Local veteran makes inaugural flight to World War II Memorial
May 16, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — In honor of the sacrifices made by veterans in past wars, several patriotic groups around the country solicit donations to fly veterans to Continue »
Marijuana still drug of choice
May 12, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Throughout the counter-culture era, “Cheech and Chong” had “ganga” burning “up in smoke” as a war-weary nation laughed on.
No longer solely associated with Continue »
Local veggies may ‘green’ pockets
May 10, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — As costs increase at gas pumps, grocery stores and elsewhere, one way local families may offset extra expenses can also keep their money Continue »
Pain meds runner-up to weed
May 5, 2008Local News
From “junk” to “rock” and “wacky weed,” drugs like heroin and cocaine have been nationwide problems for many years. However, prescription medications are now the Continue »
Ottoville to get taser
April 30, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — After a couple months worth of discussion, the village council here put the issue of purchasing a taser for the police department to Continue »
Heroin expanding to rural areas
April 28, 2008Local News
As incidents of heroin use are discovered in rural areas such as Kenton and Waynesfield, those in law enforcement are becoming alarmed. Though regional usage Continue »
Two-time cancer survivor addresses peers
April 24, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Cancer survivors are known as models of triumphant determination. In a community with an abundance of such inspirational heroes, those who receive their Continue »
Salvia may be the next teen high
April 21, 2008Local News
In widespread fashion, teens use social networking sites for everything from posting blogs to bullying their peers. They also use the Internet to spread information Continue »
Digital switch will not make old TVs obsolete
April 21, 2008Local News
Because an array of incorrect information drips down the local grapevine, confusion abounds concerning how useful one’s television will be after midnight on Feb. 17, Continue »
Salute to our Veterans
April 21, 2008Local News
VENEDOCIA — Though it’s common for one’s march through life to take unexpected turns, the contrasts can be astounding.
The Rev. John Medaugh, 74, decided on Continue »
Revitalization projects still going strong
April 14, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Over the past 12 months, downtown businesses have been offered matching funds from the state to make improvements to their buildings. The Downtown Continue »
Kimmet helping villagers get clean water
April 9, 2008Local News
CINCINNATI — College students are known for various extra-curricular activities aside from athletics. For one Fort Jennings native, philanthropy tops the list.
Neil Kimmet is in Continue »
On the Other Hand
April 7, 2008For the Record
When one has influence over others, one has a duty to responsibly handle what leadership role accompanies that influence. Influence and leadership go hand-in-hand. However, Continue »
Morris celebrates 35 years of passion
April 2, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — After 3 1/2 decades in education, Jefferson High School teacher Jim Morris retired Monday when bus engines fired up to take students home. Continue »
Brush strokes help fight child abuse
March 28, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — When Jefferson High School art students heard how many child abuse cases are reported in Allen County, they were shocked. Their reaction led Continue »
Region prepares for tornado season
March 26, 2008Local News
The sky takes on a tone somewhere within the range of orange to red. Large hail begins to fall and low-lying clouds become dark. Such Continue »
Student’s experiment earns national recognition
March 24, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — A spicy tip: cinnamon can improve glucose levels for those living with diabetes. In addition to medical science making this discovery, one Ottoville Continue »
Ottoville students ‘kick butts’ in video
March 22, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — When students show great interest and enthusiasm for their schoolwork, educators become just as enthusiastic. Such was the case this year when curriculum Continue »
Driver error top cause of local crashes
March 17, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Because of its size, Delphos has a small amount of the things its residents would rather avoid — namely, crime. With less motorists Continue »
A salute to our veterans
March 17, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Since long before the Wright brothers lofted an aircraft for the first time, combat training has been tailored to various types of warfare. Continue »
Third time a charm for Elida Schools
March 6, 2008Local News
ELIDA — Though the third attempt to pass a bond issue for a construction project passed by just 92 votes Tuesday, Superintendent Don Diglia sees Continue »
Putnam voters pick Schroeder, Jerwers for November ballot
March 6, 2008Local News
Because no Democrat has filed for Putnam County’s third term commissioner seat, Republican primary winner Vince Schroeder will run unopposed in November. The incumbent will Continue »
Van Wert teacher receives Bronze Star
March 3, 2008Local News
VAN WERT — It’s not uncommon for Ohio Army National Guard members to be deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. However, one 20-year veteran’s Continue »
Putnam candidates square off for commissioner
March 1, 2008Local News
Two commissioner seats at Putnam County’s table are up for grabs and five Republicans are campaigning. Whomever wins one of the contests will run unopposed Continue »
Elida’s Diglia hopes third try’s a charm
February 28, 2008Local News
By MIKE FORD
The Delphos Herald
ELIDA — With many championships in its history, the varsity baseball program here was once touted as among the region’s most Continue »
Fifth District seat up for grabs, again
February 28, 2008Local News
Putnam and Van Wert county voters need not be confused Tuesday. Those who turned out in November and December to vote in a special primary Continue »
Lincolnview on schedule
February 27, 2008Local News
MIDDLE POINT — There are often many “wrinkles” to “iron” out when any school district launches a construction project. Throughout the Lincolnview project to build Continue »
Former president visits area
February 26, 2008Local News
LIMA — Since he first ran for office in 1974, former President Bill Clinton has offered many campaign speeches.
