
January 2025



NORMA JEAN ANSPACH
DELPHOS – Norma Jean Anspach, 94, of Delphos, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 13, 2025 at The Meadows of Delphos surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 27,…

Blue Jays soar past LCC in Holy War
DELPHOS — The St. John’s Blue Jays (11-0) remained undefeated with a commanding 76-42 victory over the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (6-6) in Sunday’s edition of the Holy War at “The Vatican.”



JMS December Students of the Month
Jefferson Middle School is proud to announce its December Students of the Month as voted upon by staff members.They include, front from left, fifth-graders Jackson Osburn and Avery Tobe; and sixth-graders Elliana Norbeck and Hunter Radabaugh; and back, seventh-graders Charlie Williams and Ryleigh Richardson; and eighth-graders Mara Ryan and Carter Wagner. They each received a 30-day movie pass compliments of Van Wert Cinemas. (Photo submitted)

Auchmuty’s 29 powers Lady Bulldogs past Jefferson
COLUMBUS GROVE — On Saturday afternoon, the Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs (13-2) continued their impressive campaign by hosting the Jefferson Lady ‘Cats (5-7) in a Northwest Conference (NWC) clash. Behind an outstanding performance from Lauryn Auchmuty, who tallied 29 points with four triples, Columbus Grove secured a convincing 57-33 victory.

Franklin Students of the Month for December
Franklin Elementary has announced its December Students of the Month. Congratulations to Itzel Toribio Jimenez, Ari Hall, Brayla Kruse, Gabe Rodriguez, Karly Osting, Brookelynn Miles, Zoey Dull, Max Trentman, Shalisha Weber, Tobias Bradshaw, Aubrey Leach, Lincoln Meeks, Nora Armakovitch, Georgia Popp, Erin Burgei, DJ Blair Jr., Weston Siefker and Aaliyah Caraballo. (Photo submitted)

New year brings a new grandchild and a letter from sister Emma
A brand-new year is here, 2025! May it bring much joy and happiness to you with Godâs many blessings.