May 1st, 2009 Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Trina Pohlman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Warren Poling. Area students to receive UF diplomasLocal News (303 words)
Seven area students will graduate during the University of Findlay’s spring commencement Saturay in the Koehler Complex on campus. Jill Beining,of Cloverdale is expected to graduate Continue » For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born April 28 to Tyra Prowant and Michael Coil of Delphos. A boy was born April 29 to Josh and Continue » St. John’s Hall of Fame nods due June 1Local News (68 words)
Deadline for nominations for the St. John’s Hall of Fame to be considered for the Class of 2009 is June 1. Nominations for the Hall of Continue » May 2nd, 2009 Scott and Cheryl WarnementFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born April 30 to Scott and Cheryl Warnement of Delphos. Sister Alberta A. EtzkornFor the Record (270 words)
Aug. 14, 1914 - April 29, 2009 Sister Alberta A. Etzkorn, 94, of the Sisters of St. Francis in Tiffin, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Continue » Dan and Courtney HaehnFor the Record (14 words)
A girl was born April 30 to Dan and Courtney Haehn of Fort Jennings. Kenyan missionary to speak at Trinity UMCLocal News (412 words)
DELPHOS — Missionary Pastor Benard Ondiek of Wachara, Kenya, will be the guest speaker at 7 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Ondiek has Continue » Rebekah BaxterFor the Record (215 words)
Nov. 18, 1916 - April 29, 2009 Rebekah Baxter, 92, of Elida, died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born Nov. 18, 1916, Continue » Vantage Career Center welcomes visitors from JapanLocal News (269 words)
It was a pleasure to receive a visit from Van Wert Rotary member Stan Agler a few weeks ago. He was arranging a schedule for Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (18 words, 1 response)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Samantha Gunter. Congratulations Samantha! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kodey Stripe. Congratulations Kodey! Local RoundupSports (277 words)
Wildcat girls take USV Invitational MCGUFFEY — The Jefferson girls track and field team grabbed first place in the Upper Scioto Valley Invitational held Thursday in McGuffey. The Continue » Tim and Tami MatthewsFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was born April 29 to Tim and Tami Matthews of Van Wert. Hopkins’ collie pup best in countryLocal News (662 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS —Dan Hopkins, of Delphos, who has been raising collies on his own for over a decade, recently showed his collie Continue » May 4th, 2009 Voters to see two city schools levies TuesdayLocal News (453 words)
By NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Delphos City School District voters will see a 5.5-mill 5-year Operating Expenses Renewal Levy and a 2.25-mill 5-year Permanent Continue » This and ThatLocal News (563 words)
First of all, allow me to confess that this web site article is being written by an Internet illiterate.  However, I am learning. Recently, Ruth Wilhelm, Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (642 words)
By Gary Levitt Over the past couple of weeks I have been receiving numerous phone calls about our upcoming bus trip to New York City sponsored Continue » Prisoner swap: new reality in Putnam CountyLocal News (550 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald OTTAWA — Because of financial constraints in Putnam County, all departments have been required to slash their budgets. This includes Sheriff Continue » Spring into reading at the Delphos Public LibraryLocal News (2231 words)
Many patrons took advantage of our “Food for Fines” again during National Library Week last week. The food collected will be donated to the thrift Continue » Transcontinental Military Motor Convoy to stop in Delphos in JuneLocal News (1550 words, 1 response)
Staff reports The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), with over 9,000 members globally, is creating a 90th-year re-enactment of the US Army’s first transcontinental motor convoy Continue » Jefferson baseballers batter BearsSports (874 words)
DELPHOS — The spring rains this week have really messed with the plans of many a baseball and softball coach in the area. When Jefferson and Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (277 words)
Wildcat girls take USV Invitational MCGUFFEY — The Jefferson girls track and field team grabbed first place in the Upper Scioto Valley Invitational held Thursday in McGuffey. The Continue » Fischer retires after 45 years plumbingLocal News (331 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Plumbing and Heating is all Jim Fischer has known. On Friday, the co-owner of Fischer Plumbing and Heating on State Street put down his Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (698 words, 2 responses)
Again I have been reading random e-mails that pop into my account. Here is one that caught my eye and I thought I would share Continue » May 5th, 2009 LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (379 words)
Elida netters crush Bath, Kenton BATH TOWNSHIP — Elida boys netters hardly broke a sweat Saturday in a tennis doubleheader, crushing both host Bath and Kenton 5-0 Continue » Blue Jays grab twin-bill vs. BearcatsSports (1438 words)
DELPHOS — Tournament baseball is just around the corner, starting Saturday. Both St. John’s and Spencerville were looking to build some momentum toward the second season Continue » NAWIC women put skills to use on Habitat homeLocal News (535 words)
