Lima YMCA gears up for summer sports events
LIMA — The Lima Family YMCA has announced a full lineup of summer sports activities for youth, families and adult participants.
June 2025
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Matt’s Take – Are the Cincinnati Reds good or is this fool’s gold?
Are the Cincinnati Reds a good team or is this run of winning 5 of the last 6 series’ simply fool’s gold? Those who have watched for thirty years might say fool’s gold, but I am here to convince you otherwise, and to state that this team is actually good.
Auditions set for Bonnie & Clyde
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Civic Theatre proudly announces its fall 2025 production of Bonnie & Clyde, a powerful and provocative musical based on the real-life exploits of two of America’s most infamous outlaws. With performances running Sept. 18–21 and 25–28, 2025, this bold production promises a thrilling mix of passion, crime, and heartbreak set to a dynamic score of blues, gospel, and rockabilly.
Van Wert County court news
VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas:
Senior center full of activities for July
DELPHOS — Our Red, White and Blue Celebration will be Friday, July 25 in the large shelter house at Waterworks Park! We’ll have a golf cart to shuttle you from our West Parking Lot to the shelter house. Hamburgers on the grill, featuring “Rode burgers”, will be served with all the fixins’, as well as potato salad, watermelon and dessert at 11:30 am. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased by July 16. Marie Walton from Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will present “Terrific Turtles” at 1 pm. We’re still celebrating our 50th Anniversary, so there will be some announcements and fun at 12:30. Don’t miss another chance to have some fun at our Red, White and Blue Celebration!!
Celebrating Verena and Daniel Ray’s wedding day
Lovina is taking this week off from the column to rest up after her busy week hosting Verena and Daniel Ray’s wedding. I am her “English” friend Ruth, and I helped Lovina last week by running errands and was able to attend the wedding so I will share a little about that.
Delphos Police reports June 15-21, 2025
DELPHOS — On June 15, officers were sent to the 600 block of Dayton Street to perform a well-being check of a child. A male called the police department stating that he had not heard from his son, who was with his mother.
MICHELE C. WITTLER
DELPHOS – Michele C. Wittler, age 70, of Delphos, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Meadows of Delphos, with her husband by her side. She was born on…
High school sports: Inspiring academic excellence
High school sports not only provide thrilling competition and physical activity but also serve as a powerful catalyst for academic excellence. The lessons learned on the field often translate into success in the classroom, shaping well-rounded individuals who excel both athletically and academically.
Burdette wins first ALMS feature as Late Models return to Limaland
ELIDA — Parkersburg, WV native Colten Burdette came into Friday nights Late Model Mania presented by LuseStyle.com as the Valvoline American Late Model Iron Man Series Points leader, but was yet to get his first Iron Man victory.