November 2nd, 2009 2 run unopposed for school board seatsLocal News (398 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald nspencer@ delphosherald.com DELPHOS — John Klausing and Perry Wiltsie are unopposed for their Delphos City School Board seats on Tuesday. Deb Gallmeier has declined Continue » Three unopposed for Ottoville School Board seatsLocal News (347 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald nspencer@ delphosherald.com OTTOVILLE — Three candidates are running unopposed for the same number of seats on the Ottoville Local Schools Board of Education. Incumbent Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (213 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 » Three seek to fill pair of Marion Township trustee seatsLocal News (253 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald nspencer@delphosherald.com MARION TOWNSHIP – Three residents: incumbents Joe Burgei and Joe Youngpeter, and newcomer Howard Violet, will vie for voter approval for Continue » Wildcats finish 2009 strongLocal News (1076 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com SPENCERVILLE — Jefferson head football coach Bub Lindeman wanted his Wildcats to get off to a quick start in their season Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (706 words)
By Gary Levitt The first post office in our town was established under the name of Section Ten and was located in Van Wert County. According Continue » Blue Jays finish unbeatenSports (987 words)
By TRENTON GAUSE The Delphos Herald trentjen.gause@ymail.com DELPHOS — The St. John’s football team played host to the Fort Recovery Indians Friday night at Stadium Park in search Continue » Delphos Optimist Punt, Pass & KickSports (245 words)
   The Delphos Optimists held their annual Punt, Pass & Kick contest recently at Stadium Park, where 48 children participated. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (314 words)
The Delphos Herald ---- Grove secures playoff spot COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove needed a win to secure a Region 22 playoff spot. The Bulldogs got it, forcing three Bluffton Continue » Love for grandfather leads to veteran tributeLocal News (637 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com Many Americans have died on battlefields around the world. From one war to the next, those who came home found part Continue » Ottoville Elementary Halloween ParadeLocal News (31 words)
Ottoville Elementary School kindergartner Emma Birr joined other students in wearing trick or treat costumes to school for the annual Halloween Parade on Friday. On the Other HandFor the Record (460 words)
Well, here it is, All Hollow’s Eve. As we speak, I am pretending to hold a cape in front of my face and laughing like Continue » November 3rd, 2009 For the Record (53 words)
A boy, Joseph Edward, was born Oct. 28 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, to Kurt and Sherri Gunder. Grandparents are John Gunder of Delphos and Linda Continue » CL of C plan tree for festivalLocal News (413 words)
The CLC met at the K of C Hall at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6. The Rosary was said as October is the month of the Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Robert EtgenLifestyles (73 words)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Etgen will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Nov. 14. A celebration with family and friends is scheduled. Robert and Peggy Neer were Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Danny ThatcherLifestyles (89 words)
Danny and Phyllis Thatcher celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 1. They were married Nov. 1, 1959, in the Grace Methodist Church, Middle Point, by Continue » Delphos Mohawks claim 12th TCMFA titleSports (928 words)
DELPHOS — Evan Hays was a 1-man wrecking crew. The result was the Delphos Mohawks’ 12th Tri-County Midget Football Association championship (in 48 seasons) with a Continue » Trinity to host Harvest CropLocal News (78 words)
The Harvest Crop for Community Unity will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Join in for a Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Art RodeLocal News (89 words)
Art and Pat (Horstman) Rode of Landeck will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Nov. 7. They were married on Nov. 7, 1959, at St. Barbara’s Continue » Wagner cleans canal for Eagle Scout projectLocal News (296 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — On Saturday, Eagle Scout hopeful Sean Wagner, along with his friends and family, started cleaning up the canal in Continue » Strong 1st half lifts Roughriders by MusketeersSports (457 words)
By TRENTON GAUSE The Delphos Herald trentjen.gause@ymail.com ELIDA — In order to get to the Division II girls soccer regionals Saturday, Fort Jennings had to get through last Continue » Bob and Quincy KiracofeLocal News (66 words)
A baby boy, Max Nathanael, was born October 20, to Bryant and Kimberly Miller of Celina, at Mount Carmel St. Anne’s Hospital in Westerville.  He Continue » Bulldogs, LadyCats earn volleyball regionalsSports (907 words)