DELPHOS — Move over guys, the women are here and they have hammers. The Lima-area chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction lent their Continue » 2009 Canal Days Queen applications availableLocal News (56 words)
The 2009 Canal Days Queen applications are now available at both local high school offices. The contest is for any girl in grades 9-12 for the Continue » Putnam libraries set upcoming eventsLocal News (728 words)
Children’s Book Week Contest The Putnam County District Library in Ottawa and all locations theme for Children’s Book Week (May 11-17) is “Imagine, Create, Participate!”  For Continue » Doyle H. FinfrockFor the Record (255 words)
Doyle H. Finfrock,  79, of rural Spencerville, died 11 PM  Friday, May 1, 2009 in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville, following a 7 Continue » Wildcats erupt for win over MusketeersSports (642 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Jefferson got the bats out once again Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats erupted for nine runs in the third inning and rolled up Continue » UPPER SCIOTO VALLEY INVITATIONALSports (1222 words)
Thursday’s Results Points: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 Girls Team Scores: Jefferson 150, Riverdale 149, McComb 140.5, Hardin Northern 84, Cory-Rawson 53,5, Upper Scioto Valley 43, Allen East 35, Ada 26, Continue » Mendon garage sales May 16Local News (30 words)
The Mendon Community Garage Sale will begin at 9 a.m. on May 16. The event is organized by the women’s group at Mendon First Church of Continue » Ralph “Pete” Louis BockeyFor the Record (330 words)
July 8, 1930 - May 2, 2009 Ralph “Pete” Louis Bockey, 78, of Spencerville, died at 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center following a Continue » Connie L. HoerstenFor the Record (223 words, 1 response)
July 7, 1948 - May 3, 2009 Connie L. Hoersten, 60, of Ottoville, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born July 7, 1948, Continue » For the Record (72 words)
Eli Michael Spring was born May 1 in Columbus to Ryan and Gina Spring, originally of Delphos. His sister is Mikayla Elizabeth; maternal grandparents are Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Timothy Hoersten. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Joshua Miller. James A. “Jay” KrughFor the Record (192 words, 1 response)
Dec. 21, 1989 - May 1, 2009 James A. “Jay” Krugh, 19, of Defiance, died Friday at his residence. He was born December 21, 1989 in Defiance, Continue » Peruvian choir enjoys Delphos hospitalityLocal News (107 words)
Some members of the Los Amigos Peruvian Choir enjoy sitting in the grass near the lock at Stadium Park after taking a tour of Delphos Continue » May 6th, 2009 Delores V. McBrideFor the Record (239 words)
March 1, 1924 - May 4, 2009 Delores V.  McBride, 85, formerly of rural Delphos and also Spencerville, died at 4:37 a.m. Monday at the Otterbein Continue » EMA TwitteringLocal News (145 words)
Using Twitter as a means to help alert the public in times of emergency, the Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management launched Continue » Jennings Envirothon team heads to 12th state competitionLocal News (294 words)
On April 29, the annual Area I Envirothon was held in Van Wert county at the YMCA Camp Clay. Seventy-two teams competed in the day Continue » Carl E. BrownFor the Record (266 words)
Jan. 6, 1930 May 4, 2009 Carl E. Brown, 79, of Delphos, died at 4 p.m. Monday at his residence. He was born Jan. 6, 1930, in Middle Continue » Knights rally to take command of NWC raceSports (813 words)
CONVOY — Jefferson seemingly had wrenched victory from the jaws of defeat Monday night at Crestview, getting a 3-run 7th-inning home run by junior Jordan Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Tanner Calvelage. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Morgan Wessell. Kalida downs Fort Jennings in PCL hard-ball showdownSports (715 words)
FORT JENNINGS — In a game that was to be played last week, the Fort Jennings Musketeers and Kalida Wildcats finally got in their Putnam Continue » Pastor Benard has vision for futureLocal News (1447 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Missionary Pastor Benard Ondiek from Kenya brought his story to those gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church Monday night. He Continue » For the Record (56 words)
A boy, Jonathan Joseph, was born May 3 at Blanchard Valley Hospital to Russell and Jennifer Craig. Jonathan weighed 7 pounds,  5 ounces, and was Continue » St. John’s holds First CommunionLocal News (21 words)
Fifty-eight second-graders made their First Communion at Delphos St. John the Evangelist Church Sunday. May 7th, 2009 Voters pass both city school leviesLocal News (318 words)
DELPHOS — Voters here voiced their approval of a 5.5-mill 5-year Operating Expenses Renewal Levy and a 2.25-mill, 5-year Permanent Improvement Renewal Levy for Delphos Continue » Planting corn, soybeans: timing is everythingLocal News (369 words)
Tri-county farmers have been listening to the weather forecast in recent days with much interest, according to one ag leader. The crucial element is to have Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 5 to Michael and Kathleen Fiedler of Cloverdale. Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Samantha Bonifas. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kaitlyn Cress. May 8th, 2009 Lima Elks host annual Youth BanquetLocal News (428 words)
The Lima Elks Lodge 54 awarded “Student of The Year” honors to Joel Jackson, a senior at Elida High School, for the 2008-2009 school year. Jackson, Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Wes Buettner. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Brooke McElroy. Elementary students host art exhibitLocal News (640 words)
