Hoersten celebrates with Santa all year long
December 23, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — Imagine being in the Christmas spirit all year long.
That’s what one Ottoville woman does. Kathy Hoersten’s display of approximately 500 Santa Clauses and Continue »
Bluemoon tattoo artist works in all forms
December 23, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Rhian Pierson, owner of Bluemoon, believes tattoos are just another form of artwork. Besides her tattoo and piercing work, she also does sketching, Continue »
McVicker wants singing career
December 23, 2008Local News
KALIDA — For Schuyler McVicker of Kalida, his life’s goal is to make singing his career.
McVicker, 19, son of Kevin and Taryn McVicker, started singing Continue »
Habitat home owners to be in by Christmas
December 16, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — They’ll be home for Christmas
That’s the wish of the Shane Harter family, that they will finally be living in their new home at Continue »
Phi Delta Sorority to mark 75 years
December 13, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Phi Delta Sorority will soon celebrate 75 years of charity work in the Delphos community.
In the summer of 1933, Ila Scott Doepker, Continue »
Library installs new computer system
December 12, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library re-opened today after being closed for the past three days for installation of a new computer system and training Continue »
Museum receives nostalgic items
November 25, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — For Delphos teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s, one of their favorite hangouts was the Chew-Chew Inn on the corner of Second and Continue »
Van Wert Hospital to expand ER
November 15, 2008Local News
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE
The Delphos Herald
VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Hospital announced Thursday the pledge dollar amount secured to date for the $6 Continue »
Library waits for key to building
November 14, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Discussion was held Wednesday by the Delphos Library Board for plans for a newly purchased adjacent building but will have to wait until Continue »
Delphos Post Office 75 years old
November 10, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — On Nov. 12, 1933, the dedication ceremony for the new Delphos Post Office was held in conjunction with the American Legion convention.
The Delphos Continue »
Senior Citizen Center director grateful renewal levy passes
November 7, 2008Local News
Allen County voters resoundingly passed a .3-mil five-year renewal levy for Elderly Citizens Services.
Delphos Senior Citizens Center Director Joyce Hale said she was delighted with Continue »
Crish Allen County Sheriff
November 6, 2008Local News
Sam Crish defeated challenger Steve Hoverman with 67 percent of the vote to fill the vacancy left by Allen County Sheriff Dan Beck, who did Continue »
Derryberry, Drexler vie for juvenile court judge
November 3, 2008Local News
LIMA — Allen County voters will decide Tuesday between presiding Juvenile Judge Glen Derryberry (D) and challenger Deb Drexler (R) for the seat.
Derryberry was appointed Continue »
Hoverman, Crish square off for Allen County sheriff
October 31, 2008Local News
Opponents in the race for Allen County Sheriff, as current Sheriff Dan Beck is not seeking re-election, are Sam Crish and Steve Hoverman.
Hoverman is 30-year Continue »
2 vie for Allen County commissioner
October 31, 2008Local News
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE
The Delphos Herald
Josiah Mathews (D) is challenging incumbent Dan Reiff for his seat on the commission.
Mathews, 26, of Lima, is a graduate Continue »
Ottoville’s 5-year forecast in the red
October 22, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — During Ottoville School Board’s Monday night meeting, Treasurer Bob Weber presented a five-year forecast that shows a deficit cash balance of $2,882,192 at Continue »
John Dillinger ‘shot the sheriff’ — Part 11
October 20, 2008Local News
Who was John Dillinger and how did he end up living a life of crime?
John Dillinger was born in 1903 and raised in Indianapolis, Ind. Continue »
Ottoville teens learn finance
October 18, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville teenagers had a chance Thursday to learn first-hand what comes out of a paycheck and how to cover daily living expenses from Continue »
Hoverman brings campaign to Delphos
October 16, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Steve Hoverman, candidate for Allen County Sheriff, brought his campaign to Delphos Tuesday night and addressed a small audience gathered at the Fraternal Continue »
Nolte honored by British government
October 14, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — It’s been a long time since World War II, but for naturalized American citizen Sybil Nolte, she has finally been honored for her Continue »
John Dillinger ‘shot the sheriff’
October 13, 2008Local News
Most of us are probably familiar with the Bob Marley song “I shot the sheriff,” which may have been prophetically true but had nothing to Continue »
Rostorfer joins library board
October 10, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — During the Delphos Public Library Board meeting Wednesday, Brad Rostorfer was sworn in as a board member as a temporary replacement for Jeff Continue »
Glitter, glitz glam up Delphos library
October 8, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Glitter, glitz and glamour was the theme Monday night when approximately a dozen women brought their vintage jewelry to the Delphos Public Library Continue »
Work underway at new Postal Museum site
October 8, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Work has begun recently on the building that will be the future home of the Delphos Postal Museum in the 400 block of Continue »
Ottoville chamber hosts ‘Meet the Candidates Night’
October 3, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — Putnam County candidates for the November election were invited to a Meet the Candidates Night Wednesday evening held in the Ottoville City Council Continue »
Where are the Beiler paintings?
