Chuck and Cindy Grothouse of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Nichole K., to Bradley J. Rode, son of Gary and Elaine Rode of Delphos.

The couple will exchange vows on April 21at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos.

The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of St. John’s High School and a 2011 graduate of The University of Findlay, where she obtained her master’s degree in occupational therapy. She is employed at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s in Westerville.

Her fiance is a 2006 graduate of Jefferson High School and a 2010 graduate of Ohio University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in civil Engineering. He is employed by Utility Technologies International Corporation in Groveport.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ricker of Delphos will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Feb. 10.

Bob Ricker and the former Angie Kuhlman were married on February 10, 1962, at Holy Family Catholic Church in New Cleveland, the Rev. Stephen Hegedus officiating.

They have three children, Cheryl (Ben) Neumeier, David (Jennifer) Ricker and Eric (Stacey) Ricker; and nine grandchildren, Drew and Gwen Neumeier, Alexis, Paige and Zach Ricker and Devin, Blake, Brady and Olivia Ricker.

Celebration plans include an 11:30 a.m. Mass on Feb. 12 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, with a family celebration to follow.

Mr. Ricker is retired from Alexander & Bebout and his wife is retired from Lincoln Way Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kaverman of Delphos celebrated 50 years of marriage on Nov. 25, 2011.

Kaverman and the former Marge Cross were united in marriage on Nov. 25, 1961, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, the Rev. Thomas Gorman officiating.

They have four children, Brenda (Doug) Metzger of Delphos, Deanne (Tim) Schwinnen of Spencerville, Roger (Tara) Kaverman of Elida and Annette (Scot) Cox of Delphos; and 11 grandchildren, Kristen and Andrew Metzger, Brett, Samantha and Troy Schwinnen, Emma, Ryan and Tyler Kaverman, Brooke Richardson, Caitlin Cox and Nora Cox.

A surprise party was held on Nov. 18, 2011, at the K of C hall in Delphos.

Mr. Kaverman is retired from Vetter’s Concrete in Delphos. His wife is retired from Toledo Molding & Die.

Van and Jane Follas of Arlington announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby, to Andrew Fitch, son of Doug and Julie Fitch of Delphos.

The couple will exchange vows on June 16 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jenera.

The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Arlington High School and a 2011 graduate of Rhodes State College, with a degree in respiratory care. She is employed with Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay as a respiratory therapist.

Her fiance is a 2007 graduate of Jefferson High School and a 2011 graduate of Rhodes State College, with a degree in respiratory care. He is employed by Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green and St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima as a respiratory therapist.

Cindy Hickey and Barton Lockwood were united in marriage on Sunday at the Cox Atrium in Urbana.

The bride is the daughter of Bev Hickey of Delphos. The groom is the son of Edwin and Shirley Lockwood of Urbana.

The bride was given in marriage by her brother, John Hickey.

Maid of honor was Sarah Gilbert of Delphos, daughter of the bride.

Bridemaids were Crystal Gilbert of Delphos, daughter of the bride; and Debbie, friend of the bride.

Flower girls were Harley and Devina Menke of Delphos, grandchildren of the bride.

Ring bearer was Robbie Caskey of Delphos, grandson of the bride.

A reception was held at the Cox Atrium following the ceremony.

The couple resides in Mechanicsburg.

The bride is a graduate of St. John’s High School and Edison Community College. She is employed at Caring Kitchen in Urbana.

The groom is a graduate of Triad High School. He is employed at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania.