February 3rd, 2009 Churches lend new hospice a helping handLocal News (264 words)
VAN WERT — Despite widespread economic hardship, area churches and others are raising funds for an impatient hospice center in Van Wert. St. John the Evangelist Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Christa Suever. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Cole Gasser. Wildcats race by MustangsSports (763 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson junior guard Jordan Jettinghoff continues to be on a hot streak shooting the ball for the Wildcats. He put Continue » Tigers tame JaysSports (714 words)
VERSAILLES — St. John’s had overcome poor shooting to rally in the fourth period and force overtime Friday night versus Versailles. Alas for the Blue Jays, Continue » Planned cuts devastates local 4-H leaderLocal News (508 words)
DELPHOS — Thursday’s informal decision to cut all county funding to the Allen County OSU-Extension and several other agencies has shocked and devastated advisors of Continue » Ottoville’s Mueller turns 97Local News (71 words)
Evelyn    Mueller   of Ottoville observed her 97th birthday on Saturday. Mueller had been married to Aloysius Mueller and has six children, Father Don Mueller of Gibsonburg, Continue » Déjà vu for Ottoville School District votersLocal News (474 words)
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville Local School District residents may have a sense of déjà vu Tuesday when they see a .75 percent continuing income tax on Continue » Jays’ Webb propels late run by ’RidersSports (593 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald ST. MARYS — St. John’s junior Nate Webb was clutch Saturday with his four 3-balls. The biggest came when the Blue Jays Continue » Bearcats’ Obringer top grappler at LCCSports (1158 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald LIMA — Spencerville’s Tyler Obringer (285-pound champion) won the Most Valuable Wrestler of the Lima Central Catholic wrestling invitational held at the Continue » Lady ’Cat 3s sink Big GreenSports (580 words)
DELPHOS — The way Jefferson’s girls shot the lights out from 3-point range at “The Stage” Saturday afternoon, head coach Dave Hoffman might want to Continue » Watch out, the last step is a doozyLocal News (654 words)
I have to tell you, we did not enjoy hearing about the OSU-Extension situation in Allen County. A program that has helped thousands of kids countywide Continue » For the Record (28 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Jan. 29 ot Steve and Jamie Wiechart of Delphos. A girl was born Jan. 29 to Kelly Nickles and Luke Continue » Wildcat boys shoot past Red DevilsSports (507 words)
ARLINGTON — Jefferson’s boys hardwood unit started out steaming hot and continued on a warm trend Saturday night at the Devil’s Den in Arlington. The result Continue » Steelers fansLocal News (68 words)
There’s no mistaking who these guys are rooting for. The Stemens on North Jefferson brought out the “big boys” Sunday and had their “Terrible Towels” Continue » February 4th, 2009 Ottoville High SchoolLocal News (369 words)
Seniors All  A’s Chelsea Bowers, Darcy Fortman, Amy Hohlbein, Brooke Koester, Shayla Koester, Danielle Rellinger, Josh Rellinger, Brad Turnwald and Andrea Vorst. Honor Roll J. Lee Altenburger, Janelle Becker, Continue » Jefferson Middle SchoolLocal News (164 words)
All A Honor Roll Sixth Grade Austin Carder, Karen Cline and Gaige Rassman. Seventh grade Makayla Binkley, Libbi Brown, Rebekah Geise, Isaac Illig, Austin Jettinghoff, Zachary Johnson, Kimberly Kill, Continue » Delphos avoiding red pen’s wrathLocal News (274 words)
DELPHOS — As a dark cloud of economic woe seems to lower all around, nearly every level of government is scrambling to adjust its budget. Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Brett Schwinnen. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jesstin Foust. For the Record (31 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Jan. 31 to Nicole Grothouse and Eric Walters of Fort Jennings. A boy was born Jan. 30 to Amber Continue » K of C has tickets left for DaytonaLocal News (104 words)
The Delphos Knights of Columbus Council 1362 has a handful of tickets left for its Daytona 500 Party Feb. 15. The cost is $200 per team, Continue » Ottoville School District voters at polls todayLocal News (69 words)
Darlene Maenle of Ottoville, left, signs in before voting this morning at the Ottoville Municipal Building. Voters are considering a .75 percent Income Tax Continue » February 5th, 2009 CD of A to install membersLocal News (113 words)
The Catholic Daughters of America, Delphos Court will hold its next meeting at 7 pm Tuesday at the Delphos Knights of Columbus hall. Members are asked Continue » Few safe from county budget crisesLocal News (842 words)
