ARCHBOLD — A newly-hired EMT/firefighter received a warm welcome from Mayor Brad Grime and the members of the Village of Archbold Council Monday evening. Corinna Riley’s first official shift will occur on June 5.

PUTNAM COUNTY — This past Sunday, June 7, all three outdoor public pools in the county opened for the summer. The number of guests is intentionally being limited to make social distancing easier, but the enthusiasm of those present was clearly…

PUTNAM COUNTY — “That is still a major part of what we’re doing,” says County Health Commissioner Kim Rieman during a conversation on Monday. She’s speaking about “contact tracing,” the ongoing effort to keep and maintain the flattened curve achieved…

PUTNAM COUNTY — Last Friday, the Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation held a Virtual Legislative Roundup featuring State Senator Rob McColley, State Representative Jim Hoops, and LuAnne Cooke from Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted’s office.…

PUTNAM COUNTY — The Marvin Charles Ellerbrock Veterans Foundation has awarded the following three Putnam County seniors with scholarships. Addyson Armey, the daughter of Joshua and Jaime Armey, is a graduate of Continental High School. Addyson plans…

COLUMBUS GROVE — “While on patrol in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio, I was advised by dispatch to be on the lookout for a stolen black 4 door sedan,” begins the primary narrative by CGPD Officer Jesse Meyer of an incident that occurred on…

COLUMBUS GROVE — During his regular report, the Columbus Grove Village Administrator informed council that all of the village’s sewer catch basins had recently and repeatedly clogged, requiring immediate maintenance. An alarm is triggered when this…

PUTNAM COUNTY — In July 2019, the Ohio legislature authorized $172 million for H2Ohio, with $30 million directed to the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture. The ODA, in turn, targeted 14 counties, including Putnam, funding expansive clean-water initiatives…

PUTNAM COUNTY — The egg business gave Grote Farms a boost these past few weeks, which is good. It means fourth-generation farmer, Tony Grote, can buy himself a little more time with his hogs and cattle before alternatives he would never consider,…

COLUMBUS GROVE — A 32 day trip around South America aboard the Coral Princess. For seasoned cruise trip travelers, Bob and Bev Baxter in Columbus Grove, it was to be another enjoyable trip to an exotic part of the world filled with sunny, warm…

(Editor's note: The version of the article that follows contain further details in addition to what was published in print on April 15.) OTTAWA — At the height of harvest during late summer or early fall, Hirzel Canning in Ottawa processes…

PUTNAM COUNTY — Last Friday, March 27, Gov. DeWine signed House Bill 197 into law. Passed that Wednesday prior, the comprehensive legislation touches on a wide range of issues in relation to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A broad overview was…

OHIO/LOUISIANA — On Monday, March 9, 2020, both Ohio and Louisiana reported their first infections of the coronavirus, with Ohio reporting three cases to Louisania’s one. Since then, the rate of new infections and their medical impacts have been very…

PUTNAM COUNTY — On Thursday, March 12, Toledo Diocese Bishop Daniel Thomas released an urgent memorandum dispensing “…the Catholic faithful who reside in the Diocese of Toledo and all other Catholics currently in the Diocese of Toledo from the…

KALIDA — Every year, the State Fire Marshall’s Office conducts a fire safety poster contest. According to the state’s guidance on participating in the contest, the purpose is to “recognize individuals who have demonstrated an understanding of the…

CLOVERDALE — Lawhorn Concrete and Construction has been in operation since December 2017. As the name suggests, the company specializes in concrete projects for commercial, industrial and residential customers. A quick look at the company’s Facebook…

PUTNAM COUNTY — According to the Small Business Administration, roughly 50% of new small businesses close within the first five years, and only around 30% make it past 10 years. Finding that working combination of the right idea, at the right time,…

COLUMBUS GROVE — In the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 19, a fire broke out at 605 W. Sycamore St. in Columbus Grove. The home, which had been under a remodeling effort for many months, was a total loss. Fire Chief Bob Brubaker soon declared…

KALIDA — Kalida’s village council took significant steps toward building a new townhall for the village. In preparation of that project, work will also be conducted on 3rd and Main Streets. The storm sewer will be replaced, street rebuilt, and…

OTTAWA — This upcoming Saturday evening, the annual SPPS Knights for all Reverse Raffle event will take place. It is already sold out, and a waiting list has formed. This year will be the 10th such event, and the organizers on the SPPS Reverse Raffle…