However, having reached the pinnacle of American Continue »
First Lady Strickland visits Delphos
February 19, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Diners are often well known for menu items and as gathering places for locals, as well as the conversation that takes place. Such Continue »
What does a million look like?
February 18, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — They serve a useful purpose but are often overlooked. It takes a great number of them to weigh even a pound but when Continue »
A salute to our veterans
February 18, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Firebombed office buildings. Devastated houses of worship. Orphaned children and destroyed lives. Such are the effects of war. Most European nations had much Continue »
Child’s heart still beats against all odds
February 15, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — When Kailey Wright turns 13 years old Sunday, the occasion will mark yet another year the local youth has defied doctors simply by Continue »
Osting wins Ohio Has Talent!
February 12, 2008Local News
VAN WERT — The Niswonger Center for the Performing Arts hosted the first Ohio Has Talent! Saturday night.
Audience members voted and awarded the top prize Continue »
Ottoville joins port authority
February 1, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — Economic development often demands the attention of any municipality’s leaders. Such was the case at an otherwise light meeting Wednesday as the village Continue »
‘Computer Cop’ polices porn
January 31, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — “Sex.”
Not only is the word an attention-grabber for everything from T.V. sitcoms to selling jeans, the subject matter is posted across the Internet Continue »
11 in Jennings earn Eagle Scout rank
January 29, 2008Local News
FORT JENNINGS — Despite national news accounts of young people in trouble, teenagers in this community displayed evidence of discipline and structure Sunday. Eleven Jennings Continue »
Bullying: not just for children anymore
January 24, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Students’ four-day break from school concluded Tuesday as Delphos teachers and administrators gathered at their respective buildings for a day of in-service training.
The Continue »
Metzner recalls military experience
January 21, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Veterans who served on the home front during the Korean War are chronicled by history as playing an important role in the fact Continue »
Father-son duo kings of queens
January 21, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Not only do organizations like FFA provide discipline and build character in young people, such programs also expose members to things they may Continue »
Schimmoeller joins school board
January 16, 2008Local News
FORT JENNINGS — Prior to its first meeting of the new year, the school board here took advantage of Monday night’s opportunity to appoint one Continue »
Tree maintenance operation saves taxpayer money
January 15, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — As a major tree maintenance program is carried out by the city and American Electric Power, many residents continue to ask questions of Continue »
Governor visits: ethanol plant launched in Leipsic
January 12, 2008Local News
Despite job loss throughout west-central Ohio in recent years, signs of economic development in the region were showcased Thursday when the state’s top man paid Continue »
Easy New Year’s resolution: give blood
January 10, 2008Local News
Santa Claus has returned to the North Pole and New Year celebrations are over. If made, resolutions are either being kept or were placed at Continue »
Brown in Van Wert for talks
January 7, 2008Local News
VAN WERT — In a rare rural appearance in Van Wert Friday, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) gathered approximately 30 area officials for a roundtable discussion Continue »
Upward begins third season in Delphos
January 5, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — After two successful seasons, the local Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program begins its third schedule of games Saturday at “The Roc” near First Continue »
Love of Delphos, country ingrained in Bradstock
January 2, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — From year to year, the Tri-county Woman of the Year is hailed for her community involvement, volunteerism and values. Though this year’s special Continue »
Fighting snow— a tricky battle
December 22, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — When severe snow storms turn the Tri-county in to a winter wonderland, conditions often prove hazardous. City byways are addressed first, then rural Continue »
A Salute to Our Veterans
December 17, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The call of duty has been issued to men from various walks of life throughout our nation’s history. Men from cities and small Continue »
No shortages at local food pantries
December 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — While food pantries around the region are experiencing shortages, two local charities are well-stocked due to community support.
