April 1st, 2009 Redskins down Jays in openerSports (576 words)
DELPHOS — The St. John’s baseball team opened its new field on a crisp and bright spring afternoon Monday night, inaugurating the 2009 season. Unfortunately, Wapakoneta Continue » City readies for summer with orange cones in handLocal News (499 words)
DELPHOS — Warmer temperatures, birds chirping and children playing in the park — such are the signs of spring. When April begins, not only does Continue » Local News (55 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born March 30 to Phillip and Kristine Buzhardt of Delphos. A boy was born March 29 to Brad and Shannon Continue » Sandra ‘Sue” HintonFor the Record (304 words)
June 25, 1940 - March 30, 2009 Sandra “Sue” Hinton, 68, of Lafayette, Ind., and former Frankfort, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday at Home Hospital, Lafayette. She Continue » scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kylie Fritz. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Ashley Simerly. Rogers teaches living a life of ‘no regrets’Local News (860 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Around 9 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2003, Robert Rogers was on his way home in the pouring rain from Continue » Jefferson High SchoolLocal News (340 words)
Seniors Matthew Antalis, Jared Atterberry, Carroll Baker, Cory Bastian, Austin Bonifas, Kaylee Brinkman, Torey DeWitt, Tabby Dickman, Catherine Duer, Meghan Dunlap, Travis Elwer, Sean Fisher, Barry Continue » April 2nd, 2009 Church women set Easter bake sale April 11Local News (31 words)
Wesleyan Women will hold an Easter bake sale at 8 a.m. April 11 by Chief’s Supermarket. They will sell colored eggs and various baked goods Continue » Elida Schools building plans progressLocal News (136 words)
Staff reports On Tuesday morning, the Elida Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the progress with its new building project. “We have these Continue » Grace L. MillerFor the Record (250 words)
Sept. 19, 1926 - March 31, 2009 Grace L. Miller, 82, of Delphos, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday at her residence. She was born Sept. 19, 1926, Continue » scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words, 1 response)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Jacob Csukker. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Ben Babcock. Cougars spoil Hunt’s debutSports (580 words)
VAN WERT — Things didn’t start out well for new Jefferson fast-pitch softball coach Jeff Hunt in Tuesday night’s season-opener versus Van Wert at windy Continue » Absentee voting, registration deadline setLocal News (156 words)
The Van Wert County Board of Elections reminds anyone wanting to vote absentee in the May primary to make arrangements at the office, 120 E. Continue » Gonyea gift to othersLocal News (392 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — It’s a rare thing to find someone who can touch the lives of others in a positive way while Continue » This and that, that and thisSports (1220 words)
Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. I wrote last week about Terrell Owens missing the Buffalo Bills’ start of their 12-week voluntary off-season conditioning program. It Continue » Weather perfect for skateboardingLocal News (24 words)
Thirteen-year-olds Tony Huffman and Cody Cunningham found Tuesday’s weather perfect for skateboarding at Waterworks Park. April 4th, 2009 Saturday last day for summer ball sign-upSports (216 words)
The last chance to register youth for baseball/softball will be 9 a.m. Saturday in the Franklin Elementary cafeteria. Stober earns HCAC honors Josiah Stober (Spencerville High School), Continue » All-Star games close local cage seasonSports (1333 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald ELIDA — The boys strutted their stuff for the final time Thursday night on the Union Bank Court of the Elida Continue » Wildcats claw past Blue JaysSports (908 words)
DELPHOS — Jefferson picked up where it left off last spring, putting together a 9-5 victory over St. John’s Thursday afternoon in their season-opener at Continue » Fort Jennings honor rollLocal News (264 words)
Honor Roll I — 3.667-4.00 Seniors Josh Calvelage. Lance Gerdeman, Travis Hellman, Brittany Piasecki, Troy Warnecke, Nicole Wurst Juniors Stephanie Bidlack, Stacie Chandler, Drew Mesker, Kevin Stewart, Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Brittany Metzger. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kylie Miller Marbletown Festival funds seed money for shelterhouseLocal News (387 words)
DELPHOS — Marbletown Festival proceeds from 2008 will be used for seed money for a shelterhouse at Garfield Park. Bob Ulm presented plans at Thursday’s meeting Continue » Putnam prepares to make big cutsLocal News (381 words)