St. John’s Art students in grades 5-8 have their art exhibit in the main hall and cafeteria of the school. The show includes a project Continue » Two German students still need host familiesLocal News (1050 words)
There are still two students looking to be placed with the exchange program with Verl, Germany, according to program coordinator Ginger Denman. “We still have two Continue » Elizabeth “Betty” M. HawkFor the Record (179 words)
Jan. 12, 1926 - May 3, 2009 Elizabeth “Betty” M. Hawk, 83, Defiance, died at 5 p.m. Sunday at Twin Rivers Care Center. She was born Jan. Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born May 6 to Scott and Kelly Brokamp of Ottoville Hoehn heads to Reno science fair with projectLocal News (437 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald CLOVERDALE — Ashley Hoehn, a junior at Ottoville High School, will take her science project to the Intel International Science and Continue » May 9th, 2009 Henry “Hank” PaddubnyFor the Record (141 words)
Henry “Hank” Paddubny, 86, of Oxford, Mich., died Thursday. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Rose Paddubny; his children, Jerry (Connie) Paddubny, Karen Crisman and Continue » Wildcats smother Blue Jays in MAC hardballSports (702 words)
MINSTER — Not much went right for the St. John’s baseball team Thursday night at Minster’s Melcher Street Park. The result was a 10-0 6-inning beating Continue » Community observes National Day of PrayerLocal News (41 words)
Delphos Ministerial Association President the Rev. Harry Tolhurst addresses the gathering at the Delphos Municipal Building Thursday during National Day of Prayer services. Local ministers Continue » From the Vantage PoingLocal News (285 words)
Avery Etzler, a junior from Lincolnview High School enrolled in the Vantage Early Childhood Education program, will represent Vantage at the 2009 National Family, Career Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (18 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Andrew Metzger. Congratulations Andrew! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Austin Carder. Congratulations Austin! Rosemary M. “Mary” KoenigFor the Record (64 words)
Rosemary M. “Mary” Koenig, 85, of Spencerville, died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday at her residence. She was born July 8, 1923, in Lima, to Zimble Zachariah Continue » TUMC hosts annual bake-garage sale SaturdayLocal News (50 words)
Trinity United Methodist Women will host their annual bake-garage sale 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Home furnishings, jewelry, personal items, toys, Continue » Work on postal museum ongoingLocal News (532 words, 3 responses)
DELPHOS — In an effort to enhance local residents’ understanding of postal history, retired Delphos Postmaster Gary Levitt is in the process of raising funds Continue » May 11th, 2009 Wildcats romp past Bulldogs in NWCSports (907 words)
DELPHOS — The Jefferson baseball team had several days to wait after a loss to Bluffton 10 days ago. They responded with a blowout of Hardin Continue » Club attends Cinci Flower ShowLocal News (196 words)
Several members of the Green Thumb Garden Club, along with garden clubs from Lima, Elida and neighboring areas, recently attended the Cincinnati Flower Show. This Continue » Edna M. ShafferFor the Record (192 words)
Edna M. Shaffer Aug. 11, 1928 - May 7, 2009 Edna M. Shaffer, 80, of Oakwood, died at 9:18 a.m. May 7, 2009. She was born Aug. 11, Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (578 words, 1 response)
Ah. The flowers are blooming, the sweet smell of freshly mown grass fills the air and the park is filling with activity. Spring. Ya gotta love Continue » Canal Commission Museum ‘under construction’Local News (620 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS — Each year when the local Rotary club conducts its walking tour, high school seniors weave their way through the Delphos Canal Commission Museum. Continue » May 12th, 2009 PCL TRACKSports (1267 words)
(from Friday) At Ottoville Girls Team Results: Ottoville 173, Pandora-Gilboa 116.5, Columbus Grove 108.5, Leipsic 59, Fort Jennings 36, Continental 23. 100-meter hurdles: 1. Natasha Kaufman (OV) 17.28; Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kylie Jettinghoff. St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Julie Buescher. For the Record (17 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 9 to Dean and Beth Trambley of Fort Jennings. Deborah Marie Vulgamott SniderFor the Record (370 words)
Jan. 10, 1957 – May 10, 2009 Deborah Marie “DoeDoe” Vulgamott Snider, 52, of rural Mendon, died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday at Roselawn Nursing Home following Continue » Jays pummel Golden GophersSports (588 words)
PERRY TOWNSHIP — St. John’s has been looking to build some momentum for the baseball tournament the last couple of weeks but had struggled. Maybe the Continue » Mr. And Mrs. John FriedrichLifestyles (63 words)
John and Janelle Friedrich celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 9 with Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and a dinner afterward. The couple Continue » Leonard E. KlierFor the Record (149 words)
Jan. 31, 1927 - May 9, 2009 Leonard E. Klier, 82, of Delphos, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Jan. Continue » Meek/HedrickLifestyles (101 words)
Brian and Kimberly Meek of Fremont announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Kristina, to Matthew Todd Hedrick, son of Denny and Rosie Hedrick of Continue » Lady ’Cats escape in softball tourney winSports (698 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Jefferson, under first-year softball coach Jeff Hunt, hadn’t won in its previous 12 times on the diamond Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (354 words)