September 29, 2008Local News
An interest has been sparked in searching for the artwork of Ida Zoe Beiler, who was born near Elida and attended college in Lima before Continue »
Kimmet honored for fire service
September 26, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Bob Kimmet was recently honored for 30 years of service with the Delphos Fire Department before hanging up his fire helmet for his Continue »
Garden Club looks for fresh faces
September 19, 2008Local News
As the Green Thumb Garden Club of Delphos marks its 60th anniversary, members are looking for some fresh faces to help the club continue to Continue »
Canal Commission Trustees 2008 Grand Parade marshals
September 17, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Trustees of the Canal Commission Museum have been chosen to be this year’s grand marshals for the Canal Days Grand Parade.
Long-time members who Continue »
Senior center to benefit from Extreme Community Makeover
September 15, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Senior Citizens Center will benefit from participating in the United Way of Lima’s Extreme Community Makeover program.
Two Delphos businesses, K&M Tire Continue »
Library purchases building
September 12, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — During Wednesday’s library board meeting, Director Nancy Mericle announced she made an offer of $60,000, which was accepted, to purchase an adjacent building Continue »
Kidney transplant patient
September 12, 2008Local News
MIDDLE POINT — Penny Jo “P.J.” Burnett will be celebrating a birthday of sorts today, 35 years of health given to her by a kidney Continue »
Hempfling ‘moo’ves to goats
September 4, 2008Local News
By MARY M. GROTHAUSE
The Delphos Herald
VAN WERT — While Delphos FFA and 4-H members are winning awards in their respective categories at the Van Wert Continue »
Trentman ends fair career by raking in more trophies
September 3, 2008Local News
VAN WERT — For Brad Trentman, his final year of showing hogs and sheep at county fairs will be closing with a grand finale. Not Continue »
Mueller reaps what she sows at fair
August 29, 2008Local News
VAN WERT — Anna Mueller, 11, with the Pathfinders of Delphos 4-H Club, is reaping the profits of her sewing talent. One of the first Continue »
Library seeks to purchase building
August 27, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Library Board met in a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss an offer to purchase an adjacent building, the former Marsh, Continue »
Patriotic wall honors military
August 26, 2008Local News
VAN WERT — Even in the heat of the day, hundreds of shoppers at the Wal-Mart Supercenter paused to read the names of Ohioans missing Continue »
Delphos Livestock brings home more blue ribbons
August 23, 2008Local News
LIMA — Several FFA and 4-H members associated with Delphos Livestock have won awards this week at the Allen County Fair.
Allison Reindel won Champion Market Continue »
Village receives two new generators
August 21, 2008Local News
FORT JENNINGS — The Village of Fort Jennings took possession of two new generators Tuesday courtesy of the Emergency Medical Agency. The generators will be Continue »
Library considers expansion
August 15, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday to view an adjacent vacant business building at the corner of First and Jefferson streets Continue »
Wild horses can’t keep ‘em away
August 11, 2008Local News
RURAL DELPHOS — Those interested in adopting a bit of the old Wild West have been gathering at the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption held Continue »
Marbletown Fest Committee ready
August 1, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Marbletown Festival committee met Tuesday evening and concluded all events are ready to go for the third annual event set Saturday.
The cookbooks Continue »
Business owners donate motorcycle to sheriff dept.
July 26, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was the recipient Thursday of a new motorcycle, thanks to a generous donation by the owners of Ultimate Continue »
Local beauty wins crown
July 25, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Victoria Miller has a lot of practice winning beauty pageants and inspiring her two younger sisters to follow in her footsteps. Miller, 18, Continue »
Streets workers repairing roadways
July 18, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — As part of Delphos’ summer street repairs, maintenance workers were grinding and filling bad spots Wednesday on Park Street.