OTTAWA — To officially inform department chairs of budget cuts being made, County Administrator Jessica Trinko and commissioners met with them Thursday afternoon. Trinko explained Continue » April 6th, 2009 Curator’s CornerLocal News (727 words)
By Gary Levitt The structure at 127 N. Main St., your post office since 1933, was constructed for a cost of $57,000. You might say that Continue » Library gearing up for National Library WeekLocal News (1879 words)
Don’t forget—the week of April 13-18 is National Library Week. Be sure to stop in the library that week. Special programs are being planned for Continue » On the other handFor the Record (500 words)
When the government bailed out the banks the first time, I thought, “Hmmm. Maybe it’s necessary. After all, we can’t have some of our Continue » Former exchange student returns to train for careerLocal News (521 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Through the Sister City and Student Exchange programs, many German high school students have spent time in Delphos. Having graduated and started Continue » April 7th, 2009 Scheckelhoff-FlahertyLifestyles (144 words)
Helen Renee Flaherty and Ryan James Scheckelhoff will marry July 25 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Louisville, KY. The bride-elect is the daughter of Continue » For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 4 to Brandy Revolt and Cory Bowersock of Spencerville. Jefferson Middle SchoolLocal News (188 words)
All A Honor Roll Sixth Grade Gaige Rassman Seventh grade Makayla Binkley, Libbi Brown, Isaac Illig, Austin Jettinghoff, Zachary Johnson, Kimberly Kill, Rachel Mahlie, Tyler Rice, Rileigh Continue » Jays get first win of ’09Sports (556 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — St. John’s was looking for its first baseball win of the 2009 season Friday night as the Blue Jays hosted Wayne Continue » scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Katelyn Etgen. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Parker Justice. Library offers landscape fareLocal News (71 words)
The Putnam County District Library Kalida location will have a Landscape Gardening Program at 1 p.m. April 18. The program will be presented by Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Joe YoungpeterLifestyles (102 words, 1 response)
Joe and Carol (Dienstberger) Youngpeter celebrated 50 years of marriage Saturday with a family dinner. An Alaskan cruise will be taken at a later date. The Continue » McNamee heading to IraqLocal News (609 words, 2 responses)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — People waving flags and cheering lined Main Street to greet 23-year-old Mike McNamee late Sunday morning when he arrived Continue » Floyd leads Minster sweep of Lady ‘CatsSports (1163 words)
DELPHOS — Minster’s leadoff hitter Hannah Floyd was a 1-girl wrecking crew Saturday afternoon. She went a combined 6-for-7 in a doubleheader and knocked in 10 Continue » FFA holds 59th annual Parent and Member banquetLocal News (357 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Jefferson High School Gymnasium was packed Sunday evening for the Delphos FFA’s 59th annual Parent and Member Banquet. Continue » April 9th, 2009 Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson — and your Hall of Fame friendsSports (1260 words)
Michael. David. John. Jerry. Vivian. These are first names that many basketball aficionados will know in a heartbeat, especially when you consider their last names: Jordan; Continue » Curves of Delphos donates more than a ton of foodLocal News (102 words)
The Delphos Curves collected 2,365 pounds of food during March which was donated to the Delphos Inter-Faith Thrift Shop and St. Vincent de Paul. “We Continue » Ottoville High SchoolLocal News (362 words)
Seniors All A’s Janelle Becker, Chelsea Bowers, Amy Hohlbein, Andrea Horstman, Brooke Koester, Shayla Koester, Brad Turnwald Honor Roll J.Lee Altenburger, Brittany Beining, Kurt Beining, Lindsay Bendele, Kayla Boecker, Nadine Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 6 to Chad and Jennifer Geier of Delphos. Letter to the EditorFor the Record (262 words)
DEAR EDITOR: I would like to share an amazing experience with your readers. As 9-1-1 Coordinator my responsibility includes 9-1-1 call reviews. I have experience hearing Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Bailie Hulihan. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Adam Bastian. Earl. P. Miehls Sr.For the Record (224 words)
June 17, 1916 - April 6, 2009 Earl. P. Miehls Sr., 92, of Fort Jennings, died at 3:50 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. He was Continue » Beutler butts heads with commissionersLocal News (402 words)
OTTAWA — After meeting with Putnam County Commissioners late Tuesday, Sheriff Jim Beutler reports a lack of progress to resolve his department’s shortfall in recent Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Ryan Koester. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Tyler Mox. For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 6 to Joseph and Michelle Knippen of Fort Jennings. April snow showers bring May flowers?Local News (49 words)