KALIDA — The Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to Elida by capturing the Division IV Kalida District volleyball title with a 3-1 victory Continue » Lady Green, Lady Bearcats advance to state cross country meetSports (1158 words)
TIFFIN/TROY — One team was sweating bullets. The other made a statement. The first, the Ottoville Lady Big Green cross country team, left out a collective sigh Continue » November 4th, 2009 Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Andy Grothouse. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Corinne Metzger. Voter turnout steady todayLocal News (74 words)
Library sets kids’ programsLocal News (135 words)
Due to parent/teacher conferences, the Delphos Public Library has children’s programs scheduled for Nov. 12 and 13. Rita Thelan, naturalist with the Johnny Appleseed Parks, will Continue » For the Record (65 words)
A boy, Mason Lucas, was born Oct. 28 at Kettering Medical Center to Steve and Emily Roessner of Springboro. Grandparents are Tom and Jennifer Rekart of Continue » Clark named pre-season All-American teamSports (159 words)
The Delphos Herald PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP — Owens Community College women’s basketball student-athlete Sarah Clark of Delphos has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Continue » Jackson, Rigali, Fell, Palte grab NWC honorsSports (627 words)
The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — The Northwest Conference held its annual meeting to select all-conference football teams Monday night at Jefferson High School. Heath Jackson, a 6-1, Continue » November 5th, 2009 Van Wert County unofficial resultsLocal News (521 words)
Van Wert President of Council Gary Corcoran 2,372 Van Wert City Treasurer James E. Price 2,212 Van Wert Council-at-Large Don Farmer 1,820 Joi M. Mergy 1,539 Richard R. Shultz 1,750 Van Wert Council Continue » Jays begin road to defend titleSports (783 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald jmetcalfe@ delphosherald.com “Keep the Dream.” That has been the motto of the St. John’s gridders in 2009. The first long-term dream of the Blue Jays Continue » Cameo celebrates 25 yearsLocal News (46 words)
25 years ago Jim and Diane Webb purchased the Cameo Beauty Salon from Chuck and Sherry Fisher. Sylists Diane Webb, Pam Baxter, Sue Wiechart, Continue » Allen County voters: No new taxesLocal News (511 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com ALLEN COUNTY — In a hotly-contested local issue, the sales tax increase passed by Allen County commissioners was repealed by voters Continue » Ottoville voters renew village levyLocal News (208 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com OTTOVILLE — As in most municipalities, the community here spends much of its efforts on maintenance projects. Vital funding for the Continue » Dennis and Maria RennerFor the Record (14 words)
A boy was born Nov. 4 to Dennis and Maria Renner of Middle Point. Elida voters decide council seatsLocal News (252 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com ELIDA — With four seats open on village council, all but the one write-in candidate will sit at the table during Continue » Jennings school gets ‘vote of confidence’Local News (260 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com FORT JENNINGS — Despite statewide economic woes, the business of education has continued largely unencumbered. The district here has earned very Continue » Amanda Township welcomes back incumbent, sees new faceLocal News (180 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald staff@delphosherald.com AMANDA TOWNSHIP— With election results in, Amanda Township Trustees will welcome back a 16-year veteran and usher in a new face. Douglas Continue » Allen County unofficial resultsLocal News (917 words)
Municipal Court Judge Allen County (Vote For Not More Than)  1 William G. Lauber    24,301 Clerk of Municipal Court Allen County (Vote For Not More Than)  1 Ben Diepenbrock    23,561 Mayor Continue » Violet, Youngpeter township trusteesLocal News (224 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald nspencer@delphosherald.com MARION TOWNSHIP —Newcomer Howard G. Violet will join long-time Marion Township Trustee Joe Youngpeter after a narrow win over incumbent Joe Continue » School board to look at options after levy failsLocal News (206 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald nspencer@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — Delphos City School District voters turned down a 5-year, 1.46-mill current expenses operating levy on Tuesday’s ballot by more Continue » Putnam County unofficial resultsLocal News (770 words)
Cloverdale Village Council Cathy A. Lucas    41 William A. Lucas    38 Nichole A. Spencer    43 Judd C. Spencer (write-in) 13 Col. Grove Village  Council Mark Kohls    549 Peter C. Langhals    374 David J. Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (862 words)
