July 2nd, 2009 Wainscott, P.I., balances the scalesLocal News (751 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald The words “private investigator,” or “detective” often conjure up images of a cigar-smoking man holding binoculars or looming over a polygraph Continue » Lads, Lassies prepare for 4-H judgingLocal News (154 words)
Submitted by JULIA DICKMAN The Venedocia Lads and Lassies 4-H club met at 7 p.m. on June 25 at the Venedocia Lions Club. The pledges were led by Continue » Library offers jewelry workshopLocal News (55 words)
Make your own necklace under the  supervision of Leann Miller Pullum at 6 p.m. July 16 at the Delphos Public Library. Examples of the necklaces are Continue » Jays stay alive with wild finishSports (1091 words)
DELPHOS — It didn’t look good for the St. John’s ACME baseball team’s chances to extend its season in the Van Wert County tournament Monday Continue » Joyce J. (Whitehurst) EutslerFor the Record (101 words)
July 24, 1937 - June 29, 2009 Joyce J. (Whitehurst) Eutsler, 71, of Spencerville, died at 6:08 p.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Continue » Frederick Charles BradshawFor the Record (253 words)
June 11, 1918 - June 29, 2009 Frederick Charles Bradshaw, 91, of Delphos, died at 4:40 p.m. Monday at the Sarah Jane Living Center. He was born Continue » Veterans Council receives gift for Civil War statue upkeepLocal News (52 words)
Rick Schuck, left, secretary of the Veterans Council, receives a check for $500 from Grant Bates, representing the National Organization of the Sons of the Continue » July 3rd, 2009 Play-Doh and snacks at the libraryLocal News (89 words)
Wednesday at the Delphos Public Library, children in grades K-5 in the Summer Reading Program participated in Play-Doh and Create-a-Snack. The kids were given cards Continue » Youth baseball tourneys plannedSports (161 words)
The 42nd annual Bowling Green Baseball Tournaments will be held July 15-25 (11/12-year-olds and 13/14-year-olds) and July 26 through Aug. 2 (9/10-year-olds). Birthday cut-off is May Continue » The Top FiveLocal News (773 words)
BY BECKY HIRN When you tell people you’re taking a year off to travel the country, you have to expect there will be questions. What I Continue » Benefit poker tourney setLocal News (36 words)
There will be a benefit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on July 10 at the Delphos VFW Post. Registration begins at 6 p.m., with play at 7 Continue » For the Record (83 words)
A boy, Brett Alan, was born June 28 to Amy Gerdemann and Jack Rodabaugh of Delphos. Grandparents are Joel and Nora Gerdemann of Delphos and Kay Continue » Walk-off hit batter lifts Cougars by Jays in ACME tourneySports (503 words)
For The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — Van Wert had loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the seventh against St. John’s sophomore-to-be Continue » Club, volunteers pour pad for bleachersLocal News (430 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Stadium Club and numerous volunteers have nearly completed Phase I of the stadium renovation at Stadium Park. Drainage and irrigation systems have Continue » July 4th, 2009 Canal to be flooded with rubber duckiesLocal News (69 words)
Delphos Museum of Postal History Treasurer Rick Miller dons a duck suit while preparing for this weekend’s Duck Races in the Miami-Erie Canal, which will Continue » Just a thoughtFor the Record (379 words, 1 response)
BY SARA BERELSMAN I never wanted to get married. From my teen years and beyond, I was adamant about it. It seemed boring. Routine. Monotonous. A Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (278 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 » Velma SharpFor the Record (22 words)
Velma Sharp, 87, of Cloverdale, died at 6:59 p.m. Thursday at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. FFA raises awareness, funds for those less fortunateLocal News (219 words)
On June 22, the Delphos FFA held its first summer FFA meeting with nearly 40 members in attendance. The June meeting is centered around an Continue » Library offers respite from summer heat with books, DVDs and genealogy programLocal News (1869 words)
Just a reminder for all of our patrons who do genealogy work: our library has a subscription to Ancestry online. It may be accessed through Continue » Zach and Kristy MooreFor the Record (42 words)
Zach and Kristy Moore of Lima and formerly of Delphos had a baby girl June 29 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. The maternal parents are  Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (624 words)
By Gary Levitt We have become so used to buying stamps or using a postage meter in order to mail a letter that we assume that Continue » Everybody loves the honeymoonLocal News (728 words, 1 response)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — When Police Chief Kyle Fittro took over approximately a month ago, he said he wanted to institute several key Continue » Eagles Auxiliary makes donationsLocal News (133 words)