Bundled up for the 39-degree weather, Chase Suever, left,  and Keaton and Casey Suever stay warm while looking at spring flowers. A trace of Continue » April 10th, 2009 LincolnviewLocal News (467 words)
Gold Honor roll (3.670-4.000) Grade 7 Kyle Williams, Randall Burnett, Jordan Ludwig, Michael Garay, Ben Bilimek, Kelsey Mohr, Macey Ashbaugh, Bryce Campbell and Sarah Riley. Grade 8 Haley McAbee, Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Alicia Hempfling. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Adrian Kimmett. Tonya S. HoehnFor the Record (213 words, 2 responses)
Feb. 10, 1949 - April 7, 2009 Tonya S. Hoehn, 60, of Fort Jennings, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center after battling Continue » Thunderbirds nip Blue Jays with late runSports (881 words)
LIMA — Lima Central Catholic scored a controversial run in the bottom of the seventh inning to slip by St. John’s 10-9 on a bright Continue » Jean A. LeonardFor the Record (229 words)
Jean A. Leonard, age 82, passed away on Monday at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born and grew up in Ottoville. She had been married to L.T. Continue » Local roundupSports (269 words)
Errors doom Jefferson softballers MILLER CITY — Jefferson’s softball team committed nine errors and fell to 0-4 with an 8-6 loss to Miller City Wednesday afternoon at Continue » City sets pool ticket salesLocal News (178 words, 1 response)
Pre-Sale Season tickets will be sold at the Municipal Building, 608 North Canal Street, Delphos during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Continue » Canal Days Committee meets to plan 2009 eventLocal News (395 words)
DELPHOS — Canal Days Core and Activity committees members met Wednesday at the Senate to begin planning for this year’s celebration Sept. 17-20. The Toast to Continue » Postal Museum holds corned beef fundraiserLocal News (49 words)
Postal Museum Curator Gary Levitt and Museum Board of Trustees Secretary Ruth Ann Wittler wrap up cream puffs for a customer Wednesday at the museum’s Continue » April 11th, 2009 Wildcats pound out NWC win over LCCSports (545 words)
DELPHOS — Jefferson’s baseball team got out the bats Thursday night and shellacked Lima Central Catholic 15-6 in the Northwest Conference opener at Wildcat Field. LCC Continue » Lady T-Birds hold off WildcatsSports (661 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Lima Central Catholic Lady Thunderbirds stormed out to a 6-1 advantage after two frames and held off the Continue » Easter Bake Sales offer homemade goodiesLocal News (114 words)
Jane Schnipke, left, waits patiently while her wards choose candy at the Delphos Senior Citizen Center Easter Bake Sale this morning. Aaron Moenter, 3, second Continue » April 14th, 2009 Letter to the EditorFor the Record (298 words, 1 response)
DEAR EDITOR: “Pay it forward.” When I think of those three simple words, I think of the things people do to put a smile on someone’s face, Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Donald KundertLifestyles (87 words)
Donald and Judith Kundert celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 11 with a family dinner. Don and the former Judith Truesdale were married by the Continue » Mansfield/WarneckeLifestyles (97 words)
Stephen and Martha Mansfield of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Ann, to Ryan Joseph Warnecke, son of Joseph and Sherry Warnecke of Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 12 to Jesse and Melanie King of Elida. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (2007 words)
ANNA INVITATIONAL Boys team scores: Minster 129.5, New Bremen 122, Houston 84.5, Russia 81, W. Liberty-Salem 76, Anna 62, Sidney Lehman 27, Troy Christian 20, New Continue » Ronald Olan CumminsFor the Record (87 words)
Survivors include five children, Jenae (Chauncey) Altman of Mobile, Ala., Angie (Chad) Joseph of Fort Jennings, Chrissy (Dusty) Hammons and Shannon Seffernick of Delphos and Continue » Auxiliary plans for Zone ConferenceLocal News (141 words)
The Delphos Eagles Auxiliary 471 recently met with 19 members attending. New members are Stacy Roeder and Marilyn Otte. The transaction of usual business occurred. The door prize Continue » Jeffcats, Wildcats split Saturday twin-billSports (1068 words)
DELPHOS — Jefferson’s baseball team rallied from a 4-run deficit in game 1 to nip Bath 8-5 on a crisp, sunny and windy Saturday afternoon Continue » Edmund J. WiechartFor the Record (96 words)
Sept. 29, 1928 - April 11, 2009 Edmund J. Wiechart, 80, of Elida, died at 11:25 p.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Sept. Continue » Annual Easter Egg Hunt attracts hundreds to parkLocal News (75 words)