Food pantries are part of the Continue »
City dedicates new water treatment plant
December 10, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — After approximately six years of gathering funding from various sources, extensive planning and dedication from those in city government, the Delphos Water Treatment Continue »
Caregiver speaks out on Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — As “baby boomers” age, the sons and daughters of the “greatest generation” are expected to do so in numbers that could reconstruct the Continue »
Van Wert hospice center breaks ground
November 29, 2007Local News
VAN WERT — Because the closest inpatient hospice facility is in Fort Wayne, health care providers here broke ground Tuesday on what is the first Continue »
Forester addresses local tree issues
November 21, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — As a major tree maintenance program is carried out by the city and American Electric Power, many residents have questions concerning trees located Continue »
Habitat dedicates second house
November 20, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — With one project already completed and plans for a third underway, Habitat for Humanity - Lima, Inc., dedicated its second home in Delphos Continue »
Lincolnview project winterized
November 19, 2007Local News
MIDDLE POINT — With voter support and extensive planning being implemented, construction continues near Middle Point on a new junior high and high school for Continue »
A Salute to your Veterans
November 19, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — After World War II, Communism posed a perilous threat to all of Europe. One local man was sent to the Italian port city Continue »
Jennings addresses bullying issue
November 17, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — In compliance with state law set forth by the Ohio Department of Education, school officials here recently created a committee of parents Continue »
Tree removal, trimming leaves some streets bare
November 15, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — In addition to the Streetscape project and Fifth Street paving by the state, crews contracted to remove and trim trees have added to Continue »
Ulm begins training fourth guide dog
November 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — After finding he was “not a good cane-traveler,” local radio news director and public official Bob Ulm began using guide dogs in 1975. Continue »
Church replaces windows
November 12, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — After beginning its renovation project in 1996 with interior painting and a new steeple, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is now replacing 130-year-old stained Continue »
Candidates vie in primary to succeed Gillmor
November 5, 2007Local News
Due to the untimely death of Congressman Paul Gillmor on Sept. 5, Fifth Congressional District voters will decide party nominations in a special primary Tuesday. Continue »
Three vie for Elida mayor
November 5, 2007Local News
ELIDA — As the Village of Elida faces a water tower project and other issues related to infrastructure, what voters do at the ballot Tuesday Continue »
On the other hand
November 5, 2007For the Record
Well, the sugar rush is in full swing now and Halloween is over. However, will we truly turn our attention toward the next holiday or Continue »
Ricker, Metzger to be re-elected to Jennings school board
November 2, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — When the state board of education releases Jennings Local School District’s annual report card, the numbers are typically high in relation to Continue »
School hopes to continue good relationship with voters
November 1, 2007Local News
SPENCERVILLE — With a history of warm relations between the school district here and its voters, those who turn out Tuesday to cast their ballots Continue »
Projects have downtown in upheaval
October 26, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — As expected for approximately the last two years, downtown Delphos is under a massive upheaval due to two large undertakings conducted simultaneously.
