Council calls special session
DELPHOS — Delphos City Council will meet in special session at 6 p.m. on Monday in council chambers. The Lone item on the agenda is… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Blue Jays advance to Regional Finals with 69-41 victory over Fort Jennings
ELIDA — The St. John’s Blue Jays (23-2) took control early and cruised to a 69-41 victory over the Fort Jennings Musketeers (19-7) in Tuesday night’s Division VII regional semifinals at the Elida Fieldhouse. The Blue Jays punched their ticket to the Stroh Center at BGSU and the regional finals.
Spring forward to fire safety: State Fire Marshal urges Ohioans to test smoke alarms, replace batteries
COLUMBUS — As Ohioans prepare to move their clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time this Sunday, March 9, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to ensure their home smoke alarms are in proper working order.
Ohio Turnpike warns of a resurgence in scam texts to pay tolls
BEREA — The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding mobile phone users everywhere to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fake websites.
MARY BETH SCHNIPKE
DELPHOS – Mary Beth Schnipke, age 85, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. She was born August 22, 1939 in Delphos to the late Irvin and Florentine (Schnieder) Hanf. On August 24, 1957 she…
LADONNA RUTH FEASBY
LaDonna Ruth Feasby, 94, of Delphos went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos. Born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Van Wert, she was a beloved daughter of Gern and Ada (Hurless)…
PPEC members donate $13,369 to 9 local organizations
PAULDING — Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,369 to 9 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program.
University of Findlay, Bluffton University merger will not proceed
FINDLAY — University of Findlay Board of Trustees voted on Wed, Feb. 26, not to proceed with the joint application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for merger approval and to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on March 19, 2024. This decision comes after nearly a year of collaboration and preparation for the proposed merger.
Horstman named PCL Girls Coach of the Year
PCL — Ottoville Lady Green head coach Vaughn Horstman has been named the 2024-25 Putnam County League (PCL) Girls Coach of the Year.
CONSTANCE ‘CONNIE’ L. STEMEN
Constance “Connie” L. Stemen, 79, of Delphos passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in Lima on Nov. 20, 1945, to Roy and Catherine (Krebs) Tippie, who preceded her in death. On…