Delphos Eagles Auxiliary Secretary Kathy Siefker, above, presents outgoing Delphos Rotary Club President Tom Grothouse with a $100 donation Wednesday. The gift is from bingo Continue » July 7th, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Robert NcNamee Jr.Lifestyles (86 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNamee Jr. of Delphos celebrated 25 years of marriage on June 30. The couple is planning a trip to celebrate at a Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Billy AdamsLifestyles (60 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Adams of Grover Hill will celebrate 50 years of marriage on July 11. Adams and the former Leona Cross (Martin) were married Continue » Duck races raise money for museumLocal News (74 words)
The Delphos Museum of Postal History was the benefactor of duck races on Sunday on the Miami-Erie Canal. Four hundred rubber ducks took the plunge Continue » Blood drive at EaglesLocal News (57 words)
The American Red Cross will hold a blood donor drive from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 9 at the Delphos Eagles lodge. All presenting donors will have Continue » Stewart, Babcock and Anderson thrill Limaland’s fansSports (626 words)
For the Delphos Herald LIMA — Firecracker Friday is always a fun race to catch at Limaland Motorsports Park. The relaxed and patriotic atmosphere during the Continue » Local News (21 words)
Joshua Unland enjoys a spin in a Tasmanian Devil car at the park Saturday. Patricia A. YoungpeterFor the Record (280 words)
March 3, 1935 - July 3, 2009 Patricia A. Youngpeter, 74, of rural Delphos, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville. She Continue » Eugene MeyerFor the Record (337 words)
Dec. 30, 1932 - July 4, 2009 Eugene T. Meyer, 76, of Fort Jennings and formerly of Pandora, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Lima Memorial Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Herb HempflingLifestyles (86 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hempfling of Delphos celebrated 60 years of marriage on July 2. A family gathering will take place in the fall. Hempfling and Mary Continue » Miller/ScarbrielLifestyles (101 words)
Bender and Bonnie Miller of Ottoville announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey, to Nicholas Scarbriel, son of Fernando and Dianne Scarbriel of Cincinnati. The couple Continue » Rain dampens little at 4th celebrationLocal News (860 words)
DELPHOS — Despite little cooperation from Mother Nature, the Kiwanis Fourth of July Celebration was still dubbed a success. “Our crowd did thin out a little Continue » July 8th, 2009 German visitors tour DelphosLocal News (105 words)
Mayor Michael Gallmeier greeted German visitors Bernhard Birke and his son, Cauldius, on a visit to Delphos Monday. The pair were hosted by Delphos resident Continue » Allen County Museum to host railroad programLocal News (189 words)
Railroad historian and author Scott Trostel and new author Fran Cannon Slayton will share stories at 1:30 p.m. July 14 at the Allen County Museum Trostel Continue » Delphos K-9 Program receives $2,000 donationLocal News (277 words)
The Delphos Police Department K-9 program recently received a $2,000 donation from the Walmart on Cable Road in Lima. K-9 Officer Chad Haunhorst received the donation Continue » Summer safety tipsLocal News (737 words)
Summertime brings us a lot of fun experiences and lots of time to spend with friends and family. It also brings some not so pleasant Continue » Warm, mild weather draws crowd to poolLocal News (34 words)
Monday’s warm, mild weather drew many to the Delphos Municipal Swimming Pool. Temperatures in Delphos reached 85 degrees. Above: Josh Teman, 11, flips off the Continue » July 9th, 2009 The good and the bad in sportsSports (849 words)
The sports world can go from the sublime to the sorrowful in a heartbeat. Kind of like life, right? Saturday, you had the shooting and death of Continue » Stadium Club, volunteers assembling bleachersLocal News (258 words)
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A girl, Maleah Grace Suever, was born July 1 to Erin McMahon and Eric Suever of Delphos. She  was welcomed home by big brother Brennan. Grandparents include Continue » BG youth baseball tourneys plannedSports (77 words)
The 42nd annual Bowling Green Baseball Tournaments will be held July 15-25 (11/12-year-olds and 13/14-year-olds) and July 26 through Aug. 2 (9/10-year-olds). Birthday cut-off is May Continue » Sewer decrease may offset water hikeLocal News (614 words)
By SUE GERKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Residents will see a slight increase in water costs and a possible decrease in sewer costs in the next Continue » July 10th, 2009 Living outside the boxLocal News (623 words)
BY BECKY HIRN Months ago I was trying to learn how to calm my mind down enough to meditate when I heard that inner voice tell Continue » Library board forms finance committeeLocal News (446 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday in regular session to discuss upcoming budget decisions and several Continue » For the Record (42 words)
A daughter RubyAnne Piper was born to Matt Copus and Cassandra Davis on July 7 in Athens. She was welcomed home by a brother Preston. Grandparents are Continue » Children ‘Dance ‘Til They Drop’ at libraryLocal News (184 words)
Hogg Creek sponsoring programSports (213 words)
The Hogg Creek Soccer League is sponsoring a “PASS-BACK” program this summer — “Pass the Equipment Back and Help a Teammate Out!” The program will work Continue » Church steeple under repairLocal News (179 words)
