December 1st, 2008 Kittens, LadyCats win openersSports (419 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald BATH TOWNSHIP — The Bath Wildkittens were too much for St. John’s to handle in Friday night’s second game at the Continue » This and ThatLocal News (1156 words)
It will soon be 100 years since a group of men met on the second floor over the Delphos Hardware (now Ace Hardware) for the Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (205 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 » No doubt left: Blue Jays No. 1Local News (1331 words)
MASSILLON — All year long, the St. John’s football team had a lot of doubters: they were too young, they were a year away, on Continue » Kathryn AltenburgerFor the Record (280 words)
Oct. 11, 1916 - Nov. 27, 2008 Kathryn L. Altenburger, 92, of Lima, died at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (392 words)
The Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, the mountains of dishes washed, the football games taken in and the dog is snoring contentedly on the couch. Another Continue » Most definitely ‘not a year away’Sports (787 words)
MASSILLON — As one might expect, St. John’s was certainly in a celebratory mood Friday afternoon. After all, the Blue Jays had just seized their fifth Continue » December 2nd, 2008 St. John’s inducts class of 2008 into Hall of FameLocal News (68 words)
  St. John’s Parish Foundation inducted its fifth class of Hall of Famers Sunday in the All-Saints Building. Dr. Michael Reckart, left, class of 1965, Continue » Lady ’Cats struggle to opening triumphSports (338 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald ANTWERP — The first 3-pointer of the game by Jefferson sophomore Kristin Klausing helped pull the Jeffcats away from the Antwerp Continue » Lady Blue Jays bounce backSports (679 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald BATH TOWNSHIP — St. John’s got past an undermanned bunch of Elida Lady Bulldogs 49-42 in the consolation contest of the Continue » William and Stacy JoliffFor the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Dec. 1 to William and Stacy Joliff of Elida. Steve and Andrea LeibrechtFor the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Nov. 30 to Steve and Andrea Leibrecht of Cloverdale. On the Other HandLocal News (392 words)
The Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, the mountains of dishes washed, the football games taken in and the dog is snoring contentedly on the couch. Another Continue » Jays’ fans see familySports (732 words)
By FRANK GERMAN The Delphos Herald MASSILLON — Among the St. John’s fans at Friday’s Division VI state championship triumph over Hopewell-Loudon, one thing stood out: family. At Continue » Aaron and Jenny FuerstFor the Record (28 words)
A boy, Grant Aaron, was born Nov. 28 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus to Aaron and Jenny Fuerst. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Paul SadlerLifestyles (76 words)
Paul and Jane (VanPelt) Sadler will observed 40 years of marriage Sunday. The couple were married Nov. 30, 1968, at Delphos St John the Evangelist Catholic Continue » Homemade noodles staple at annual bazaarLocal News (376 words)
DELPHOS — For the past 26 years, Grace Jones has been the driving force behind noodle-making for the annual Trinity United Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar. Jones Continue » St. John’s football players get welcome homeLocal News (967 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Blue Jay pride was really evident at Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium Saturday afternoon as the St. John’s community, its Continue » Family donates to Stadium Club projectLocal News (51 words)
More than 75 members of the  Neumeier family gathered for their annual Christmas celebration Saturday and decided to make a “family” donation to the Continue » December 3rd, 2008 T-Birds clamp down Lady MusketeersSports (670 words)
LIMA — Both Fort Jennings head girls basketball coach Matt Myerholtz and his Lima Central Catholic counterpart, Bill Taflinger, could expect to be a little Continue » Corzine takesLocal News (475 words)
Local event decorator and balloon artists Tammy Corzine owner of Celebrations in Delphos attended the FLOAT Balloon Convention at great Wolf Lodge in Mason Nov. Continue » Mueller ordained as transitional deaconLocal News (59 words)
Eric Mueller was ordained as a transitional deacon by the Most Rev. Daniel Ruechlein, Archbishop of Indianapolis, on Oct. 25 at Meinrad Seminary. He is the Continue » Kiwanis have Hanser Pavilion aglow for ChristmasLocal News (34 words)
The Kiwanis put up their Christmas tree and other lights at the Hanser Family Pavilion at Stadium Park last weekend. The Kiwanis decorate the pavilion Continue » Lady ’Cats dominate ApachesSports (480 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson’s home opener couldn’t have been better. The Fairview Apaches scored the first points of the game; that would be Continue » Associated Charities gives annual donationsLocal News (69 words)