Something happened to me the other day that jarred a thought. After the Jefferson at Spencerville football game, I interviewed Coach Lindeman. I was walking toward the Continue » H.G. Violet earns ‘Top 100’ Woods dealer awardLocal News (96 words)
H.G. Violet Equipment of Delphos recently received recognition for high sales volume from Woods Corporation headquartered in Oregon, Illinois. The Violet family has been associated Continue » November 6th, 2009 Mary Kathryn “Runt” MannFor the Record (178 words)
July 28, 1931-Nov. 4, 2009 Mary Kathryn “Runt” Mann, 78, of Spencerville, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 28, Continue » Delphos FFA honored at National Three Star Chapter, seven receive American degreesLocal News (2076 words)
The largest gathering of FFA members, recently took place, with 25 Delphos FFA members in attendance. More than 55,000 members gathered for the National FFA Convention Continue » Christmas Project kicks off season with Angel TreesLocal News (454 words)
DELPHOS — With the precarious economy and high jobless rate, the needs to be met by the Delphos Community Christmas Project will be greater than ever Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Evan Hays. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Dylan Haehn. Jennings CL of C members to bring auction items to next meetingLocal News (107 words)
The recent meeting of the Fort Jennings Catholic Ladies of Columbia was called to order with 33 members present. Thank you notes where read and a Continue » Senior center dedicates new signLocal News (505 words, 1 response)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — A lot of area senior citizens are unaware of the Senior Citizens Center here in Delphos. Those at the Continue » Senior center dedicates new signLocal News (506 words)
BY STACY TAFFThe Delphos Heraldstaff@delphosherald.comDELPHOS — A lot of area senior citizens are unaware of the Senior Citizens Center here in Delphos. Those at the Continue » November 7th, 2009 Flu activity in Ohio remains widespreadLocal News (588 words)
The Allen County Health Department reports flu activity in Ohio remains widespread. Emergency room visits for flu-like symptoms continue to be high for this time Continue » Bank collects food for pantriesLocal News (81 words)
The Union Bank conducted a food drive through October at all 11 branches. Customers and employees donated non-perishable food items the bank gave to nine Continue » VAN WERT AREA FINAL FOOTBALL STATSSports (721 words)
VW-Area Football Teams include: Van Wert (VW), Parkway (PK), Crestview (CV), Delphos St. John’s (SJ), Delphos Jefferson (DJ), Wayne Trace (WT), Paulding (PA) and Antwerp Continue » Bulldogs advance to regional finalSports (1414 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com ELIDA — Kalida’s volleyball team ran into a Mack truck Thursday night — Hopewell-Loudon — on the Union Bank Court of Continue » Putnam libraries set holiday programsLocal News (221 words)
The Putnam County District Library and its branches have announced the following upcoming events: Christmas Plants Program The Putnam County District Library Ottoville-Monterey Twp. Location will have Continue » Health dept. asks residents to accept flu mist over shotLocal News (1023 words, 1 response)
VAN WERT — There are two types of H1N1 flu vaccine: the flu shot and the nasal mist vaccine. At this time, the Van Wert County Continue » Ladies Club serves up ‘Supper’s on Us’Local News (53 words)
The Delphos Ladies Club was in charge of Thursday’s Community Unity Supper’s on Us at Trinity United Methodist Church. Amy Zalar, left, and Sylvia Stant Continue » November 9th, 2009 Library holding annual ‘Food for Fine’ programLocal News (1768 words)
Mark your calendar now for the next adult program to be held at 6  p.m. on Nov. 16 at the library. Titled “Festive Frosties”, Jennifer Continue » Sponsors needed for 30th annual Christmas partyLocal News (216 words)
The annual Christmas Party for Underprivileged Children will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6772 in Continue » Local retailer: Christmas still comingLocal News (404 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — As Americans “play it safe” with cash concerns from the ballot box to the cash register, retailers around the Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (813 words)
By Gary Levitt Recently I have been asked, “What benefit is it to Delphos to have a Museum of Postal History or for that matter why Continue » Putnam libraries set holiday programsLocal News (221 words)
The Putnam County District Library and its branches have announced the following upcoming events: Christmas Plants Program The Putnam County District Library Ottoville-Monterey Twp. Location will have Continue » Just a thoughtLocal News (869 words)
BY SARA BERELSMAN I recently caught a segment of a morning talk show discussing that people with children are less happy than those without. This got Continue » Dittos start second year of mission workLocal News (666 words)