OTTOVILLE — From the time this village was built, its residents have prided themselves on what is widely regarded as its most magnificent accomplishment: it’s Continue » July 11th, 2009 For the Record (51 words)
ST. RITA’S A girl was born July 8 to Jeremy and Cora Koester of Ottoville. A girl was born July 8 to Andy and Holly Schwinnen of Continue » State OKs park shelterhouse plansLocal News (630 words)
DELPHOS — Marbletown Festival Committee members received good news during Thursday’s meeting. Bob Ulm relayed the plans for the shelterhouse to be built at Garfield Continue » VFW advance in Tri-County tourneySports (1986 words)
By JIM METCALFE and Mike Wrasman The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — The 2009 Tri-County City League tournament kicked off with four games at Smiley Park Thursday Continue » Local youngsters get international soccer flavor at BCISports (365 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The 10-12 players aged 5-13 who have been at the Buchanan Camps International soccer clinic this week at the Continue » Middle Point VBS set July 27-31Local News (105 words)
The Middle Point Community Vacation Bible School will be held this year July 27-31 at the Community Building from 9 a.m. til noon. Ages 3 through Continue » Bleacher installation moving alongLocal News (70 words)
Work continues on the new visitors’ bleachers at Stadium Park. The Delphos Stadium Club, along with numerous volunteers including the local schools’ football players, have Continue » July 13th, 2009 Group enjoys Grandparents’ and Grandchildren’s TripLocal News (452 words)
Those who went on the Van Wert YWCA Grandparents’ and Grandchildren Trip include, in no order, Clair and Diane Thatcher, Courtney Wendel, Braden Wendel, Ann Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (677 words)
I spend a lot of my day reading news stories and trying to keep up with what’s going on so I can try to localize Continue » Letter to the EditorFor the Record (163 words, 2 responses)
DEAR EDITOR: First of all, we would like to thank the business persons and residents who attended the public meeting regarding the closing of the Canal Continue » Judith LeeFor the Record (31 words)
Judith Lee, 61, of rural Elida, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She is the wife of Richard Lee. Arrangements are incomplete at Continue » Scavenger Hunt returns to LH BUY-WAY Yard SaleLocal News (258 words)
The Ohio Lincoln Highway has brought back some “Fun Things to Do Along the Lincoln Highway” as prizes for the upcoming winners of another Buy-Way Continue » DELPHOS HOME RUN/THROWING CONTESTSports (165 words)
The Delphos Little League held its City/Minor Home Run and Throwing contests. In the City throwing, Josh Teman, left, came in first, with Wes Continue » Fittro prefers Tasers to flying bulletsLocal News (498 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Since ancient days, those on both sides of the law have often called for ‘an eye for an eye Continue » Mushroom Plant coming downLocal News (105 words, 2 responses)
The back of one of the mushroom “houses” is exposed on the plant. The shelves the mushrooms were grown on can still be seen. Brown Continue » July 14th, 2009 First trash, recycle day a ‘debacle’Local News (367 words)
DELPHOS — Many local residents called the city and Allen County Refuse Friday, expecting their trash and recyclables to be collected. It wasn’t until later Continue » Concert draws more than 500 to parkLocal News (98 words)
Pollock/HoehnLifestyles (67 words)
Michael and Theresa Pollock of Lakeview announce the engagement of their daughter, Stepheni Leigh, to Cody James Hoehn, son of Roger and Deanna Hoehn of Continue » Blue capture PC titleSports (623 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald MILLER CITY — The Delphos Blues annexed the Putnam County Pony League championship by coming behind from an early deficit and defeating Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (228 words, 1 response)
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 » Utrup earns social work degreeLocal News (115 words)
Stephanie Utrup graduated from the University of Cincinnati on June 13 with a bachelor of social work degree and a certificate in Deaf Studies. Utrup Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Roger BroeckerLifestyles (101 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Broecker of Fort Jennings will observe 50 years of marriage on July 25. The couple will celebrate with a dinner for family Continue » Hazel L. SchneiderFor the Record (100 words)
Feb. 1, 1923 - July 11, 2009 Hazel L. Schneider, 86, of Wapakoneta, died 3:07 p.m., Saturday at the Wapakoneta Manor. She was born Feb. 1, 1923, Continue » Koester/CollinsLifestyles (111 words)
David and Mary Koester of Ottoville announce the engagement of their son, Mitchel A. Koester, to Megan L. Collins, daughter of Deborah Collins and Michael Continue » Judith Anne “Judy” LeeFor the Record (83 words)
Aug. 5, 1947 - July 10, 2009 Judith Anne “Judy” Lee, 61, of rural Elida, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was Continue » Mushroom Plant goes up in flamesLocal News (539 words)
