Multi-Use Trail and River Landing Projects Expand Local Green Spaces
Kalida, OH · August 12, 2026
Mid-week rain is rolling across the fields this morning, giving us a good excuse to slow down and check in on what is happening nearby. Grab a warm cup while the clouds pass through.
The Lead
Kalida is expanding its outdoor recreation network with two key public projects designed to connect green spaces with the heart of town. Work on the Kalida Pedestrian Loop will construct new multi-use paths along Napoleon Street and Northland Drive, linking downtown businesses directly to Four Seasons Park. Meanwhile, plans at the Riverbend Nature Area feature a concrete canoe and kayak landing, complete with an observation deck, new parking, and scenic walking trails along Plum Creek. Together, these upgrades give residents safer options for walking and biking while making water access along Plum Creek easier for local paddlers. Village crews expect initial trail groundwork to take shape before fall harvest season begins.
Local Pulse
Riverstone Tavern Prepares for Fall Debut Renovations on South Broad Street are finishing as owner Amy Selhorst readies the local spot for an autumn opening.
Ottawa Farmers Market Open This Evening Neighboring Ottawa hosts local growers and food stands at the VFW lot from 5 to 7 PM.
Today's Outlook
- High 75°F · Low 63°F — Rain (55% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy today as scattered rain showers move across the county.
What's On Around Town
Ottawa: Farmers Market VFW Lot (212 W 2nd St), 5:00–7:00 PM Fresh local produce, baked treats, and community food stands.
Ottawa: Hymn Sing Gathering Ottawa Missionary Church, 7:00 PM Short drive for an evening of traditional hymns and community fellowship.
Spotlight & Story
- St. Michael's Catholic Church
- Dominating the local skyline since 1926, this landmark features imported stained glass crafted in Munich, Germany, by Franz Mayer & Co. Local farm families helped haul materials, raising a structure whose towering steeple remains visible across miles of surrounding countryside.
Kalida Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
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