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Oct. 7—LIMA — An Ottawa man's $75,000 bond remained the same Monday after Judge Jeffrey Reed denied a reduction in Allen County Common Pleas Court. Jonathon Gillette's attorney, Public Defender Kenneth Sturgill, argued for an own-recognizance bond with an ankle monitor or a bond reduction because there was no violence or theft in the incident. Gillette, 35, was charged with burglary, a ...

WILLIAMS COUNTY — A car driven by a teenager failed to yield at a stop sign at an intersection, causing serious injuries for three people, including two people from Convoy, on Saturday afternoon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 5:12 p.m. on U.S. 127,...

FULTON CO., Ohio (WTVG) - Nearly three dozen firefighters from multiple fire departments were able to contain a large fire in Fulton County Sunday evening. Crews were called out to battle a large fire in a Fulton County field near County Road H between Delta and Swanton just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Officials said no one was hurt.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - As the election inches closer, tensions continue to rise. 13 Action News reported a couple weeks ago about political signs being stolen out of yards. And now, it’s being taken a step further. One Lucas County resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, lives right on...

– Test our school’s emergency response procedures. Train students and staff on how to react swiftly and safely in the event of a chemical spill or similar emergency. Enhance our coordination with local emergency services. What to Expect:. – During the drill, students and staff will evacuate the school buildings...

Here in Grand Rapids, Ohio, we’re getting ready for company; lots of company, some say 40,000 visitors. Next Sunday is Apple Butter Fest when the village on the Maumee River rolls out the welcome mat with a variety of attractions. Visitors can expect plenty of good food, musical entertainment, shopping from vendors, local history experiences, and, of course, apple butter. The Apple Butter Fest is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Historical Society. Funds support various year-round events. According to Steve Kryder, who is co-chairman of the festival with Chuck Thomas, the preparation of the apple butter from apples to jarred spreads requires the dedication of volunteers who gathered at the Old Fire Station to peel bushes of apples into slices.

10:00 Putnam Co Council on Aging “The Price is Wrong”. 11:30 Continental Senior Connections @ the American Legion. 9:30 Putnam Co Council on Aging Sr Tech Help (must pre-register) 10:00 Story Time @ Continental Branch Library. Friday, Oct 11:. Deadline to register for Lions Club Senior Citizens Dinner on...

Saturday had Continental High Boys Soccer take the 1+ hour road trip East to Riverdale for non league matchup. A close game between 2 Northwest Ohio Division VII top teams was expected and delivered. It was the Falcons who opened up the scoring with a goal with 16:33 left in the first half. The Falcons added a second goal with 6:06 left in the half to take a 2-0 lead. Pirate Rhettik Bowers made it a 1 goal game 30 seconds later as he hit the back of the net from a Jackson Bidlack pass. Falcons 2-1. A defensives struggle in the second yielded limited scoring opportunities for both teams. Falcons 2-1 final.

Oct. 7—COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced a state investment of $14 million to improve and expand meat harvesting and processing facilities across Ohio. A to Z Portion Control Meats in Allen County will receive $500,000. Rodabaugh Bros. Meats in Putnam County will get $440,762. In Mercer County, Cooper Hatchery ...

The Continental Volunteer Fire Department will be offering BBQ Chicken Dinners for sale on Sunday, October 13. Serving starts at 10:30 and is by drive-thru only. Dinners include 1/2 chicken, potato salad, baked beans and a roll. Cost is $12. Come out and support our local firefighters!

Oct. 7—OTTAWA — Groundbreaking for the 15th Putnam County Habitat for Humanity home is slated for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. Oct. 10. Located at 265 N. Taft St, the house is one of three that are on pace to be completed by Fall 2025. "We are so blessed to have such a giving community — a county-wide community," said Anne Coburn-Griffis, PCHFH's executive director. According to Coburn-Griffis, ...

State Route 12, State Route 115, State Route 613 resurfacing: State Route 12, State Route 115, and State Route 613 in Putnam, Allen, and Hancock counties at the following locations will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for resurfacing. State Route 12: Throughout Allen County. AUGLAIZE COUNTY.

Friday night the Continental/Miller City Varsity Volleyball game started with the Continental American Legion Post 541 presenting a $1000 check to help support the Volley for a Cure effort. A large crowd was on hand to support both the visiting Pirates and Wildcats in this Putnam County League battle. Miller City entered the game tied for first place in the PCL and ranked #8 in the latest MAXPrep ranking. The Wildcats showed the ranking to be true as they put the first 7 points on the board in game 1. The Wildcats ran away with game closing with a 25-10 final. The second game was much closer. The Pirates put up the first point on the board that was followed by 4 from the Wildcats. The Pirates made it a 1 point game at 7-8 behind the serving of Brynlee McDougle and Macie Clemens. It remained a 1 point game till 10-9 when the Wildcats went on a 5 point run to take control of game 2, 15-9. Wildcats took game 2, 25-14. Game 3 saw the Wildcats put up the first 11 points on the way to a 25-10 game 3 win. Wildcats 3-0 match winner.

Listen in this week as we discuss Paulding County legal representation with Juvenile & Probate Judge Harvey Hyman. Judge Hyman helps us understand the need for more homegrown attorneys in the county, the great strides Ohio is making in college tuition costs for attorneys, and how the office is making great new strides in deterring youth from the court system. Thank you to OhioMeansJobs for sponsoring this program. You can tune in to Paulding County Business Weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or listen online at www.my1027.org/paulding-county-business-weekly/. PCBW is also available on many podcast platforms including Apple, Google & Spotify. #pauldingcountystrong.

Clyde Thomas McKevitt was born June 30, 1885in Paulding County. The son of Peter McKevitt, who was born March of 1844 in New York and Mary E. (Freede) McKevitt, born March 6, 1848 in Ohio. Peter was a Civil War Veteran who served with Company C. 68th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) 2024-2024 STUDENT AMBASSADORS … Each year, Four County Career Center selects senior students to serve as Student Ambassadors based on their teacher recommendations and demonstrated leadership qualities. These dedicated individuals play a vital role in representing the school in various capacities, such as welcoming prospective students and parents, hosting visits by local elected officials, and engaging with members of the community interested in the Career Center. The 2024-2025 Student Ambassadors are (FRONT – LEFT TO RIGHT) Trisha Rupp (Archbold) Veterinary Assisting; Ashton Delaney (Napoleon) Computer Networking & Cybersecurity; Lillian Lubinski (Liberty Center) Law Enforcement & Security Tactics; Carter Steinke (Edon) Auto Collision Repair; Quinn Stickley (Pettisville) Exercise Science & Sports Medicine; Emily Husted (Hicksville) Health Careers; (MIDDLE – LEFT TO RIGHT) Ciannah Keely (Hicksville) Visual Art & Design; Laynee Wright (Edgerton) Law Enforcement & Security Tactics; Bobbie Kreischer (Montpelier) Culinary Arts Management; Jackson Bowser (Napoleon) Law Enforcement & Security Tactics; Matayah Lash (Edon) Visual Art & Design; Callan Horoszewski (Evergreen) Culinary Arts Management; Aidden Johnson (Hilltop) Law Enforcement & Security Tactics; Justin Sierra (Pettisville) Health Careers; Alizabeth Pilmore (North Central) Fire & Rescue. (BACK – LEFT TO RIGHT) Alexis Dulle (Edon) Health Careers; Kyler Sapp (Edon) Electrical; Parker Kelley (Edon) Powersports; Drew Higbea (Tinora) Precision Machining & Robotics; Piper Lacey (Defiance) Health Careers; Mekayla Dilbone (Liberty Center) Electrical; Kelsey Aeschliman (Archbold) Cosmetology; Adyn Herman (Edgerton) Welding Fabrication.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio's severe drought has resulted in many areas struggling to reap the benefits of this year’s harvest, but many fields have been so dry that it has started field fires across the state, along with burn bans in southern Ohio. The Storm Prediction Center...

Two Putnam County League games this week with both having major impacts on the Championship race. On Tuesday Continental Girls Soccer host Kalida for senior night and a chance for the Pirates to clinch a PCL. Defeat Kalida and the Pirates finish with a 4-0-1 PCL. A loss or tie opens up the title to either Kalida 3-0 PCL or Columbus Grove 1-0-2. Volleyball has the Pirates hosting Ottoville where a Big Green win will give them at least a share of the PCL crown. Currently Ottoville, Leipsic, and Miller City all have 4-1 PCL records. Volleyball will have Senior night on Monday when they host Paulding. Boys Soccer starts the week at Pettisville on Tuesday and then finishes off the regular season hosting Wauseon on Thursday for Senior night. Girls Soccer finishes off the Pirates fall regular season by making a trip to Bryan.

PETTISVILLE (October 3, 2024) - The Lady Blackbirds held off a surging Hilltop Cadets squad to take the win t...

Sometimes the biggest plays of the game do not appear in the box score and that was the case on Thursday as Continental remained in the Putnam County League title hunt at Ottoville. The Big Green got credit for the only goal in the first half with 12 minutes left in the half when a corner kick to the near corner of the goal was headed in by a Pirate defender. The Pirates almost tied the game at 1 with 10:13 left in the half but the ball hit the post. Then the play of the game occurred with 2:30 left in the half as the Big Green set up to take another corner kick. This one was placed 10 yards away from the goal and even with the goal post and the Pirate goalie went out to make a play. A loose ball resulted in a Big Green shot into the weak side corner that Pirate Defender Abby Rue came in from nowhere to kick it out of harms way. First half ended 1-0 Big Green.