“The ODOT Continue »
Ottoville council clarifies burning laws
October 24, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE — After some businesses in the village have sought a permit to burn debris, fire officials communicated the issue with Ottoville Village Council during Continue »
Staph found at high school
October 22, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — A nationwide outbreak of staph infections hit home recently when two student athletes at Jefferson High School were diagnosed with confirmed cases of Continue »
Local man guarded 38th Parallel during Korean War
October 22, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — While various sacrifices are made by men and women in uniform, one local man left a newly-married heart at home with his wife Continue »
Family life, education inseparable
October 15, 2007Local News
Tri-County residents attribute the strength of their communities to the region’s hard-working families. Though many of them remain well-adjusted on a foundation of traditional values, Continue »
Delphos taps into new water system
October 13, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — In an era of downtown revitalization and monumental street maintenance, the city took a long-awaited step forward Thursday when the reservoir became residents’ Continue »
Soybeans caught between ‘extremes’
October 10, 2007Local News
After a summer of drought-like conditions followed by recent flooding in the region, farmers have started harvesting this year’s crops in favorable conditions for getting Continue »
Calling ‘cut!’ on the ‘drama queen’ in school
October 8, 2007Local News
“Lola” is desperate for attention when she moves to a new school district. The self-centered 15-year-old finds herself competing against the most popular girl in Continue »
Foreclosure trend strikes Tri-county area
October 6, 2007Local News
The number of nationwide foreclosure filings reported in August was more than twice that of August 2006. Numbers specific to Ohio also show many homeowners Continue »
FEMA, SBA report on area damages
October 5, 2007Local News
By MIKE FORD
The Delphos Herald
State and federal emergency management officials who are assessing the status of area communities which have suffered flood damage have offered Continue »
Understanding the class clown
October 1, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — “Johnny continually disrupts the class with wisecracks” or “he always wants to be in the spotlight and doesn’t seem to know when to Continue »
Former jail holds seniors’ attention
September 28, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Seniors from both local high schools spent the day in history class Wednesday. However, the class period lasted all day and took place Continue »
On the Other Hand
September 24, 2007For the Record
Some say there are two types of people in the world; that we can be viewed as either preferring dogs or cats. I am a Continue »
Bullying: local student speaks out on issue
September 24, 2007Local News
By MIKE FORD
The Delphos Herald
Whether one has been a victim, perpetrator or witness, most area residents have at some point come in contact with a Continue »
Presidential candidate re-visits Delphos
September 12, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Many Americans were told as children they could grow up to be the nation’s president. In the Land of Opportunity, we say “the Continue »
Violet’s petition tossed
August 31, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — When Delphos City Board of Education member Howard Violet decided to run for re-election, he did not suspect his opportunity to do so Continue »
Sewage backup angers Jennings resident
August 28, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — When last Monday’s day-long rainfall was followed up by overnight storms, residents here were spared the dramatic flooding of those in Ottawa Continue »
FFA members ‘hog’ fair trophies
August 24, 2007Local News
LIMA — In addition to the affects of wind and rain on this year’s Allen County Fair, Wednesday’s Junior Fair Market Hog Show saw trophies Continue »
Burgei wins farrow to finish
August 22, 2007Local News
LIMA — Despite a high volume of wind and rain Monday at the Allen County Fairgrounds, the Farrow to Finish Market Hog show was held Continue »
A Salute to our Veterans
August 20, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — From decoding pre-war Japanese secret transmissions to landing at Guadalcanal in the South Pacific, one local veteran survived some of World War II’s Continue »
Jarod’s Law: the affects on area schools
August 18, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — After Jim and Jennifer Bennett’s six-year-old son Jarod died in 2003 from an accident at school, the couple pursued the passage of regulations Continue »
Baumgartner book chronicles life on the rail
August 17, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Growing up along the railroad and spending his life working for train companies, one local man has put his knowledge to use by Continue »
Bell to ring earlier in Jennings
August 16, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — When the school bell rings to begin the upcoming academic year on Aug. 28, it will do so 10 minutes earlier than Continue »
Road to recovery brings Horstman home cancer-free
August 11, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE — Since November 2006 when Cloverdale’s Andy Horstman was diagnosed with brain cancer, the road to recovery has been a long one. Now the Continue »
Skilled workers: Area needs you
August 11, 2007Local News
LIMA — According to a 2004 report issued by Rhodes State College, the West Central Ohio manufacturing sector has been compromised in recent years by Continue »
Veterans refine job-seeking skills
August 9, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — In the interest of helping area veterans refine their job-searching skills, the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Delphos hosted a workshop Tuesday Continue »
Lincolnview construction underway
August 8, 2007Local News
MIDDLE POINT — Since a ceremonial groundbreaking in early April, construction has began on a new junior high and high school for Lincolnview students. Though Continue »
St. John’s welcomes new associate pastor
August 6, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Because the Catholic religion is unified by one global church, various cultures share a common faith. How the religion is expressed in a Continue »
Lifeguard faces rigorous training
August 3, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — St. John’s High School senior Katie Grothouse fills her summer at the swimming pool, but this 17-year-old’s job is no picnic.
Lifeguards at the Continue »
Equipment moved to reservoir
August 1, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — After more than a year of construction and planning, the last piece of equipment was placed at the reservoir site Monday.
A large shed-like Continue »
Downtown can be revitalized
July 31, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, rural America makes up 80 percent of the nation’s real estate. Therefore, much of the Continue »
Sherer wins world series of marksmanship
July 31, 2007Local News
MIDDLE POINT — In its 100th year of national matches at Camp Perry Military Reservation near Port Clinton, the National Trophy Rifle Awards will honor Continue »
Ambulance wreck ‘could happen anywhere’
July 27, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — An ambulance accident which killed three emergency medical technicians from Antwerp Friday night drew attention to the work of first-response drivers.
