Delphos Police reports July 13-26, 2025
DELPHOS — On July 13, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Lima Avenue for a loud music complaint.
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Franklin release registration information
DELPHOS — Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Beginning of the year paperwork and registration is completed on-line through the FINAL FORMS platform. Every student will need to have their school year paperwork completed by August 8th. Staff will be available at the Franklin building beginning on August 6th to help walk you through the process if needed. There will be a limited number of computers set up in the lobby of the building for your use if you need one. If your student attended Delphos City Schools last year, you just need to login to your account and make sure you are in the 2025-2026 school year and complete all forms listed on the left hand side of the screen. Forms are complete once they turn green.
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JOHN ‘JACK’ HOWARD METZGER
John (Jack) Howard Metzger was called to his eternal home on July 12, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio. Born on Oct. 28, 1948, in Lima, he was the beloved son of Howard and Harriet Metzger, who preceded him in death. Affectionately…
ARNOLD JOSEPH ‘AJ’ THEUER
LIMA — Arnold Joseph “AJ” Theuer, age 76, of Elida, passed away on July 28, 2025, at 4:10 a.m. AJ was born on February 5, 1949, in Hoboken, New Jersey (as AJ says “Jersey”), to Paul and Josephine Brundecker Theuer,…
RICHARD E. ‘DICK’ HAYES
JUNE 1, 1949 – JULY 18, 2025 ATLANTA, Georgia — Richard E “Dick” Hayes, 76, formerly of Delphos, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at his residence in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on June 1, 1949, in Lima, Dick was…
ODOT releases weekly construction report
The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Allen, Putnam and Van Wert counties. Allen County — Interstate 75 will be restricted… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sounds of Summer take the stage Sunday
DELPHOS — Beach Boys tribute band Sounds of Summer will take the stage Sunday for the final July offering of the Delphos Rotary Club’s Music… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Van Wert County Court news July 16-23, 2025
Information submitted VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Arraignments Sheradin Conrad, 35,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
RICHARD DAWSON FIELDER Sr.
DELPHOS — Richard Dawson Fiedler Sr., 75, of Delphos passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s. He was born Feb. 20, 1950, to Melvin John and Elizabeth Jane (Bushong) Fiedler, who preceded him in death. On Feb.…