News
New student drop-off and pickup at Jefferson Middle School
DELPHOS — Jefferson Middle School has announced a new drop-off and pick-up routine for parents. Drop-Off after 7:40 am: 1.
Humane society, Van Wert YWCA collaborate on new awareness event
VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Humane Society (VWCHS) and YWCA of Van Wert County have joined forces to organize a new event in October aimed at raising awareness about the connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence.
Senior center offers breakfast Medicare program Sept. 11
DELPHOS — Our Red, White and Blue Celebration was loads of fun! We enjoyed our lunch and everyone received a door prize. The Lima Beane Chorus was great - we look forward to having them return! The 50/50 drawing winners were: Helen Mueller, Mary Murray and Sharon Smith.
Van Wert Elks donate to Middle Point FD
MIDDLE POINT — Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $1000.00 to the Middle Point Volunteer Fire Department. The department used the monies to purchase a Pi-Lit Rechargeable sequential flare and Med Evan LZ kit. These road flares when deployed on the ground “link up” to each other flashing in pattern to direct traffic around an accident scene. The second part of these flares is the Med Evac LZ. These can be deployed to mark a site for a landing zone for Medical helicopters. These are a green led light that is IR rated. This allows the helicopter pilot to use their on-board night vision to spot the LZ from 5-6 miles out.
Soybean murder mystery
Solving murder mysteries is a popular game but when it affects your crops, it is serious business! Soybean yields have been stagnating for years. Some farmers get great yields (7090 bushel/acre), but many farmers average 50-65 bushel/acre. Soybean yields may be 20-30 bushel below optimum, even with good genetics. With depressed crop prices, good soybean yields are essential to making a profit and staying in business.
Counting down to son Joseph and Grace’s wedding
We are having some warm days after a week of cool weather. I am hoping this heat will be gone, so we can have cooler weather for son Joseph’s wedding next week.
New Master Gardener class starts in September
The OSU Extension office in Putnam County is excited to announce a New Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) training program beginning in March. Classes begin on September 23 and run through November 18, 2024. As a bonus this year, the Putnam County Master Gardeners are providing $25 scholarships for county residents to participate in the program at a reduced cost of $125.
Delphos FFA Members compete at the 2024 Allen County Fair
Delphos FFA members’ hard work throughout the past year was rewarded as many of them were successful at the Allen County Fair. The chapter was represented very well as over 70 members exhibited shop, crop and livestock projects.