Lady ’Dawgs edge Panthers ELIDA — Elida’s softball team scored twice in the bottom of the fourth for a 2-run lead and held off Parkway 3-2 Continue » Elementary students celebrate May CrowningLocal News (35 words)
St. John’s Elementary students celebrated May Crowning Friday. Those in the court include, from left, Megan Martin, Ryan Baldauf, Katie Vorst, Luke Wrasman, Lauren Utrup Continue » Mr. And Mrs. George KnebelLifestyles (127 words)
George and Pat (Metzger) Knebel will celebrate their 50th wedding anniverary June 20 with Mass at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church by the Rev. Continue » K9 cop thrives on biting crimeLocal News (1050 words)
DELPHOS — Most criminals may have grown up seeing television commercials featuring “McGruff the Crime Dog” but failed to follow the character’s advice. Somewhere along Continue » May 13th, 2009 For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born May 11 to Ronald and Jennifer McBride of Gomer. Your hyperactive childLocal News (622 words)
 By Dr. Celeste Lopez A lot of information has been out recently regarding ADHD, much of it negative. When I have a parent whose child has Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Isaac Klausing. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Adrian Kimmett. Local roundupLocal News (526 words)
Jefferson outlasts Kenton DELPHOS — Jefferson out up 10 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and four more in the sixth to rally past Continue » Sodding of football field beginsLocal News (68 words)
AG Design and Delphos Parks and Recreation workers lay sod on the football field at Stadium park Monday afternoon. More than 10,000 square yards of Continue » Knights pound Lady ’Cats in tourneySports (551 words)
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Jefferson and Crestview had played just a week ago in regular-season fast-pitch softball action, with the host Lady Knights shutting out Continue » Paul A. MetzgerFor the Record (99 words)
Aug. 23, 1935 - May 10, 2009 Paul A. Metzger, 73, of Lima and formerly of rural Spencerville, died at 2:26 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Continue » District may trim 2 teachers, bus driverLocal News (646 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — In order to bring the Fiscal Year 2010 budget in line, Delphos City School Board members Monday went into Continue » May 14th, 2009 For the Record (28 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A girl was born May 12 to Tiffany Eickholt and Anthony Wannemacher of Fort Jennings. Twin girls were born May 12 to Okema Continue » Cavaliers shoot down Blue Jays in MACSports (835 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Coldwater’s Cavaliers took a 14-0 advantage after 5 1/2 frames and breezed to a 18-7 triumph over the host Continue » CD of A honors authors, artistsLocal News (62 words)
Students at St. John’s Elementary attending the annual CD of A Poetry, Essay and Art Contest banquet include, from left, Brooklyn Mueller, Courtney Wrasman, Timothy Continue » Annual Mini Relay teaches students about cancerLocal News (411 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS —The 2009 Mini Relay for Life will follow the same basic itinerary as past years and will bring together well Continue » CD of A honors authors, artistsLocal News (30 words)
St. John’s High School students honored at the banquet include, from left, Renee Klausing, Rachel Miller, Tyler Williams, Tiffany Horstman and Andrew Wellmann. Another one — Mannywood — bites the dustSports (579 words)
Was this a case of Manny being Manny? Manny Ramirez, the Los Angeles Dodgers resident eccentric — how about kook? — was suspended for 50 games Continue » JoAnn RobertsFor the Record (207 words)
March 3, 1936 - May 11, 2009 JoAnn Roberts, 73, of rural Spencerville, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday at her residence following an extended illness. She was Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Gage Seffernick. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kylie Miller. CD of A honors authors, artistsLocal News (31 words)
St. John’s Junior High students at the banquet are, from left, Katie Luersman, Teresa Pohlman, Paige Lucas, Jessica Recker, Madison Burgei and Samantha Bonifas. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (285 words)
Lady Bearcats down Wildcats SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville scored runs in the first, second, fourth and fifth innings and two in the third in downing Jefferson (1-14) Continue » Jeffcats batter Bearcats in NWC baseballSports (800 words)
SPENCERVILLE — The teams — Jefferson and Spencerville — couldn’t have asked for a better spring day to play a baseball game, with brilliant sunshine Continue » Rebecca L. MinnigFor the Record (270 words, 2 responses)
March 16, 1956 - May 12, 2009 Rebecca L. Minnig, 53, of Delphos, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at her residence. She was born March 16, 1956, Continue » Stimulus dollars buy wind turbines for wasterwater plantLocal News (616 words)
By SUE GERKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Federal stimulus dollars are coming to this city in the form of six new turbine blowers for the wastewater Continue » May 15th, 2009 For the Record (65 words)
LIMA MEMORIAL A boy, Luke, was born May 8 to Sheena and Stephen Sellers of Delphos. Big brother Noah, 4, welcomed him home. Luke weighed 8 pounds, 12 Continue » Library board discussing plans for new buildingLocal News (543 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald The Delphos Public Library Board of Trustees met in regular session Wednesday in the library board room to discuss the plans Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Chris Ulm. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Bailey Gorman. Steven MetzgerFor the Record (48 words)
