Ohio Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2026
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase Jan. 1, 2026, to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees.
October 2025
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Residents opine on economic development strategy
OTTAWA — On Oct. 2, the Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) brought vision boards and open minds to Well Grounded Café as they asked residents and elected leaders from around the county to provide opinions about a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that aims to guide growth and investment in the northwest Ohio region over the next five years.
LaRose launches new voter registration data dashboard
COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Monday the launch of a new data dashboard designed to help the public better analyze state voter registration information.
Get 2 Know: Chase Maag
GLANDORF — Kids these days. Wait. Before you read that the wrong way, let me finish the sentence - kids these days might surprise you.
National Newspaper Week
As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of National Newspaper Week from October 5-11, 2025, it’s crucial to acknowledge the pivotal role local journalism plays in shaping informed communities. By providing citizens with the facts they need to make informed decisions, local reporting empowers individuals to take an active part in their daily lives.
O-G’s Schmiedebusch wins sectional singles title
LIMA — Ottawa-Glandorf’s Maggie Schmiedebusch was facing Celina’s Isabelle Thobe for the third time this season in the Division II sectional tournament at the University… Login to continue reading Login…
Vikings roll by Panthers
MCCOMB — Leipsic used the big play Friday night to defeat McComb 32-14 in Blanchard Vallley Conference action at Doc Miller Field.The win moves the… Login to continue reading Login…
Leipsic defeats Kalida in PCL volleyball showdown
KALIDA — Leipsic overcame a first set loss Thursday to defeat Kalida 19-25, 25-13, 27-25, 25-22 in a battle of Putnam County League powers. With… Login to continue reading Login…
Kalida golf team, Ottoville’s Altenburger qualify for state tournament
Bowling Green — Playing in a district golf tournament golfers want to get off a to good start and ride that throughout their round.Kalida’s golf… Login to continue reading Login…
Continental Fall Festival enjoys perfect weather and large crowds
CONTINENTAL — The Continental Fall Festival was well-attended last weekend with plenty to do. Friday featured a karaoke contest and Deep Cuts. Saturday’s car show set a record with 167 vehicles, beating last year’s record of 161. Plenty of candy was thrown in Saturday’s parade, there was a poker run, a 5k/10k Wyatt’s Walk, a sidewalk chalk art contest, a performance by the Continental High School band, line dancing lessons, touch-a-truck and Saw Crush performed live. Sunday wrapped things up with a community church service and a chicken barbecue. (Photos by KC Allen)