From OSU Extensions to education, senior citizens, libraries and beyond, all publicly-funded offices are facing receding revenues from all levels of government. Many agencies offer Continue » Voters OK Ottoville Schools income taxLocal News (406 words)
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville Local School District residents have finally put their stamp of approval on a .75 percent income tax for the school. The measure Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jordan Mohler. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Brenton Erman. Lady Green bounces back with cage winSports (677 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald ELIDA — The Ottoville Lady Big Green rebounded nicely from a defeat at the hands of Jefferson Saturday afternoon, defeating the Lady Continue » William BornmanFor the Record (58 words)
Dec. 11, 2008 - Dec. 18, 2008 William J. Bornman, 7 days, died Dec. 18 in Columbus. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Lyn (Nichols) Bornman Continue » Jays roll past LincolnviewSports (654 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s and its girls basketball team hadn’t played in over a week, a concern to head mentor Dan. J. Grothouse. Lincolnview, despite its Continue » More athletes in the news — once more!Sports (586 words)
So Michael Phelps is human after all. You all know the story by now: a British tabloid published a picture of the Olympic star inhaling from Continue » Delphos Veteran’s Council: a need for volunteersFor the Record (392 words)
DEAR EDITOR: As president of the Veteran’s Council, I am writing because I feel the city has an outstanding organization in the Veteran’s Council. This group Continue » Library offers ‘Pioneer Living’Local News (84 words)
The Delphos Public Library will present the children’s program “Pioneer Living” at 4 p.m. Feb. 12. Special guest Sara Rish from the Allen County Museum will Continue » Von Lehmden’s late deuce spurs JenningsSports (493 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS —  Fort Jennings junior Katie Von Lehmden was a huge difference in the home victory Tuesday night at “The Continue » Ag students ‘PALS’ to elementary childrenLocal News (412 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Each month for a half hour a day, four days a week, Delphos FFA members head to Franklin Elementary Continue » February 6th, 2009 Helen M. WiechartFor the Record (291 words)
May 16, 1928 - Feb. 3, 2009 Helen M. Wiechart, 80, of Delphos and formerly of Spencerville, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Indiana University Hospital in Continue » For the Record (28 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Feb. 4 to Hayden Fast and Austin Stienecker of Spencerville. A boy was born Feb. 4 to Joshua and Carrie Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Will Buettner. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Devon Krendl. ’Cats seek to stay in NWC huntSports (642 words)
With Lima Central Catholic sitting atop the Northwest Conference boys basketball standings with no league losses, Jefferson must continue to win to remain in the Continue » Clifford J. NessFor the Record (165 words)
Dec. 3, 1919 - Feb. 3, 2009 Clifford J. Ness, 89, of Delphos, died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Dec. Continue » ‘Operation Troop Support’ a successLocal News (502 words)
DELPHOS — “Operation Troop Support” was the brainchild of Delphos Knights of Columbus member Jerry Backus. Nearly two years later, the project exceeded all of Backus’ Continue » February 7th, 2009 Melvin “Jim” HesselingFor the Record (212 words)
Jan. 28, 1922 Feb. 5, 2009 Melvin “Jim” Hesseling, 87, of Delphos, died at 2:20 a.m. Thursday at Vancrest Healthcare Center. He was born Jan. 28, 1922, in Continue » Local students share ‘Laws of Life’Local News (422 words)
Seventy-three area high school students will be honored on Sunday at the 13th annual Lima Area Laws of Life Essay Contest Awards Banquet at the Continue » Ruby M. ClarkFor the Record (189 words)
May 19, 1925 - Feb. 4, 2009 Ruby M. Clark, 83, of rural Spencerville, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville. She Continue » Lady ’Cats annihilate PiratesSports (420 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS —  The Lady ’Cats of Jefferson continued to stay undefeated in Northwest Conference play as they led from start to Continue » Cardinals clamp down on Lady JaysSports (501 words)
NEW BREMEN — There might be a few ways to describe what the New Bremen girls basketball team did to St. John’s Thursday night at Continue » Photo calendar, quilt fundraisers for festivalLocal News (158 words)