The ninth annual Optimist Easter Egg Hunt drew more than 300 children with parents, siblings and pets to Waterworks Park Saturday afternoon. Children in three Continue » April 15th, 2009 VFW Relay team plans BBQLocal News (55 words)
The VFW Relay for life team will hold a chicken BBQ from noon until sold out Sunday at the post on West Fourth Street. The menu Continue » For the Record (116 words)
A boy, Tyler Irvin, was born April 3 in St. Marys to Danny and Sue Wiseman of Delphos. Maternal grandparents are Carlene Gerdeman of Delphos and Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Brelyn Stepleton. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Ashley Watkins. William S. “Jake” MeskerFor the Record (198 words, 1 response)
July 29, 1931 - April 12, 2009 William S. “Jake” Mesker, 77, of Fort Jennings and formerly of Delphos, died at 3:32 p.m. Sunday at the Continue » Dancer by Gina to perform on cruise shipLocal News (196 words)
The Dancer by Gina will be performing on Carnival Cruise Lines Thursday through Sunday. More than 160 dancers, family members and friends will be setting Continue » Franklin building will require more workLocal News (1347 words)
DELPHOS — Franklin Elementary will be under repair again this summer. Nolan Miller of LJB Inc., of Lima reported to school board members Monday evening that Continue » April 16th, 2009 Mary M. Neumeier-HauensteinFor the Record (260 words, 1 response)
Oct. 19, 1917 - April 14, 2009 Mary M. Neumeier-Hauenstein, 91, of Delphos, died at 12:23 p.m. Tuesday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Clyde Edward “Ed” MoormanFor the Record (419 words)
April 25, 1921 April 14, 2009 Clyde Edward “Ed” Moorman, 87, of rural Spencerville, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was Continue » Gerald W. ‘Butch’ TemanFor the Record (249 words, 3 responses)
July 7, 1943 - April 13, 2009 Gerald W. “Butch” Teman, 65, of Delphos, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday at his residence. He was born July 7, Continue » Jennings School Board fills coaching spotsLocal News (380 words)
FORT JENNINGS — The school board here rounded out the academic year Tuesday with an agenda filled with annual resolutions concerning personnel. It renewed the district’s Continue » Farewell to ‘The Bird’ and ‘The Voice’Sports (1116 words)
I am old enough to remember — 45 as of Monday — to remember Mark “The Bird” Fidrych. I can remember his “antics” on the mound: Continue » Rahrig inks letter-of-intent for OilersSports (612 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Mike Rahrig has come a long way since his freshman season under fifth-year head baseball coach Troy Montenery. So much Continue » Thelma T. BendeleFor the Record (183 words)
April 10, 1917 - April 14, 2009 Thelma T. Bendele, 92, of Ottoville, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday 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 Alicia Buettner. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jordan Barclay. Delphos soon to be 116 acres largerLocal News (626 words)
DELPHOS — The city soon will be 116 acres larger. City council members meeting in regular session Tuesday approved legislation accepting annexation of the land located Continue » April 17th, 2009 Margie Leola HostetlerFor the Record (213 words)
Dec. 28, 1916 - April 14, 2009 Margie Leola Hostetler, 92, of Lima, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her caregivers at 7:42 p.m. Tuesday Continue » T. Eileen SherrickFor the Record (195 words)
Oct. 5, 1926 - April 14, 2009 T. Eileen Sherrick, 82, of Elida, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Legion names Buckeye Girls State delegatesLocal News (282 words)
Delphos American Legion Commemorative Post 268 Ladies Auxiliary announced candidates and alternates to attend this year’s Buckeye Girls State to be held June 14-20 at Continue » Wildcats pound out wild win over CommodoresSports (622 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson’s baseball team pounded out 17 hits Wednesday night versus Perry. The Wildcats needed to as they outscored the Commodores 17-15 in Continue » Musketeers hold off Blue Jay comebackSports (974 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — St. John’s and Fort Jennings were locked in a baseball pitchers’ duel through six innings on an overcast, damp Continue » Wellmann makes annual visit with tree seedlingsLocal News (147 words)
Lima Kiwanis member Frank Wellmann delivered more than 500 trees to local elementary first- and third-graders this week. April 18th, 2009 Kenneth “Fuzz” KnottFor the Record (183 words)
March 17, 1950 - April 15, 2009 Kenneth “Fuzz” Knott, 59, of Fort Jennings, died at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Continue » Letter to the EditorFor the Record (338 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Everyone asks why I stay in Delphos. I tell them my story. My grandpa and grandma raised their children here and they attended our schools. My Continue » Wilma E. ArmesFor the Record (171 words)
