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Grain harvesting issues
By James J. HoormanHoorman Soil Health ServicesHoormansoilhealth.comGrain harvest has started but not without problems. Late planting, and a wet summer, especially with the wettest August on record; is causing grain problems in both soybeans and corn. Harvest lately has been delayed due to slow dry down and wet weather.In soybeans, farmers are reporting black soybeans.…
Community
Family First members attend Synergy Conference
The Putnam County Board of Developmental Disabilities sponsored 11 individuals to attend the 2026 Synergy Conference at Kalahari in Sandusky. (Photo submitted) Information submittedOTTAWA — The Putnam County Board of Developmental Disabilities sponsored (11) eleven individuals to attend the 2026 Synergy Conference at Kalahari in Sandusky Sept. 30-Oct. 2.Synergy is Ohio’s premier collaborative developmental disability…
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Kalida, Ottoville have good first days at Division III state tournament
Kalida’s Zach Lucke chips on to the eighth green at the Division III state tournament Monday at the NorthStar Golf Course. Lucke finished with an 80 for his round Monday. (CherryRoad Media/Charlie Warnimont)Ottoville sophomore Reid Miller tees off on the ninth hole at the Division III state tournament Monday at the NorthStar Golf Course. Miller…