| Money raised for park at Summerfest |
OTTAWA - Residents flocked to Ottawa Memorial Park on Saturday night for food and beverages as well as free entertainment. Proceeds for the event went back into projects and maintenance for Memorial Park.
Monday, June 17, 2013
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June 16, 2013 09:52
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| Fireman's convention in Ottoville |
During the 139th NOVFA Convention held in Ottoville over the weekend, volunteer firemen rise to the Firemen's Challenge, which is a course set up with stations that tests the participants skills, strength and stamina, including dragging a dummy and carrying weighted buckets and a pair of firehouses. The convention wrapped up Saturday with a parade through the streets of Ottoville.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
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June 15, 2013 08:54
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| Mobile home destroyed by strong winds |
NORTH CREEK - A North Creek family was left homeless Wednesday evening after their mobile home was destroyed by strong winds as a line of severe thunderstorms approached the area.
The mobile home belonged to Jeremy Nienberg and Darla Seeger. They were home when the storm hit along with two children and a grandparent. Seeger had to be freed from the wreckage by fire department personnel. Two of the residents of the mobile were transported to a local hospital and all five residents were treated for various injuries. None of the victims were hospitalized for serious injuries.
Friends and neighbors spent Thursday helping the family cleanup and gather personal items. The American Red Cross is providing the family residence at a Defiance area hotel for a couple of days.
Friday, June 14, 2013
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June 13, 2013 10:07
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| Kalida lifts boil advisory |
KALIDA - The Village of Kalida lifted its boil advisory Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
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June 12, 2013 22:49
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| Local business navigates the Internet for growth |
OTTAWA - Tom Gustwiller has been in the clothing business for 50 years and for the last 14 of those 50, he has seen the Internet side of the business grow.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
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June 12, 2013 10:03
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| Disaster-ready on Second Street |
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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June 12, 2013 11:16
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| Severe weather and possible flooding could hit county |
OTTAWA -According to the National Weather Service, a possible wind storm could come across the Midwest and hit Putnum County early Thursday morning. The weather pattern could spawn severe windstorms with gusts as strong as 100 mph. The National Weather Service is also predicting possible flooding.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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June 11, 2013 08:58
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| Historical Society hosts three-church tour |
Kalida, New Cleveland, Pandora churches spotlighted on June 9
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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June 12, 2013 11:15
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| Putnam Co. Office of Public Safety to conduct exercise |
OTTAWA - The Putnam County Office of Public Safety will be conducting a full-scale exercise at the Putnam County Agricultural Complex, 1206 E. Second St., Ottawa on June 12 at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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June 10, 2013 09:29
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| Driver seriously injured in one vehicle crash following a pursuit |
OTTAWA - The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on State Route 65 north of US Route 224 in the village of Ottawa following a pursuit.
Monday, June 10, 2013
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June 12, 2013 11:16
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| One Dollar General being built, one uncertain and one already rejected |
PUTNAM COUNTY - As a new Dollar General continues construction in Kalida, Columbus Grove has rejected the chain's request to construct while the Pandora request is currently under debate.
Monday, June 10, 2013
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June 12, 2013 11:17
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| Columbus Grove Students tour and experience the Quarry Farm |
PANDORA - Ninety Columbus Grove Local School students, their teachers plus adult chaperones visited the Quarry Farm Nature Preserve and Conservation Farm, Pandora, this Thursday as part of their summer school experience.
Friday, June 7, 2013
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June 12, 2013 11:17
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| Corps meets with Blanchard River Watershed Study project sponsor |
Study remains district's highest priority
Thursday, June 6, 2013
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June 5, 2013 18:02
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| Ottoville set for NOVFA Firemen's Convention |
OTTOVILLE - The Northwest Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association (NOVFA) will be holding their Volunteer Firemen's convention in Ottoville this year. The convention, now in its 139th year, is an annual event celebrating the region's volunteer firemen through games and events.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
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June 5, 2013 10:02
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| Hometown Diner off to New Hampshire |
OTTAWA - The short-lived Hometown Diner in Ottawa has been moved to New Hampshire. The restored 1950's diner opened in the fall of 2010 and closed summer 2012.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
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June 5, 2013 10:04
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| Ohio St. president retires after Notre Dame jabs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State University President Gordon Gee announced his retirement Tuesday after he came under fire for jokingly referring to "those damn Catholics" at Notre Dame and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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June 3, 2013 16:45
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| Putnam Co. Sheriff's Office report fraudulent Council on Aging agents |
OTTAWA - The Putnam County Sheriff's Office has received multiple complaints of three females going door to door claiming they are from the Council on Aging.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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June 5, 2013 16:30
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| Kalida Fire Dept. improves insurance classification, decreases insurance premiums |
KALIDA - The Kalida Fire Department was notified by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) of an improvement in the fire insurance classification for the township areas protected by the department. Known as the ISO Public Protection Classification, this rating has improved from Class 9 to Class 7, effective Aug. 1. Kalida Fire Department is the first fire department in Northwest Ohio to earn a classification better than Class 9 in areas without fire hydrants.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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June 3, 2013 15:57
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| 2013 Relay for Life cut short |
OTTAWA - Rain and thunderstorms put an early halt to the 2013 Putnam County Relay for Life. The annual event kicked off Friday evening but was later closed due to weather.
Monday, June 3, 2013
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June 3, 2013 09:28
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| Tornado watch issued for Putnam County |
PUTNAM COUNTY - The National Weather service in Indiana has issued a tornado watch for Putnam County until 6 a.m. Saturday, June 1.
Friday, May 31, 2013
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