Jeff Stockwell, maintenance employee, said Continue »
July 4th goes off with a bang
July 7, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Thanks to mother nature, all events scheduled for Friday's Fourth of July events at Stadium Park went off with a bang.
The annual event Continue »
Smoking ban enforced
July 7, 2008Local News
When the “no smoking” law went into effect in Ohio, it took awhile for health departments to enforce the law. Smoking violations include smoking inside Continue »
Wieging creates postal web site
July 2, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — One Delphos- area Boy Scout striving toward his Eagle rank has created something unusual, a web site for the Delphos Post Office Museum.
Andrew Continue »
Cemetery vandalized
July 2, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Police are investigating the vandalism of St. John’s Cemetery that occurred Sunday night or the early morning hours of Monday.
At 8:53 a.m. Monday, Continue »
Diltzes to lead festival parade
July 1, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — When the Marbletown Festival parade rolls down Clime Street on Aug. 2, the third annual event will feature life-long residents Roger and Shirley Continue »
Wiechart ‘steers’ her way toward trophies
July 1, 2008Local News
OTTAWA — Angie Wiechart of Fort Jennings showed she’s an old hand at wrangling cattle as she won the Reserve Champion Steer, Senior Showman and Continue »
Wallenhorst lamb Grand Champion
June 29, 2008Local News
OTTAWA — Taylor Wallenhorst of Fort Jennings won Grand Champion Market Lamb this week at the Putnam County Fair.
Wallenhorst, a member of the Fort Jennings Continue »
City tests new, smooth manholes
June 28, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The City of Delphos is trying a new type of manhole cover in an effort to make manholes level with the street surface, Continue »
D.A.R.E. Summer Camp makes a drug-free splash
June 23, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — D.A.R.E. Summer Camp for Delphos area students wrapped up Thursday afternoon at Jefferson Middle School with an awards ceremony and a good old-fashion Continue »
Delphos natives may appear in “The Dark Knight”
June 18, 2008Local News
Two women from Delphos recently had a chance to appear as extras in the new Batman movie “The Dark Knight.”
Jodi Wurst and Kristin Heller were Continue »
Sky clears for survivor lap, record number
June 16, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — What are a few raindrops for the veteran survivors of cancer?
The opening ceremonies of the sixth annual Relay for Life Friday night had Continue »
Canal Commission planning upgrades to museum
June 13, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The only problem with treasures in the attic or the basement is if you can’t negotiate stairs you’ll never get to see them.
Members Continue »
Library installs new microfilm readers
June 13, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Two new microfilm readers were installed this week in the genealogy room at the Delphos Public Library.
Funding for the equipment came from a Continue »
Plans shaping up
June 7, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Activities for the Marbletown Festival are gearing up for the Aug. 2 event.
A clown and a magic show are scheduled to appear at Continue »
Gomer history recorded for joint web site
June 6, 2008Local News
GOMER — The Welsh history of the village of Gomer is being recorded and will be available on a joint Wales-Ohio web site.
Menna Morgan from Continue »
Farmer’s Market to offer ‘homegrown’ fare
May 24, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — For those longing for the succulent crunch of sweet corn, a tasty homemade brownie or simply the beauty of handmade crafts, your opportunity Continue »
Kiwanis dedicate new equipment
May 23, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — With a crowd of children waiting to pounce on the new playground equipment at Stadium Park, Kiwanis Club members kept the dedication ceremony Continue »
Nationally acclaimed authors to appear at Delphos library
May 17, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Two nationally acclaimed mystery writers will present a program at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Delphos Public Library.
Don Bruns and Judy Clemens will Continue »
Pohlman first female from St. John’s to earn State FFA degree
May 16, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Trina Pohlman not only achieved a state award that most FFA students spend years striving for, she is the first female student from Continue »
1,500 to participate in 5th Mini Relay
May 15, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — This year’s mini relay for life will kick off at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Franklin School. There will be approximately 1,500 students from Continue »
Residents bring treasures to library for appraisal
May 13, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Approximately a dozen people hauled out family heirlooms and brought them to the Delphos Public Library Saturday afternoon for appraisal by professional dealer Continue »
Downtown landmark closing its doors
May 9, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — When Shenk’s Bridal Fabrics closes its doors, a part of local history will end, too. A family-owned business since 1876, which outlasted tough Continue »
Anthony has healing touch
May 5, 2008Local News
Megan Anthony uses the healing touch of physical therapy to strengthen her patients’ lives; for her, it’s a way to show her caring by helping Continue »
Sherrick to start local Parkinson’s support group
April 30, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — A support group for those with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their caregivers will start May 22 at the Delphos Public Library meeting room.
