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Attendance impressive at Putnam County Art Festival
COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove High School hosted the 13th annual Putnam County Arts Festival on Sunday, showcasing both the performing and visual arts created by students of the schools of Putnam County.
Community
Local Fire Departments Awarded Small County Volunteer Fire Department Grant
COLUMBUS –State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties have been awarded more than $806,000 through the newly created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program, established in the state budget championed by House Republicans.
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Sports
Ohio Mr. Basketball Finalists Announced by OPSMA
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 Ohio Mr. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced next Thursday, March 19. Voting is currently underway for the 231 registered OPSMA members and will end at noon on Monday, March 16. The voting process for OPSMA members is the…