Tom Hickey, 61, Continue »
Village wrapping up water project
July 25, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE — When an Ohio EPA-mandated waste water treatment plant project began in 2002, the village council here devised a project to take place in Continue »
Test reveals water in field not from reservoir
July 23, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — For several weeks, the City of Delphos and a farmer who owns land adjacent to the reservoir have traded words over water standing Continue »
Gerdeman recalls war-ravaged lifestyle
July 23, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— War always takes a heavy toll on the residents of any country in which one is fought. It’s especially hard on children who lose Continue »
Schools utilize break for projects
July 20, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — While cleaning local school buildings each summer is routine, many larger projects are also conducted periodically.
Delphos City Schools has chipped away at two Continue »
School focuses on student security issues
July 20, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — After shootings at an Amish school in Pennsylvania during the previous academic year, local educators responded to ensure the safety of their students. Continue »
Gas prices affect school lunches
July 19, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — Because rising gas prices cause more expensive commodity transportation, many goods and services have had to raise prices. School lunches are also Continue »
Rain critical for corn crops
July 18, 2007Local News
With little rainfall throughout the region since May, area agriculture leaders say this year’s crops could be in dire straits.
“Corn is the most vulnerable at Continue »
Medical center finishes phase I of expansion
July 18, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — It may have once been true that “cutting edge” hospital designs were only represented in cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati. Now, one Continue »
Ambulatory care for minor injuries, illnesses
July 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The typical warning signs of a heart attack include tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and tingling sensations down the arms, according Continue »
Relay reaches $101,000 mark
July 12, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Relay for Life committee members held wrap-up meeting Tuesday.
The 2007 Relay raised $101,000 for cancer research, bringing the five-year net total to $530,093. Continue »
Australian travels to Fort Jennings man for vehicles
July 11, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — The 1964 Mustang. The 1965 GTO convertible. The 1968 Camaro SS. Classic American muscle cars are envied by many around the world, Continue »
State releases OGT test results
June 30, 2007Local News
Since spring 2005, all high school students must pass the Ohio Graduation Test in order to receive a diploma. Students take the exam as sophomores Continue »
Habitat house nearly done
June 27, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— Though the “American dream” still includes home ownership, economic conditions make realizing that dream increasingly difficult for many. However, that dream is about to Continue »
Rickers stand out with hogs
June 23, 2007Local News
OTTAWA— Those involved with agriculture are often known as hard-working. For one set of Fort Jennings cousins, developing a strong work ethic early in life Continue »
Village addresses residents’ concerns
June 21, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS— Because many residents have voiced concerns over semi-trucks turning onto village streets, council passed an ordinance Tuesday night designed to eliminate the problem.
Ordinance Continue »
Richardsons ‘GOBA’ together
June 20, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — It may be said that families that “ride” together stay together. Three generations of Richardsons agree, though they live apart from their family’s Continue »
Carder recalls service in Korean War
June 19, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— It was 1950. The global dust kicked up by Allied Forces had settled and life in America was returning to normal after World War Continue »
Cycling brothers to pedal in GOBA tour next week
June 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— As summer moves into full swing, West Central Ohio is seeing a flurry of recreational activity. From swimming to riding bicycles, children and adults Continue »
No rain in sight, crops in danger
June 15, 2007Local News
With not a drop of rain expected until Tuesday, the recent dry stretch has area crops in danger. The Weather Channel reports the region has Continue »
No leak: where’s the water from?
June 15, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— During a recent city council meeting, officials claimed aerial photographs taken before the reservoir was built showed water pooled in the field adjacent to Continue »
TWC gets competition in Delphos
June 14, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — After several years of being the only cable television provider in Delphos, Time Warner Cable now faces competition from an area-owned and Continue »
Jennings students make the grade
June 14, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS— During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of the school board, Fort Jennings High School Principal Nick Langhals praised the sophomore class for high performance Continue »
Board adopts policy manual
June 13, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — In its first regular meeting of the summer, the Delphos City School Board saved taxpayer dollars and adopted a new policy manual.
