
June 2025

ODOT releases weekly construction report
— State Route 108 between Railroad Avenue and First Street in the village of Miller City closed June 2 for approximately 90 days for a slide repair project.

ODNR offering Hunter Education instructor classes
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is offering training academies across the state for those interested in becoming hunter education instructors. The two-day academies certify instructors to teach Ohio’s Hunter Education Courses, which cover a range of topics from conservation, safety, ethics, and proper handling of hunting equipment.

VFW donates to Eagle Scout project
Ottoville VFW of Ohio Charities Post 3740 donated $7,000 to the Ottoville Park Association earmarked for the Eagle Scout Nick Brandeberry for his project of a Veterans Memorial in the park. Participating in the donation are, from left, VFW Commander Ashley Stechschulte, Nick Brandeberry, Bill Gorman and Dave Heitmeyer. (Photo submitted)

Pandora student among winners of Microsoft National Championship
DALLAS, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities, has announced the winners of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship.
Kalida wins ACME sectional title
By Charlie Warnimont Sentinel Sports Editor CWarnimont@cherryroad.com MILLER CITY — Kalida used a solid pitching performance from Caden Looser Tuesday evening to defeat Miller City… Login to continue reading Login…

JULIE MARIE HAGEN
LOVELAND, OHIO – Julie Marie Hagen (née Alt) went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025, at the age of 64 in Loveland, Ohio. Julie lived a…

Sentinel delayed this week
Due to technical issues, The Putnam County Sentinel will be delayed this week. Subscribers can enjoy our digital edition online today.
Kerner pitches Wildcats past Rockets
KALIDA — Kalida rode the pitching of Logan Kerner Monday evening to a 15-0, five inning, ACME baseball win over Pandora-Gilboa at Holy Name Ballpark.

Parish breaks ground on life center project
OTTAWA — Despite 91 degree heat, a cooler breeze and compassionate shade welcomed the parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic church for a ground-breaking ceremony that seeded the beginning of the construction of a life center to be connected to the current church’s western side.