Sept. 2, 1928 - April 15, 2009 Wilma E. Armes, 80, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Wednesday in Shreveport, La. She was born Sept. 2, 1928 in Continue » Local RoundupSports (1231 words)
Panthers pound Lady Jeffcats DELPHOS — Paulding took the lead for good right off the bat Thursday night and then exploded for 10 runs in the fifth Continue » Rahrig pitches ’Cats to NWC victorySports (928 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Senior right-hander Mike Rahrig had very little trouble Thursday, twirling a 4-hitter to lead the host Wildcats to a Continue » Pothast trio to turn 90Local News (601 words, 2 responses)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Twins Elmer and Omer Pothast were born on April 18, 1919, about two miles outside of Landeck on the Continue » April 20th, 2009 Jefferson baseballers grab battle of catsSports (334 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Kalida baseball team has started off slow this season, due to 11 members of their squad having been part of Continue » A Salute to our VeteransLocal News (814 words, 1 response)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — The mountainous terrain of the South Pacific provided America’s enemies with fortresses very difficult to overcome. This was because Continue » Window to the PastLocal News (2142 words)
Section Ten Red Men An important meeting of Section Ten Council No. 292, National Union, was held at Red Men’s hall, Tuesday evening, when a class Continue » William J. ‘Bill’ WiegingFor the Record (248 words)
June 5, 1932 April 17, 2009 William J. “Bill” Wieging, 76, of Delphos, died at 10:21 a.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born June 5, Continue » Ranger miscues aid Blue Jays toward winSports (807 words)
DELPHOS — Opportunities. At the high school baseball level, you are going to get opportunities, whether errors, walks or something. St. John’s took advantage of the mistakes Continue » Elinor KimmetFor the Record (216 words, 1 response)
Nov. 20, 1921-April 17, 2009 Elinor Kimmet, 87, of  Delphos, died at 5 a.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1921, in Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (1 words)
Grove meet a time to track teams’ progressSports (727 words)
By DAVE BONINSEGNA The Delphos Herald COLUMBUS GROVE — The annual Columbus Grove Bulldog Invitational Track and Field Meet saw perfect weather conditions on Friday afternoon as teams Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (611 words)
By Gary Levitt More than 250 of you stopped in to The Senate last week and enjoyed our First Annual Corned Beef Extravaganza. Our guests consumed over Continue » Eagle Scout project lights the wayLocal News (283 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — Adam Wannemacher, Eagle Scout from Troop 266 in Ottoville recently earned his Eagle designation after completing the lighted sing Continue » Walking the WalkLocal News (1306 words)
BY JODI GERMAN The Relay Rally on Feb. 17 centered around the question of “Why do I Relay?” Over the past three years, I have been asked Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (387 words)
Well, now I’m sure. Spring is here. You know how I know? I spent the early evening hours of Friday out and about in the neighborhood. The little Continue » Wishers learn life lessons from autistic sonLocal News (1103 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald MIDDLE POINT ­— Nearly seven years ago, Toni and Max Wisher brought home their first child. For the first year, their Continue » April 21st, 2009 Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Quinn Wise. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Destiny Atternberry. 2009 MINSTER MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL TRACK MEETSports (1263 words)
Saturday’s Results Girls Team Rankings: Minster 123.5, Versailles 117, Fort Loramie 66, Parkway 51, St. John’s 48.5, Marion Local 47.5, Sidney Lehman 43, Spencerville 42.5, Russia Continue » Harold C. AvereschFor the Record (215 words)
April 7, 1937 - April 18, 2009 Harold C. Averesch, 72, of Delphos, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born April Continue » Fowl tours Miami-Erie Canal for new roostLocal News (43 words)
A rooster made its way to the Miami-Erie Canal Sunday. Jacob Warnement, 7, left, Destiny Huffman, 10, Desiree Wessel, 11, Murae Warnement, 8, Scott Legge Continue » Vikings rally by Wildcats with 5-run 6thSports (953 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald LEIPSIC — Leipsic scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth and held on for a 6-5 non-league baseball victory Continue » Drerup/YatesLifestyles (126 words)