The board Continue »
Gov. touts health care plan
June 11, 2007Local News
VAN WERT— Cathleen Miller works in a Van Wert restaurant where she makes minimum wage plus tips. The single parent of two is also studying Continue »
Record company in Delphos
June 7, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— New York City and Los Angeles are well known for their prominence in the entertainment industry. However, one Lima native wants to bring the Continue »
School’s out, laws still apply
June 6, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— As summer heat creeps upon us, local officials and law enforcement expect certain violations to become more visible throughout the warmer months.
Though most city Continue »
Sommers official ‘Wildcat’
June 4, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— In its fourth consecutive year and quickly headed toward becoming part of tradition, the Honorary Wildcat is an award each class of Jefferson High Continue »
Van Wert up for festival
June 1, 2007Local News
VAN WERT— Since its beginning in 1902, the annual Peony Festival here has recognized more than flowers. It has celebrated the community and showcased its Continue »
Residents: ‘Not in my backyard!’
May 31, 2007Local News
MIDDLE POINT— Plans to concentrate non-violent adolescent sex offenders in this community’s quiet countryside has many residents outraged.
Approximately 125 expressed their anger during a fiery Continue »
Lehman kept schools wired
May 29, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— During his 39-year career, one local educator has seen the age of technology dawn on local schools. Since Autumn 1996, he has been responsible Continue »
A salute to our veterans
May 21, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— From the first strike on Japanese territory to the day the Stars and Stripes waved over Mt. Suribachi, one local World War II veteran Continue »
Jennings launches 1st Mini Relay
May 21, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS— Students here threw in their two cents and then some Friday to help fight cancer. Principal Kathleen Verhoff has organized the schools first Continue »
Board revisits ‘uniforms’
May 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — As 77 Jefferson High School seniors prepare to graduate, two seniors and one underclassman want to leave behind a “positive impact” on their Continue »
Canucks showcase local man’s art
May 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— After four years of an unexpected hobby-turned-business, one local artist has earned his claim to fame. Only, the fame isn’t in his own country.
A Continue »
Local artist honors Bluffton baseball players
May 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— After several Bluffton University baseball players were killed in a fatal bus crash in Atlanta, one local man used his creative gifts to honor Continue »
Mock crash brings awareness
May 11, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Cottage cheese was colored red to simulate brain matter Wednesday at St. John’s High School. The school’s east parking lot was turned into Continue »
Jennings approves contracts
May 10, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS— During its last regular meeting of the academic year Tuesday night, the school board here began preparations for next year.
The following certificated supplemental Continue »
Church to begin secular outreach
May 9, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — When a church opens its doors as a place for teens to “hang out,” the effort often falls on suspicious ears. However, one Continue »
Ottoville starts new K of C council
May 8, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE — After many years without a council of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic parish here is off and running with a new installment. Continue »
Clock ticking on crop planting
May 5, 2007Local News
Area farmers know the clock is ticking. With each passing day of fields remaining too wet, planting this year’s crops remains at a standstill.
“The rain Continue »
Elida tries again
May 4, 2007Local News
ELIDA— After voters here shot down the school district’s bond issue last November, officials have regrouped and will place an amended building project proposal before Continue »
Beloved educator honored
May 2, 2007Local News
SPENCERVILLE— Retirement can be a challenge for many people. Finding activities to keep one busy can be a difficult task but not for one former Continue »
Huffman describes life in state government
April 30, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— “Mr. Huffman goes to Columbus” was the theme of the Fourth District Representative’s talk to the Delphos Optimist Club Friday morning. Huffman has been Continue »
Habitat plans 2nd house in Delphos
April 28, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— As Habitat for Humanity Lima Area, Inc., nears completion on its first house in Delphos at 723 Wayne St., families are being screened for Continue »
Colors spin for child abuse prevention
April 27, 2007Local News
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services received 71,256 reports of child abuse in the calendar year 2004.
In 2006, Van Wert County officials handled Continue »
Cancer walk now annual event
April 27, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE— Because cancer is prevalent in the Tri-county region, the disease affects nearly every resident, including Ottoville Local Schools Guidance Counselor Mark Knott.
“Cancer affects people Continue »
Experts explain value of children saving money
April 24, 2007Local News
Recent news reports indicate that many Americans are saving less money than they used to.
In an era of technological convenience, area psychologists, educators and bankers Continue »
Wildcat Company shoots first-place commercial
April 23, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— “All my life has led up to this; all my life I’ve been waiting to play lung cancer,” joked Derek “Bubba” Shivley.
