As temperatures climb well into the 90s and beyond this summer, concerns over high school athletes practicing outdoors in the heat have taken center stage. From football scrimmages to conditioning sessions, the balance between preparation and player safety is becoming increasingly difficult to manage, especially with heat index values climbing into triple digits.
DELPHOS — Marjorie M. (Saum) Jacobs, 65, died June 30, 2025. She…
DELPHOS — The Delphos Kiwanis Club has finalized plans for a two-day Fourth of July celebration, according to Chair Jamey Wisher.
Delphos Mayor Andre McConnahea was joined by several dozen other concerned citizens Saturday to remove trash and other debris from the Miami-Erie Canal in preparation for the upcoming Kiwanis Fourth or July celebration. Above: McConnahea, center, with the help of Will Beebe, front, and Rick VanLandingham from Toledo and their canoe, moves a large branch from the center of the canal. (CherryRoad Media/Nancy Spencer)
Ottoville VFW of Ohio Charities Post 3740 donated $7,000 to the Ottoville Park Association earmarked for the Eagle Scout Nick Brandeberry for his project of a Veterans Memorial in the park. Participating in the donation are, from left, VFW Commander Ashley Stechschulte, Nick Brandeberry, Bill Gorman and Dave Heitmeyer. (Photo submitted)
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville Local School Board approved moving $3 million from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund on June 25.
VAN WERT — The Vantage Career Center Board of Education approved extensive adult education staffing, financial transfers, and policy updates during its regular meeting Thursday evening.
DELPHOS — Keith Rust, 65, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, June…
First Financial Bancorp (“First Financial”) has agreed to acquire Westfield Bancorp, which has $2.2 billion in assets, the holding company of Westfield Bank, FSB. This expands First Financial’s ability to serve the geographically attractive communities of Northeast Ohio.
High school sports are not just about training, strategy and competition; they are also deeply influenced by what athletes eat. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing athletic performance, promoting recovery and ensuring overall health.