Kalida Go-Getters 4H Club recently instated its new 2025 officers for the club. They are, front from left, Treasurer Drake Zeller, President Lauren Schulte, Vice President Kate Foppe and Secretary Alison Landwehr; and back, Recreation Leaders Lincoln Schroeder and Brock Brockrath, Community Service Leader Luke Siefker, Health & Safety Leader Madison Ricker and News Reporter Beau Bockrath. (Photo submitted)
FINDLAY — The Gliding Stars of Findlay’s 22nd ice show is scheduled for Sunday, March 30 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Cube, located at 3430 N. Main St. in Findlay. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
OTTAWA — There will be a spaghetti dinner benefit for Myndi and Scott Farling on Saturday, May 10, at Ottawa Eagles. The social hours are from 3-5 p.m. with meals served from 5-6:30 p.m.
CONTINENTAL — The Continental High School Drama Department will present “Godspell” at 7 p.m. on March 21 and 22 and at 2:30 p.m. on March 23.
Thank you to the Putnam County Commissioners for meeting with individuals on March 4 to honor the Proclamation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. People First of Putnam County, and the Putnam County Board of Developmental Disabilities have chosen “There’s so much more to me than my disability” as the theme for 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. They encourage all citizens to support “There’s so much more to me than my disability” because each person is unique. “There’s so much more to me than my disability” to celebrate each person having a job, friends and family inclusion. “There’s so much more to me than my disability” in a world where everyone has talents, are members of organizations, and volunteer in their communities. (Photo submitted)
NEWARK — Fifteen Leipsic High School business students participated in the FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) February 27-28 in Newark, OH. These students researched and studied for their events for several months, completed online objective tests, created and practiced presentations, and participated in group study sessions. Each one came home with newfound confidence that will be used throughout the remainder of the year and into the future. They networked with close to 750 other Ohio FBLA members, made new friends, and attended workshops on the economics of entrepreneurship, tips to change your leadership game, how to start a nonprofit business, and ethics in entrepreneurship among others.
PANDORA —Pandora-Gilboa High School hosted the 12th annual Putnam County Arts Fest on Sunday, which showcased both the performing and visual arts created by students of the schools of Putnam County. While at one time the performing arts and visual arts were separated, the decision was made to combine them in 2014.
OTTAWA – Putnam County Habitat for Humanity hosted the dedication of their 15th home on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Ottawa. Brittany Kahle and her daughters will soon move into their three-bedroom, bath, and a half home.
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senior Citizens Association will offer a Mini Spring Bazaar, Bake Sale and Lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 20 at 1035 E. 3rd St., Ottawa.
OTTAWA — Putnam County Big Brothers/Big Sisters held their annual Bowl for Kids Sake Saturday at Ottawa Highland Lanes. Banks, service clubs, industries and safety service members provided teams for the event.