Mark and Debbie Yates of Pickerington announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann, to Craig Michael Drerup, son of Dave and Martha Drerup of Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LooserLifestyles (112 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Looser celebrated their Golden  Wedding Anniversary on April 18, 2009. A family dinner was held April 11 to celebrate. Ken and Jeanne Dickman Continue » Baseball Knights pound Ottoville 19-5Sports (721 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — It was a slugfest Saturday afternoon on the Big Green diamond. Unfortunately for host Ottoville, the visiting Crestview Knights did Continue » For the Record (51 words)
A girl, Maggie Evenly, was born April 17 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay to Phil and Clarisa Gunder of 3306 Ridgeview, Findlay, 45840. Grandparents include Continue » BRAG accepting quilters for showLocal News (72 words)
The Blanchard River Art Guild is now accepting quilters for its first Quilt Show during the 3rd annual BRAG Arts Fest in downtown Ottawa on Continue » Mary Louise RupertFor the Record (264 words)
Aug. 13, 1919 - April 9, 2009 Mary Louise Rupert, 89, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died April 19 at Upjohn Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 31, 1919 Continue » Legion holds annual banquetLocal News (497 words)
DELPHOS — Past American Legion Post 268 commanders and auxiliary presidents were honored Saturday at the 73rd annual Past Commanders-Past Presidents Banquet held at the Continue » April 22nd, 2009 Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Maddie Pohlman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Samantha Farler. Letter to EditorFor the Record (311 words)
DEAR EDITOR: Constitutionally motivated fines — an idea for which the time has come but is long overdue. How about this idea for bringing America back to Continue » Ottoville trims teaching positionsLocal News (832 words)
OTTOVILLE — The teaching staff at Ottoville Local Schools will be two smaller in the upcoming school year. School board members approved the reduction in staff Continue » Church sets annual cookies and tea partyLocal News (45 words)
Gomer United Church of Christ will host its fourth annual cookies and tea party from 2-4 p.m. May 3. Homemade cookies will be provided and a Continue » Wrestling banquet heldSports (180 words)
The St. John’s High School wrestling team held its awards banquet Sunday at the Delphos Knights of Columbus hall. Head coach Devin Dempsey passed out Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 20 to Joseph and Kelly Marero of Ottoville. A boy was born April 17 to Brittany Laureano and Continue » Miller dives into careerLocal News (824 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald LIMA — In many of today’s professions, the phrase “swimming with the sharks” is often used to describe stressful situations. For Continue » April 23rd, 2009 CL of C honors members for birthday, anniversariesLocal News (308 words)
Sixteen members were present for the meeting of the CLC, Council 30, Ottoville, held in the Parish Center Family Room on April 13. President Jean Hilvers Continue » Elida School Board juggling budget cutsLocal News (908 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald ELIDA —As with anything else in economic times such as these, school funding is something of a disappointment. At the Tuesday Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 21 to Erik and Jaime Kill of Delphos. A boy was born April 21 to Andrea Bowers and Continue » Get the chips and adult beverages readySports (805 words)
The National Holiday — otherwise known as the NFL Draft — is upon us. The day when fans of the 32 NFL teams hope against hope Continue » Saving the Earth makes dollars and centsLocal News (766 words)
Though Earth Day is an occasion to emphasize recycling, there is another easy activity that is good for the environment. Reusing household products can save Continue » Felicitas P. ‘Woody’ KillFor the Record (216 words)
Dec. 17, 1924 - April 20, 2009 Felicitas P. “Woody” Kill, 84, of Delphos, died at 6:39 p.m. Monday at The Cleveland Clinic. She was born Dec. Continue » Storm sewer project on trackLocal News (453 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Council members heard from Fifth Street Sewer Relief Project Manager Dave Gasser Tuesday evening during regular session. Gasser is overseeing the installation of Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Lauren Grothouse. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Victoria Suever. St. John’s musical tickets for saleLocal News (68 words)
Delphos St. John’s will present “HONK!” at 7:30 p.m. April 29, 30 and May 1 in the high school gymnasium. This award-winning musical is the contemporary Continue » Relay honors survivorsLocal News (428 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Relay for Life Committee held its annual Survivor Dinner for approximately 125 persons Tuesday evening at St. Peter Lutheran Church. The keynote Continue » April 25th, 2009 Robert C. WidmerFor the Record (270 words)