Patricia Continue »
Marbletown Fest to have web site
April 26, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Members of the Marbletown Festival Committee met Thursday evening and proceeded on plans to activate the web site. Jefferson High School students have Continue »
City sets annual cleanup
April 23, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — For the fourth year, the City of Delphos is offering its citywide spring cleanup. The program will be held from 8-11 a.m. Saturday Continue »
Ottoville OKs contracts
April 23, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville School Board met Monday evening and issued contracts for the following personnel.
Teaching contracts were issued for Sara Imm, Elaine Schimmoeller, Brad Schomaeker, Continue »
Delphos teen wins guitar in contest
April 14, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — A Delphos teen who won a recent Guitar Hero contest was awarded his prize — a guitar, of course.
Rick Jacomet, 18, competed against Continue »
Library waits for roof repairs
April 11, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — During Wednesday’s Library Board meeting, members were informed Cotterman Company would soon begin roof replacement on the older section of the library. A Continue »
Renovation uncovers treasures
April 7, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — One might forget news heard on the radio or news seen on the television, but the printed word is able to refresh the Continue »
Working at the tent wash?
April 3, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — We’re all familiar with the car wash song; perhaps soon there will be a tent wash song or a chair wash song.
Delphos Tent Continue »
Mullenhour’s birthday wish to come true
March 31, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — It may be a little difficult to visualize a sweet, gray-haired grandmother and a motorcycle mama as one and the same person, but Continue »
Library battling leaking roof
March 14, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Leila Osting, was sworn into office as the newest member of the Delphos Public Library Board during their Wednesday afternoon meeting. She fills Continue »
Teams rally for Relay
March 13, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Relay for Life held a rally open house Tuesday evening at St. Peter Lutheran Church where teams had their fundraising events available Continue »
‘Eldercise’ group marks 10 years
March 12, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — No, they are not Senior Rockettes or a group of Tai Chi students but as they gracefully stretch their limbs and point their Continue »
Levitt enjoying fulfillment of dream
March 10, 2008Local News
Jefferson Award winner Gary Levitt is being honored for his volunteer service while enjoying the fulfillment of his dream.
Levitt, now retired from the postal service, Continue »
Voters OK library levy
March 6, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library renewal levy passed in both Allen and Van Wert counties.
Unofficial results in Allen County were 1,039 for and 345 Continue »
Van Wert to decide on two local races
March 1, 2008Local News
Van Wert County Republicans will have two local contested races to cast a ballot for on Tuesday.
Republicans Gary D. Adams and Kim Brandt will square Continue »
Ottoville to send final check to OSFC
February 20, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville School Board formally closed out the school building fund during their meeting Monday night.
A check for $45,322.76, representing the remaining state Continue »
Osting hangs up firefighter’s helmet
February 18, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Recently- retired volunteer firefighter Tom Osting still enjoys stopping by the fire station to tell a few stories; after 40 years of firefighting Continue »
Library addresses leaking roof
February 15, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Delphos library board members voted in their Wednesday meeting to deal with a continuing problem of roof leaks by hiring Cotterman & Company Continue »
Mericle’s art etched in stone
February 14, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Tim Mericle with Delphos Granite Works, 201 E. First St., was a commercial artist for 30 years before retiring and returning to his Continue »
Local Lenten services set
February 6, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Ministerial Association announces the schedule for the 2008 Delphos Community Lenten Services. All services will be held at noon on Thursdays Continue »
Area literacy council offers scrabble fun
February 4, 2008Local News
The board of Scrabble is not only fun but will be used as a fundraiser by the Northwest Ohio Literacy Council on Feb. 9 at Continue »
Library seeks renewed support
February 1, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library offers many services besides just books. Movies are available for rent, computers available for the public’s use and children’s Continue »
Levitt trains guides for museum
January 30, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Docents-in-training to be volunteers for the Delphos Postal Museum spent part of Monday afternoon with Gary Levitt, founder of the museum.