DELPHOS — Marbletown Festival Committee members will start creating  a 12-month 2010 calendar to offer as a keepsake at the fourth annual festival Aug. 1. Pictures Continue » Sanders eyes the future with OilersLocal News (467 words)
DELPHOS — When Jefferson senior Tim Sanders suffered a knee injury that required surgery during the football season, one might have thought that his chances Continue » February 11th, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Nathan GarberLifestyles (305 words)
Kristi Ann Rice and Nathan Robert Garber were united in marriage on Aug. 30, 2008, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, the Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (463 words)
Musketeers pull away from Lady Lancers RURAL MIDDLE POINT — The Fort Jennings girls basketball team outscored Lincolnview 19-12 in the fourth period to grab a Continue » Delphos Pack 42 earns Quality Unit AwardLocal News (535 words)
DELPHOS — Cub Scout Pack 42 celebrated 59 chartered years with St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Sunday during the annual Blue and Gold Banquet Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Benjamin Warnecke. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Makayla Binkley. Hermiller leads Jays by BremenSports (568 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — St. John’s 5-8 senior guard Cameron Hermiller was clutch Friday night as he tallied up 19 points in their Continue » Think of the alternativeFor the Record (405 words)
There doesn’t seem to be a lot to be cheerful about lately. The economy is in the tank, unemployment is at an all-time high, people continue Continue » Helen L. EbbeskotteFor the Record (235 words)
Aug. 29, 1916 - Feb. 9, 2009 Helen L. Ebbeskotte, 92, of Delphos, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday at the Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Lady Jays soar past TigersSports (688 words)
DELPHOS — The St. John’s girls hardwooders had a much better start Monday night versus Versailles than the Lady Blue Jays did in their previous Continue » Wildcat boys cagers power past PiratesSports (568 words)
BLUFFTON — Jefferson and Bluffton got off to a rugged start Friday night. The visiting Wildcats slowly and steadily took command of the Pirates and won Continue » For the Record (42 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Feb. 7 to Angela Eley and Tim Martin of Delphos. A girl was born Feb. 4 to Amberly Adkins Continue » William T. Remlinger, RPhFor the Record (341 words, 2 responses)
Jan. 6, 1927 Feb. 8, 2009 William T. Remlinger, RPh, 82, of Delphos, died at 5:01 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Jan. 6, Continue » Signs Along the WayLocal News (832 words)
By Andrew Wellmann St. John’s senior Best of School While traveling through the journey of life, many signs are encountered along the way. People venture through life in Continue » Blue Jays earn 12th win of boys seasonSports (689 words)
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — The St. John’s boys basketball squad had a bit more depth than Lincolnview did Saturday night. The result was a 53-47 non-conference Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Henry EllingLifestyles (70 words)
Henry and Lucy (Merschman) Elling of Delphos, celebrated 60 years of marriage with a family dinner. The couple were married on Feb. 12, 1949. They are the Continue » OSU Extension: Allen County not aloneLocal News (666 words)
Twenty-three years ago, economic woes in Southeast Ohio caused Noble County commissioners to withdraw funding from their OSU Extension office. As a result, it became Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Chris Goodwin. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Tyler Dickrede. Lady ’Cats badly sting HornetsSports (448 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson sophomore Kristin Klausing and senior Ashley Watkins took charge as the Lady ’Cats routed the Cory-Rawson Hornets 70-20 Continue » Do not wish your life awayLocal News (867 words)
By Krista Youngpeter Jefferson senior Best of School As a senior in high school, I look back and think has there been anything that has been great in Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Charles KavermanLifestyles (73 words)
Charles and Rose Mary (Schmelzer) Kaverman of Delphos will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Feb. 16. The couple was married on Feb. 16, 1949, at Continue » Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Regina BowersockFor the Record (246 words)