July 11, 1941-April 21, 2009 Robert C. Widmer, 67, of Lima, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Victoria Recker. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Samantha Vermule. Marcellinus J. “Moxie” WehriFor the Record (258 words)
Nov. 17, 1914 - April 23, 2009 Marcellinus J. “Moxie” Wehri, 94, of Kalida, died at 6:50 a.m. at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born on Continue » Rita C. BeiningFor the Record (216 words)
July 26, 1927 - April 21, 2009 Rita C. Beining, 81, of Ottoville, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born July Continue » Elmer A. HorstmanFor the Record (299 words)
June 21, 1924 April 22, 2009 Elmer A. Horstman, 84, of Ottoville, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born June 11, 1924, Continue » Mustangs keep Lady ’Cats winlessSports (667 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Allen East Lady Mustangs used some timely hitting and a strong pitching performance by Kayla Crow to down Continue » Jefferson lassoes baseball MustangsSports (863 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Thursday’s Jefferson home baseball game with Allen East was the Josh Miller and Ryan Kortokrax show. Both had a pair Continue » Putnam County Fairgrounds entrance to receive retro lookLocal News (541 words)
OTTAWA — A little more than two years ago, the Putnam County Grounds Improvement Foundation was formed to remodel and upgrade Putnam County properties. With enough Continue » April 27th, 2009 Preschoolers build castle of recyclablesLocal News (67 words)
St. John’s Preschool students recently learned about ways of taking care of the Earth and the concept of recycling. Pre-kindergarten students each brought in a Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (644 words)
Most parents have high hopes for the children. A college education, a good job and the list goes on. We picture them with homes and Continue » Flyers pound Blue Jays in MACSports (756 words)
DELPHOS — The game of baseball can turn on a dime. St. John’s found that out Friday night versus Marion Local at Stadium Park. The visiting Flyers Continue » Household items, toys on the must-have listLocal News (819 words)
 By Margie Rostorfer It’s getting lighter earlier and staying that way longer in the evening. The weather is getting warmer and much nicer by the day. Continue » Anna Mae Janka-MillerFor the Record (235 words)
Feb. 8, 1929 - April 23, 2009 Anna Mae Janka-Miller, 80, of Cloverdale, died at 6:35 p.m. Thursday at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born Feb. Continue » Local pastor gets ‘Tweetie’Local News (471 words)
DELPHOS ­— Since the Rev. Katherine Olson came to St. Peter Lutheran Church, ancient tradition has merged with the 21st century. Olson built the congregation’s Continue » Autistic teen presents parenting challengesLocal News (1167 words)
DELPHOS — Though the typical behavior of most toddlers can be challenging to parents, stress-management skills can be especially valuable when dealing with a special-needs Continue » April 28th, 2009 Wildcats bat around Lancers in NWC baseballSports (989 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald RURAL MIDDLE POINT — It was definitely not a pitchers’ duel on a windy Saturday afternoon on the Lancer Field diamond Continue » VFW to initiate new membersLocal News (199 words)
Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Walterick-Hemme Post 3035 will hold an initiation for new members at the May 21 meeting. Coffee and dessert will follow the 7:30 Continue » Aleyah Wrayne KingFor the Record (99 words)
Aleyah Wrayne King, newborn, of Findlay, died at 4:56 p.m. April 20 to St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo, shortly after birth. She was born 3:17 p.m. Continue » Wagner/RickerLifestyles (86 words)
Jim and Carol Wagner of Kalida announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Ann, to Paul John Ricker, son of John and Karen Ricker of Continue » Weitzel/KnippenLifestyles (140 words)
Lavern and Jane Weitzel, Fort Recovery, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Mindy Kay Weitzel, to Steven Trevor Knippen, son of Ronald Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Don FriemothLifestyles (85 words, 1 response)
Don and Irene Friemoth of Van Wert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 25. Don and the former Irene Koester were married on April 25, Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (1487 words)
Lancers seize softball doubleheader vs. Jeffcats RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Host Lincolnview took a twin-bill softball matchup against Jefferson Saturday. The Lancers rode the right arm of Kela Continue » For the Record (40 words)
ST. RITA’S A boy was born April 24 to Todd and Jaime Elwer of Delphos. A boy was born April 24 to Amber Hoy and Aaron Ladd Continue » Blue Jay boys, Lady Jeffcats grab SJ meetSports (731 words)
