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Kalida continues road projects, reviews contracts, approves pedestrian loop escrow
At the final March meeting of Kalida Village Council, projects are continuing, including the Northland street project, of which contracts have been received and notice has been sent to homeowners affected by the upcoming construction. A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled.
Community
Habitat For Humanity Purse & Tool Bingo raises funds to build hope in Putnam County
OTTAWA—Following 22 bingo games, food, and entertainment, over $7,000 was raised March 12 to support affordable housing. In addition to hosting Putnam County Habitat for Humanity’s 5th annual “Tool & Purse Bingo,” the Kerner-Slusser American Legion Post #63 donated an additional $1,000 to support PCHFH’s new home and critical home repair programs.
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Sports
Garfield Heights Senior Marcus Johnson Repeats as Ohio Mr. Basketball
COLUMBUS – Senior Marcus Johnson of Garfield Heights High School was named 2026 Ohio Mr. Basketball on Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, becoming the seventh player to earn the award twice since it was first handed out in 1988. Marcus won the award last year as a junior, giving his family the…