New Broad Street Tavern Prepares to Open Doors
Kalida, OH · August 18, 2026
Stepping outside into overcast skies this morning, you can feel the late-August quiet before high school sports and evening library workshops kick into gear.
The Lead
Amy Selhorst is putting the finishing touches on Riverstone Tavern at 409 South Broad Street, converting the former Hoyt's building into a central dining and gathering spot for the local community. The multi-month project transformed the vacant building into a full-service tavern while retaining its place in the village commercial district.
For area residents, the venture brings a fresh sit-down option to Broad Street, reviving a long-standing empty storefront and adding evening foot traffic downtown. Local contractors completed interior woodwork and kitchen installation over the past week, with management now finalizing staff training and equipment testing.
Owners expect to announce soft-launch dining hours as soon as final county health and safety inspections receive sign-offs later this week.
Local Pulse
- State Route 694 Reopening Slated This Week Resurfacing between State Route 114 and State Route 115 wraps up as road crews complete final paving.
Today's Outlook
- High 79°F · Low 61°F — Overcast
- Moderate temperatures and cloud cover make for pleasant conditions without needing a heavy jacket.
What's On Around Town
Leipsic: Coffee & Connections Uptown Market & Cafe (200 E Main St), 7:30–9:00 AM Morning networking and casual conversation over fresh coffee with area neighbors.
Wildcats Varsity Boys Soccer Kalida High School Stadium (301 N Third St), 5:00 PM Cheer on the Wildcats in an early-season home battle against Archbold.
Canning Basics Workshop Putnam County District Library (301 3rd St), 5:00–6:00 PM Learn simple preserve-making techniques for summer garden produce in this free session.
Spotlight & Story
- Unverferth Manufacturing
- Founded in 1948 inside a local barn by L.G. and Richard Unverferth using cashed-in war bonds, the family business started by making simple tractor control levers. Today, the manufacturer continues designing and building world-class agricultural equipment from its original Broad Street home.
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