ROGER A. BECKMAN
Roger A. Beckman, passed away peacefully at Pleasant Valley Care Home in Prescott Arizona on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Roger was born on Oct. 17, 1961, in Lima to Elmer and Mildred (Beining) Beckman. Roger…
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DOROTHY JEAN CONLEY
Dorothy Jean Conley, 94, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home surrounded by her loving famil Dorothy was born on December 9, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to Andrew and Lolita…
Armstrong Museum announces children’s ‘First Flight’ contest
WAPAKONETA — The Armstrong Air & Space Museum has announced its “First Flight” contest, offering a free once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for one lucky child and one accompanying parent or guardian to experience their first flight aboard a historic Ford Tri-Motor airplane.
ArtSpace/Lima presents ‘An Evening of Poetry’
LIMA – ArtSpace/Lima will present ‘An Evening of Poetry’, on Friday, July 11th, beginning at 6 pm.
Ohio Student Honored at annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Jeffrey Neumeier, a student at Vantage Career Center (Van Wert), was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation.
GERALD LOUIS ‘JERRY’ BACKUS
DELPHOS — Gerald Louis (Jerry) Backus was called home July 2, 2025, surrounded by his family to be united with our Lord and to join his wife, Dottie. He fought a courageous battle with multiple cancers. He was born July 1,…
MARJORIE M. (SAUM) JACOBS
DELPHOS — Marjorie M. (Saum) Jacobs, 65, died June 30, 2025. She born on April 25, 1960 to Gerald F. and Annabelle M. (Ernst) Saum, who preceded her in death. She is survived by brothers Joseph L. (Rebecca) Saum of…
Kiwanis ready for Fourth of July celebration
DELPHOS — The Delphos Kiwanis Club has finalized plans for a two-day Fourth of July celebration, according to Chair Jamey Wisher.
Volunteers spruce up canal for Fourth of July
Delphos Mayor Andre McConnahea was joined by several dozen other concerned citizens Saturday to remove trash and other debris from the Miami-Erie Canal in preparation for the upcoming Kiwanis Fourth or July celebration. Above: McConnahea, center, with the help of Will Beebe, front, and Rick VanLandingham from Toledo and their canoe, moves a large branch from the center of the canal. (CherryRoad Media/Nancy Spencer)
VFW donates to Eagle Scout project
Ottoville VFW of Ohio Charities Post 3740 donated $7,000 to the Ottoville Park Association earmarked for the Eagle Scout Nick Brandeberry for his project of a Veterans Memorial in the park. Participating in the donation are, from left, VFW Commander Ashley Stechschulte, Nick Brandeberry, Bill Gorman and Dave Heitmeyer. (Photo submitted)