Nov. 19, 1927 - Feb. 8, 2009 Elizabeth “Betty” Regina Bowersock, 81, of Delphos, died Sunday at her residence. She was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Fort Jennings, Continue » Voters to see two renewal leviesLocal News (598 words)
DELPHOS — School board members here passed the final measures Monday to place a 5.5-mill 5-year Operating Expenses Renewal Levy and a 2.25-mill 5-year Permanent Continue » Delphos teen wins Ohio Has Talent!Local News (352 words)
VAN WERT — Lack of confidence has not been a problem for Jefferson High School senior Dustin Long. With little urging, the teen will burst Continue » February 12th, 2009 Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Anthony Hale. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Alexis Moore. For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born Feb. 10 to Kevin and Livia Rabideau of Delphos. A-Rod opens up another can of wormsSports (572 words)
What to think of this Alex Rodriguez situation, that he admitted to using performance-enhancing substances 5 years ago? Major League Baseball can really do nothing. Thanks Continue » When Time Stood StillLocal News (560 words)
By Josh Miller Jefferson High School Best Senior Essay The day started off just like any other Saturday. I awoke to a bright and sunny morning and was Continue » Ascending Through LifeLocal News (630 words)
By Jessica Alt St. John’s High School Best Senior Essay Throughout my life I’ve had various struggles. Somehow I always came out on the better half of them. Continue » Utility rates may rise — againLocal News (612 words)
Jennings seeking grant to connect to reservoir Musketeers edge archrival OttovilleSports (740 words)
OTTOVILLE — Fort Jennings and Ottoville are definitely archrivals in whatever sport they play against each other. Throw in a special “familial” quality when the boys Continue » Jeffcats continue strong seasonSports (441 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald MILLER CITY — Jefferson sophomore Kristin Klausing contributed big in the 54-32 rout of the Miller City Wildcats in non-conference girls Continue » Pohlman keeps Vancrest residents in ‘stitches’Local News (348 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Although there are many volunteers helping out at Vancrest Health Care Center, Rosemary Pohlman is the one that Kristy Continue » February 13th, 2009 The Nuts and Bolts of LifeLocal News (481 words)
By Trina Pohlman St. John’s senior 2nd Best Senior Essay I live by laws that can be compared to simple nuts and bolts. I have worked at the Continue » Library continues renovation planLocal News (269 words)
By Stacy Taff The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Wednesday, the Delphos Public Library Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting to discuss the progression of renovations in Continue » Hog heavenLocal News (569 words)
by DICK SUEVER A recent article in the Delphos Herald about the Flat Fork Creek project which included work on the segment of the creek between Continue » Counties between rock and hard placeLocal News (584 words)
The current economic crisis presents elected officials with unique challenges when tightening their fiscal belts around already-squeezed waistlines. Often, the only available options to cut from Continue » “Friends”Local News (578 words)
By Adam Wollenhaupt Jefferson senior 2nd Best Senior Essay Lazy...cruel...impulsive. These are just a few of the characteristics associated with today’s teenagers. It is due to this that Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Stephanie Pohlman Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Morgan Wessell For the Record (49 words)
St. Rita’s A baby boy was born Wednesday to Katie Ellerbrock of Elida. A baby boy was born Wednesday to Shelly and Michael Hartley of Spencerville. A baby Continue » Rossford hosting BPS boat showSports (89 words)
If cabin fever is starting to set in, there’s no better cure than heading to Bass Pro Shops at 10000 Bass Pro Boulevard in Rossford Continue » ’Cats, ’Dogs square off FridaySports (828 words)
Jefferson and Columbus Grove are bitter rivals on the gridiron. Maybe their boys basketball rivalry isn’t quite as intense but it looks to be almost as Continue » Blue Jay boys eye season-ending runSports (669 words)
St. John’s head boys basketball coach Aaron Elwer hopes that his Blue Jays turned a corner with a pair of wins last weekend. He’ll find out Continue » Trees uprooted on E. Third StreetLocal News (69 words)
Beverly Derrow of 729 E. Third St. stands next to the roots of one of three pine trees knocked down in her back yard during Continue » February 14th, 2009 For the Record (49 words)
