News
Ottawa Brewing Company is now open!
OTTAWA — On Thursday, August 8, Ottawa Brewing Company (OBC) held their long-awaited grand opening of their brewery. Dan Stechschulte, co-owner of OBC, explained that he and his fellow co-owners of the new business had been involved in Go Ottawa, a local group focused on downtown revitalization and community building, and through that movement the necessity of opening such a business, a hallmark of successful downtowns, had been very obvious to them.
Ottawa celebrates 11th annual Little Nashville music event
OTTAWA— The weather was looking a little suspect late Friday afternoon for the 11th annual Little Nashville in downtown Ottawa. However, OG Rotary Club member Zach Klausing, the 2024 Little Nashville Chairman, had a positive attitude.
Sheriff’s Log
Incidents July 28; sex related crimes reported in Leipsic. July 28; suspicious activity was reported in Ottawa.
Municipal Court
July 29 Criminal Derek M. Showalter, 41, Paulding, charged with drug abuse/possession and domestic violence, both felonies, bound over to common pleas court.
Ohio wetlands projects announced
Tthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is excited to announce two Ohio coastal projects will receive funds through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act grants. These projects have been selected to receive $3 million each in grant awards, coupled with a total of $13.6 million in matching funds.
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative will provide high-speed fiber internet
PAULDING, OH — On July 18, 2024, the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees unanimously voted to provide fiber internet as a new service offered by the co-op. This decision came after conducting several feasibility studies earlier this year. The board’s goal is to provide highspeed, reliable internet to the co-op’s electric membership via fiber-to-the-home.
Putnam County Schools announces its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals
Putnam County Schools today announced its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.