Oct. 25, 1954 - May 13, 2009 Steven Metzger, 54, of Aurora, Colo., died Wednesday. He was born Oct. 25, 1954, to Kenneth and Carol Metzger of Continue » Status quo at Kalida: Kortokrax remains on the sidelinesSports (637 words)
KALIDA — It seemed like there was never going to be a decision as to who the coach of the Kalida boys basketball program for Continue » Principal Larimore retiring after 35 yearsLocal News (1338 words)
DELPHOS — As students begin thinking about summer vacation, a few veteran educators prepare for retirement with much reflection on their careers. One such person Continue » May 16th, 2009 Vantage holds annual Senior Awards AssemblyLocal News (596 words)
Awards of Distinction and scholarships highlighted the annual Awards Assembly at Vantage Career Center on Tuesday. The entire student body, along with staff members, home school Continue » Rita A. MillerFor the Record (159 words)
July 16, 1918 - May 14, 2009 Rita A. Miller, 90, of Delphos, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday at her daughter’s residence. She was born July 16, Continue » Local RoundupSports (644 words)
Miller City KOs Kalida COLUMBUS GROVE — Miller City scored six runs in the fourth ininng to blow open a tight game and oust Kalida 12-5 Continue » Knippens spared in Chrysler dealership cutsLocal News (1271 words)
DELPHOS — Chrysler LLC says it is seeking to close about a quarter of its 3,200 U.S. dealerships by early next month, saying the network Continue » Ruth BroeckerFor the Record (23 words)
Ruth Broecker, 95, of Van Wert, died at 9:08 a.m. Today at Van Wert Manor. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Will named coach at Fremont St. JoeSports (817 words)
FREMONT — Jon Will played basketball for legendary St. John’s boys basketball coach Bob Arnzen. For the past five years, he has been an assistant varsity, Continue » Blue Jays advance past CommodoresSports (897 words)
PERRY TOWNSHIP — St. John’s didn’t have that one big inning Thursday night. They just methodically put together an 8-2 victory over Perry on a brilliant Continue » Richard “Dick” L. FuerstFor the Record (189 words)
March 15, 1955 - May 14, 2009 Richard “Dick” L. Fuerst, 54, of Minster, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Continue » James F. RickerFor the Record (238 words)
July 14, 1928 - May 14, 2009 James F. Ricker, 80, of Fort Jennings, died at 11:34 a.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born July 14, Continue » Schools join fight against cancerLocal News (88 words)
Thousands of students in Delphos, Ottoville and Fort Jennings are walking for the cure for cancer today. The annual Delphos Mini Relay for Life, above Continue » Nick and Julia EtzkornFor the Record (48 words)
A girl, Isabella Rose, was born May 11 to Nick and Julia Etzkorn of Bowling Green, Ky. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 Continue » May 17th, 2009 Curator’s CornerLocal News (605 words)
Some time back I started to tell you about the celebration that took place on Nov. 12, 1933, when the American Legion had its annual Continue » May 18th, 2009 Walking the WalkLocal News (731 words)
By Ashley Kill When I was 15, the first Relay For Life was held in Delphos and I gathered my friends to form a team. I Continue » Old Time NewsLocal News (2214 words)
Strange case of Nickel Plate Engineer Brothers An account of the death of a Nickel Plate engineer who was well known in Delphos was carried in the Wednesday Continue » Ruth Pauline BroeckerFor the Record (305 words)
April 9, 1914 - May 15, 2009 Ruth Pauline Broecker, 95, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 9:08 a.m. Friday after a Continue » MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPSSports (1191 words)
Midwest Athletic Conference Championships Cavalier Stadium, Coldwater Girls Final Team Rankings: Versailles 166.5, Minster 117.5, (tie) New Bremen and Coldwater 73.5, Parkway 66, Marion Local 59, Fort Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (615 words, 1 response)
As our area graduates are basking in the glow of their accomplishments, let me impart some wisdom I came upon through the “Hard Knocks School Continue » James M. PohlmanFor the Record (239 words, 1 response)
May 2, 1915 - May 14, 2009 James M. Pohlman, 94, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Continue » Delpha spared in GM cutsLocal News (1011 words)
By NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald General Motors on Friday told about 1,100 of its dealers — one in five — that they would be dropped by Continue » Rahrig paces Jeffcats to sectional winSports (856 words)
CONVOY — Jefferson’s baseball team has been tearing the cover off the ball lately. They didn’t do that Friday night but they got the job done Continue » Seniors enjoy their special dayLocal News (44 words)
Friday was Senior Citizens Day and to celebrate, the Delphos Senior Citizens Center held some special activities. Alan Seibert, “The Guitar Guy,” serenaded the seniors Continue » 3rd Jennings Mini Relay better yet every yearLocal News (276 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald FORT JENNINGS —Fort Jennings Schools held their third annual Mini Relay for Life on Friday, with kids, parents and teachers walking Continue » Rita A. MillerFor the Record (159 words)
July 16, 1918 - May 14, 2009Rita A. Miller, 90, of Delphos, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday at her daughter’s residence.She was born July 16, Continue » May 19th, 2009 Danial P. OstendorfFor the Record (184 words)