A girl was born Feb. 11 to Jason and Jessica Lee of Spencerville. A girl was born Feb. 12 to Christopher and Danette Boecker of Cloverdale. A Continue » ’Cats edge closerSports (759 words)
COLUMBUS GROVE — Jefferson trailed briefly at the start of its girls basketball game Thursday at Columbus Grove — 2-0. The Lady Jeffcats then ran off Continue » Lady Blue Jays belt PanthersSports (443 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Lady Blue Jays of St. John’s had a huge first half to propel them over Midwest Athletic Conference Continue » Commissioners disagree on budgetLocal News (588 words)
By MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald LIMA — As January came to a close, one ‘shoe’ fell on several service agencies in Allen County. The commissioners notified Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Justin Grothouse. Congratulations Justin! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Damian Karhoff. Congratulations Damian! Fostoria runner honors LincolnLocal News (643 words)
For The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — There are certain milestone observances which deserve greater recognition than others. A 200th anniversary comes only once. Eric Ebinger is a 31-year-old Continue » February 16th, 2009 On the Other HandFor the Record (678 words)
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Hope everyone made it through Friday the 13th OK. I even poked the tiger a little and went to see Friday the 13th Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (202 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 » Ottoville boys knock off PiratesSports (438 words)
The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — The L.W. Heckman Gymna-sium has been a place to play spoiler over the past week. Earlier in the week, Fort Jennings spoiled Continue » Panthers claw past Blue JaysSports (701 words)
ROCKFORD — One statistic leaps out when one considers the St. John’s at Parkway boys basketball contest Friday night: turnovers. The Blue Jays had 16 and Continue » This and ThatLocal News (979 words)
February seems to be a bad month for floods. The ice and snow melts and the rains come. Just one year ago, much of this Continue » ’Dogs outbattle ’CatsSports (607 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson’s boys basketball team fell just short Friday night to the Columbus Grove Bulldogs by a score of 35-31 Continue » Lima TV stations delay switch to digitalLocal News (433 words)
LIMA — Because the federal government extended its deadline for broadcast affiliates to convert their signals from analog to digital, different stations are now on Continue » February 17th, 2009 Jays down rival Lady Green by 14Sports (634 words)
DELPHOS — The St. John’s/Ottoville girls basketball rivalry has become one of the best in the area of the last few seasons. Saturday night’s tussle at Continue » Local, area businesses host bridal showLocal News (50 words)
Missi Miller, left, and her daughter, Kristen Miller, check out wedding and engagement rings at the Delphos Diamonds Bridal Show at the Eagles Lodge Sunday Continue » Lady Musketeers take five to beat PerrySports (889 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings Lady Musketeers needed an extra period to down the Lady Commodores of Lima Perry, 50-45, in Continue » Gerdeman’s late bucket lifts Wildcats past Fort JenningsSports (591 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson senior Matt Gerdeman’s basket with a minute to go in the game Saturday night at “The Stage” put Continue » Dinner with the Sisters of NDLocal News (44 words)
The Sisters of Notre Dame invite college-age and high school women to their home, 429 E. Second St., for an evening of sharing 4:30-6:30 p.m. Continue » Lima Area Wrestling Coaches RankingsSports (384 words)
Lima Area Wrestling Coaches Association – 4th ranking Rated Schools: Allen East (AE), Bath (B), Bluffton (Bl), Celina (Cel), Coldwater (Cold), Columbus Grove (CG), Cory Rawson Continue » February 18th, 2009 Ottoville VFW Aux. sets dinnerLocal News (32 words)
The Ottoville Ladies VFW Auxiliary #3740 will hold baked steak and chicken dinners Friday. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. at the post. Meals are $6.75 for adults Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born Feb. 17 to Shawn and Valerie Develvis of Delphos. Delphos babe wins diapersLocal News (118 words)
FORT WAYNE — With a little encouragement from Grandpa, anything is possible. Grady Holdgreve, 11 months, son of Randy and Amy Holdgreve of Delphos, used Grandpa Continue » Robert WhitakerFor the Record (268 words)
Jan. 9, 1922 Feb. 16, 2009 Robert Whitaker, 87, of Delphos, died at 1:05 a.m. Monday at Vancrest Healthcare Center. He was born Jan. 9, 1922, in Paulding Continue » Ottoville girls take decisive win over Lady PilotsSports (400 words)
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville Lady Green celebrated senior night on Monday against the Ayersville Lady Pilots as Brittany Beining, Janelle Becker, Amy Hohlbein and Tricia Continue » Strong defense caps win for Lady ’CatsSports (722 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS — A strong second quarter, especially defensively, aided the Jefferson Lady Wildcats to defeat the Fort Jennings Lady Musketeers, 55-32, Continue » Art center sets new series of adult classesLocal News (428 words)
Brent Stevens, the gentleman who owns most of the pieces on display in the current exhibit of work by David Humphreys Miller and his family, Continue » Ottoville board approves pay freezesLocal News (689 words)
OTTOVILLE — A pay freeze for this school year for certificated, non-certificated and administration at Ottoville Local Schools was made official at Monday’s meeting. School board Continue » February 19th, 2009 Elida high school site ready for constructionLocal News (400 words)
By Stacy Taff The Delphos Herald ELIDA — After being battered and bruised at the ballot box, the school board here has acquired land just north of Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jonathan Burgei. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Bailey Miller. Jennings storm sewer project set to begin next weekLocal News (302 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Village council here addressed a light agenda Tuesday evening, approving Dave Gasser as village inspector/supervisor for the Fifth Street Storm Sewer Relief Continue » Ralph, J. WrasmanFor the Record (301 words)
Aug. 24, 1926 Feb. 16, 2009 Ralph, J. Wrasman, age 82, of Lima, died Monday, February 16, 2009 at Lima Memorial Health Systems at 7:35 p.m. He was Continue » Strong second half lifts Perry over Lady BearcatsSports (813 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald SPENCERVILLE — The Perry Lady Commodores used a strong second half to defeat the Lady Bearcats of Spencerville, 53-45, in a non-conference Continue » Local residents can have direct impact on cancer researchLocal News (649 words)
For the Delphos Herald DELPHOS —  At this year’s Relay for Life event in June at the Delphos Community Track, area residents ages 35-65 may have Continue » February 20th, 2009 Fort Jennings offers ‘Blue’ MassLocal News (194 words)
By HELEN KAVERMAN FORT JENNINGS — A special “Blue” Mass was offered in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Jennings Sunday morning to recognize the volunteer Continue » For the Record (44 words)
A girl, Madelyn Ann, was born Feb. 7 ins South Bend, Ind., to P.J. and Heidi Zimmer. Grandparents are Pual and Maggie Zimmer of Datyon and Continue » ‘Cats not underestimating KnightsSports (411 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald Jefferson Wildcats will travel to Convoy to do battle with the Crestview Knights in a Northwest Conference match Friday evening. Although the Knights Continue » Putnam Health Dept. has pneumonia vaccineLocal News (122 words)
The Putnam County Health Department has the “pneumonia vaccine” available to protect against pneumococcal disease. Anyone can get pneumococcal disease; however, some people are at greater Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Rebekah Fischer. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Asya Hamilton. Utilities committee against rate hikeLocal News (569 words)
DELPHOS — More than a dozen residents attended Wednesday’s utilities committee meeting to hear discussions regarding possible rate increases for sewer and water. The crowd Continue » February 21st, 2009 Knights joust Lady ’Cats; win NWC crownSports (479 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Lady ’Cats of Jefferson were unable to stop the high-powered attack of the Crestview Knights as they came Continue » Lady Jays clinch at least part of MAC titleSports (1272 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald FORT RECOVERY — The St. John’s Blue Jays annexed at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference’s girls’ basketball crown Continue » St. John’s to host medical history seminarLocal News (99 words)
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and West Central Ohio Health Ministries will sponsor a three-day seminar to educate people on gathering their medical history, Continue » Jays looking for home-field advantage over IndiansSports (478 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald The Blue Jays of St. John’s (12-4 in all contests, 4-3 in the Midwest Athletic Conference) will finally be back in the Continue » Kalida grabs share of PCL crownSports (435 words)