BY NANCY SPENCER The Delphos Herald nspencer@delphosherald.com “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Ellen Ditto, who along with her husband spent the last year Continue » November 10th, 2009 Blue Jays open title defense by whipping of DevilsSports (904 words)
DELPHOS — Arlington had given up only 692 yards rushing — total — all during the 10-game regular season. Defending Division VI state champion St. John’s Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (426 words)
Where has the year gone? It’s already November and I’ve scraped my windshield twice. To many people’s surprise, we’ve already had two — count them — two Continue » Schlolars of the DayLocal News (17 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Molly Greve. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Fallon Van Dyke Army reservists back from IraqLocal News (457 words)
DELPHOS  — While the nation’s strategy in Afghanistan hangs in the balance, nearby Iraq remains a high priority in the war on terror. According to Continue » Lady Bearcat harriers second only to MinsterSports (1131 words)
COLUMBUS — The Spencerville girls cross country team has been chasing Minster’s all season, getting closer and closer to knocking off the perennial state power. The Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Nicholaus ScarbrielLifestyles (216 words)
Audrey Lauren Miller of Ottoville and Nicholaus Alexander Scarbriel of Cincinnati were united in marriage at 1 p.m. on July 25 at Immaculate Conception Church Continue » Putnam libraries set eventsLocal News (468 words)
The following events have been announced the Putnam County libraries: Family Feud at your Library The Putnam County District Library presents “Family Feud” for all kids in Continue » Culp/FuerstenauLifestyles (95 words)
Stephenie Lynn Culp and Charles Joel Fuerstenau, of Delphos, will be united in marriage on December 19, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist. The bride elect’s parents Continue » Delphos police now using TasersLocal News (482 words)
The Delphos Police Department has recently acquired Tasers and related equipment. This purchase was made possible through the use on funds that had been donated Continue » November 11th, 2009 Wilson, Reindel third-team All-OhioSports (41 words)
Jefferson senior Mallorie Wilson and St. John’s senior Lindsy Reindel were voted third-team All-Ohio in Division IV by the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches’ Association. Kalida Continue » Schlolars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Shonda Bensman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Gabrielle Pimpas. Stanley L. KillFor the Record (221 words, 2 responses)
Sept. 29, 1954-Nov. 8, 2009 Stanley L. Kill, 55, of Delphos, died at 9:51 a.m. Sunday at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 1954, in Lima, Continue » Team to assist district after levy failureLocal News (273 words)
DELPHOS — Members of the Delphos City Schools 5-Year Strategic Plan Finance Team will be enlisted to assist school board members in closing a $200,000 Continue » Fort Jennings High SchoolLocal News (256 words)
Honor Roll I 3.667 — 4.00 Seniors Stephanie Bidlack, Stacie Chandler, Jared Horstman, Drew Mesker, Cory Schimmoeller, Ben Schnipke, Kevin Stewart, Katie Von Lehmden and Nathan Wurst. Juniors Krista Continue » Veterans visit high schoolLocal News (226 words)
November 12th, 2009 Meadows sets annual tree galaLocal News (110 words)
The Meadows of Kalida will host its annual Christmas Tree Gala to benefit Putnam County Hospice. Companies, families and individuals can purchase and decorate any size Continue » John (Jack) William DannhausenFor the Record (202 words, 2 responses)
Oct. 6, 1949 - Nov. 6, 2009 John (Jack) William Dannhausen, passed away peacefully Nov. 6 after a courageous ten-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born Continue » Veteran gets overdue ‘flying cross’Local News (842 words)
DELPHOS— History records the Normandy Invasion as the pivot point in World War II. Several tri-county veterans participated in the campaign. Not all of them Continue » Some good stuff, some not so goodSports (1585 words)
This is a story that probably happens every day — a good one — but unfortunately, doesn’t get the air play. This is one good aspect Continue » Veterans visit schoolsLocal News (106 words)
Library hosting ‘Festive Frosty’Local News (48 words)
The Delphos Public Library is hosting a “Festive Frosty” program at 6 p.m. Monday. Jennifer Salazar will instruct participants in making their own decorated snowman. There is Continue » Schlolars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kristina Desenberg. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Alanah Glidewell. Honoring our veteransLocal News (118 words)
November 13th, 2009 Barbara Rose SchneiderFor the Record (250 words)
March 26, 1918 - Nov. 10, 2009 Barbara Rose Schneider, 91, of Ottoville, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was Continue » Delphos native killed in one-car crashLocal News (107 words, 3 responses)
The Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single car double fatality at approximately 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Collin Stockwell, 22, of Lima and formerly of Delphos, Continue » Scholars of the dayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Emily McRedmond. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Jennifer Violet. Delphos observes Veterans DayLocal News (509 words)
DELPHOS — Approximately 75-100 patriotic residents braved 18 mph winds and temperatures in the high 40s Wednesday to honor our nation’s most courageous. A brief Veterans Continue » November 14th, 2009 Schlolars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Joel Pohlman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Courtney Looser. Blue Jays wary of big, balanced VikingsSports (839 words)
St. John’s head coach Todd Schulte and his crew will have somewhat of the same game plan — stop the run — they had last Continue » Destressing can start with little changesLocal News (516 words)
DELPHOS — Sami (Ralston) Kennedy’s grandfather once told her, “90 percent of what we worry about never happens and the other 10 percent is out Continue » November 16th, 2009 L. Ned AdamsFor the Record (36 words)
L. Ned Adams, 82, of Grover Hill, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are Continue » Ruth A. UtrupFor the Record (273 words)
Nov. 3, 1936 - Nov. 12, 2009 Ruth A. Utrup, 73, of Delphos, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday at Triumph Hospital in Lima, surrounded by her Continue » Pet CornerLocal News (247 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 » Task force hopes to keep facility in LimaLocal News (496 words, 3 responses)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald staff@delphosherald.com LIMA ­— One of the most crucial issues in our economy is making sure there are enough jobs to go around. Continue » Collin James StockwellFor the Record (179 words, 2 responses)
Nov. 13, 1986-Nov. 12, 2009 Collin James Stockwell, 22, of Delphos, died Thursday morning from injuries suffered in an auto accident. He was born Nov. 13, 1986, Continue » Sorority plans poinsettia saleLocal News (85 words)
Phi Delta Sorority members review details of their 19th annual poinsettia sale. Profits from the effort go to purchase shoes and boots for the Delphos Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (442 words)
I am not going to let this Thanksgiving thing go. It truly upsets me that it is quickly becoming a forgotten holiday. I have many things Continue » Allen County high school seniors earn Honda-Ohio State Math MedalLocal News (455 words)
Eleven high-achieving Allen County high school seniors recently received the 2009 Honda/OSU Partnership Math Medal Award from a partnership between Honda of America Mfg. Inc. Continue » Teammates miss MillerLocal News (653 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — After tragically losing their teammate, 13-year-old Nathan Miller during practice, the Jefferson junior high football team made the decision Continue » November 17th, 2009 This and ThatLocal News (1352 words)
Almost a month has passed since our German friends came to Delphos to renew our Friendship Link, which was established 10 years ago. How did this Continue » Margaret L. EilermanFor the Record (230 words)
Jan. 30, 1912-Nov. 13, 2009 Margaret L. Eilerman, 97, of Delphos and formerly of Lima, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday at Baton Rouge Senior Health Services Continue » Fire department seeing increase in field firesLocal News (281 words)
DELPHOS — During the past several weeks, Delphos Fire and Rescue has battled more than a half-dozen field fires in rural Delphos. Delphos Fire Prevention Officer Continue » Hallow‘wine’ proceeds donatedLocal News (54 words)
Local realtors collecting food, household itemsLocal News (84 words)
Delphos realtors are teaming up this holiday season to collect non-perishable food and household items for the Delphos Community Christmas Project. Through Dec. 11, drop off Continue » Hallow‘wine’ proceeds donatedLocal News (112 words)
November 18th, 2009 Health dept. offering H1N1 vaccine to high-priority groupsLocal News (379 words)
The Allen County Health Department continues to offer the H1N1 vaccine by appointment only. Appointments are being scheduled only for people who are in the Continue » Board OKs administrative contractsLocal News (389 words)
OTTOVILLE — Superintendent/Elementary Principal Scott Mangas, High School Principal Jon Thorbahn and Treasurer Bob Weber all received 5-year contracts at Monday’s Ottoville School Board meeting. Mangas Continue » St. John’s-Ada game on replaySports (68 words)
WTLW TV, Channel 44, will broadcast, via tape-delay, the St. John’s versus Ada Region 22 final game 11 p.m. Saturday. In addition, come out and enjoy Continue » Eastern Star sets Thanksgiving dinner, meetingLocal News (49 words)
Delphos Chapter 26, Order of Eastern Star will hold its Thanksgiving dinner and meeting at 6:15 p..m. Thursday at The Masonic Hall, North Main Street. The Continue » Relay team raffling WiiLocal News (35 words)
