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Steve Stivers, President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Setting the record straight: Ohio is growing

Recent headlines have suggested that Ohio’s population is destined for long-term decline, citing projections from a state development report that rely heavily on birth and death rates. While those demographic…

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Friends of the PCDL meet March 9

OTTAWA — Friends of the Putnam County District Library will meet Monday, March 9, at 4:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room at the Ottawa location.

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Barnhart and Vance are vying for the open Putnam County Commissioner's seat.

The race for Putnam County Commissioner

Putnam County has three county commissioners, currently John Schlumbohm, Brad Brubaker and Tim Wehri. Schlumbohm did not run for re-election and will leave the commissioner’s office in January of 2027. That leaves an open seat, and it’s one both Justin Barnhart and Jeff Vance want to fill. Barnhart is the businessman, Vance is the Village…

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Defense leads Bulldogs past Blue Devils

LIMA — Columbus Grove turned in a solid defensive effort Wednesday evening to defeat Carey 53-20 in a Division VI district semi-final at Lima Senior High School.The win sends the Bulldogs (21-3) to a Division VI district final Saturday at Shelby High School against Colonel Crawford at 3 p.m.The Bulldogs defense came ready to play…

Opinion

Steve Stivers, President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Setting the record straight: Ohio is growing

Recent headlines have suggested that Ohio’s population is destined for long-term decline, citing projections from a state development report that rely heavily on birth and death rates. While those demographic trends matter, they tell only…

Lifestyle

Friends of the PCDL meet March 9

OTTAWA — Friends of the Putnam County District Library will meet Monday, March 9, at 4:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room at the Ottawa location.