Delphos Fire and Rescue Chief Dave McNeal, left, and Police Chief Dave Wagner, right, accept donations from Associated Charities Treasurer Merle Brady Tuesday. The Van Continue » Dorotha M. PeltierFor the Record (24 words)
Dorotha M. Peltier, 98, of Delphos, died Monday at her son’s residence in Cumming, Ga. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Delphos banker diesLocal News (368 words)
DELPHOS — For more than 45 years, Elmer Scherger served Delphos in banking lending money to farmers and other small businesses and helping with their Continue » LETTERS TO EDITORFor the Record (396 words)
DEAR EDITOR: This letter is directed to the thoughtless thief or thieves who decided to help themselves to my outside snowman decoration. Recently, I purchased a darling Continue » Chamber Coloring ContestLocal News (17 words)
Look for the Delphos Chamber coloring contest picvture in the Delphos Herald December 2, 4, and 9. Optimists set Santa visitationLocal News (98 words)
The Christmas Eve Santa Visitation program is now accepting letters asking Santa to visit area children. Santa visitation is for children ages 0-9. The child’s name, age, Continue » Worship service fills air with musicLocal News (68 words)
 The Delphos Ministerial Association’s 32nd annual Community Worship Service drew a large crowd to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Monday evening. All local churches Continue » J. Elmer SchergerFor the Record (276 words)
Aug. 31, 1917 Dec. 2, 2008 J. Elmer Scherger, 91, of Delphos, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. He was born Aug. 31, 1917, in Delphos, Continue » December 5th, 2008 Weis under the glareSports (752 words)
It would be easy for me to pile on the “fire Charlie Weis” bandwagon after Notre Dame finished 6-6 with a crushing at the hands Continue » Herald seeking man, woman of the year nodsLocal News (103 words)
The Delphos Herald is searching for the 2008 Tri-County Area Man and Woman of the Year. Nominees should, by reason of public service and community involvement, Continue » Herald seeking Santa lettersLocal News (86 words)
The Delphos Herald has a direct line to the Jolly Ol’ Elf himself and would like to send your letters to him. Tell Santa if you’ve Continue » Letter to EditorFor the Record (132 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I am writing to support Jim Knebel’s letter on attire St. John’s students were forbidden to wear during a recent Red Ribbon Week celebration. Continue » Vonderwell earns honorary lifetime membership in the International Veterinary Acupuncture SocietyLocal News (466 words)
DELPHOS — Retired Delphos veterinarian Dr. Cletus Vonderwell was surprised Nov. 22 when Dr. Baudouin Claeys and his wife, Lise, of Quebec, Canada; Dr. Brad Continue » Annual church Bazaar a successLocal News (125 words)
Hundreds of area residents visited Trinity United Methodist Church Wednesday for the annual Christmas Bazaar. Ham and beef dinners were served and the General Store Continue » December 6th, 2008 Earl Wilfred OstingFor the Record (344 words)
Sept. 12, 1934 Dec. 4, 2008 Earl Wilfred Osting, 74, of Delphos, died at 7 a.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1934, in Delphos, Continue » Remlinger: a ’Cat to a CardinalSports (472 words)
For The Delphos Herald KALIDA — Kalida head volleyball coach Jeremy Stober has built quite a program in his 11-year stint at the helm of the Continue » Dorotha M. PeltierFor the Record (181 words)
May 21, 1910 - Dec. 1, 2008 Dorotha M. Peltier, 98, of Delphos, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at her son’s residence. She was born May 21, Continue » Herman LuersmanFor the Record (20 words)
Herman Luersman, 88, died at 8:07 a.m. today at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Retired firefighter misses friendsLocal News (503 words)
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Retired Delphos firefighter Randy Carder may miss the people he worked with but he doesn’t miss having to Continue » Ronald A. AhtenFor the Record (51 words)
Ronald A. Ahten, 61, of Delphos, died today at his residence. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, with visitation Continue » December 8th, 2008 Rev. Thomas W. KuhnFor the Record (412 words)
March 7, 1931 Dec. 4, 2008 The Rev. Thomas W. Kuhn, 77, of Tiffin died Thursday morning at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. He was born on March Continue » It’s my job-Berquist wears many hatsLocal News (450 words)
By MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — While many cities have a city manager who “wears” a specified “hat,” the local equivalent wears many. Greg Berquist, 57, Continue » Ronald A. AhtenFor the Record (285 words)
April 7, 1947 - Dec. 5, 2008 Ronald A. Ahten, 61, of Delphos, died at 7:14 a.m. Friday at his residence. He was born April 7, 1947, Continue » Delphos has connection in 1941 Pearl Harbor attackLocal News (195 words)
This Sunday at 12:53 p.m. our time, 67 years ago, the Naval Base and other points throughout Hawaii were attacked by the Japanese. This single Continue » Lancers, Cougars set up Tip-Off finalSports (992 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — With so many questions facing all four boys basketball teams for various and sundry reasons, the participants in Continue » Jennings boys survive openerSports (463 words)
FORT JENNINGS — The Fort Jennings boys basketball team survived a scare from the Arlington Red Devils in their opening game on Friday night. The Musketeers Continue » On the Other HandLocal News (442 words)
As I tried to use my stiff and numb fingers to dig my keys out of my pocket and head home after the Hometown Christmas Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (116 words)
The Van Wert Animal Protective League has available for adoption the following pets: CATS Gerbils Minnie and Angel, along with their brother, Lucky, need a home for Continue » This and ThatLocal News (717 words)
On Sunday, Dec. 7, 1958, the Knights of Columbus celebrated its Golden Jubilee, beginning with a 10 a.m. Pontifical High Mass in St. John’s Catholic Continue » Joanne E. AndrewsFor the Record (248 words)
April 30, 1929 - Dec. 4, 2008 Joanne E. Andrews, 79, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Thursday with her loving children by her side. She was born Continue » Santa arrives in Delphos for Hometown ChristmasLocal News (128 words)
Five-year-old Danielle Hohlbein gives Santa her wish list for Christmas Friday during the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce Hometown Christmas. Santa arrived in the annual Continue » Herman Frank LuersmanFor the Record (284 words)
March 25, 1920 - Dec. 5, 2008 Herman Frank Luersman, 88, of Fort Jennings, died at 8:07 a.m. Friday at his residence. He was born March 25, Continue » December 9th, 2008 Elida, LCC to meet in Elida title gameSports (167 words)
The Delphos Herald ELIDA — Elida outscored Shawnee 16-8 in the fourth period to rally for a 45-41 victory in the Elida boys basketball Tip-Off Classic Continue » December 10th, 2008 Local News (52 words)
The Delphos Kiwanis Club collected toys for the Delphos Community Christmas Project at their Dec. 3 meeting. Kiwanis members Ralph Lauser, left, Matt Mueller, Lynn Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Josh Rode. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Barry Friemoth. For the Record (41 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Dec. 6 to Ronald and Jeannetta Patnaude of Cloverdale. A girl was born Dec. 6 to Keith and Julie Continue » Siefker gets first winSports (807 words)
FOSTORIA — Eric (Ernie) Siefker got his first win as new head coach of the Columbus Grove wrestling team as the Bulldogs competed at the Continue » Jefferson boys sting HornetsSports (295 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Jeffcat boys cagers of Jefferson started off slow in the first half but a huge third quarter led Continue » Local News (33 words)
Kathy Siefker, left, secretary of the Delphos Eagles Auxiliary, presents Avis Birkmeier of the Delphos Community Christmas Project with a check for $500 from the Continue » Local News (30 words)
Pat Dempsey, left, of the Community Christmas Project accepts a donation of $500 and gift certificates from Interfaith Thrift Shop Co-director Dorothy Hoffman. Herald seeking man, woman of the year nodsLocal News (102 words)
The Delphos Herald is searching for the 2008 Tri-County Area Man and Woman of the Year. Nominees should, by reason of public service and community involvement, Continue » Ulm steps down as Jefferson coachSports (345 words)
Damon Ulm officially announced his resignation this morning as Jefferson’s head football coach. He is doing so to pursue further career opportunities in education. He is currently Continue » City workers battle water main breakLocal News (211 words)
DELPHOS — City employees spent the better part of Saturday trying to stem a water main break under East Fifth Street. The city was alerted to Continue » Genealogy Society offers holiday ornamentsLocal News (132 words)
The Putnam County Genealogical Society is selling holiday ornaments featuring the Kalida municipal building and bell tower. The $9 ornaments may be purchased at the main Continue » Local News (59 words)
Bruce Van Metre, left, of the Delphos Recreation Center, and John Jones of the Delphos Bowling Association present Delphos Community Christmas Project coordinator Edna Fischer Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Collin Etzkorn. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Heather Pohlman. Donation keeps adult agriculture program goingLocal News (537 words)
DELPHOS — The Young Farmers and Farmwives adult education is on solid footing for the upcoming year after Gary Mack of Crop Production Services presented Continue » A season of givingLocal News (69 words)
The youth of Delphos Wesleyan Church set a goal of donating 100 pairs of socks to the Delphos Community Christmas Project. On Sunday, they donated Continue » December 11th, 2008 Lady Blue Jays thump CougarsSports (315 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — St. John’s big second quarter helped them to pull away from the Van Wert Cougars on Tuesday night, downing Continue » Leannah M. BohnFor the Record (239 words)
Feb. 17, 1938 - Dec. 9, 2008 Leannah M. Bohn, 70, of Delphos, died Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Feb. 17, 1938, Continue » Anna L. VanDemarkFor the Record (165 words)
Oct. 26, 1909 - Dec. 9, 2008 Anna L. VanDemark, 99, of Elida, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Ulm’s priorities led him to step down as Jefferson coachSports (834 words)
DELPHOS — Perhaps Damon Ulm had been thinking about this decision for a couple of years now. Even so, when the Jefferson head football coach announced Continue » Franklin to send 3 to District BeeLocal News (57 words)
The three winners in this year’s Franklin Elementary School Spelling Bee Tuesday were Halee Heising, left, Anna Slonaker and Trey Smith. The three will go Continue » Big first-half spurt propels Lady GreenLocal News (739 words)
OTTOVILLE — Success in any sport is built on a number of factors: talent, hard work, getting some breaks and, perhaps most of all, health. The Continue » Dienstberger Foundation gives away $275,000 TuesdayLocal News (462 words)
DELPHOS — The Dienstberger Foundation played Santa Tuesday evening, giving out $275,000 to 19 of the 40 groups that requested money. This year’s gifts bring the Continue » Council OKs hourly, salary raises, ’09 budgetLocal News (694 words)
DELPHOS — Hourly and salaried Delphos City employees will see a 2.85 percent pay raise for 2009 after Delphos City Council passed the measures Tuesday Continue » December 12th, 2008 Pure Fashion comingLocal News (446 words)
There is a new program coming to the area called Pure Fashion. “This faith-based, character-formating program for teen girls ages 14-18 enhances not only a young Continue » Crooks prowl for Christmas cheerLocal News (644 words)
Delphos police recently reported a local resident had received a telephone call indicating a grandchild had been involved in an accident in Canada and needed Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (643 words)
Grove wrestlers pin Hornets COLUMBUS GROVE — The Columbus Grove wrestling team pinned a 45-30 defeat on Cory-Rawson in a home dual Wednesday night. Registering pins for Continue » Library installs new computer systemLocal News (249 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library re-opened today after being closed for the past three days for installation of a new computer system and training Continue » December 13th, 2008 Girl Scouts taking orders for luminary kitsLocal News (40 words)
The Delphos Girl Scouts are taking orders for Christmas Eve luminary kits. The kits include a plastic jug, gravel and a candle for 75 cents. Additional Continue » For the Record (66 words)
A boy, Jace Douglas, was born Dec. 8 to Doug and Stacey Haunhorst of Powell. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches Continue » Bulldogs maul Lady Lancers in NWCSports (375 words)
By DAVE BONINSEGNA The Delphos Herald COLUMBUS GROVE — The girls basketball season got underway in earnest this week with conference play starting and the Lincolinview Lady Continue » Youth group offering Putt Putt GolfFor the Record (141 words)
The Trinity Friends Church Youth Group is setting up an indoor putt-putt course in their youth room which will be open to the public over Continue » First half propels Lady ’Cat cagersSports (574 words)
ADA — Veteran Jefferson head girls basketball coach Dave Hoffman would love to have an entire game like his Lady Wildcats showed the first half Continue » Lady Jays control CavaliersSports (190 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The St. John's Lady Jays got their fourth straight win Thursday night at the Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium against Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Stephanie Pohlman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Shelbi Brown. Phi Delta Sorority to mark 75 yearsLocal News (392 words)
DELPHOS — The Phi Delta Sorority will soon celebrate 75 years of charity work in the Delphos community. In the summer of 1933, Ila Scott Doepker, Continue » December 15th, 2008 This and ThatLocal News (714 words)
At  Christmas  we  celebrate  the  birth  of  Jesus Christ.  We do this in many ways — attending church services on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Continue » Charles P. SawmillerFor the Record (208 words)
Feb. 19, 1921 Dec. 12, 2008 Charles P. Sawmiller, 87, of Ottawa, died at 8:05 a.m. Friday at the Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf. He was born Feb. 19, 1921, Continue » Marcella FortenerFor the Record (23 words)
Marcella Fortener, 96, of Delphos, died at 4 p.m. Friday at Vancrest Health Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. ’Dawgs rally, survive Bearcat boys in OTSports (783 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald SPENCERVILLE — Elida looked dead Friday night, trailing host Spencerville by 10 with over two minutes left in the third period Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (463 words)
Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas season is in nitro mode, moving faster than K.I.T.T. or the General Lee ever did. As sports analyst Lee Corso Continue » K of C celebrates 100th anniversaryLocal News (370 words)
For the Delphos Herald DELPHOS — On Dec. 10, 1908, the Delphos Knights of Columbus was charted as Delphos Council 1362 Knights of Columbus with 53 Continue » Charles R. HustonFor the Record (275 words)
June 10, 1918 - Dec. 10, 2008 Charles “Chuck” Romanus Huston, 90, of Florida and formerly of Ohio, died Wednesday at Imperial Point Hospital in Fort Continue » Big Green stifles Flyers in boysSports (597 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — Ottoville used a stifling fourth-quarter defense to pull away from the Flyers of Marion Local 61-50 in a non-league Continue » Economic crisis hits home for holidaysLocal News (746 words)
DELPHOS — When times are tough, one must depend on family members and friends for support. Outside of the community, fulfilling needs from financially-tight social Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (196 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 » December 16th, 2008 For the Record (42 words)
A boy, Maxwell Frederick, was born Dec. 8 at Lima Memorial Hospital to Michael and Maranda Debbe of Van Wert. He was welcomed home by a Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Scott MillerLifestyles (261 words)
Mary Elizabeth Essinger and Scott Michael Miller were united in marriage on Aug. 30 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Rawson, the Rev. Tom Fields Continue » Patty L. ParsonsFor the Record (174 words)
Dec. 17, 1941 - Dec. 14, 2008 Patty L. Parsons, 66, of Delphos, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born Dec. Continue » Lady Green shackles Pirates in cage actionSports (596 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — Once Ottoville settled down Saturday afternoon, the Lady Big Green steadily pulled away from Bluffton. Ottoville improved to 4-1 with Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Curtis Geise. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Clay Obermeyer. Carder, Jettinghoff lift Jefferson boysSports (599 words)
VANLUE — Focus and intensity. That was the only thing Jefferson head boys basketball coach Marc Smith stressed to his troops Saturday night at Vanlue. It worked. The Continue » Marcile A. Nienberg SchmitzFor the Record (228 words)
May 25, 1921 - Dec. 13, 2008 Marcile A. Nienberg Schmitz, 87, of Glandorf, died at 6:18 p.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » Big Green press Bulldogs into lossSports (338 words)
The Delphos Herald COLUMBUS GROVE — The Ottoville Big Green and the Columbus Grove Bulldogs got the Putnam County League boys basketball season underway with a Continue » Middle quarters key JeffcatsSports (248 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Jefferson Lady Wildcats basketball team has started off 4-0 for the second time in the last three years. The Continue » Carl H. SchaadtFor the Record (287 words)
Sept. 22, 1924 Dec. 13, 2008 Carl H. Schaadt, 84, of Convoy, died at 8:32 p.m. Saturday at Convoy Care Center. He was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Continue » Holidays special for Habitat for Humanity homeownersLocal News (415 words)
DELPHOS — “Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward all” is widely known as the anthem of the holiday season. In Delphos, it has been more than Continue » Erhart/ReckerLifestyles (140 words)
David and Cindy Erhart of Kalida announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Craig Recker, son of Anthony and Kelly Recker of Fort Jennings. The Continue » Habitat home owners to be in by ChristmasLocal News (331 words)
DELPHOS — They’ll be home for Christmas That’s the wish of the Shane Harter family, that they will finally be living in their new home at Continue » December 17th, 2008 Paws to ConsiderLocal News (727 words)
By Dr. John  Jones Every kid should have a pet — a dog, a cat, heck, I don’t care, even a rat. Just something. Because nothing Continue » Lady Jays subdue RoughridersSports (680 words)
ST. MARYS — With no seniors and only one junior throughout their entire high school roster of 15, no one has to tell the St. Continue » Jennings to crown Homecoming King, Queen at Friday’s gameLocal News (517 words)
For the Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings High School will officially crown its Homecoming King and Queen Friday evening prior to the boys varsity Continue » Jeanne Alice ClarkFor the Record (190 words)
July 26, 1926 - Dec. 14, 2008 Jeanne Alice Clark, 82, of Mount Pleasant Retirement Community in Monroe and formerly of Delphos, died Sunday at her Continue » Ottoville to drop PI Levy if income tax passesLocal News (713 words)