Superior Federal Credit Union Relay for Life team is raffling a Ninentedo Wii. Tickets are one for a $1 or 6 for $5. Tickets can be Continue » LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (919 words)
The Delphos Herald ---- Good leads BU honorees BLUFFTON — Three Bluffton University men’s soccer team players were recently honored with post-season recognition by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Continue » Students learn ‘Science is Magic’Local News (120 words)
November 19th, 2009 Local volunteers win Relay of Excellence AwardLocal News (768 words)
VAN WERT — The American Cancer Society recognized the Relay For Life of Van Wert with a “Relay of Excellence” award. This honor was the Continue » Reception set for local FreemasonsLocal News (117 words)
Denny Wilhelm of the Van Wert Masonic Lodge and Tom Brenneman of the Delphos Masonic Lodge recently received their 33rd Degree Masonic award, which is Continue » Blue Jays seek to ground pass-happy BulldogsSports (846 words)
Though St. John’s is quite familiar with the spread offense, having faced it in various forms five times this season, Blue Jay head coach Todd Continue » Schlolars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Courtney Horstman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Halee Heising. City to sponsor coat driveLocal News (83 words)
Delphos City Council and the city administration will sponsor a coat drive for the less fortunate in the community from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Continue » Buckeyes need to keep Wolverines miserableSports (1021 words)
Here we are once more: The Game. Didn’t we just write about this a year ago?! Ohio State and That Team Up North are going at it Continue » Jennings OKs tree projectsLocal News (752 words)
FORT JENNINGS — Jester’s Roving Players and owners of  The Fort restaurant were honored Tuesday evening by Fort Jennings Police Chief Ethel Vaughn for their Continue » November 21st, 2009 MaryEtta ThackerayFor the Record (90 words)
Nov. 10, 1927 - Nov. 17, 2009 MaryEtta Thackeray, age 82, of Willard and formerly of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday in the Willard Mercy Hospital. She Continue » Scholars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Katherine Honigford. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Alex Cross. Albert Dale HeidlebaughFor the Record (297 words)
Jan. 20, 1917-Nov. 18, 2009 Albert Dale Heidlebaugh, 92, of rural Spencerville, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home following a short illness. He Continue » Schlolars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Brooke Teman. St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Sarah Trentman. Dolores L. VerhoffFor the Record (290 words)
Aug. 20, 1932-Nov. 17, 2009 Dolores L. Verhoff, 77, of Cuba, died at 10:51 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Aug. 20, 1932, Continue » H1N1 vaccine available to high-risk groupsLocal News (237 words)
The Allen County Health Department is reaching out to those at highest risk for  H1N1 (swine flu) to make sure they are protected through vaccination. People Continue » Reindel headed to FindlaySports (749 words)
DELPHOS — Lindsy Reindel finished off her high school career with a third-team Division IV All-Ohio selection. She was also a first-team All-Midwest Athletic Conference pick, Continue » Ottoville holds NHS food driveLocal News (280 words)
November 23rd, 2009 Vernon N. KemmannFor the Record (353 words)
July 26, 1942-Nov. 19, 2009 Vernon N. Kemmann, 89, of rural Auglaize County died at noon Thursday at his residence. He was born April 8, 1920 in Continue » Henry Albert SmithFor the Record (179 words, 1 response)
Aug. 26, 1919-Nov.18, 2009 Henry Albert Smith, 90, formerly of Florida and formerly of Ottoville, passed away Wednesday in Lake Worth, Fl. He was born Aug. 26, Continue » On the Other HandFor the Record (404 words)
Over the next week or so, you - the people of Delphos - will decide who fills the role of parade marshal for the Hometown Continue » Chamber plans annual Hometown ChristmasLocal News (228 words)
Staff reports DELPHOS — The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce and local business will collaborate to bring the annual Home Christmas to downtown on Dec. 4. Three Continue » PET CORNERLocal News (249 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 » Old Delphos newsLocal News (1821 words)
Local Young Ladies Give Program Monday The  Holdgreve Sisters entertained the members of the Columbus Grove Commercial Club Monday evening in professional manner. Mrs. Rose Fast Continue » Curator’s CornerLocal News (791 words)
By Gary Levitt I am sure you have been following the local news concerning the Lima Processing Facility located on Hanthorn Road.  The US Postal Service Continue » Army’s ‘lifer’ reflects on wars in AsiaLocal News (1303 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — Winter nights on Korean War battlefields were cold enough to kill many but were also ablaze with mortar fire, Continue » Gloria Bonita AnspaughFor the Record (91 words)
