Outdoorsmen set Defensive Pistol Match

VAN WERT COUNTY — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will host a Defensive Pistol Match on Sunday with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. And, the match starting at 2 p.m.

Medicare Open Enrollment in Ohio: What You Need to Know

COLUMBUS—As the Medicare Open Enrollment period approaches, Ohio residents are encouraged to review their healthcare coverage options carefully to ensure they have the best plan to meet their needs. The annual open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, allowing Medicare beneficiaries to make changes to their current health and prescription drug plans.

Delphos Police reports Sept. 8-14, 2024

DELPHOS — On Sept.8, officers were sent to the 200 block of North Pierce Street for an unwanted guest complaint. On Sept.8, an officer on patrol located a male, 41-year-old David White Jr.

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Love your Singer Featherweight – or aspire to have one to love? Many of us do, too. The Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) is forming a neighborhood group dedicated to all things Featherweight! The first meeting is from 10 a.m.

Public weighs in on proposed gas rate hike

LIMA—Enbridge Gas Ohio, formerly Dominion Energy, has submitted a request to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a 30% increase in natural gas distribution charges. This could lead to typical residential customers paying over $100 more annually starting this year if approved.

Franklin receives overall 5-star rating on Report Card

DELPHOS — Franklin Elementary received an overall 5-star rating on the 2023-24 School Report Card, according to Principal Bob Hohlbein. The school board learned on Monday students received 5 stars in Achievement; 5 starts in Progress; 5 starts in Gap Closing and 4 stars in Early Literacy.

CARL W. SCHIMMOELLER

Carl W. Schimmoeller, 72, of Ottoville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10 am on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fort Jennings. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ottoville VFW or the Fort Jennings American Legion.

C. DEAN NOFFSINGER

C. Dean Noffsinger, age 98, of Elida, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at The Meadows of Delphos. He was born April 21, 1926, in Paulding to the late Jason and Ethel (Marlow) Noffsinger. On May 13, 1961, he married Betty M. (Widmark) Noffsinger who preceded him in death on November 1, 2018. He is survived by a daughter, Colleen (Doug) Harter of Delphos; four grandchildren, Angela (Michael) Cover of Powell, OH, Jennifer (Aaron) Hallard of Bloomington, IN, Greg (Donna) Allen of Laguna Beach, California and Mindy (Rob) Gillen of Lima; 8 great-grandchildren, Julianna Cover, Dylan Cover, Lily Hallard, Audrey Hallard, Lauren Allen, Kate Allen, Bailey Gillen and Savannah Gillen. He was also preceded in death by a son, Neil Scott Noffsinger; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamala( Gary) Allen; brothers, Raymond Noffsinger, Joe Stouffer, and John Stouffer. Dean was a retired rural letter carrier for the US Post Office in Elida. He was the owner of D& J Shooters Supply, Elida. He was a Sergeant of the 55th Fighter Group of the 334th Fighter Squadron in the US Air Force serving from August 1944 until August 1946. Dean was a life member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite - Valley of Dayton, and a life member of Delphos VFW Post 3035. He was also a member of The Delphos Club, Ft. Amanda Masonic Lodge #706 of Lima, Zenobia Shrine of Dayton, National Rural Carriers Association, Life Member of the Amateur Trap Shooting Association and Okaboji Indians Trap Shooters Association. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St. the Rev. Rich Rakay officiating.