
September 2025


Local spots offer stunning fall colors for leaf peepers
VAN WERT — As the days grow shorter and temperatures cool, northwest Ohio will soon put on a colorful show. For leaf peepers across Van Wert, Paulding, Putnam and Allen counties, there are plenty of scenic routes and parks to explore once autumn foliage reaches its peak.

Families explore estate planning options at Delphos seminar
DELPHOS — Area residents filled the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall Wednesday for a free seminar on estate planning, where an attorney from Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates explained the differences between using a transfer-on-death designation and setting up a trust. The session aimed to help families better understand how to protect their assets and make plans that avoid costly probate disputes.

Matt’s Take – The Cincinnati Reds are currently in the Playoffs
I don’t know how, but the Cincinnati Reds shock the baseball world and now find themselves in a current playoff spot with just 6 games to go!

Guardians & Reds Weekly Dispatch
Guardians & Reds Weekly Dispatch

Sandy Point Road to close Tuesday for paving
SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP — The Allen County Engineer’s Office has announced Sandy Point Point between Lincoln Highway and Lloyd Road will be closed for a… Login to continue reading Login…

ODOT releases weekly construction report
— Interstate 75 between Hanthorn Road overpass and State Route 81 will be restricted to one lane, each weekend for five weeks between Sept. 12 - Oct. 11, Friday night- Saturday night, for concrete pavement repair.

HELEN K. SADLER
DELPHOS — Helen K. Sadler, 81, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Kindred Hospital, Lima, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on Sept. 12, 1944…

Three Delphos youngsters win big at Guardians’ Pitch, Hit & Run
CLEVELAND — Three young athletes from Delphos got the experience of a lifetime on September 20, competing at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians, in the regional MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition — and each came away a champion in their age group.

Fort Recovery shuts out Blue Jays in MAC football
DELPHOS — Fort Recovery shut out host St. John’s 41-0 on a warm and humid Saturday afternoon Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) clash on the Champions Field turf at Stadium Park.