DELPHOS — Ed Klima had intended for the old Delphos Mushroom Plant to come down; just not the way it happened. Klima and family and friends Continue » July 15th, 2009 Carnes to present ‘When Destinies Collide: The Sarber-Dillinger Story’Local News (254 words)
It was the height of the Great Depression and a little-known, recently-paroled criminal by the name of John Dillinger robbed the Citizens Bank in Bluffton. The Continue » Blue capture PC titleSports (623 words)
By MICHAEL WRASMAN The Delphos Herald MILLER CITY — The Delphos Blues annexed the Putnam County Pony League championship by coming behind from an early deficit and defeating Continue » District lighting project set for fallLocal News (649 words)
DELPHOS — As buildings age, general maintenance concerns become a focal point of concern. This is especially true concerning facilities where children are educated. The Delphos Continue » District makes history on Report CardLocal News (625 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos City Schools will make history in August when the official Ohio Department of Education Report Card results are released. Superintendent Jeff Continue » July 16th, 2009 Black Swamp Quilt Guild sets retreatLocal News (134 words)
The Black Swamp Quilt Guild of Bowling Green will host a quilting retreat in October with three fun filled days of quilting and absolutely no Continue » Canal Street rail crossing: so close, but not closedLocal News (1341 words)
BY GREG SCHERGER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — City Council convened Tuesday evening with a significant number of local citizens in attendance and addressed a number of Continue » Garfield Park shelterhouse underwayLocal News (188 words)
Leona C. FisherFor the Record (256 words)
Sept. 14, 1926 - July 13, 2009 Leona C. Fisher, 82, of Delphos, died at 6:26 p.m. Monday in Van Wert In-patient Hospice Center. She was born Continue » Now is not the timeMSports (985 words)
Did I not foresee this coming? It turns out that with the impending retirement of Donald Fehr as the Major League Baseball Players Association head, agents Continue » Stanley I. BackusFor the Record (196 words)
April 6, 1942 July 12, 2009 Stanley I. Backus, 67, of Delphos, died at 9:40 p.m., Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on April 6, Continue » John Anthony WeberFor the Record (343 words)
July 14, 1928 - July 13, 2009 John Anthony Weber, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Monday at Country Meadows Nursing Home. He was born July 14, 1928, Continue » Now is not the timeLocal News (1 words)
Kalida’s streetscape project on scheduleLocal News (297 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald KALIDA — Recent visitors to Kalida will have noticed several streets blocked off for construction, the most important of these being Continue » July 17th, 2009 Cardinals cop Tri-County titleSports (752 words)
FORT JENNINGS — The Delphos VFW Cardinals came back from a 1-run deficit after two innings and handled the 1st Federal Athletics 12-8 in the Continue » Pets get blessings at churchLocal News (57 words)
The Rev. Catherine Olson and her son “Bishop” Carl give a blessing to “Albert” the Basset hound during a special outdoor service Wednesday at St. Continue » Jay Dee PhillipsFor the Record (223 words)
March 15, 1952 - July 14, 2009 Jay Dee Phillips, 57, of Ottoville, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born March 15, 1952, in Shelbyville, Ind., Continue » Lillie Marie StewartFor the Record (206 words)
Oct. 28, 1924 - July 15, 2009 Lillie Marie Stewart, 84, of Fredericktown, passed away on Wednesday at the Ohio Eastern Star Home surrounded by her Continue » Stanley R. “Lucky” LinscottFor the Record (29 words)
Stanley R. “Lucky” Linscott, 77, of Cloverdale, died at 4:55 a.m. today at Fort Haven Living Center in Fort Jennings. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter Continue » Digital highway helps us navigate paved highwayLocal News (816 words)
By Becky Hirn Earlier this week, I talked to a reporter in Rhode Island about our trip. He was doing a story for the Providence Journal. Continue » At the Country ClubSports (87 words)
The Ladies of the Delphos Country Club held a Red Ball outing co-chaired by Carol Hellman and Arlene Kortokrax Tuesday at the course. The trio of Continue » Reading program features ‘Painting the Van Gogh Way’Local News (55 words)
Judy Tolhurst, who teaches oil painting, tells kids the importance of sketching to an artist at the Delphos Public Library Wednesday during “Painting the Van Continue » Helen CrossFor the Record (23 words)
Helen Cross, 92, of Delphos, died at 5:45 a.m. today at Vancrest Health Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter an Schier Funeral Home. County knocks on taxpayers’ doorsLocal News (1429 words)
LIMA — In an attempt to come up with more money for next year’s budget, Allen County Commissioners are proposing a .5-percent sales tax increase Continue » July 18th, 2009 Jennings to seek renewal on taxLocal News (202 words)
FORT JENNINGS — In its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the board here began to make plans to renew its income tax levy in 2010. Treasurer Continue » Wildlife in downtown DelphosLocal News (36 words)
Even the local wildlife stops to read the Delphos Herald. Herald employee Marilyn Hoffman caught this raccoon on her camera this morning. Bible-schoolers act out storiesLocal News (51 words)
Moses, played by 9-year-old Evan Poling, leads the Israelites through the parted Red Sea during Vacation Bible School at Trinity United Methodist Church Thursday. Children Continue » Stephanie Bourelle and Alexander Nagy, M.D.For the Record (16 words)
A boy was born July 16 to Stephanie Bourelle and Alexander Nagy, M.D. of Van Wert. Helen CrossFor the Record (50 words)
Helen Cross, 92, of Delphos, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday at Vancrest Health Care Center. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Continue » Parish gearing up for annual festivalLocal News (768 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald OTTOVILLE — This Sunday, Ottoville Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will hold its annual Parish Festival, the church’s only major fundraising event Continue » Leon PavelFor the Record (22 words)
Leon Pavel, 81, of Rushmore, died at 6:51 p.m. Thursday at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Noah N. MartinFor the Record (80 words)
May 14, 2008 - July 16, 2009 Noah N. Martin, 1, of Delphos, died at 9:16 a.m. Thursday at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Facility, Van Continue » Stanley R. “Lucky” LinscottFor the Record (231 words)
May 15, 1932 July 16, 2009 Stanley R. “Lucky” Linscott, 77, of Fort Jennings, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday at Fort Haven Living Center in Fort Jennings. He Continue » Farmers hoping for rain; any rainLocal News (732 words)
Staff Reports The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a little more than three inches of rain in May and under three inches in June. Thus Continue » July 20th, 2009 Window to the PastLocal News (1796 words)
Youngest Old Man in Delphos The youngest old man in Delphos is probably Anton Gemke, West Second Street. Mr. Gemke was just 94 years of age Wednesday. Within the Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (338 words)
I’m one of those silly pet owners that give their animals voices and other human qualities they don’t naturally possess. I can’t help it. I Continue » Tri-County Tournament champs, runners-upSports (187 words)
The VFW Cardinals are the 2009 Tri-County City League champions. They consist of front, Josh Teman, left, Jake Youngpeter, Kurt Wollenhaupt, Alex Brenneman, Drew Reiss, Continue » Football sign-ups announcedSports (99 words)
Dates have been set for sign-ups for the upcoming football season. The Jefferson junior high program will hold a meeting for all parents and players interested Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (696 words)
by Gary Levitt There are so many good things going on at the new and old museum locations. As this article goes to print, we are putting Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (187 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 » Leon L. PavelFor the Record (170 words)
May 30, 1928 July 16, 2009 Leon L. Pavel, 81, of Rushmore, died at 6:51 p.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born May 30, 1928, in Delphos, Continue » County starts ‘Saving Minutes’Local News (810 words)
For the Delphos Herald Van Wert County recently became the third county in Ohio to launch “Saving Minutes When Minutes Matter,” a database of information about Continue » Helen Louise LaSeta-CrossFor the Record (229 words, 3 responses)
Nov. 21, 1916 - July 16, 2009 Helen Louise LaSeta-Cross, 92, of Delphos, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Car Show begins with Cruise-InLocal News (66 words)
Six-year-old Eli Strubler, front left, and his brother, Zane Strubler, 9, peer inside a 1964 Fairlane 500 at the annual Delphos Area Car Club Cruise-In Continue » July 21st, 2009 VFW Post 3035 honors Hemme’s found grave siteLocal News (189 words)
DELPHOS — The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post held a ceremony at St. John’s Cemetery Saturday in honor of one of its namesakes. The post Continue » Hummer/KoestersLifestyles (90 words)
Sally Hummer and James and Kristy Hummer of Elida announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Kay, to Jason Michael Koesters, son of Nortbert and Continue » Walking the WalkLocal News (198 words)
Anonymous author Cancer was never in my family. Years ago it started to “hit home,” One close family member was diagnosed with cancer and had surgery and Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Brian PetersenLifestyles (232 words)
Linda Sue Miehls and Brian James Petersen were married on April 18 at Hope Lutheran Church in Hamler, the Rev. Lindsay Shaner officiating. The bride is Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Bill GerdemanLifestyles (113 words)
Bill and Mary Gerdeman observed 40 years of a marriage on June 7. The couple celebrated with a surprise family get-together at Salt Fork State Park Continue » Miller-DunahayLifestyles (91 words)
Robert and Alicia Miller of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Michelle, to Ryan Andrew Dunahay of Lima, son of Steven and Rebecca Continue » Rhinock/PietrzykLifestyles (95 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rhinock of Elida announce the engagement of their daughter, Teresa Ann, to Edward Albert Pietrzyk of Troy, Mich., son of Kathy Continue » For the Record (78 words)