The Jefferson High Continue »
Salute to our Veterans
April 23, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS— Because World War II required much perseverance on the part of the American public and the need for servicemen was high, the Navy Continue »
Businesses get ready for revitalization
April 21, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— “What seems like a very confusing and convoluted process has worked in a number of communities and I anticipate the same in Delphos,” Linda Continue »
Parents, universities react to massacre
April 20, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— After a lone gunman carried out a shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University Monday, local parents of college students reacted, as did the respective Continue »
Andy Horstman beating cancer
April 17, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE— Summertime is typically known for good weather and outdoor activities like baseball. However, one area 11-year-old noticed a problem with his swing last summer.
“I Continue »
Driving restrictions change for some teenagers
April 13, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — This month marks a new era for teenage drivers in Ohio as one of the prior General Assembly’s last legislative acts places new Continue »
School board extends contracts
April 10, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS— In response to high achievement in state testing, many teachers whose hard work is essential to this school’s success were rewarded Monday night.
During Continue »
Lancers kick off building project with fanfare
April 7, 2007Local News
MIDDLE POINT— Lancer pride was in abundance Thursday as Lincolnview Local Schools held a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony in its high school gym. Dirt was moved Continue »
Communities prepare for summer projects
April 6, 2007Local News
For approximately 60 days this summer, “downtown’s going to be a mess,” said City Safety Service Director Greg Berquist. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Continue »
Park readies for spring, summer
March 31, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— Though most summer events are the same from one year to the next, city personnel make improvements to Stadium Park as they are able. Continue »
Parents voice vision for Elida’s future
March 28, 2007Local News
ELIDA— Because public school funding in Ohio is heavily based on the property taxes in each district, challenges often arise when ballot measures are proposed. Continue »
Niswonger center opens to public
March 27, 2007Local News
VAN WERT— Van Wert’s Niswonger Performing Arts Center held an open house Sunday during which the Van Wert County Foundation Saltzgaber Music Hall and First Continue »
School funding still unconstitutional
March 26, 2007Local News
Ten years ago today, the Ohio Supreme Court upheld an earlier decision declaring the state’s method of funding public schools as unconstitutional. The problem lies Continue »
St. John’s praises players
March 19, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Though the girls varsity basketball team lost its Division III championship game Saturday in Columbus, players were welcomed home Sunday with high praises Continue »
Bluffton bids final farewell
March 13, 2007Local News
Having already said good bye to seven persons whose lives have been cut short, this college community gathered Monday evening to say its official farewell to the victims of the tragic bus crash March 2 in Atlanta.
‘Secure’ sites may not prevent I.D. theft
March 12, 2007Local News
With the click of a mouse, area residents may be putting personal information at risk without a clear understanding of online safety issues.
Veterans notified of pension entitlement
March 9, 2007Local News
As recently reported on NBC Nightly News, many veterans are unaware of a pension entitlement they may qualify for. One national organization was at Elmcroft Assisted Living Thursday to inform the approximate 20 persons in attendance of the details of the little-known benefit.
Harmon’s life celebrated as he is laid to rest
March 8, 2007Local News
Approximately 2,000 people came together Wednesday in the Elida Fieldhouse for the funeral of Scott Graham Harmon. The freshman baseball player is believed to have died instantly when the charter bus carrying members of the Bluffton University baseball team crashed Friday in Atlanta.
Community in Mourning
March 5, 2007Local News
Approximately 300 students, faculty, staff and Bluffton residents attended an on-campus prayer vigil Friday night.
Jared tells story in Spencerville
March 5, 2007Local News
SPENCERVILLE— “You don’t just wake up one day weighing 425 pounds,” Jared Fogle told Spencerville students Monday.
“You don’t just wake up one day wearing jeans Continue »
Online sex predators: local youth at risk
March 5, 2007Local News
The news magazine Dateline NBC has cast a bright light on adults who use Internet chat rooms for just one immoral purpose: to have sex with an underage person. Similar “stings” have been conducted by the Delphos Police Department.
Time change may lighten ‘winter blues’
March 1, 2007Local News
The federal government’s goal in changing the date was nationwide energy conservation. U.S. Department of Transportation studies show an electrical savings of one percent per day of Daylight Savings Time, due to decreased customer usage in warmer months when outdoor activities increase.
Upward season ends with program
March 1, 2007Local News
As it winds down its second season in Delphos, the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program celebrates a growth spurt compared to its premier season.
