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Putnam County launches high school elective to strengthen manufacturing workforce
PUTNAM COUNTY — During the fall of 2025, the Workforce Partnership of Putnam County (WPPC), an Ohio Manufacturing Association (OMA)-endorsed Industry Sector Partnership (ISP), launched an innovative initiative to introduce high school students to careers in manufacturing. Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, WPPC adapted its successful WorkAdvance program into a one-credit elective offered across…
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Local dispute spills into Ottawa Council meeting
A local feud made it’s way into the Monday Ottawa Council meeting as resident Dan Drew brought up a complaint he filed regarding large gatherings at an event place and residence across Main Street, US 224 and SR 15 in Ottawa, suggesting the issue may be the result of a zoning mistake, and alleging he…
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Columbus Grove rallies to defeat Riverdale
COLUMBUS GROVE — Twice Tuesday evening Columbus Grove came to bat knowing they needed runs to keep their tournament season going.Both times the Lady Bulldogs responded to the challenge.After scoring three times in the seventh inning to force extra inning innings, Columbus Grove scored twice in the ninth inning to claim an 8-7 Division VI…