Tour guides were Continue »
’78 blizzard ‘worst in history of Ohio’
January 28, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — The three-day edition of The Delphos Herald that was printed on Saturday, Jan. 28, 1978, shared the events that had taken place since Continue »
Thias brings native language to Delphos
January 19, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — For Diane Thias, 24, a visiting German university student, coming to Delphos has not only enabled her to speak better English, she is Continue »
Thrift Shop best little shopping secret in town
January 18, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Probably the best little shopping secret in Delphos has been discovered by those who patronize the Delphos Inter-faith Thrift Shop. The shop not Continue »
Landin returns as board president
January 16, 2008Local News
OTTOVILLE — Ottoville School Board met Monday evening and the first order of business was swearing in of returning board member Sue Bendele and new Continue »
Marbletown theme set for this year
January 12, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Members of the Marbletown Festival Committee met Thursday evening and set the theme for this year’s festival to be held on Aug. 2 Continue »
Osting attends board meeting
January 11, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Leila Osting, prospective Delphos Public Library Board member, attended Wednesday’s board meeting to acquaint herself with other board members and the agenda. Upon Continue »
New Year’s baby arrives
January 4, 2008Local News
DELPHOS — Delphos’ first baby of 2008 was born at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center, weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was Continue »
Vancrest, Roselawn amongst top 25
January 4, 2008Local News
Vancrest Health Care Center of Delphos and Roselawn Manor in Spencerville have been ranked among the top 25 nursing homes in the stat,e according to Continue »
Fullerton hangs up his wings
January 3, 2008Local News
Long-time pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton wrapped up an almost 50-year flying career effective Monday. Fullerton, who is married to Delphos native Marie (Buettner) Continue »
Rohrbacher’s boots made for walkin’
December 24, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Three pairs of boots, nine years and 2,175 miles later, Charles Rohrbacher did it; he finally finished hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Hiking segments on Continue »
Hoersten retires from library board
December 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Tom Hoersten is retiring from the Delphos Public Library Board after 21 years of service. Board members stated at Wednesday’s meeting they will Continue »
Soldier gets early Christmas
December 12, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — While most of us won’t be gathering together with our families and enjoying Christmas presents and dinner for a few more days, one Continue »
Many ‘elves’ work for merry Christmas
December 8, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Many individuals, organizations and school children work together each year to make a happier Christmas possible for area families and their children. The Continue »
Grants to teachers flow through ‘Golden Arches’
November 30, 2007Local News
LIMA — Jerry Lewis, owner of 15 McDonald’s restaurants in the area, continued his generosity Wednesday by giving away more than $25,000 to 74 teachers Continue »
German exchange students become American sisters
November 30, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — They shared host parents, trips, adventures, classes and sometimes, friends — just like sisters.
They’re not actually sisters but they have become close friends Continue »
Friend or foe in cyberland?
November 28, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Many of us, teenagers and adults, have used the Internet to chat with others or play on-line games, how many are aware of Continue »
Well-traveled German student visits Delphos
November 17, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — For visiting German student Jasmin Dieding, Delphos is more than just another stamp in her passport. She’s found a home away from home Continue »
Postal Museum to unveil new WW II exhibit
November 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Former Delphos Postmaster Gary Levitt had a dream he wanted to fulfill but it wasn’t until he retired that he was able to Continue »
Kimmet Marion fiscal officer
November 8, 2007Local News
Bob Kimmet was the winner of the fiscal officer position in Marion Township Tuesday, receiving 783 votes for 42.55 percent, beating out Debra Fischer. Doug Continue »
Bowersock, Trentman trustees
November 8, 2007Local News
In the four-way race for Washington Township trustee position, Dean Bowersock was the official winner with 229 votes, 34.91 percent. Barry Coil received 83 votes, Continue »
Vaughn plays for firefighters
November 6, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Not only did Delphos have a chance to hear a great band making music Saturday night at Johnny A’s, a good share Continue »
Local visit first trip to U.S. for German student
November 5, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — While the Red Sox relish finishing the baseball season in first place, a visiting German student to Delphos is also enjoying her own Continue »
Delphos Relay, Herald win awards
October 18, 2007Local News
DELPHOS – Delphos Relay for Life chairs attended a recent Relay University and brought home two awards:
The Relay for Life Research Award for the Delphos Continue »
Student teacher offering German
October 15, 2007Local News
Those interested in taking German language classes will have the opportunity soon as a visiting university student from Germany will offer classes beginning Oct. 22.
Diane Continue »
Book sale benefits library
October 12, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The recent book sale at the Delphos Public Library not only brought them a profit but also benefited shoppers and those who will Continue »
Students signing for the future
October 4, 2007Local News
High school students in the area have been signing up for their future over the last several years — American Sign Language (ASL) classes that Continue »
Menke has ‘puzzling’ hobby
September 22, 2007Local News
FORT JENNNINGS — Ruth Menke has a life-long passion for puzzles and her latest creation took one year and two months to complete.
“My granddaughter, Kim Continue »
Area artist returns for Canal Days
September 17, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — If you hear the buzz of a chain saw today on Main Street, it’s probably coming from Doug’s Wild-Wood tent on Main Street.
Doug Continue »
New circulation desk at library
September 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Library board members viewed the new circulation desk installed by Wood Creations during their Wednesday afternoon board meeting.
The additional space allows for more Continue »
Espich talks to veterans
September 7, 2007Local News
VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Fair wrapped up Wednesday with free admission for veterans and ceremonies held in their honor.
Tim Espich from the Continue »
Ottoville recovers from high water
August 28, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE — While flood water damaged a number of homes in Ottoville, most residents are thankful they weren’t devastated as the hard-hit village of Ottawa. Continue »
Csukker wins first trophy
August 25, 2007Local News
LIMA — Jacob Csukker, who has only been showing hogs for two years, attained his first- place trophy Wednesday when his fair entry won Champion Continue »
Miller making music for 40 years
August 17, 2007Local News
OTTOVILLE — Louise Miller has been teaching piano lessons for so long she can’t remember exactly how many years it has been other than “40 Continue »
Delphos Postal Museum training tour guides
August 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Postal Museum is blowing off the dust, doing renovations, changing some displays and training volunteers to be guides in an effort Continue »
Basinger to lead parade
August 4, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The Marbletown Festival committee has announced Rosabel Basinger will be the grand marshal for this year’s Marbletown Festival parade. She is looking forward Continue »
Long ready for the limelight
August 3, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — A Delphos teenager who has attracted a lot of local attention over the last two years in the music field is now ready Continue »
Pool plan almost sunk at onset
July 30, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Today’s city pool almost didn’t come to fruition.
The Works Progress Administration project drug through the years of 1939 to August of 1941, snarled Continue »
Calvelage first Canal Days Queen in 1969
July 28, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Phyllis “Phud” (Kill) Calvelage still recalls her crowning as the first Miss Delphos on Sept. 11, 1969, as helping her gain self-confidence and Continue »
Author showcases roots of Old Lincoln Highway
July 27, 2007Local News
VAN WERT — While most of us rarely venture off the nation’s super highways except to seek a gas station or a fast food restaurant, Continue »
Peltiers share musical history
July 26, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Approximately 20 people, young and old, attended the Delphos Public Library presentation Tuesday afternoon on American Music from the Revolution to the Civil Continue »
Habitat begins second house
July 23, 2007Local News
In the few short weeks since the dedication of the first Habitat for Humanity house in Delphos on July 9, ground breaking began on Continue »
Helping to feed the hungry
July 19, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Imagine being homeless and hungry without money to buy anything to eat. Delphos FFA students spent Tuesday night trying to visualize what conditions Continue »
Moving the past forward
July 14, 2007Local News
LIMA — “Moving Our Past Forward” was the campaign motto in 2002 when the Allen County Museum began planning an expansion of the building.
After breaking Continue »
Committee plans cake bake-off
July 14, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — One feature of this year’s Marbletown Festival will be a cake bake-off. The cakes do not have to be marble cakes and there Continue »
Library board welcomes new member
July 13, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Jeff Price, the new superintendent of Delphos Schools, attended the Library Board meeting Wednesday and was welcomed on board as a board member, Continue »
Auditions set for Canal Days play
July 11, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Canal Days committee members are seeking actors and singers for the production of “Bloody Bridge,” a play to be performed Sept. 13-15 during Continue »
Marbletown books ready
July 9, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The long-awaited Marbletown history books have arrived from the printer and committee members are gearing up to sell them and other memorabilia items Continue »
Ground broken for second Delphos Habitat house
July 3, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — With the first local Habitat House nearly completed on Wayne Street, a second one officially got underway Saturday morning on the corner of Continue »
Matchbooks strike chord with Burnett
June 25, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The next time you need a match, ask Joe Burnett.
Of course the matchbook may be devoid of matches and the boxes sealed in Continue »
Two little miracles
June 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — To walk into the Brian and Michele Altenburger home and see 4-year-old Brianna Altenburger playing with her twin sisters, Avery and Brooke, one Continue »
Kids detect a hit in library summer reading program
June 15, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library summer reading program started this week and was pronounced a success during the library board meeting Wednesday afternoon.