June 15, 1958 - May 15, 2009 Danial P. Ostendorf, 50, of Delphos, died at 9 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born June Continue » Jays tune up for district track and fieldSports (521 words)
COLDWATER — St. John’s head boys track and field coach Jay DeWitt has injury concerns about his star sprinter — senior Cameron Hermiller, looking to Continue » For the Record (56 words)
A girl, Katelyn Marie, was born May 13 at Kettering Medical Center to Shawn and Melissa Mount. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces; and was 19 Continue » Robert F. MericleFor the Record (181 words)
Sept. 13, 1960 - May 16, 2009 Robert F. Mericle, 48, of Delphos, died Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Sept. 13, 1960, in Independence, Continue » Bearcats, Wildcats tracksters riding highSports (876 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald CONVOY — Perhaps the weather at Saturday’s Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships at the Crestview Athletic Complex was a microcosm Continue » Habitat home ahead of scheduleLocal News (133 words)
Work continues on the fourth Habitat for Humanity home on Wayne Street in Delphos. Volunteers sided the home and put up soffit. The work on Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Bradley Hoffman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Tatiana Olmeda. May 20th, 2009 Carl M. MetzgerFor the Record (305 words)
Feb. 2, 1923 May 18, 2009 Carl M. Metzger, 86, of Fort Jennings, died at 8:37 a.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Feb. 2, Continue » Bulldogs shut out Lady Green 4-0Sports (578 words)
OTTOVILLE — Columbus Grove right-hander McKenzie Creely scattered five hits and fanned five in leading the visiting Lady Bulldogs to a 4-0 Putnam County League Continue » Lammers, Hanefeld top PCL playersSports (379 words)
The Delphos Herald Miller City’s Rusty Lammers and Continental pitcher Jessica Hanefeld copped the 2009 utnam County League’s baseball and softball Player of the Year honors, Continue » Council considers new refuse contractLocal News (629 words)
By GREG SCHERGER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Delphos City Council met in special session Monday evening and took an in-depth look at legislation that, if approved, Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Adam Haunhorst. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Samantha Ward. Ottoville School Board drops PI LevyLocal News (556 words)
OTTOVILLE —  True to its word, the Ottoville Local Schools Board of Education passed a resolution Monday evening to not seek renewal of a 1.7-mill Continue » Eugene J. FischbachFor the Record (322 words)
Oct. 9, 1922 May 18, 2009 Eugene J. Fischbach, 86, of Delphos, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at Vancrest Health Care Center. He was born Oct. 9, 1922, Continue » Lottery and schools: truth in advertising?Local News (340 words)
Ohio Lottery television commercials currently aired around the state claim that gambling on the Pick 3 and other games “helps our schools.” Of the lottery’s Continue » Ulm getting his feet wet as new principalLocal News (110 words)
May 21st, 2009 Lady Wildcats drop season finaleSports (481 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Ada hurler Ashley Kindle put together a 3-hit 10-0 5-inning whitewashing of the host Jefferson Lady Wildcats in the Continue » Arturo T. ‘Art’ PresasFor the Record (301 words)
Feb. 17, 1937 - May 18, 2009 Arturo T. “Art” Presas, 72, of Fort Loramie, died at 11:07 p.m. Monday at his residence following a lengthy Continue » Vermule, 17, donates blood for first timeLocal News (149 words)
When Samanthe Vermule turned 17 at the end of April, her parents asked if there was something special she wanted to do for her birthday. She Continue » For the Record (16 words)
ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER A boy was born May 18 to Brad and Keri Hetrick of Delphos. My heart to your heartSports (855 words)
Allow me to step away from the world of sports for a week. It will keep without me (it’s my column, so there!!!!) — believe Continue » Wildcats tune up with rout of BulldogsSports (829 words)
DELPHOS — In the mind of head man Troy Montenery, the Jefferson baseball team is as ready as it came be for this afternoon’s Coldwater Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Alyssa Berelsman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Amanda Warnecke. Jennings to see 27 grads on commencement dayLocal News (471 words)
Fort Jennings Local Schools Superintendent Fank Sukup has announced 27 seniors will walk the stage at commencement ceremonies at 8 p.m. Friday in the high Continue » Sewer relief project winding downLocal News (328 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Village Council addressed a light agenda Tuesday evening. Fifth Street Sewer Relief Project Manager Dave Gasser reported the project is on schedule with Continue » James W. WilsonFor the Record (214 words)
March 29, 1946 - May 19, 2009 James W. Wilson,  63, of Veneodica, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born March Continue » Franklin Team top Relay fundraisersLocal News (142 words)
Relay for Life bankers Denise Kloeppel, left, Dana McRedmond and Elaine Evans tally team accounts at Tuesday’s Relay for Life meeting at St. Peter Lutheran Continue » Diglia commends actions on field tripLocal News (732 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald ELIDA — At Elida Local Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Don Diglia addressed an accident involving a busload of Continue » May 22nd, 2009 Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Tori Rutledge. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Destiny Thompson. Larry GuyFor the Record (73 words)
