KENNETH ‘KEN’ HONIGFORD

MONROEVILLE — Kenneth “Ken” Honigford, 69, of Monroeville passed away Friday morning, September…

Blue Jays claim sectional crown

HARROD — The St. John’s Blue Jays left no doubt at Colonial Golfers Club on Thursday, capturing the Division III sectional title with a team score of 314 and securing their spot in next week’s district tournament at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green.

Lady Pirates defeat Jefferson in NWC play

DELPHOS — The Jefferson Lady ‘Cats (5-8) fell 4-0 to the Bluffton Lady Pirates (6-7) Thursday evening at Champions Field in a Northwest Conference (NWC) matchup.

Lady Jays fall to Versailles in MAC clash

DELPHOS — The St. John’s Lady Jays (3-13) hosted the Versailles Lady Tigers (10-5) on Thursday evening at Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium in a Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) matchup.

Musketeers battle to 1-1 draw at Bath

BATH — The Fort Jennings Musketeers (5-4-3) traveled to Bath on Thursday evening for a non-conference boys soccer matchup with the Wildcats (4-5-3), and the two teams battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw.

Altenburger, Langhals qualify for districts

OTTAWA — The Division III sectional tournament at Pike Run Golf Club on Thursday brought plenty of excitement for area boys golf teams, with a pair of Ottoville standouts making sure the Big Green will be represented at the next stage.

‘Dogfather’ makes ‘concession’ for family tradition (part 2)

DELPHOS — Tom Gorman, of Delphos, could well be considered the local ‘dogfather’ of hot dogs. His retro-circa 1979 hot dog concession trailer regularly rolls throughout Van Wert and Putnam counties, with “specialty hot dogs and all-homemade sauces.”

Jefferson names 2025 Homecoming Court

Jefferson High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court. Court members include, front from left, Senior Luke Rode, Senior, Nakiyah Kimmett, Senior Kellen Carder, Senior Lily Smith, Senior Jace Lindeman and Senior Claire Stokes; center, juniors Malin Casemier and Carlie Sommers, sophomores Addison Eickholt and Natalie Taggi and freshmen Colbie Staples and Bryar Suever; and back, juniors Eli Sherrick and Parker Shade, sophomore Aiden Kroeger and Tyler Wiseman and freshmen Hunter Lane, and Braylon Wannemacher. The homecoming football game is Friday, Oct. 3 vs. LCC. The court ceremony will begin at 6 pm with the recognition of Anniversary Queens, presentation of the 2025 Homecoming Court and the crowning of the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen.The dance will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the high school gymnasium. This year’s theme if “Under the Sea.”