Spencerville bats erupt in 19-3 win over Jefferson

DELPHOS — The latest edition of the Battle of Route 66 was all Bearcats on Monday night, as Spencerville (4-3) used a huge first inning to cruise past Jefferson (0-9) by a score of 19-3 at Delphos Jefferson High School.

Lima Symphony Orchestra sets 2025-26 season

LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to unveil its 2025-26 season, a bold and diverse celebration of music that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From cinematic favorites to classical masterpieces, the new season offers something for everyone.

Rain slows runway extension work

VAN WERT—Rainy weather has put a bit of a damper on efforts to extend the runway at the Van Wert Regional Airport to 4,000 feet.

Daughter Elizabeth and Tim move into their temporary home

First of all, a thank you to all of you readers that attended my book signing at the Plain and Simple Craft in Shipshewana, IN. It was a pleasure meeting all of you! Even a reader from California attended. She was out visiting her sister. It’s always an encouragement to meet and talk to readers and hear all the kind words. Sometimes I feel like time is so limited with being a mother and also grandmother to thirteen precious grandchildren. It makes my time worth it all when I hear the encouragement. To me this is the only life I have known. It saddens me to hear of others that have never experienced the family life I do. It does make me appreciate it much more. I was very surprised to have Uncle Melvin (my dad’s brother) and Aunt Kathryn come to visit awhile at the signing. It is always a good feeling to visit with your deceased parent’s siblings. So many fond memories, and once they are gone the memories are all you have and you treasure them even more.