ROBERT P. BENDELE

Robert P. “Bob” Bendele, 87, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:07 p.m.
Robert P. “Bob” Bendele, 87, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:07 p.m.
Sharon Gene Fortener, 81, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, peacefully at her home in Delphos, Ohio. She was born May 24th, 1943 to the late Gene and Dorothy Buettner.
First of all, Happy 30th Birthday to son-in-law Dustin! His birthday is today, October 8. Wishing him many more happy, healthy years!
On the Farm and In the Garden It’s that time of year – the first full week of cool temperatures prompts insects, spiders, and wildlife to look for warmer, more comfortable places to spend their days and nights. We’ve had many numerous calls and visits from homeowners in the past week about several fall invaders that you might also encounter First, crane flies emerged over the past week across our area.
ST. HENRY — Host St. Henry defeated invading St. John’s 49-6 Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) football action.
FORT JENNINGS — The Ottoville Big Green (13-2-1) surged in the second half to secure a 3-0 victory over the Fort Jennings Musketeers (59-2) in a hard-fought Putnam County League (PCL) showdown on Tuesday night at the Fort Jennings Athletic Complex.
DELPHOS — Coldwater’s girls soccer squad knocked off St. John’s by using its depth to bounce host St. John’s 4-0 in Western Ohio Soccer League activity Thursday evening on Champions Field inside Stadium Park.
FORT JENNINGS — The Fort Jennings Lady Musketeers (5-11-1) and Ottoville Lady Green (5-10-1) played to a thrilling 1-1 draw in a Putnam County League (PCL) clash at the Fort Jennings Athletic Complex on Thursday night.
COLDWATER — The St. John’s boys and girls cross country teams put up a competitive showing at the Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) championships in Coldwater on Saturday morning.
HARROD — The Jefferson Wildcats (1-6) made their way to Allen East (3-4) High School on Friday night for a Northwest Conference (NWC) matchup.