DONALD E. HAMMONS
FORT JENNINGS — Donald E. Hammons Jr., 68, of Fort Jennings, passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1957, in Van Wert to Donald E. and Anna (Winget) Hammons I.…
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Don’t answer your phone! Don’t answer your door!
Two weeks ago we warned consumers about Back-to-School and “Civic Support” phone scams. Now, let’s talk about our doors! Door-to-door scams heat up every Summer.
Senior center sets Medicare Open Enrollment speaker for ‘Good to Know’
Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Our Good to Know, Lunch & Go speaker for September will be Hannah Black, our new Community Liaison for the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP). Hannah will update us on any changes for 2026 and answer questions you may have about open enrollment.
ODOT releases weekly construction report
— Interstate 75 between Hanthorn Road overpass and State Route 81 will have traffic impacts Sept. 2-Oct. 6 for warranty pavement repairs.
Eagles Auxiliary donates to Delphos Soccer Assoc.
Eagles Aerie 471 Auxiliary recently made a donation to the Delphos Soccer Association. From left are, Auxiliary Secretary Dodie Seller, Jr. Past Madam President Ann Schaffner, Inside Guard Deb Wade, Delphos Soccer Association representative Kendra Norbeck and Auxiliary trustees Sue McNeal, Ann Benfield, and Lois McKnight. (Photo submitted)
Ottoville starts school year with 512 students
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville School Board learned the district started the new school year with 512 students on Aug. 19, seven more students than last year. The tally also included 36 kindergartners.
Museum offers celebration of Shay’s 100th birthday
LIMA — The Allen County Museum’s beloved Shay Locomotive is turning 100 this year, and we’re celebrating with a weekend full of train-themed fun on Sept. 20 and 21.
DANIEL L. MORRIS
DELPHOS – Daniel L. Morris, 70, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at his home with his family at his side. He was born May 28, 1955, in Lima to Burl and Marietta (Ellerbrock) Morris. Burl preceded him…
Endless Summer Band is on tap Sunday
The Endless Summer Band is on tap Sunday for the Delphos Rotary Club’s Music in the Park Series at the Hanser Pavilion in Stadium Park. Endless… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
BONNIE L. TAYLOR
MIDDLE POINT — Bonnie L. Taylor, 90, of Middle Point, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born Jan. 4, 1935, in Scott to Ronald and Lucille (Emmons) Kimmey, who preceded her in death.…