Children’s Librarian Continue »
Hoersten builds dream purple martin colony
June 13, 2007Local News
Not many of us are dedicated enough to make a childhood hobby into a lifelong dream but Arnie Hoersten of Delphos has done that. And Continue »
Bartz serves up pie and patience
June 12, 2007Local News
For someone who will observe 57 years of waitressing in August, Lucia “Lucy” Bartz has learned the art of patience. So much so that she Continue »
World’s smallest horse visits therapy program
June 11, 2007Local News
CRIDERSVILLE — Thumbelina may be a tiny celebrity but she is a big hit with children and adults alike and thrives on the attention she Continue »
June 7, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Not only was St. John’s teacher Lois Blankemeyer gifted Friday with flowers, a replica lighthouse and other remembrances from her family and school Continue »
Marbletown booklets for sale soon
June 2, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Members of the Marbletown committee met Thursday evening and announced the rough draft of the historical booklet is finished and will go to Continue »
Sommers hanging up lab coat
June 1, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — While retiring school teacher Elaine Sommers is looking forward to having the time to travel and spend with her grandchildren, she knows how Continue »
Seniors learn safety in the home
May 31, 2007Local News
LIMA — Representatives from Elida Fire Department spoke to a group gathered Tuesday evening to learn not only about fire prevention and safety, but other Continue »
Keeping track of … your parents
May 29, 2007Local News
Not too long ago, baby boomers worried about keeping track of the whereabouts of their kids. Now with the elderly living longer, boomers are faced Continue »
MADD honors top cops
May 23, 2007Local News
KALIDA — Officers from law enforcement agencies in Allen and Putnam counties were honored Monday night with a banquet held in their honor by Mothers Continue »
Osting throws hat in for mayor
May 18, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — While Delphos mayoral candidate Clayton Osting (I) is waiting for his petition to be certified on May 30 by the Allen County Board Continue »
Canal Days T-shirts for sale
May 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Canal Days T-shirts, featuring the celebration of the 50th year of the event are for sale at Lion Clothing and at the chamber Continue »
Committee seeking Marbletown history
May 12, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Members of the Marbletown Festival committee met Thursday night and discussed the family histories and photos that have been submitted so far.
Tuesday is Continue »
Jennings hosts art show
May 8, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — A taste of the arts came to Fort Jennings Sunday afternoon as elementary and high school students throughout Putnam County gathered for Continue »
Legion taps Buckeye Boys State delegates
May 7, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — American Legion Commemorative Post 268 has named the delegates who will attend this year’s Buckeye Boys State to be held June 7 at Continue »
Ruen recycles position
May 3, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — If you have ever wondered what happens to the newspapers and cans that are dropped off at Project Recycle, just ask Fred Ruen, Continue »
City workers learn about signs of drug abuse, activity
April 28, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — City employees are now better informed of signs of drug activity thanks to information provided Thursday by a former and present member of Continue »
Students flood Jennings
April 28, 2007Local News
FORT JENNINGS — A spring “flood” hit Fort Jennings Thursday evening when close to 700 high school students arrived from all over the state just Continue »
McCray, Goergens honored by Red Cross
April 27, 2007Local News
LIMA — Volunteers from across Allen County were honored during a recognition dinner held Wednesday evening at the Lima chapter house, with approximately 115 people Continue »
Relay marks $29,895; 37 teams signed up
April 19, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Relay for Life committee members met Tuesday evening and reported over $29,894.93 has been raised so far by the current 37 teams participating Continue »
Van Wert mayoral candidates face off
April 19, 2007Local News
VAN WERT — Incumbent Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer squared off with challenger Louie Ehmer in a political debate forum Tuesday at the Van Wert Continue »
Local woman meets ‘The Donald’
April 19, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — She wasn’t appearing on “The Apprentice” or shopping in any of Hollywood’s elegant stores, but a local woman managed to meet Donald Trump Continue »
Dr. Scherger: pursue your dream
April 16, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Pursuing your dream was the core of Dr. William Scherger’s speech Friday to an assembly of St. John’s eighth-grade students and other high Continue »
Living in a lunchbox
April 14, 2007Local News
“Living in a lunchbox” or “a tin can” are a few phrases tossed at those who chose to purchase a Lustron stainless steel pre-fab home Continue »
Library finishes computer area
April 13, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Library patrons may have noticed in the last week that the new computer area in the Delphos Public Library has been completed. Library Continue »
Canal Days event to mark 50 years
April 10, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — With 50 years of Canal Days celebrations approaching, this year’s fall event will try to incorporate several new ideas along with past traditional Continue »
Phi Delta focuses on charity
April 2, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Phi Delta Sorority is a group of women in Delphos who meet in one another’s homes on a regular basis from September through Continue »
Pride of lions; club in 50th year
March 26, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Lions congregate in prides to protect their community.