Gloria Bonita Anspaugh, 83, a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL for 24 years, departed this life Friday, October 30, 2009. She is survived by her Continue » Walking the WalkLocal News (334 words)
by Josie Lorit You or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer…now what? Your head swirls with questions, concerns, and the scariest thought of all Continue » Delphos water costs: Mountain or molehill?Local News (972 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — Many who recently received a water, sewer and garbage bill from the city were outraged to see their costs Continue » November 24th, 2009 Heitman/MichaelLifestyles (60 words)
Donald and Libby Metzger of Delphos and Chris and Jeri Heitman of Erie, Kansas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikita Heitman, to Philip Michael, Continue » Vendors save Ladies Club holiday showLocal News (409 words)
DELPHOS — For decades, the Delphos Ladies Club has offered its Holiday Craft Show the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Due to declining participation and attendance over Continue » Putnam libraries plan Family Fun holiday celebrationsLocal News (244 words)
The Putnam County District Library will have holiday celebrations at all locations throughout the county. All families are welcome and may bring a camera for pictures Continue » Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. RohrbacherLifestyles (50 words)
They are the parents of one son, Charles, of Delphos; and three daughters, Susan (Jim) Bechtel of Goshen, Ind., Sheryl (Don) Quan of Canton, Mich., Continue » Mr. Richard and Dr. Jane BonifasLifestyles (83 words)
Richard and Jane Bonifas will observe 55 years of marriage on Nov. 25. They were married on that date in 1954 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A Continue » For the Record (51 words)
ST. RITA’S A boy was born Nov. 20 to Josh and Samantha Young of Delphos. A girl was born Nov. 20 to James and Michelle Bayman of Continue » Jefferson Middle SchoolLocal News (204 words)
All A Honor Roll Sixth grade Trey Smith and Claire Thompson. Seventh grade Kaitlyn Berelsman, Austin Carder, Karen Cline, Shannon Coil, Brenton Erman, Andrea Geise, Chase Getz, Jacob Hamilton, Continue » Blue Jays survive overtime versus BulldogsSports (1705 words)
FINDLAY — One big stop. St. John’s had one big stop in the first possession of overtime and then rode its 1-2 punch of junior tailback Continue » Steven H. RobinsonFor the Record (196 words)
Dec. 19, 1945-Nov.20, 2009 Steven H. Robinson, 63, of Elida, died at 11:04 p.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Dec. 19, 1945, in Continue » Schlolars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Teresa  Pohlman. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Robert Rister. City collects winter coatsLocal News (96 words)
Norma J. SheeterFor the Record (158 words)
Sept. 13, 1928-Nov. 22, 2009 Norma J. Sheeter, 81, of Delphos, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 13, 1928, Continue » Community gathers for ThanksgivingLocal News (128 words)
November 25th, 2009 For the Record (14 words)
ST. RITA’S Karen and Gary Burgei of Cloverdale had a baby girl on Nov. 23. LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (520 words)
The Delphos Herald ----- Lady Racers entertain Huntington LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio women’s basketball team is home to Huntington at 7 p.m. tonight at UNOH Gymnasium. ------- DC’s Continue » Schlolars of the DayLocal News (16 words)
St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Reed Hesseling. Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Donavon Catlett. Work on soccer fields underwayLocal News (550 words)
Staff reports DELPHOS — The Delphos Soccer Association (DSA) is a not-for-profit group that maintains the soccer fields on the grounds of the St. John’s Annex. These Continue » Ottoville probes gas odorLocal News (485 words)
OTTOVILLE — The Village of Ottoville continues to investigate a gasoline odor in the east-west alley between Niedecken Insurance Agency and Millie’s Bar on Main Continue » Council approves property standardsLocal News (489 words)
BY GREG SCHERGER The Delphos Herald DELPHOS — Delphos City Council met in regular session Monday evening, a day earlier than the norm to accommodate schedule conflicts of Continue » Canal Days Committee shares the wealth with Stadium ClubLocal News (462 words)
Staff reports DELPHOS — The Delphos Canal Days Committee presented the Delphos Stadium Club trustees with a check in the amount of $10,000 Monday at Stadium Continue » November 26th, 2009 John W. FairFor the Record (104 words)
Aug. 31, 1924-Nov. 24, 2009 John W. “Bill” Fair, 85, of rural Spencerville, died at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday at the Sarah Jane Living Center. He was born Continue » Cheerleaders to decorate carsLocal News (103 words)
The High School varsity cheerleaders from St. John’s will hold another car-decorating event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the school parking lot. Continue » Franklin makes smiles countLocal News (59 words)