ST. RITA’S A boy was born July 16 to Brent and Holly Warnecke of Kalida. A boy was born July 17 to Jeffrey “Shawn” and Carey Partin Continue » Lima Square Fair 2009 setLocal News (755 words)
Square Fair 2009 is set for Aug. 5-8 in the Lima city square. On Aug. 5 there will be a toast to the city. The festival Continue » Car show draws 122 entriesLocal News (156 words)
Hogg Creek sets ‘Pass-Back’ programSports (264 words)
The Hogg Creek Soccer League is offering a “Pass-Back” program to provide used equipment to players that may not be able to afford new equipment. The Continue » July 22nd, 2009 Garden club meets MondayLocal News (64 words)
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the Delphos Public Library for lunch. President Ladonna Peterson will discuss coming events, which Continue » Hall of Fame bowler at DRCSports (113 words)
Professional Bowling Association and United States Bowling Congress Hall-of-Hamer Brian Voss will be at the Delphos Recreation Center Saturday and Sunday to conduct group and Continue » Wildcat football meeting setSports (28 words)
The Jefferson junior high football program will hold a meeting for all parents and players interested in playing football at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Continue » Delphos Area Car Club Car Show winnersLocal News (531 words)
For The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Delphos Area Car Club announced its winners for the 2009 show held in downtown Delphos over the last weekend. Class Continue » Ottoville readying for new school yearLocal News (536 words)
CLOVERDALE — Ottoville Local Schools Board of Education addressed a light agenda in regular session Monday at St. Barbara Parish in Cloverdale. The board historically Continue » Health Dept. holds flu pandemic seminarLocal News (554 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Health Department held a flu pandemic seminar Monday at the Marsh Foundation in Van Continue » July 23rd, 2009 For the Record (29 words)
ST. RITA’S A girl was born July 21 to Kari Burgei and Josh Ladd of Fort Jennings. A girl was born July 22 to Andy and Allison Continue » Ruth M. MichaelFor the Record (313 words, 2 responses)
Aug. 6, 1926 - July 21, 2009 Ruth M. Michael, 82, of Delphos, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1926, Continue » Terry Lynn MeekerFor the Record (84 words)
May 4, 1966 - July 18, 2009 Terry Lynn Meeker, 43, of Delphos, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born May Continue » St. John’s VBS underwayLocal News (62 words)
Senior center to host painting classesLocal News (219 words)
Registrations are now being accepted for an Introductory Acrylic Painting Class at the Ottawa Senior Center and co-sponsored by the Putnam County District Library. The class Continue » Schuerman participates in Padres tryoutSports (377 words)
2009 Jefferson graduate and Indiana Tech freshman baseball recruit (infield/outfield) Aaron Schuerman took part in Monday’s San Diego Padres/Fort Wayne Tin Caps pro baseball try-out Continue » Hall of Fame bowler Voss coming to DelphosSports (436 words)
DELPHOS — It isn’t often that a Hall-of-Famer comes to Delphos. Professional bowler Brian Voss, a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and the United States Continue » Networking: The key to good businessLocal News (574 words)
BY JENNIFER MOENTER Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce, executive director What is business networking really about? Where does it and how does it start? Webster’s defines networking as: the Continue » Jefferson sets required meetingSports (83 words)
Jefferson will hold the Athletes and Parents Meeting to comply with the Ohio High School Athletic Association requirement at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jefferson Continue » Streets to be sealed in village; Motor Madness Weekend comingLocal News (441 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Residents in Fort Jennings will need to find alternative routes during a street sealant project in the village this week. Work will Continue » Elida schools to make due with budget cutsLocal News (811 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald ELIDA — Elida Local Schools Board of Education held a short meeting for the month of July Tuesday to discuss the Continue » July 24th, 2009 Junior golf banquet plannedSports (269 words)
The Lima Junior Golf Association has scheduled an awards banquet for at Shawnee Country Club, with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. prepared by the country Continue » Library to knock on taxpayers’ doorsLocal News (409 words)
OTTAWA — Facing a massive budget shortfall for next year, the Putnam County District Library is forming a plan to ask commissioners to place a Continue » Injury accident this morningLocal News (56 words)
Delphos Fire and Rescue responded to an injury accident this morning at S.R. 309 and Defiance Trail. The “jaws of life” were used and at Continue » Delphos schools consider replacement levyLocal News (522 words)
DELPHOS — Following a 2-hour executive session of the Delphos City Schools Board of Education Wednesday, Superintendent Jeff Price was given permission to seek information Continue » Ruth M. MichaelFor the Record (313 words)
