand in front of a banner signed by each student at Delphos St. John Elementary. Continue » Religion can play role in domestic abuseLocal News (818 words)
By MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald Christian churches are a staple of many communities across the region and the nation. They provide valuable moral guidance, support and Continue » Elwer’s kindergarten class at St. John ElementaryLocal News (64 words)
Students in Chris Elwer’s kindergarten class at St.  John Elementary include, front from left, Leah Hodgson, Dominic Bonifas, Renee Unland, Mason Schleeter, Emma Reindel, Jeffrey Continue » Van Wert Hospital to expand ERLocal News (462 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Hospital announced Thursday the pledge dollar amount secured to date for the $6 Continue » Alice R. SueverFor the Record (207 words)
Aug. 6, 1932 - Nov. 13, 2008 Alice R. Suever, 76, of Delphos, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday at the Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. She Continue » Northwest All-District Football ListSports (932 words)
Area Players DIVISION I First Team Defense: Punter—Desmond Harvey, Lima Senior, 5-9, 190, jr. Offensive player of the year: Troy Bell, Tol. Start. Defensive players of the year: Joey Powell, Continue » November 17th, 2008 Blue Jay gridders heading to state semisSports (1054 words)
FINDLAY — Something seemingly had to give. It was St. John’s ground game matched up against Ada’s pass-happy spread offense on a rainy Friday night at Continue » Miscellaneous old newsLocal News (1638 words)
Jefferson School Will Stop Fast Train Here Arrangements have been completed by Jefferson school authorities to take the Jefferson orchestra to Madison next week. The Manhattan Limited, fast Continue » Edward and Stacy RisnerFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born Nov. 13 to Edward and Stacy Risner of Elida. On the Other HandFor the Record (328 words)
We are finally seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel. We have been working on my in-laws home for nearly two months trying Continue » James Leo ‘Marty’ MartinFor the Record (265 words)
March 3, 1938 Nov. 13, 2008 James Leo “Marty” Martin, 70, of Lima, died at 7:35 p.m., Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on March Continue » Abusive teen dating can lead to domestic violenceLocal News (609 words)
Though many young children learn to share their toys, those who don’t may continue their possessive behavior when they begin dating. If a respective child Continue » St. John’s presents ‘Lights, Camera, Action’Local News (56 words)
St. John’s students in grades K-4 presented “Lights, Camera, Action” to parents and siblings recently. The production included songs from well-known movies such as “Charlie Continue » This and ThatLocal News (891 words)
Downtown Delphos just isn’t the same anymore. Since Shenk’s closed, I feel like I lost a good friend. My friend, Chris and I finished decorating a Continue » Irvin DeLongFor the Record (20 words)
Irvin DeLong, 87, of Delphos, died Friday at Van Wert County Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Nicole Wortman and Lewis CheneyFor the Record (15 words)
A girl was born Nov. 13 to Nicole Wortman and Lewis Cheney of Fort Jennings. Kim and Paul SadlerFor the Record (37 words)
A boy, Aaron James, was born Nov. 12 to Kim and Paul Sadler of St. Marys. He was welcomed home by his brother, Ryan. Grandparents are Dick Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (194 words)
The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets waiting to be adopted. Each comes with a spay or neuter, first shots, and a heartworm Continue » Fire and Rescue promotes Streets to platoon chiefLocal News (99 words)
Mayor Mike Gallmeier, left, was present Friday for the promotion ceremony for firefighter Kevin Streets, center, who received his platoon chief badge from Delphos Fire Continue » November 19th, 2008 For the Record (84 words)
A boy, Benjamin Robert, was born Nov. 8 to Tony and Amy Stemen of Findlay. He was welcomed home by a brother, William. Grandparents include Linda Stemen Continue » Library craftLocal News (43 words)
Join Jennifer Salazar at the Delphos Public Library from 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Salazar will assist participants in making a holiday centerpiece. This is a free program and Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Robert GoodLifestyles (106 words)
Robert and Alma (Krietemeyer) Good of Fort Jennings will celebrate 60 years of marriage on November 25. The couple will celebrate with a family dinner. The Continue » Ottoville to cut bus route, driverLocal News (553 words)
OTTOVILLE — Some students and parents of Ottoville Local Schools will have to adjust their morning schedule after Christmas break when a bus driver and Continue » Robert S. HallFor the Record (229 words)
Jan. 19, 1927 Nov. 15, 2008 Robert S. Hall, 81, of Lima, died at 6:21 p.m. Saturday at Ridge at Shawnee. He was born Jan. 19, 1927, in Continue » Geary/KroegerLifestyles (96 words)