OTTOVILLE — There may be a bit of good news for Ottoville Local School District voters. School board members agreed Monday to have a motion placed Continue » December 18th, 2008 Wildcat grapplers dominateSports (534 words)
By MIKE WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Jefferson Wildcat wrestling team crushed the Bearcats of Spencerville 76-6 and the Fighting Hornets of Cory-Rawson 58-18 in Continue » Rockets tame Kalida in PCL tussleSports (720 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphois Herald KALIDA — Pandora-Gilboa had been looking toward Tuesday night’s meeting with Kalida ever since Jordan Basinger’s half-court heave eliminated them from Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (727 words)
Did I call it or did I call it? I wrote two weeks ago that Terrell Owens had been far too quiet and that he was Continue » Jennings sewer project on hold for easementLocal News (339 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Council tabled awarding the bid for an upcoming Fifth Street Sewer Relief Project in Fort Jennings this month at Tuesday’s meeting. The village Continue » Local RoundupSports (229 words)
Vikings dispatch Musketeers LEIPSIC — Leipsic put a quartet in double digits Tuesday night to dispatch Fort Jennings 66-53 in Putnam County League girls basketball action Continue » Dorothy ‘Dot’ Shelter-PattonFor the Record (301 words)
April 20, 1926 - Dec. 15, 2008 Dorothy “Dot” Shelter-Patton, 82, of Lima, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday at her residence. She was born April 20, 1926, in Continue » Santa attends preschool open houseLocal News (62 words)
    Lillyan (left) and Evelyn Vonderwell sit on Santa’s lap during the St. John’s Preschool Open House Tuesday night. Parents, grandparents and friends of the Continue » December 19th, 2008 Santa baffled by NORADLocal News (363 words)
Each year on Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus’s annual global trek for online posting in real time. “Father Christmas” believes Continue » December 20th, 2008 Lady Wildcats stay unbeatenSports (323 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald LIMA —  The Lady ’Cats of Jefferson stayed unbeaten as they defeated the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds Thursday night at the Continue » Genealogy society offers holiday ornamentsLocal News (132 words)
The Putnam County Genealogical Society is selling holiday ornaments featuring the Kalida municipal building and bell tower. The $9 ornaments may be purchased at the main Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Dec. 17 to Cory and Kristy Selhorst of Fort Jennings. A boy was born Dec. 16 to Josh and Continue » Lady Jays garner MAC girls victorySports (687 words)
MINSTER — Winning close games comes down to finding ways to come through late: defensive stops, hitting free throws, taking care of the basketball, hitting Continue » Brian Gregory WatermanFor the Record (190 words)
April 14, 1985 - Dec. 16, 2008 Brian Gregory Waterman, 23, of Ohio City, died at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday following a motor vehicle accident in New Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Abigail Scalf. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Eli Siefkerl Max E. EvansFor the Record (87 words)
Sept. 17, 1931 Dec. 18, 2008 Max E. Evans, 77, of rural Spencerville, died at 3:14 a.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Sept. 17, Continue » Community Christmas Project delivers giftsLocal News (44 words)
The Delphos Community Christmas Project gets underway with the help of volunteers who distribute various gifts from an empty storefront today. The project assists residents Continue » December 22nd, 2008 This and ThatLocal News (1436 words)
Santa Claus has been around for many, many years.  Some of the stories or legends show Santa Claus first appearing on earth 200 or 300 Continue » Window to the PastLocal News (1883 words)
Canal Locks Fire The southeast gate of Miami and Erie canal lock No. 11, south of town, was burned off and surrounding lock timbers damaged to Continue » Pamela (Butler) Stanton SavidgeFor the Record (261 words)
Pamela (Butler) Stanton Savidge Apr. 18, 1949 - Dec. 18, 2008 Pamela (Butler) Stanton Savidge, 59, of Delphos and formerly of Fort Wayne, died at 5:45 p.m. Continue » Many still without power after ice stormLocal News (197 words)
Staff reports Many American Electric Power customers around the region remain without power today after a damaging ice storm moved through the area early Friday morning. Many Continue » Local dealers relieved to see auto bailoutLocal News (528 words)
DELPHOS — The Bush administration announced Friday it would extend $17.4 billion in emergency loans to the U.S. auto industry in exchange for concessions from Continue » A salute to our veteransLocal News (558 words)