Aug. 6, 1926 - July 21, 2009 Ruth M. Michael, 82, of Delphos, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1926, Continue » Council approves zoning change; consultant ordinance defeatedLocal News (318 words)
BY GREG SCHERGER DELPHOS — Delphos City Council met in special session Tuesday evening and considered two ordinances in an abbreviated meeting.  Council President Bob Ulm Continue » Bagworms back on treesLocal News (845 words)
Bagworms are back and residents have only a few options to get rid of the destructive insect. According to Jim Mox of Mox Nursery, once the Continue » July 25th, 2009 Teman ‘Mayor of Marbletown’Local News (741 words)
DELPHOS — Susie Teman will serve as mayor of Marbletown for the upcoming festival that begins on July 31 with the Little Miss Marbletown Pageant Continue » Commissioners pass sales tax increaseLocal News (738 words)
LIMA — In a 2-1 vote Thursday, Allen County commissioners passed a resolution to raise the sales tax to the state maximum of 7 percent. Commissioner Continue » Jeremy and Andrea ShellenbergerFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born July 22 to Jeremy and Andrea Shellenberger of Spencerville. Edna P. BranstetterFor the Record (101 words)
Jan. 19, 1907 - July 22, 2009 Edna P. Branstetter, 102, of Spencerville, died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday at Elmcroft Care Center in Lima. She was born Continue » From the Mayor’s desk …Local News (609 words)
I would like to remind everyone of the open burning ordinance for the City of Delphos. As much fun as it is to sit around Continue » Jeanne BendeleFor the Record (227 words)
June 12, 1923 - July 23, 2009 Jeanne Bendele, 86, of Delphos, died at 2 a.m. Thursday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. She was born June Continue » Josh and Shannon TaylorFor the Record (13 words)
A girl was born July 23 to Josh and Shannon Taylor of Elida. Rita KlingerFor the Record (25 words)
Rita Klinger, 81, of Delphos, died at 9:27 a.m. today at Van Wert In-Patient Hospice Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Moving day for the museumLocal News (87 words)
Jefferson football players helped move items for the Delphos Museum of Postal History Thursday. Displays were moved from the post office to the museum’s new Continue » Our Trip Takes UsLocal News (680 words)
By Becky Hirn “How much space do I have?” That’s what Dan usually calls out to me on our two-way radio when he is backing us out Continue » July 27th, 2009 A Salute to Our VeteransLocal News (819 words)
OTTOVILLE — When a young man from the farm was called upon to serve his country, he simply took his work ethic to another part Continue » Van Wert County state fair qualifiersLocal News (532 words)
Heather Gottke of the OSU Extension, Van Wert County has announced the 2009 Ohio State Fair qualifiers from project judging on Monday and Tuesday. State Fair Continue » Rita E. KlingerFor the Record (224 words)
Dec. 7, 1927 - July 24, 2009 Rita E. Klinger, 81, of Delphos, died at 9:27 a.m. Friday at the Van Wert In-Patient Hospice Center. She was Continue » On the Other HandLocal News (535 words)
I had yet another wake-up call this week, A longtime friend was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. I had seen her at the Eagles a while back and Continue » Martin goes ‘back to the future’ with dream carLocal News (618 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald Hearing the words “back to the future,” brings things like Marty McFly in a radiation suit pretending to be Darth Vadar Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (239 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 » This and ThatLocal News (888 words)
One of my favorite songs is “America the Beautiful”. As I recite the words, I can picture in my mind some of our beautiful places Continue » From the Thrift ShopLocal News (739 words)
By Margie Rostorfer Whewee!  I’m exhausted. Did you know that I went missing for a day and half? Yes-sir-eee, I fell into one of those big cracks Continue » Friends rally around Mills after MD diagnosisLocal News (1004 words)
DELPHOS — It all started when she was recovering from knee-replacement surgery. Tina Mills’ big toe on the good leg just wasn’t right. Soon the Continue » Wilhelm ends his coaching careerSports (700 words)
DELPHOS — Thirty-two years is a long time to be coaching in any sport. That is how long Delphos resident Roger Wilhelm has been mentoring in Continue » July 28th, 2009 For the Record (53 words)
ST. RITA’S A girl was born July 24 to Cody and Codi Feasby of Van Wert. A girl was born July 25 to Scott and Amber Frisch Continue » Red Cross sets golf outingSports (109 words)
The annual American Red Cross Allen County Chapter Golf Classic is slated for Aug. 3 at Shawnee Country Club. It also features a chance to Continue » Schimmoeller/GasserLifestyles (77 words)
Jeff and Elaine Schimmoeller of Fort Jennings announce the engagement of their daughter, Hilary Ann, to Scott Timothy Gasser, son of Tim and Linda Gasser Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Don WeberLifestyles (88 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Don Weber will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Don Weber of Ottoville and Audrey Bruskotter of Fort Jennings were married on Aug. Continue » Hummer/KoestersLifestyles (90 words)
