National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library!
DEPHOS — What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.
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DSJ students learn about county government
VAN WERT— Some Delphos St. John’s students spent part of their day Tuesday learning more about county government.
Health director urges parents to vaccinate children against measles as ODH confirms outbreak in Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, announced today a measles outbreak in Ashtabula County and one confirmed case… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
THOMAS GORDON
DELPHOS — Thomas A. Gordon, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Ottoville to Glen and Katheryn (Metz) Gordon, in September 1939, Tom made his way to Delphos to attend high school at St.…
Wapak Road closed this week for bridge repair
SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP — The Allen County Engineer’s office has announced Wapak Road between State and Billymack roads will be closed form bridge repair from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Seniors hear from Homestead, Midwest Therapy at luncheon
Homestead at Towne Center and Midwest Therapy of Van Wert provided lunch and informational presentations at Delphos Senior Citizens Good to Know Lunch & Go on March 19. More than 40 senior citizens learned about the new assisted living and memory care facilities at Homestead from Marketing Manager Sam Jordan. Gina Overmeyer of Midwest Therapy gave tips for avoiding falls and information about outpatient therapy offered at Homestead. Good to Know Lunch & Go is a free lunch and learning opportunity offered by Delphos Senior Citizens at 11:30 am on the third Wednesday of each month. Learn more about signing up for these events and more by checking out our newsletter, website and facebook page. We also announce upcoming events on WDOH radio. Next month’s speaker will be Conner Prince, meteorologist from WLIO. (Photo submitted)
First Lady DeWine celebrates 20M book milestone in Ohio’s Imagination Library Program
BEAVERCREEK — On Thursday, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine celebrated 20 million books mailed to Ohio children from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio by hosting a book reading at the Greene County Public Library in Beavercreek.
Building character through sportsmanship in high school athletics
In high school sports, the competition is fierce, but one of the most important lessons athletes can learn is the value of sportsmanship. While winning is often the primary goal, how athletes conduct themselves on and off the field speaks volumes about their character.
LILLIAN MARY LOOSER
DELPHOS Lillian Mary Looser, age 102, of Delphos passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1922 in Ottoville to Edwin L. and Mary A.(Grothaus) Wannemacher who…
GLORIA FRANCES LADD
FT. JENNINGS — Gloria Frances Ladd went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025, at St. Rita’s Hospital. She was born June 5, 1940, in Toledo to Nelson Sr. and Rosamond (Esterly) Fravel. On July 30, 1960, she…