OTTOVILLE — Times of economic hardship may be among the most difficult the nation has been through but those who went to war agree there Continue » Thunderbirds soar past WildcatsSports (429 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Wildcats of Delphos Jefferson boys basketball team fell short in their Northwest Conference opener against the LCC Thunderbirds Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (191 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 » Tree, wreath festival wraps upLocal News (45 words)
The Delphos Institute of Music’s German Choir performed last weekend at the Delphos Canal Commission 10th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival. The festival wraps Continue » Jays take home belated openerSports (853 words)
DELPHOS — The St. John’s boys basketball team looked in mid-season defensive form Friday night, despite playing its first game in the 2008-09 campaign. That defense Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (540 words)
As we visit with relatives and long-lost friends this holiday season, “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year” will ring in our ears for days, perhaps Continue » December 23rd, 2008 Alice R. BushongFor the Record (215 words)
Dec. 1, 1924 - Dec. 20, 2008 Alice R. Bushong, 84, of Elida, died at 5 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Dec. Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Dec. 19 to Jason and Lorie Grothause of Fort Jennings. Raymond A. “Ray” RuffingFor the Record (345 words)
Feb. 29, 1936 Dec. 18, 2008 Raymond A. “Ray” Ruffing, 72, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday afternoon at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He was born on Continue » Ottoville girls pull away from Miller CitySports (756 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville Lady Big Green used a strong fourth quarter to break open a close game and defeat the Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Leslie LineLifestyles (55 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Line of Fort Jennings celebrated 30 years of marriage on Dec. 16. A trip is planned for a later date. Leslie and Melody Continue » McVicker wants singing careerLocal News (219 words)
KALIDA — For Schuyler McVicker of Kalida, his life’s goal is to make singing his career. McVicker, 19, son of Kevin and Taryn McVicker, started singing Continue » Miller, DeWitt, Merschman cop Allen County titlesSports (711 words)
The Delphos Herald LAFAYETTE — Jefferson senior Stuart Miller won the 152nd match of his high school varsity career Saturday afternoon in taking the 215-pound title Continue » Bluemoon tattoo artist works in all formsLocal News (388 words)
DELPHOS — Rhian Pierson, owner of Bluemoon, believes tattoos are just another form of artwork. Besides her tattoo and piercing work, she also does sketching, Continue » Big Green cagers remain undefeatedSports (445 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald SPENCERVILLE — The Ottoville Big Green boys basketball remained unbeaten by defeating the host Bearcats of Spencerville 71-58 in a non-conference Continue » Kalida holds off Jefferson boysSports (403 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald KALIDA — The Jefferson Wildcats’ late comeback fell just short Saturday night as the boys basketball team was handed its second Continue » Dog licenses on sale nowLocal News (118 words)
Dog licenses are on sale in the Van Wert County Auditor’s Office and at Vonderwell Kennel and Brenda’s Cuttles and Cuts in Delphos. Applications may be Continue » Hoersten celebrates with Santa all year longLocal News (307 words)
OTTOVILLE — Imagine being in the Christmas spirit all year long. That’s what one Ottoville woman does. Kathy Hoersten’s display of approximately 500 Santa Clauses and Continue » December 24th, 2008 Agnes D. NiemeyerFor the Record (234 words)
July 11, 1918 - Dec. 22, 2008 Agnes D. Niemeyer, 90, of Kalida, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Lady Jays come up big in 4thSports (603 words)
SHAWNEE — St. John’s came up big in the fourth period, knocking off Shawnee 41-35 in a hard-fought girls basketball non-conference affair Monday night at Continue » Ottoville CL of C observes Christmas with JenningsLocal News (189 words)
The Ottoville chapter of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia recently met with 18 members and 18 guests from Fort Jennings Council 88 for its annual Continue » Lady Lancer cagers remain winlessSports (121 words)
The Delphos Herald RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Lincolnview’s girls basketball team had a case of turnover-itis Monday night, handing it over 35 times in a 58-32 Continue » Alice R. BushongFor the Record (201 words)
Dec. 1, 1924 - Dec. 20, 2008 Alice R. Bushong, 84, of Elida, died at 5 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Dec. Continue » Maneta L. HeckFor the Record (314 words)
July 3, 1915 - Dec. 20, 2008 Maneta L. Heck, age 93, of Germfask (Curtis), Mich., died Saturday at her home. She was born July 3, 1915, Continue » Krendl to amuse and amaze SaturdayLocal News (542 words)