Franklin Elementary School third-grade student Hailey Brenneman smiles wide for dental hygenist Sue Keifer of the Allen County Health Department during a survey taken Tuesday. Continue » Food drive begins for holidaysLocal News (103 words)
Alco employee Lisa Mueller organizes two pallets of food donated on the first day of the store’s community-wide food drive. Store Manager Wil Baughn said Continue » Jays, Flyers renew rivalry in state semisSports (965 words)
jmetcalfe@cdelphosherald.com St. John’s and Marion Local have developed quite a rivalry since the Blue Jays entered the Midwest Athletic Conference in the 1982 football season. That intensity Continue » Metcalfe’s MusingsSports (797 words)
With Thanksgiving Day approaching, one thinks of food, pumpkin pie, cranberries and ... football. One who had as much to do with the latter and Thanksgiving Continue » Thanksgiving can be antidote for stressLocal News (578 words)
mford@delphosherald.com Continuing economic hardships can make optimism a challenge when feeling threatened triggers one’s “fight-or flight” response. In turn, this drives a mental and emotional focus Continue » November 28th, 2009 Glen E. FishFor the Record (93 words)
Glen E. Fish, 92, of Tampa, Fla., passed away on Tuesday. On Nov. 25, 1943, he married Fern Poling, who preceded him in death on Nov. Continue » Albin ‘Pete’ HastingFor the Record (210 words)
March 6, 1937 - Nov. 24, 2009 Albin “Pete” Hasting, 72, of Lima, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Ridge at Shawnee. He was born March Continue » worship service set Dec. 14Local News (71 words)
The 33rd Community Christmas Worship will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Readings and music for the Advent Continue » Flyers look to avoid mistakes vs. JaysSports (565 words)
Marion Local was sitting at 3-5 through eight games of the 2009 gridiron season and possibly facing the prospect of not making the 2009 Ohio Continue » Grove edges Elida in Foundation gameSports (169 words)
ELIDA — Columbus Grove’s Matt Jennell hit three free throws with 1.0 second to give the Bulldogs a 64-63 victory in the 2009-10 pre-season Foundation Continue » Afghanistan trapFor the Record (742 words, 1 response)
By Murray Cohen Publisher, Delphos Herald It appears that President Obama may not resist making the same mistake that was made by previous presidents who have ignored Continue » Senior center breaks ground for garageLocal News (303 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS—The Delphos Senior Citizens Center not only provides a place for area seniors to stay active, make friends and get a Continue » November 29th, 2009 LOCAL ROUNDUPSports (681 words)
The Delphos Herald ----- Lady Green, Raiders advance at VW Tip-Off VAN WERT — Ottoville used its stellar defense to completely take Van Wert out of the game Continue » Ulm: Education a team effortLocal News (353 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — Having “drained the clock” on his first academic quarter, Damon Ulm is well into his first year as Franklin Continue » Locals holding mopLocal News (1041 words)
BY MIKE FORD The Delphos Herald mford@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — The Delphos-Gillmor Reservoir was built as part of a “Tri-County” Upground Water Supply project, indicating it was intended as Continue » Richard Lee StopherFor the Record (228 words)
Aug. 11, 1942 Nov. 26, 2009 Richard Lee Stopher, 67, of Elida, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Aug. Continue » Henry Elling Jr.For the Record (204 words)
April 22, 1928 Nov. 25, 2009 Henry Elling Jr., 81, of Delphos, died at 4:14 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita’s. He was born on April 22, 1928, in Continue » Lady Jays, WildKittens set up Tip-Off showdownSports (1233 words)
By JIM METCALFE The Delphos Herald jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com BATH TOWNSHIP — The St. John’s girls basketball team is experienced and tall. Bath is inexperienced and tall. The results were the same Continue » Friendship LinkLocal News (1794 words)
Many steps led up to the formation of a Friendship Link between Verl, Germany, and our great city of Delphos. As mentioned in the first two Continue » From the Thrift ShopLocal News (1074 words)
 By Marjie Rostorfer I was casually browsing the aisles at a local store recently, I found myself starting to hum along with the holiday tune being Continue » Stant settling in as principalLocal News (502 words)
BY STACY TAFF The Delphos Herald staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS — After spending five years as a seventh- and eighth-grade Social Studies teacher at Fort Wayne’s St. Charles Borromeo, St. Continue » November 30th, 2009 On the Other HandFor the Record (586 words)
by Chris Looser I will just warn you up front that this will be my complaint column for the year. (I had to get it in Continue » Xander Reed LoweFor the Record (82 words)
Sept. 12, 2008 - Nov. 26, 2009 Xander Reed Lowe, 14 months, of Van Wert, died at 12:03 p.m. on Thursday, at Van Wert County Hospital Continue »