Newsletter-Early-Week

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.

Ottoville VFW of Ohio Charities Post 3740 donated $7,000 to the Ottoville Park Association earmarked for the Eagle Scout Nick Brandeberry for his project of a Veterans Memorial in the park. Participating in the donation are, from left, VFW Commander Ashley Stechschulte, Nick Brandeberry, Bill Gorman and Dave Heitmeyer. (Photo submitted)

DALLAS, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities, has announced the winners of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship.

OTTAWA — On a bright and sunny Tuesday afternoon, along the cobblestones of East Third Street, stands a welcoming building offering aid to those in need. This building is Heartbeat of Ottawa. Heartbeat aims to provide free resources to moms and families with unplanned pregnancies so that they can choose the gift of life. They offer parenting classes, clothes, diapers, and formula–with the Lima Heartbeat location offering free ultrasounds to expectant mothers as well.

OTTAWA – The Friends of the Putnam County District Library are sponsoring a bus trip to La Comdedia Dinner Theater on Thursday, Sept. 18.