Jan. 17, 1930 May 19, 2009 Larry Guy, 79, of Elida, died at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Jan. 17, 1930, in Continue » James W. WilsonFor the Record (224 words)
March 29, 1946 - May 19, 2009 James W. Wilson,  63, of Veneodica, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born March Continue » Columbus Grove commencement set Friday eveningLocal News (468 words)
Eighty-three seniors will receive diplomas at 7:30 p.m. Friday during commencement ceremonies in the Columbus Grove High School gymnasium. Speakers are Jodi Birkemeier, Kristy Birkemeier, Nathan Continue » School board trims FY 2010 budget $137KLocal News (586 words)
DELPHOS — In light of a shortfall of $235,000 in the Delphos City School District’s budget for Fiscal Year 2010, school board members met in Continue » Wellmann’s awards music to his earsLocal News (348 words)
DELPHOS — St. John’s High School Senior Andrew Wellmann, 18, is a standout on campus; he not only has been awarded the John Philip Sousa Continue » May 23rd, 2009 55 to receive diplomas at Ottoville High SchoolLocal News (542 words)
Ottoville High School commencement ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in the high school gym. This year’s class includes 55 graduates who chose lilies as Continue » Maranda GableFor the Record (10 words)
A boy was born May 20 Maranda Gable of Spencerville. Scholars of the dayLocal News (19 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Reed Hesseling.Congratulations Reed! Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jacob Hamilton. Congratulations Jacob! Ruth E. MyersFor the Record (205 words)
Oct. 3, 1931 - May 20, 2009 Ruth E. Myers, 77, of Fort Jennings, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born Continue » Ryan and Rachel RobeyFor the Record (13 words)
A boy was born May 20 to Ryan and Rachel Robey of Spencerville. Students take local field tripsLocal News (127 words)
Miscues costly for Blue Jay baseballersSports (719 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald SHAWNEE — St. John’s head baseball coach Dan Metzger knows that mistakes become even costlier during tournament time. His Blue Jays found Continue » Gina Taylor and Brett AurandFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was born May 21 to Gina Taylor and Brett Aurand of Delphos. Hefner ready to explore other avenuesLocal News (604 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — People give many reasons for retiring, ranging from age to health issues. For Jefferson High School English teacher Linda Continue » 2009 NORTHWEST DISTRICT TRACK MEETSports (2203 words)
AT MINSTER Thursday’s Results Girls Team Rankings (5 Events Scored): Minster 34, New Bremen 24, Marion Local 23, Waynesfield-Goshen 21, Parkway 20, Fort Recovery 18, St. John’s Continue » May 26th, 2009 This and ThatLocal News (398 words)
In days gone by the Flat Fork Creek provided a playground for our kids and the neighbor kids. In spring and summer they built rafts Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (660 words)
Just to let you know, this is a little different than most of my previous “light reading” Saturday morning columns. This one is about family Continue » A Salute to Our VeteransLocal News (1256 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — On Aug. 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day, replacing separate Army, Continue » ‘Cats’ rally in 7th stuns KnightsSports (1098 words)
COLDWATER — “Never say die” is a great maxim to carry one through life. It was just as true for the Jefferson baseball team Friday night. They Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (73 words)
 The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets waiting for adoption. Each comes with a spay or neuter, first shots and a heartworm test. The Continue » Green stimulus available for first-time homebuyersLocal News (451 words)
In effort to answer the high number of nationwide home foreclosures in recent years, the federal government is offering a tax incentive to boost real Continue » Memorial Day ceremony to honor ‘silent sentinel’Local News (196 words)
Staff reports DELPHOS — As the nation prepares to remember its most heroic of past and present, local veterans have rescheduled the Delphos Memorial Day celebration Continue » 55 to receive diplomas at Ottoville High SchoolLocal News (599 words)
Ottoville High School commencement ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in the high school gym. This year’s class includes 55 graduates who chose lilies as Continue » Norma Lusk to receive Elder Caregiver AwardLocal News (577 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Most people spend their lives searching for that elusive thing we’ve labeled a “calling.” Norma Lusk, soon to receive Continue » Hirns to explore America in RVLocal News (1069 words, 1 response)
DELPHOS – Long before “The Bucket List” hit theaters, adventurers in mind and spirit have made that list of items they would like to accomplish Continue » May 27th, 2009 Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kaylie Youngpeter. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Lindzi Hoersten. Jefferson football has youth camp openingsSports (51 words)
Jefferson is still taking applications for its June 8-10 youth football camp. The camp is open to any student in grades 3-8 based on the 2009-10 Continue » Letty ‘Eloise’ KautskyLocal News (111 words)
Nov. 29, 1932 - March 14, 2009 Letty “Eloise” Kautsky, 76, of Delphos, died on March 14 at Vancrest Healthcare Center, where she had been a Continue » Jack Adkins Jr.For the Record (157 words)