Miller family establishes scholarship fund
February 26, 2007Local News
With a recent donation of $25,000, Ottoville Local Schools will create an endowment fund from which an annual scholarship will be awarded. This year’s scholarship will be $1,000 and applications are available through the school office.
Township crews plow village out
February 21, 2007Local News
During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting, village council was notified that a recent transmission failure to the village snow plow will cost $2,600 to repair. The plow was not able to be used during last week’s blizzard, resulting in township crews coming to the rescue.
Beining recalls Normandy, Battle of Bulge
February 19, 2007Local News
The World War II veteran’s journey toward Normandy, France, and beyond began when he turned 18 years old. After registering for the draft, he was called upon in September 1943. After 17 weeks of training at Fort Hood, Texas, the Army sent him to New York, where he boarded a ship for England. After two weeks at sea, Beining got his first taste of Hitler’s insane fury.
Professionals offer advance directives
February 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Since controversy surrounded the medical treatment of Terri Schiavo in 2005, awareness of the need for advance medical directives has increased. Those in Continue »
Jennings prepares to welcome 700 students in April
February 15, 2007Local News
During its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the school board here received a status report on the student council’s preparation for the upcoming statewide student council convention April 27 and 28.
Five-year-old toughs out chemotherapy
February 5, 2007Local News
Young children are typically characterized by various things: optimism and big smiles among them. Though these things characterize McKenna Siefker, so does her resilience from a tumor the size of a softball.
Child’s reaction can prevent abduction
February 1, 2007Local News
According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, approximately 203,900 American children are abducted each year by a family member, while 58,200 are kidnapped by a stranger. The center also reports more than 2,000 children are abducted on a daily basis.
Burgei circles globe
January 31, 2007Local News
TROY — Ottoville native Gary Burgei, 49, endured the frozen tundra of Antarctica during a November business trip. Though he didn’t do any marching with Continue »
Upward going strong
January 29, 2007Local News
s it approaches the third week of its second season, the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program is on the upswing.
City prepares for Streetscape Project
January 29, 2007Local News
Sometime this summer, the Downtown Revitalization Project will grant America’s Friendliest City a much-needed facelift. The project will cover many areas, including the Streetscape Project, carried out by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Veteran recalls infamous ‘Buzz Bombs’
January 22, 2007Local News
Ralph Menke, 86, has a vivid memory of his experiences during World War II. Most of them involve surviving bomb raids, including many which used the forerunner of today’s cruise missile.
Businesses offer one-stop shopping
January 17, 2007Local News
Touch of Nature Flowers and Gifts is now located within the Elite Naturescapes building at Elite Naturescapes and Elite Weddings at 10740 Elida Road.
Jennings board votes in
January 12, 2007Local News
In its reorganizational meeting prior to the regular January meeting, board member John Good was the only person nominated for vice president.
Public speaks against AEP rate increase
January 11, 2007Local News
While grocery stores can increase prices without approval from the government, the area’s electric company, American Electric Power, must have approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio in order to raise its rates.
Elida schools regroup
January 11, 2007Local News
After voters here shot down the school district’s bond issue in November, officials have regrouped and will place an amended building project proposal before voters in May. Doing so was approved during Thursday’s organizational meeting.
Weather places plant ahead of schedule
January 8, 2007Local News
DELPHOS— Construction of a new water treatment plant near Waterworks Park is ahead of schedule because of weather, according to Water Superintendent Tim Williams.
“With the Continue »
Weather may affect crops
January 8, 2007Local News
In light of unseasonably warm temperatures the region has recently experienced, the agriculture industry may be adversely affected in the spring.
School bell rings anew
January 4, 2007Local News
SPENCERVILLE— Superintendent Joel Hatfield broke ground for his district’s new school building in April 2005. Thursday, he referred to the first day of class inside Continue »
On the Other Hand
January 2, 2007Opinion
Well, it’s over; like it or miss it already. I’m talking about Christmas. Most of us still have the decorations up, though. Including the Christmas...oops, Continue »
Tri-County Man of the Year
January 2, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — From one year to the next, the Tri-County Man of the Year is chosen for his community service.
Though this year’s recipient is no Continue »
Byrne resolves to return to U.D.
January 2, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE— Krystal Byrne, 21, was a freshman at the University of Dayton when Biphenotypic Leukemia put her studies on hold in 2005. After a successful Continue »