Ray and Barb Geary of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Annette, to Jonathon Larry Kroeger, son of Larry and Nancy Kroeger of Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Stephanie Honigford. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Ariel Krendl. Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Drew Wagner. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Logan Hamilton. Jays seek to ground Cavaliers in state semisSports (636 words)
St. John’s has made a living running the football over the last two decades. They will face a team that also loves to grind it out Continue » Armella A. TurnwaldFor the Record (195 words)
Feb. 8, 1923 - Nov. 16, 2008 Armella A. Turnwald, 85, of Ottoville, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Feb. Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DuScheidLifestyles (268 words)
Michelle Reneé Heitz and Ronald John DuScheid II were united in marriage on March 29 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church by the Rev. Continue » Helen L. (Metzger) MillerFor the Record (189 words)
July 4, 1925 - Nov. 14, 2008 Helen L. (Metzger) Miller, 83, of Ottoville, died at 9:10 p.m. Friday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Nov. 14 to August Laplante and Eric Hayes of Elida. Gallmeier finds each day uniqueLocal News (411 words)
DELPHOS — Mayor Mike Gallmeier has one of the most important jobs in town. On a day-to-day basis, he says it’s never boring because each Continue » November 20th, 2008 Flowers on Fifth joins Delphos ChamberLocal News (52 words)
Flowers on Fifth,  940 E. Fifth St., Delphos, is the newest Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce investor. Celebrating their membership are, from left, Flowers on Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (685 words)
THE Game is upon us. Well, maybe this season’s edition of Ohio State/@#$!%%%!  doesn’t quite have the drama, expectations and excitement we’re used to in the Continue » Cavs hope three’s the charmSports (521 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald The Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers will be making their third appearance in the state football semifinals. They hope the third time is Continue » Village to award storm sewerLocal News (482 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Council will award the bid for an upcoming Fifth Street Sewer Relief Project in Fort Jennings in December. Bids were received from eight Continue » Art show winners announcedLocal News (336 words)
The Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert, has announced the winners of its 2008 Members Show and Sale.  Awards were presented during the show’s opening reception Continue » Workers installing drainage system at football fieldLocal News (141 words)
Work to move the football field at Stadium Park is underway. The sod has been moved to the baseball diamond north of the field and Continue » November 21st, 2008 Canal Days Committee makes donations from festival profitsLocal News (84 words)
The Canal Days Committee and Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce passed out donations from the 2008 festival proceeds Wednesday. Canal Days Core Committee member Jim Continue » November 22nd, 2008 Mildred R. ‘Milly’ Goergens StonerFor the Record (331 words)
Oct. 31, 1947 - Nov. 20, 2008 Mildred R. (Milly) Goergens Stoner, 61, of Delphos, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was Continue » November 23rd, 2008 Bockey, Clark playing for OwensSports (178 words)
The Delphos Herald St. John’s graduates Jeanne Bockey (5-11 sophomore guard) and Sarah Clark (5-10 freshman guard/forward) have begun their seasons for the Owens Community College Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Rachel Miller. Congratulations Rachel! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Seth Wollenhaupt. Congratulations Seth! November 24th, 2008 A salute to our veteransLocal News (600 words)
FORT JENNINGS — By New Year’s Day 1950, the world was a different place than it had been. World War II had radically changed global Continue » School StuffLocal News (470 words)
Times they are a changing. You could lean hard on the argument that baby-boomers have not seen times this difficult in their lifetimes. The 60s and Continue » Jennifer and Aaron TrentmanFor the Record (18 words)
Jennifer and Aaron Trentman of Elida gave birth to a baby boy Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. On the Other HandFor the Record (361 words)
At the Business After Hours Tuesday, when everyone introduced themselves they were also asked to tell what they were thankful for. The usual answers followed such Continue » This and ThatLocal News (846 words)
Turn back the clock, flip over the calendar and dig that old Saturday Evening Post out of the attic. Look at the Norman Rockwell painting Continue » At the Thrift ShopLocal News (458 words)
More than 100 volunteers attended the dinner in honor of their services held at the Eagles on Nov. 12. A delicious meal was served by the Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (190 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 » St. John’s earns state berthLocal News (1074 words)
WAPAKONETA — All the old cliches about football could have applied to Friday night’s Division VI state semifinal between St. John’s and Sidney Lehman. Ones about Continue » November 25th, 2008 Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Justin Grothouse Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Ryan Klenz. Margaret J. ‘Jane’ WagnerFor the Record (87 words)