DELPHOS — Paul Krendl became fascinated with magic at the age of 10. By 12, he was performing at McDonald’s in Delphos for birthday parties. Soon Continue » City receives OK for water, sewer, paving projectsLocal News (355 words)
By GREG SCHERGER The Delphos Herald Delphos City Council wrapped up the year, addressing an abbreviated agenda in a re-scheduled Monday evening session. No new legislation was introduced Continue » December 25th, 2008 Christmastime hodgepodgeSports (830 words)
I have never been to Mansfield Motorsports Park — heck, I hardly get over to Limaland! — but it’s still a sad reality to hear Continue » James Robert RickerFor the Record (104 words)
Nov. 22, 1962 - Dec. 13, 2008 James Robert Ricker, 46, of Sebring, Fla., and formerly of Delphos, died Dec. 13 in a single-engine plane crash Continue » Byran and Anna MackFor the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Dec. 22 to Byran and Anna Mack of Elida. Fortman Ins. receives Sterling Club AwardLocal News (195 words)
Fortman Insurance recently received the Sterling Club Award in 2008 from American Community Mutual Insurance Company (Livonia, Mich.). This designates the top agents in the United Continue » Ashley Brown and Brad AgnerFor the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Dec. 22 to Ashley Brown and Brad Agner of Delphos. Mike and Vina GableFor the Record (43 words)
A boy, Joshua Puntadewa, was born Dec. 23 to Mike and Vina Gable of Tulsa, Okla. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and was welcomed home Continue » Kayla Warner and Zachary KohlerLocal News (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Dec. 22 to Kayla Warner and Zachary Kohler of Elida. Grinch fails to steal Luersman’s ChristmasLocal News (774 words)
DELPHOS — Not only did “Grinchy Clause,” with a heart two sizes too small, fail to steal Christmas from the Whos down in Whoville - Continue » December 27th, 2008 For the Record (58 words)
Joshua Puntadewa was born Dec. 23 to Mike and Vina Gable of Tulsa. He was welcomed home by his brother Trevor and his grandparents are Continue » Sally FortenerFor the Record (219 words)
Feb. 13, 1912 - Dec. 12, 2008 Sally Fortener, 96, of Delphos, died on Dec. 12 at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 13, 1912, Continue » Santa Claus makes annual visit to local familiesLocal News (39 words)
Santa Visitation began Wednesday evening with elves packing up Santa's bag with toys and candy. Santa had 70 stops and 246 children to visit in Continue » December 30th, 2008 Another year come and goneLocal News (559 words)
I can’t believe another year has come and gone. It’s that time again. The pressure is on. What is your New Year’s resolution? The top 10 list Continue » Big Green rallies by JeffcatsSports (526 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — Delphos Jefferson’s boys basketball team lost its third straight contest Saturday night at the L.W. Heckman Gymnasium in Ottoville Continue » Blue Jays keep ’Skins winlessSports (695 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald WAPAKONETA — Wapakoneta’s boys basketball team had struggled in the first third of the 2008-09 season, going 0-6 entering Friday night’s Continue » Interfaith Thrift ShopLocal News (546 words)
By Betty Brenneman My, oh my, can you believe that December 2008 is rapidly coming to a close. So much is left undone! We sure tried Continue » New Year’s Eve Gospel Sing at Trinity FriendsLocal News (184 words)
The public is invited to ring in the New Year at Trinity Friends Church on New Year’s Eve. The Trinity Trio will be joined by some Continue » Strong start spurs Lady ’CatsSports (638 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — Van Wert’s girls basketball team dug itself the proverbial big hole Saturday night against Jefferson and never recovered Continue » Paul E. WhiteFor the Record (215 words)
June 10, 1918 Dec. 27, 2008 Paul E. White, 90, of Grover Hill, died Saturday at the Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding. He was born June 10, Continue » YEAR END WRAPUPLocal News (2519 words)
April April 2 — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress that the economy may shrink over the first half of this year, which would signal Continue » Krendl mesmerizes crowds on SaturdayLocal News (53 words)
The magician Krendl enlists the help of Emma Birr, 5, for one of his magic tricks Saturday during the early, child-friendly performance at Jefferson Middle Continue » December 31st, 2008 Edgar H. MouserFor the Record (1 words)
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ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Dec. 29 to David and Jill Martz of Delphos. Lady Jays wear down BearcatsSports (547 words)
SPENCERVILLE — St. John’s didn’t have its ‘A’ game Monday night. The Lady Blue Jays did have their defense, which carried them to a 42-24 non-conference Continue » Minimum wage increase to cause ripple effectLocal News (545 words)
After Ohio voters passed a constitutional amendment in 2006, the state minimum wage increases each year by the rate of inflation. Many businesses will begin paying Continue »