| Sheriff's office seizes $200,000 in marijuana plants |
PUTNAM COUNTY - The Putnam County Sheriff's department has seized more than 200 marijuana plants this week that would have a street value of over $200,000. Thursday, September 09, 2010 |
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| Elementary teachers awarded gift cards |
OTTAWA - Walmart has helped 10 teachers at Ottawa Elementary to purchase much-needed classroom supplies as part of its Teacher Rewards program. Nationally, Walmart and Sam's Club locations are awarding more than 45,000 educators with $100, infusing $4.5 million to schools across America. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Elections board grants pay raises |
OTTAWA - Recent pay increases to the two top employees of the Board of Elections has fanned a fire in the community recently. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Leipsic to host 3 on 3 tournament |
LEIPSIC Joe Velasquez would like to host a 3 on 3 basketball tournament during the Leipsic Fall Festival.
Velasquez addressed village council Tuesday night in the hopes of giving back to the community. He would like to do this by organizing a basketball tournament during the Fall Festival on September 18th. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Brinkman gives update on new O-G School |
OTTAWA - Kevin Brinkman, superintendent of Ottawa-Glandorf schools spoke at Tuesday's Chamber of Commerce meeting giving an overall view of where the schools are today with enrollment, curriculum and finances. Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Fort Jennings to Host OACS State Conference |
FORT JENNINGS - Fort Jennings is again hosting the Ohio Association of Student Councils (OASC) state conference. The announcement was made at a press conference held by the student council last Wednesday. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Delphos Herald Inc. completes acquisition of Putnam County Sentinel |
OTTAWA - Delphos Herald, Inc., of Delphos, has completed its acquisition of the Putnam County Sentinel, the Putnam County Vidette and two other news media operations in Van Wert and Ada. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Blanchard River cleanup comes to an end |
OTTAWA - The future of the Blanchard River cleanup is uncertain due to funds from a National Emergency Grant (NEG) being depleted earlier than expected. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| School report cards excellent |
PUTNAM COUNTY - The Ohio Department of Education released its yearly state report cards last Friday. This year, three local school districts received a lower designation than last year. Only one local school district received a higher designation than last year. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Commissioners table GIS appointment |
OTTAWA - Putnam County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to table the discussion of appointing Joe Burkhart, IT Director, to the Putnam County Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Board. Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| "Let's Kick Breast Cancer" campaign by Putnam County Cancer Task Force |
PUTNAM COUNTY - The Putnam County Cancer Task Force would like to invite businesses, agencys or individuals to participate in the "Let's Kick Breast Cancer" campaign to support breast cancer awareness in the community. Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| Improvements coming for disc golf course |
OTTAWA - Ottawa's Park Board discussed improving the disk golf course at Memorial Park. Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| Superintendent starts inaugural year |
FORT JENNINGS - The retirement of legendary former Superintendent Frank Sukup had district officials looking for a replacement. Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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| Water safe for boating at Grand Lake |
ST. MARYS (AP) - Toxins from algae are at lower levels on Ohio's largest inland lake, allowing officials to declare it safe for boating again. Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| FEMA finally to help with new pumps |
OTTAWA - Jason Phillips, Water Director, reported at Monday's village council meeting that the 2007 flood waters caused over $2 million worth of damage to pumps in the main lift station at North Walnut Street. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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