Braun wins Battle of the Businesses

DELPHOS — Braun Industries 1171 of Van Wert took possession of the coveted Canal Days Battle of the Businesses traveling trophy Friday evening. Westrich Furniture placed second.

Das Toast features ‘key’ Delphos supporters

DELPHOS — A local business and two community- minded individuals were the first to receive keys to the city at “Das Toast” on Thursday. Vanamatic, Ken Langhals and Tony “Buzz” Wehri received the honor Thursday for what Mayor Andre McConnahea hopes will be an annual tradition.

SANDRA WALSER

Sandra Walser 72 of Van Wert, passed away September 15, 2024 at Van Wert Hospital. Graveside services are 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 20, 2024 at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Harter and Schier.

PHILLIP EPSTEIN

Phillip Epstein, 81, of Fort Jennings, passed away on September 15, 2024, at Van Wert Hospital. Arrangements by Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Chamber ‘Welcomes Aboard’ Rahrig Financial Group, LLC

DELPHOS — The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce recently gave a “Welcome Aboard” to Rahrig Financial Group, LLC. Tony Rahrig started Rahrig Financial Group LLC in 2021 with the goal of providing transparent and focused financial planning to Delphos and the surrounding communities.

Ottoville tops Jefferson in three straight sets

DELPHOS — The Jefferson Lady ‘Cats (3-4) volleyball team welcomed the Ottoville Lady Green (9-2) to their home court on Thursday evening for a non-conference volleyball match. Ottoville secured a straightset victory with scores of 2512, 25-19 and 25-7, showcasing their effective play throughout the match.

Bowersock’s first-grade class at Franklin

Students in Kierstin Bowersock’s first-grade class at Franklin Elementary include, front from left, Flynnigan Shobe, Zoey Dull, Jairus Wright, Dawson Karsten, Brody Radabaugh, Rowan Tucker, Olivia Spearman and Oliver Shipley; and back, Lincoln Cross, Huxley Etzkorn, Luke Rutter, Abel White Quinn Short, Nora Redmon and Bowersock. Alexander Everett was absent. (CherryRoad Media/Nancy Spencer)

Sterling crowned 2024 Canal Days Queen

DELPHOS — Sixteen young women from area schools competed for the title of 2024 Canal Days Queen Sunday in the Jefferson Middle Auditorium with St. John’s High School senior Kennedy Sterling crowned at the end of the evening.