June 13, 1919 - Nov. 22, 2008 Margaret J. “Jane” Wagner, 89, of Elida, died at 12:25 p.m. Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She Continue » Michael J. Pollock IIFor the Record (187 words)
Dec. 13, 1987 - Nov. 22, 2008 Michael J. Pollock II, 20, of Fort Jennings, died at 12:47 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center as Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Tony ReckerLifestyles (74 words)
Tony and Kelly (Schimmoller) Recker of Fort Jennings will celebrate 25 years of marriage Dec. 3. A family dinner will be held. The couple were married Continue » Shawver/ReesLifestyles (83 words)
Larry Shawver and Pam Shawver of Paulding announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandi, to Alan Rees, son of Dave and Ann Rees of Van Continue » Mary Lou HeisingFor the Record (213 words)
Sept. 21, 1928 - Nov. 20, 2008 Mary Lou Heising, 80, of Delphos, died at 3:30 a.m., Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Nathan RostorferLifestyles (242 words)
Sandy Katherine Brinkman and Nathan Eric Rostorfer were united in marriage on Aug. 16 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Mel Verhoff Continue » Museum receives nostalgic itemsLocal News (323 words)
DELPHOS — For Delphos teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s, one of their favorite hangouts was the Chew-Chew Inn on the corner of Second and Continue » November 26th, 2008 Future of grain market uncertainLocal News (513 words)
As nationwide banks and auto manufacturers line up for a bailout, other industries are also feeling the economic pinch. The nation’s food producers are also Continue » Fern W. FishFor the Record (83 words)
Fern W. Fish, 93, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Fayette, died Monday at Manor Care Health Services in Tampa, Fla. Survivors include her husband, Glen; two Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Nov. 24 to Mark and Jennifer Knippen of Fort Jennings. Harman gets first deerLocal News (66 words)
Fifteen-year-old Zach Harman of Delphos bagged his first deer, an eight-point buck, Saturday in Van Wert County during the Ohio Youth Hunt Weekend. Zach, with Continue » November 27th, 2008 Hopewell-Loudon seeks to be chief team of Division VISports (589 words)
As with most teams that are in game 15 of the high school gridiron season, you can bet that most do all three phases well Continue » Good luck, Blue JaysSports (572 words)
Congrats to St. John’s for making its fifth state title game and going for their fifth title. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication Continue » Black Friday should be typical oneLocal News (394 words)
DELPHOS — Despite reports of consumers spending less money since “bailout” became a household word, one leading local retailer says sales have steadily increased over Continue » Garland E. DavisFor the Record (169 words)
May 27, 1924 Nov. 24, 2008 Garland E. Davis, 84, of Venedocia, died at 3:40 p.m. Monday at Convalarium at Indian Run. He was born May 27, 1924, Continue » Relay team to find biggest loserLocal News (101 words)
Kruisin’ for a Miracle will be hosting a ‘Biggest Loser’ competition. The competition will start on Dec. 5 with the first weigh-in at noon at K&M Continue » City hopes to sell water to countyLocal News (621 words)
DELPHOS — The city’s reservoir has been billed as a regional water source since its early stages and after a year of negotiations, a deal Continue » Chamber board meets at local factoryLocal News (98 words)
The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce held its November board meeting at Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. This unique facility in Delphos was constructed in Continue » November 29th, 2008 St. John’s to honor 2008 Hall of FamersLocal News (2198 words)
For the Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Fifth Annual Delphos St. John’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Sunday in the All Saints Building. The Continue » LETTER TO EDITORFor the Record (170 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I am writing in regard to the article published in the Herald 11/20/08 about the Son Rise program for children with autism. I am a Continue » Students place in karate tournamentSports (56 words)
Students from Lear’s Martial Arts recently competed in the Thanksgiving Day Tournament in Ottawa. Winners, from left, are, Joe Lopez, first place in weapons and Continue » Kayla HagermanFor the Record (14 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Nov. 27 to Kayla Hagerman of Spencerville. Volunteers help spread Thanksgiving cheerLocal News (61 words)
The Knights of Columbus dinner coordinator Jerry Backus said there were 135 requests for meal delivery this year.  Volunteers Ron Rode, left, Jim Calvelage, Haley Continue » December 1st, 2008 JAMP sets photography contest open houseLocal News (167 words)
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District has announced the following upcoming events. From 2-4  p.m. Nov. 9, the district will offer its Nature Photography Contest open house Continue »