FINDLAY — NAMI Hancock County, the local affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, presents NAMI Family-to-Family & NAMI Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Education Classes, starting Feb. 10 and Feb. 7, respectively.
The Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts held their annual partnership meeting January 22-23, 2025 in Columbus. Many speakers and guests from around the State joined together to discuss current issues and network with other professionals from across the State.
KALIDA — 2024 was the first year that Jason Birkemeier started serving as mayor in the Village of Kalida, but just outside his inaugural year he’s seeing positive signs of growth.
OTTAWA — Join the Putnam County District Library for Ready to Read “Tales Themed” Storytimes Locations and times below:
The Putnam County District Library hosted an ice sculptor family fun day on Saturday. In addition to an ice sculptor on the front lawn inside events were also held. This included crafts, a noon movie and hot chocolate. (Putnam Sentinel/Nancy Kline)
The Pandora-Gilboa Athletic Boosters hosted its 27th Annual Reverse Auction fundraiser on Saturday night at the Arthur Lugibihl Center.
PAULDING — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is accepting applications for its 2025 Youth Programs. These programs include new scholarships, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a summer camp for middle school students.
Continental High School has announced its 2024 Homecoming Court. The court includes, front from left, freshman Cassie Pier, junior Morgan Dockery, senior Becca Stark, kindergarten crown bearer Ellie Manon, senior Gracie Fuller, kindergarten crown bearer Coulson Sigler, seniors Caidence Bartley and Allie Weller and sophomore Brynlee McDougle; and back, freshman Luke Miler, junior Bruno Cutillas Liarte, seniors Jaxson Slattman, Cade Backhaus,Collin Davis and Gradyn Huff and sophomore Grant Clementz.The Homecoming Dance is on Friday, Jan. 31 and the Homecoming Game is on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. against Columbus Grove. (Photo submitted)
The December 2024 recipient of the Putnam County Optimist Award is Mallorie Maag, nominated by Kristen Gerding-Heffner. Kristen’s nomination states: “Mallorie is a senior at Ottawa-Glandorf High School. She is an exceptional young lady who exemplifies what it means to be positive and optimistic. No matter the task or activity, Mallorie leads through example, encouraging others at all times while always finding ways to improve personally. She sees good in everyone and helps others see/feel it too. Mallorie is an amazing student/assistant teacher at The PAC and employee at The Scoop.
KALIDA — America will be celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026 and the state of Ohio is actively building up to this monumental celebration. The American 250 Commission seeks to pay homage to those who came before us and laid the foundation of America. Part of this celebration included grant monies to assist in the funding of projects related to the birth of our country and Union Township of Putnam County was on the receiving end of these funds. Union Township is assigned ownership of the Old Union Township Cemetery located at 106 Evergreen Drive in Kalida.