KALIDA — Second chances don’t come around often, but on Thursday night at Kalida, the Lady Wildcats had a second opportunity at a share of Continue » Clarence M. BerresFor the Record (355 words)
May 15, 1915 - Feb. 18, 2009 Clarence M. Berres, 93, of The Gardens, Wapakoneta, died at 9:17 a.m. Wednesday at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Continue » Learning English no ‘nun’senseLocal News (293 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — One big issue in our country today is the rising number of immigrants entering our borders, many of whom Continue » Spencerville names Zerbe head coachSports (376 words)
For the Delphos Herald SPENCERVILLE — The Spencerville Board of Education has named John Zerbe as its new Head Football Coach. Zerbe, an Elida native and current Continue » Vitus J. ‘Denny’ NoonanFor the Record (224 words)
Dec. 27, 1916 - Feb. 18, 2009 Vitus J. “Denny” Noonan, 92, of Delphos, died at 10:57 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Dec. Continue » Students win engineering coloring contestLocal News (119 words)
St. John’s Elementary winners in the Lima Society of Professional Engineer’s coloring contest include, Adam Gerker, left, Cassidy Schafer and Rylee Byrne. The students display Continue » February 24th, 2009 ’Cats get big NWC win over CrestviewSports (627 words)
By BEN BABCOCK The Delphos Herald CONVOY — Jefferson’s senior Josh Miller was a big factor in the Wildcats big NWC victory over the Crestview Knights 48-36. Continue » Sister Eleanor RahrigFor the Record (342 words)
Aug. 21, 1924 - Feb. 21, 2009 Sister Eleanor Rahrig, age 84, of the Sisters of St. Francis in Tiffin, died at 2:26 p.m. Saturday in St. Continue » Kortokrax gets easy last home court victorySports (481 words)
By DAVE BONINSEGNA The Delphos Herald KALIDA — The end of an era at Kalida High School came to fruition on Saturday night as Kalida boys basketball Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Elizabeth Shafer. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kamie Pulford. Blue Jays hold Wildcats at baySports (831 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald BATH TOWNSHIP — The St. John’s Blue Jays overcame a bunch of pesky Bath Wildcats to defeat the Wildcats, 52-45, in a Continue » Budgeting never hurtsLocal News (535 words)
This is  a reprisal of a column I wrote in 2006. I am missing my mother who is in Atlanta at the “other” sister’s house enjoying a Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (581 words)
by Gary Levitt If you recall in my last article, I talked about Charles Shenk being postmaster and how the president gave postmasters their appointment. Charles was Continue » Norman George MooreFor the Record (270 words)
Nov. 4, 1937 Feb. 20, 2009 Norman George Moore, 71, of Ohio City, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday at his residence. He was born Nov. 4, 1937, in Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Shawn ArdnerLifestyles (311 words)
Jennifer Louise Ricker and Shawn Charles Ardner were united in marriage on Nov. 1, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Reverend Mel Verhoff Continue » Timothy C. HudsonFor the Record (108 words)
Feb. 10, 1955 - Feb. 21, 2009 Timothy C. “Tim” Hudson, 54, of Spencerville, died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Feb. Continue » 2009 DIVISION III LCC SECTIONAL SCORESSports (1976 words)
Team results: 1. Allen East 231.5;  2. Coldwater  165.0;  3. Spencerville 135.0;  4. Bluffton 133.5;  5. St. John’s    126.5; 6. Col. Grove 91.0;  7. Jefferson Continue » VFW wins awards at districtLocal News (187 words)
Two members of Delphos VFW 3035 Auxiliary won awards at a recent district meeting. June Wagoner placed second for a lap robe she made; and Continue » Jays’ ‘D’ holds down KahligSports (741 words)
By FRANK GERMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Jays played tough defense to hold off Fort Recovery by a score of 65 to 54. Fort Recovery won Continue » Sharing my hope — why I RelayLocal News (1289 words)
By Sandy Suever My name is Sandy Suever. I have been involved in our local Relay For Life since it began here in Delphos many years Continue » VW judge to go before supreme courtLocal News (91 words)
A disciplinary hearing for Van Wert Municipal Court Judge Phil Campbell has been rescheduled. The state supreme court will hear a 10-count complaint April 7 Continue » February 25th, 2009 Free throws lift Wildcats over CougarsSports (840 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Jefferson Wildcats took advantage of their free throw shooting abilities to defeat the Van Wert Cougars, 39-37, on “The Continue » Earl F. DienstbergerFor the Record (239 words)