Lion Club members also protect their community and have a lot to be proud of for Continue »
Library OKs budget
March 15, 2007Local News
The Delphos Library Board passed an appropriation resolution during its monthly meeting Wednesday, setting in place a budget of $986,211.
Optimist: friend of youth
March 12, 2007Local News
“Friend of Youth.” That has been the mission statement of Optimist International Clubs since the early 1900s, updating the wording to reflect changes of the time and to reflect service to girls as well as boys.
Family focus of Marbletown Festival
March 9, 2007Local News
This year’s theme for the Marbletown Festival on Aug. 4 is focused on the history of Marbletown families.
Couple laid to rest
March 8, 2007Local News
Jerry and Jean Niemeyer, victims of the tragic bus accident on March 2 in Atlanta, were laid to rest yesterday in their home town of Columbus Grove. Family, friends and co-workers came to St. Anthony Catholic Church to pay their respect in honor of the couple’s devotion to family, church and community.
Riffing it to riches
March 7, 2007Local News
Scott Hedrick, a 2003 graduate of St. John’s High School and Ohio University Athens grad, is now on the fast track touring with the heavy metal band Skeletonwitch.
Soldier meets pen pals
March 6, 2007Local News
Students in Chris Koverman’s second-grade class got to meet their special pen pal Tuesday when he visited their classroom.
Minnig ends 33-year banking career
February 22, 2007Local News
If you walked into First Federal Bank this week, you may have noticed a familiar face was missing. After 33 years of service, Becky (Huysman) Minnig has retired.
Teams rally for Relay
February 20, 2007Local News
DELPHOS — Committee members for the fifth annual Relay for Life in Delphos met Tuesday evening, announcing several events leading up to the June 15-16 Continue »
Kiwanis: meeting together for mankind
February 19, 2007Local News
The word Kiwanis is from an Indian word that means “we meet together and make a big noise.” And members of today’s Kiwanis clubs do just that, meet together and make a joyful impact on their own community while addressing worldwide issues.
Spencerville’s Raines takes second place
February 12, 2007Local News
Anna Raines, a Spencerville student, placed second in the Laws of Life contest held Sunday evening at Lima Civic Center.
City ready for snow
January 30, 2007Local News
Maintenance workers are prepared, equipment is ready and salt bins are nearly full, according to Dave Metzger, supervisor of the Delphos Maintenance Department.
Eight to vie for Queen Jubilee
January 30, 2007Local News
Eight area high school girls will vie for the title of 2007 Queen Jubilee and the right to reign over this year’s festival and parade.
Ladies Club marks 30 years
January 29, 2007Local News
In a few weeks time, the Delphos Ladies Club will have attained a milepost — 30 years of service to the community.
Event focuses on family
January 25, 2007Local News
The Marbletown Committee has gained a momento of Marble history in an announcement made by Rev. Dave Howell during their Thursday night meeting.
Kids enjoy beach party at the library
January 24, 2007Local News
The Beach Party at Bikini Bottom reading program Tuesday afternoon at the Delphos Public Library featured Spongebob, Patrick and the gang for children in grades K-2.
Rotary: service above self
January 22, 2007Local News
The Rotary Club motto, “Service Above Self,” is apparent not just on the local level, but internationally as well.
Bailey bids D.A.R.E. program farewell
January 19, 2007Local News
The D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony held Friday at St. John’s was the last D.A.R.E. class Allen County Deputy Greg Bailey will teach.
City, county meet for EPA sewer solution
January 16, 2007Local News
Approximately 30 people attended an informational meeting Tuesday night at the Delphos Municipal Building to learn the details of how an agreement between the Van Wert County Commissioners and the Ohio EPA will affect them.
New superintendent recognizes board
January 15, 2007Local News
As part of School Board Recognition Month, Ottoville Superintendent Larry Moore thanked board members for their support during the first school board meeting of the year.
‘07 budget tight for police
January 12, 2007Local News
Police Chief David E. Wagner has reported 2006 as an eventful year.