🌱 Which Delphos resident was hit with a recent Putnam County judgment?

Good day Delphos! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Delphos resident was hit with a recent Putnam County judgment?
• Did you know White Elephant parties may have started in Delphos?

Also on today's calendar: A Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute by Siberian Solstice.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cold; morning snow showers, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
• Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 33, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 20 and low of 8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Putnam County court records, Nov. 24-Dec. 4 (limaohio.com) — Putnam County’s latest court records include a default judgment against Delphos resident Lorie Estle for just over $874, along with numerous other criminal sentences and civil judgments involving nearby communities. Residents can see recent outcomes ranging from drug and theft cases to traffic and wildlife violations, plus several debt collection rulings that may affect friends, neighbors, or local businesses.
   

• What is a White Elephant gift? Rules and ideas for Dirty Santa game (cincinnati.com) — Delphos gets a fun historical shout-out as one of the earliest places in the country to host “swap parties,” the forerunner of today’s White Elephant gift exchanges, according to an 1896 Delphos Daily Herald article. The piece then walks readers through how White Elephant works, why the name came from royal “white elephants” in Siam, and offers ideas and rules for playing at holiday gatherings.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Delphos

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Blood Pressure Screenings
  St. Marys Community Public Library, 140 S Chestnut St, St Marys
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• A Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute by Siberian Solstice
  Grand Opera House Live , 119 W Spring St , St Marys
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Years' w/ McGuffey Lane in St Mary's OH
  Grand Opera House Live , 119 W Spring St , St Marys
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Lima Chamber's Women in Business Jollification
  Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center , 7 Town Square , Lima
  11:00 am
• Women In Business Jollification 12/11/25
  Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center , 7 Town Square , Lima
  11:00 am
• Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys Surviving the Holidays
  Otterbein St. Marys SeniorLife Community , 11230 OH-364 , St Marys
  2:00 pm
• A Christmas Carol
  Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center , 7 Town Square , Lima
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Sensitive Santa — Autism Life Center
  UNOH Event Center , 1450 N Cable Rd , Lima
  5:00 pm
• Van Wert, OH Hat Creek Arena
  Hat Creek Arena , 8020 Richey Rd , Van Wert
  7:30 pm
• Jason Petty Classic Nashville Christmas
  Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Van Wert Live , 10700 OH-118 , Van Wert
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Daryl Dasher Concert
  Convoy Opera House , 111 S Main St , Convoy
  6:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Regular Council Meeting
  Lima, OH Calendar , 50 Town Square , Lima
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🛠️⚙️We're hiring a mechanic or master mechanic for the Putnam County maintenance garage!
  Get the details and apply now: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500094N&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York (Nextdoor )

• Trilogy Health Services posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Delphos. Apply here.
• Bryan Weimerskirch - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Delphos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Delphos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Van Wert

• ODA releases 2026 fair schedule « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com)
• Susan Elaine Coil « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com)

Lima

• John Grindrod: (limaohio.com)
• Wet Nose Wednesday with Cooper (wkxa.com)
• Rooted in holiday tradition: Five questions with farmer Hannah Dyer (limaohio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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