Earl F. Dienstberger, 84, of Burnsville, NC., died Sunday at Brookside. A native of Delphos, he was the son of the late Herman and Theresia Allemeier Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (17 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jared Knebel. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Brittany Van Metre. Health dept. offers pneumonia vaccineLocal News (122 words)
The Putnam County Health Department has the “pneumonia vaccine” available to protect against pneumococcal disease. Anyone can get pneumococcal disease; however, some people are at greater Continue » Commission sets annual dinnerLocal News (69 words)
The Delphos Canal Commission will hold its annual Boatmen Breakaway benefit dinner March 15 at the Delphos Eagles Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner Continue » Eye on ArtLocal News (543 words)
From the Wassenberg Art Center Before painting, try doing contour drawing instead of sketching. If you’re having problems with drawing and feel like your approach is not Continue » Eickholt NWC Player of the YearSports (247 words)
Crestview senior guard, Melissa Eickholt, was selected as the 2008-09 NWC Player of The Year in voting by Northwest Conference girls basketball coaches at the Continue » Stimulus: Tri-county not a priorityLocal News (431 words)
With the passage of the federal stimulus package, the State of Ohio is beginning to get an idea of how much it will receive and Continue » Couple renews vows in Vegas, meets Marie OsmondLocal News (548 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald Kathy and Steve Vorst of Delphos, who will be married 19 years this April, are living proof that bad luck on Continue » February 26th, 2009 Anna Belle (Garwood) KennedyFor the Record (275 words, 1 response)
Oct. 19, 1921 - Feb. 24, 2009 Anna Belle (Garwood) Kennedy, 87, of Spencerville, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Oct. Continue » Grove drops Lady Pirates from sectional playSports (361 words)
By DAVE BONINSEGNA The Delphos Herald ELIDA — March madness started a week early on Tuesday night at the Elida Fieldhouse as the girls sectional tournament got underway Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (501 words)
Roughriders take Lady Cougars with 19-5 third quarter LaFayette — A 19-5 third quarter by the St. Marys Memorial Lady Roughriders doomed the Van Wert Lady Cougars, Continue » For the Record (54 words)
A boy, Kaden Isaac, was born Feb. 22 to Greg and Heather Grothous of Lansing, Mich. Grandparents include Ken and Carol Grothous of Delphos and Bud Continue » Scholars of DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Owen Baldauf. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Treyton Miller. Lady Jeffcats use defense to outscore HicksvilleSports (623 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald HAVILAND — The Jefferson Lady Wildcats used a mixture of a full-court press and a half-court trapping defense to outscore the Hicksville Continue » Council freezes ’09 water, sewer ratesLocal News (753 words)
DELPHOS — City Council passed on emergency measure, a moratorium on a water and sewer Consumer Price Index increase of .1 percent Tuesday in regular Continue » Jefferson Music Department participates in Solo, Ensemble Contest at St. MarysLocal News (104 words)
The Delphos Jefferson High School Band and Choir departments participated in the Solo/Ensemble Day at St. Marys High School on Jan. 24. The band members who Continue » February 27th, 2009 Second quarter spurt gives Kalida edge over JenningsSports (452 words)
By DAVE BONINSEGNA The Delphos Herald OTTAWA — Season two got underway at the Supreme Court at Ottawa-Glandorf High School on Wednesday night as the Kalida Lady Continue » Lady Blue Jays advance in semifinalsLocal News (751 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald HAVILAND — St. John’s overcame a pesky bunch of Lady Lancers from Lincolnview to win 65-24 in the semifinals of the Wayne Continue » Lonnie P. LambertFor the Record (153 words)
Feb. 4, 1920 Feb. 25, 2009 Lonnie P. Lambert, 89, if Middle Point, died at 9:21 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Feb. 4, Continue » McKee fuels students’ educationLocal News (663 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Brenda McKee, the Food Services Director for the Delphos Jefferson school district, has been working in food service for Continue » February 28th, 2009 Big Green battle cagey Archers to 27-23 winSports (835 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald HAVILAND — The Ottoville Lady Big Green pitched a first quarter shutout at the Antwerp Lady Archers, but would need every one Continue »