Local man knows major flood clean-up first-hand
Clyde Wireman knows, first-hand, what a daunting process recovery will be for the people in the “hill country” of Texas, after the absolute devastating flooding recently.
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Red Cross invites community to nominate local heroes
FINDLAY — The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio will recognize and pay tribute to members of the community who have shown extraordinary courage by saving or improving the lives of others at the 2025 Hero Awards of North Central Ohio. The organization will also present the Clara Ayres Award for Extraordinary Service to a member or members of the medical profession who helped in a time of crisis.
Bonding and Bondo in Gilboa
GILBOA — For one Gilboa man, it’s about bonding, Bondo and a lifetime of passion with cars, but not just for the car’s sake.
2025 Putnam County Senior Expo set Aug. 1
OTTAWA — The 2025 Putnam County Senior Expo will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at Ottawa Elementary, 123 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa.
Brookhill tours historical society
KALIDA - Brookhill individuals recently took a tour of Putnam County Historical Society. They enjoyed walking through the museum and having the curator and board member explain the various rooms. The new railroad room was one of the favorites as they watched the train wind through the various tracks.
Grove’s St. John’s Community Church organ refurbished
COLUMBUS gROVE — The 1948 church organ was in dire need of repair. The pedals were not working, the broken board that is vital to the organ, needed repaired or replaced. The swell pedal, which is the sound, was not working. Some of the keys were not shutting off like they are supposed to and carrying the sound over to the next notes being played.
Council on Aging unveils August programs and activities
OTTAWA — The Putnam County Council on Aging is thrilled to share a full calendar of engaging, educational, and entertaining events planned for August 2025. All residents age 60 and better are invited to take part in the fun, connect with others, and make the most of the summer season.
Pandora’s ‘sextuple equatorial cyclist’
PANDORA — He referred to himself as a “sextuple equatorial cyclist.”
Patriotic Pandora sculpture ‘cranes’ necks
PANDORA — What do you do if you have an awful BIG American flag, an Army issue Humvee (camouflage green colors, the whole thing) and, well, an industrial crane service? And, oh yeah, the 4th of July holiday is coming up as well.
Get 2 Know: Bruce Stowe
Amidst an eclectic collection of paintings and prints, prehistoric pipes and tools, sculptures and historic memorabilia I found Bruce Stowe, a man who listens to classical music, likes to keep the lights off to conserve energy and has an equally eclectic opinion on world events and politics.