Oct. 17, 1968 - May 23, 2009 Jack Adkins Jr., 40, of Delphos, died at 11:47 a.m. Saturday at his residence. He was born Oct. 17, 1968, Continue » Lincolnview looking for soccer coachSports (46 words)
Lincolnview High School is instituting a girls soccer program in the fall — it will start as a junior varsity team — and is seeking Continue » Familiar locals advance to regional trackSports (1297 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald MINSTER — Many familiar Delphos athletes made their way to the Division III regionals in track and field after Saturday’s Minster Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Marvin SpitnaleLifestyles (137 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Spitnale of Delphos will observe 60 years of marriage on June 26. The couple will celebrate with an open house from 1-5 Continue » Motorcycle Show to benefit Burnett familyLocal News (166 words)
The second annual Downtown Delphos Motorcycle Show is set for Saturday. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with judging at 4 p.m. There will also be Continue » May 28th, 2009 Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Evan Hays. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jacob Violet. Miller to observe 90th birthdayLocal News (163 words)
Alfred John Miller of Cloverdale will celebrate his 90th birthday on May 30. He is the son of the late Joseph and Mayme (Michael) Miller. He married Continue » Johnny A’s finalist for 2009 Woman Owned Business AwardLocal News (62 words)
Johnny A’s grill and spirits has been selected as a finalist for the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce 2009 Woman Owned Business Award. Finalists also Continue » Spencerville to hand out 83 diplomas SundayLocal News (217 words)
Spencerville High School graduation will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday in the high school gymnasium. The class colors are black and silver; the flowers are white Continue » For the Record (43 words)
ST. RITA’S A girl was born May 21 to Sarah Wortman and Michael Hershberger of Fort Jennings. A girl was born May 21 to Kristi Luich and Continue » Delphos to get new refuse, recycle collectorLocal News (658 words)
DELPHOS — Residents will use a new trash hauler and recycling service beginning July 3. City council members Tuesday approved legislation allowing the city to contract Continue » I’m baaack — did you all miss me?Sports (627 words)
I have returned after my more personal column last week. Aren’t you all thrilled? The world of sports hasn’t missed me. I see Terrell Owens just cannot Continue » Rinehart retires after 35 years in gym classLocal News (341 words)
“Teaching has been a lot of fun for me. It feels like I’ve gotten to be a kid for 35 extra years but after 35 years of being a kid and 6 different operations, it feels like time to go.” — Randy Rinehart May 29th, 2009 Leininger, Osting book berths in ColumbusSports (900 words)
TROY — Whenever a junior makes it to state one year, the question always arises whether they can make a return trip as a senior. St. Continue » Jefferson High School to host 134th commencement FridayLocal News (780 words)
Delphos Jefferson High School’s 134th Commencement will begin at 9:15 p.m. Friday in the Jefferson Middle School Auditorium. Commencement speaker for the Class of 2009 will Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Cody Kundert. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jayda Dennard. Christina M. AllmandingerFor the Record (342 words, 1 response)
May 2, 1955 - May 27, 2009 Christina M. Allmandinger, 54, of Glenmore, died at 10:57 a.m. Wednesday at Community Health Professional Defiance Hospice Inpatient Center. She Continue » Hanser laying down ‘pen’ after 30 yearsLocal News (581 words)
DELPHOS — For one local educator, teaching was never just an option — it was the only option.After earning her bachelor’s degree in education from Continue » May 30th, 2009 Donald Cletus MillerFor the Record (235 words)
April 5, 1938-May 27, 2009 Donald Cletus Miller, 71, of Ottoville, died at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday at his residence. He was born April 5, 1938, in Ottoville, Continue » BMV closing could be a ‘done dealLocal News (711 words)
By NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The upcoming closure of the Delphos Bureau of Motor Vehicles came as  a surprise to many. City officials were Continue » Wildcats’ wait well worth itSports (866 words)
HUBER HEIGHTS — In the mind of Jefferson head baseball coach Troy Montenery, this was a “just-enough” game. His Wildcats had just enough defense, just enough Continue » Elida High School to pass out diplomas at 11 a.m. SaturdayLocal News (764 words)
Elida high school seniors will receive their diplomas at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Elida Fieldhouse. Distin-guished Alumni Dr. Dan Cheney will speak. Val-edictorians are Kelsey Bagley, Continue » Shivley earns scholastic awardsSports (79 words)
Derek “Bubba” Shivley recently was one of 15 boys in the Lima area to win the 2009 “Male Scholar Athlete” award sponsored by the Lima Continue » Farewell Vantage class of 2009Local News (587 words)
BY MARY JO WILHELM Hard to believe it’s already time for another senior class to graduate. Many students are torn between the comfortable environment of school Continue » Thurston E. ‘Jud’ JudkinsFor the Record (303 words)
Feb. 19, 1913 - May 28, 2009 Thurston E. ‘Jud’ Judkins, 96, of Cridersville, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday at the Ridge at Shawnee. He was born Continue » Fittro new police chiefLocal News (579 words)
DELPHOS — At a time of increasing drug use in town, the 11-year veteran who will take over as police chief at 4 p.m. Monday Continue »