Sally Hummer and James and Kristy Hummer of Elida announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Kay, to Jason Michael Koesters, son of Nortbert and Continue » Gedeon/ShafferLifestyles (92 words)
Mark and Judy Gedeon of Delphos announce the engagement of their son, Joseph Mark Gedeon, to Lauren Jay Shaffer, daughter of Michael Shaffer and Wendy Continue » Hall-of-Famer Voss brings bowling expertise to DelphosSports (1163 words)
DELPHOS — Brian Voss is a Hall of Fame bowler in both the Professional Bowlers Association and the United States Bowling Congress. He has been on Continue » OHSAA meeting at JeffersonSports (78 words)
Jefferson will hold the Athletes and Parents Meeting to comply with the Ohio High School Athletic Association requirement at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jefferson Continue » ‘Going Postal’ mailboxes still availableLocal News (325 words)
DELPHOS — The Delphos Museum of Postal History still has mailboxes for sale for the “Going Postal” Canal Days Auction. The postal museum fundraiser is scheduled Continue » Barbara J. PhillipsFor the Record (194 words)
Jan. 21, 1935 - July 27, 2009 Barbara J. Phillips, 74, of Delphos, died at 3:27 a.m. today at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 21, Continue » Phil Dirt & the Dozers draw biggest crowd yetLocal News (136 words)
Fall Baseball League formingSports (60 words)
K.C. Geiger is again the site of a Fall Baseball League for freshmen through seniors. Games will be played on Sundays beginning Aug. 23 and ending Continue » July 29th, 2009 Margaret BrownFor the Record (243 words, 1 response)
Nov. 26, 1927 - July 27, 2009 Margaret Brown, 81, of Delphos, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday at her residence. She was born Nov. 26, 1927, in Continue » Council tables street vacationLocal News (213 words)
OTTOVILLE — Following a light agenda, the village council here met Monday for its July meeting. The group tabled its planned third reading on a proposal Continue » E. Gordon MayFor the Record (191 words)
Sept. 19, 1926 July 26, 2009 E. Gordon May, 82, of Lima, died at 7:03 p.m. Sunday at his residence. He was born Sept. 19, 1926, in Elida, Continue » School funding: Treasurer not holding breathLocal News (559 words)
DELPHOS — The state’s current bi-annual budget was passed by the legislature last week and distributed around the state. The hefty document dropped in the Continue » Expand creativity with paper artLocal News (695 words)
Think back to childhood for a moment.  Do you remember how much fun it was to play with paper, paste and scissors? Well, you can Continue » Wannemacher junior golf POYSports (300 words)
LIMA — Brad Wannemacher finished the Lima Junior Golf Association very well, winning the last five regular-season tournaments before a second-place finish in Monday’s Tournament Continue » New cancer web site setLocal News (203 words)
The Northwest Ohio affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has launched a new web site at www.komennwohio.org that enhances its ability to ensure Continue » Klausing to open for StoryhillLocal News (208 words)
St. John’s High School graduate Lauren Klausing will be the opening performer for the Storyhill concert on Oct. 16 at the Marsh Foundation Auditorium. Klausing started Continue » For the Record (37 words)
A girl was born July 27 at Riverside Hospital to John and Kirsten Marihugh of Columbus. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are James and Grace Continue » Park the place to be MondayLocal News (108 words)
July 30th, 2009 Diamondhawks take third at Van WertLocal News (180 words)
Auxiliary initiates new memberLocal News (116 words)
The Delphos Eagles Auxiliary 471 recently met with 37 members in attendance. Linda McMurray was initiated as a new member. The transaction of usual business occurred. Membership dues Continue » Is Favre really done?Sports (646 words)
Brett Favre is officially retired! I thought he already was! We all know the story of Mr. Favre’s on-again, off-again “retirements.” He had been flirting with the Vikings Continue » Ladies club to host cake bakeLocal News (74 words)
The Delphos Ladies Club will host the annual Marble Cake Contest during Marbletown Festival at 9 a.m. Saturday at Delphos Wesleyan Church. Registration is from 8-9 Continue » ‘Cash for Clunkers’ lemon for dealershipsLocal News (500 words)
DELPHOS — To help stimulate new auto sales, the federal government has created a “cash for clunkers” program that adds dollars to a trade transaction. Continue » Water, sewer rates dominate Delphos councilLocal News (611 words)
By SUE GERKER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Council heard first reading on legislation changing the rate structure for water and sewer service Tuesday but how much Continue » Delphos’ first female mail carrier an ‘inspiration’Local News (578 words)
By STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald In January 1969, the Delphos Post Office reached a historical milestone: its first woman carrier. Margaret Brown, then 42 years old with Continue » Helmet from convoy local boy’s prized possessionLocal News (445 words)
DELPHOS ­— When a convoy of historic military vehicles passed through town, many kids of all ages were  June, amazed at the old jeeps and Continue »