DELPHOS — They weren’t going to let a little wind ruin an otherwise perfect day for running a track and field meet. Especially after some of Continue » Cougars toss goose-eggs at Blue JaysSports (1093 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s baseball coach Dan Metzger won’t be sorry to see this past week go. Amongst several rainouts, a tough extra-ininng loss and two Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Justin Hanf. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kelsey Goodwin. JAKES Day teaches children to play safeLocal News (620 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Limbhangers of the National Wild Turkey Federation had unparalleled weather for their annual JAKES Continue » April 29th, 2009 Thomas Grover Hale IVFor the Record (90 words)
April 15, 2009 - April 17, 2009 Thomas Grover Hale IV of Reno, Nevada, entered this world on April 15, 2009. and became one of God’s Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (953 words)
Lady Pirates double up Jeffcats BLUFFTON — Bluftton’s fast-pitch softball team doubled up visting Jeffersohn 6-3 Monday night in a Northwest Conference tussle. Wheeler outpitched Lady Wildcat starter Continue » For the Record (28 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born April 27 to Mark and Jackie Vorst of Cloverdale. A boy was born April 27 to Alvin and Shelly Continue » Sports (44 words)
Ottoville’s Jordan Schimmoeller reaches third base safely when he beats out the throw to Fort Jennings Austin Norbeck. Schimmoeller went 3-for-5 in the Putnam County Continue » 2009 BUY-WAY Yard Sale dates announcedLocal News (230 words)
The fifth annual Lincoln Highway BUY-WAY Yard Sale is being planned for Ohio this year, and with lower gas prices and a stiffer economy, it Continue » Peruvian Choir to visit DelphosLocal News (261 words)
The Los Amigos Peruvian Choir will arrive at Delphos St. John’s Saturday and perform at the 9:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Fr. Jack Davis of the Continue » Jennings CL of C plans Tupperware partyLocal News (208 words)
The April meeing of the Fort Jennings Catholic Ladies of Columbia was called to order by president Amy Ricker. Meetings now start at 7 p.m. at Continue » Jays win slugfest over host SpartansSports (388 words)
The Delphos Herald LIMA — Lima Senior’s Weston Hawk went yard three times Monday afternoon and knocked in five runs. That still wasn’t enough for the host Continue » Schuerman heading to Indiana TechSports (477 words)
DELPHOS — Mike Rahrig signed to play college baseball at the University of Findlay almost two weeks ago. Head Jefferson coach Troy Montenery hoped that was Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Carrisa Shafer. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Gaige Rassman. Ottoville moves ahead on golf cart ordinanceLocal News (249 words)
The Ottoville Village Council met in regular session Monday night. Topping the agenda was the first reading of a proposed golf cart ordinance. Discussion was Continue » Cheney cools off Wildcat baseballersSports (710 words)
BLUFFTON — Jefferson has been pounding the cover off the baseball lately. Bluffton right-hander Nathan Cheney put the clamps on the Wildcats’ offense Monday in a Continue » Health Dept. keeping an eye on swine flu developmentsLocal News (468 words)
“This is a relatively ‘new’ virus to us in this day and age. The fact that we have no immunity built up against it is what raises alarm throughout the world.” — Becky Dershem, director of nursing, Allen County Health Department April 30th, 2009 Lopez takes firstSports (52 words)
Joe Lopez, son of Dr. Celeste Lopez, competed in the karate tournament at the Arnold Classic in Columbus during the Arnold Fitness Expo. He finished Continue » St. John’s to present ‘HONK! Jr.’Local News (183 words)
A barnyard is the setting for the cast members of St. John’s High School musical “Honk! Jr.”  Seated in front from left are “The Ducklings:” Continue » The Grind — more than just a coffeehouseLocal News (637 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — On the corner of Fifth and Jefferson streets is The Grind Cafe & Coffeehouse, where you can not only Continue » TUMC to host May Friendship DayLocal News (104 words)
Trinity United Methodist Church will host the Church Women United May Friendship Day service at 1 p.m. Friday. The theme for May Friendship Day this year, Continue » The benefit of the doubtSports (740 words)
A couple of items in the sports news last week testify to the need for justice and mercy. One was the case of Penn State linebacker 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 Elizabeth Thompson. Council to consider closing rail crossingLocal News (314 words)
By SUE GERKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The city may get a two for one deal of sorts. A possible agreement with the Ohio Rail Development Commission Continue »