Digital Passes and Turf Switches Mark Fall Sports Kickoff

Kalida, OH · August 22, 2026

Cool morning air and a damp breeze make this Saturday ideal for easing into the weekend before afternoon soccer matches roll around.


The Lead

Kalida High School’s fall athletic season is officially rolling, bringing both modern convenience and quick schedule pivots for Wildcat supporters. The school district transitioned all-sports passes and seasonal tickets to a digital system powered by HomeTown Ticketing, easing entrance lines across home venues. For parents and fans heading to today’s boys JV and varsity double-header against Lima Bath, take note of a venue shift: wet conditions prompted officials to move today’s match onto Bath High School’s artificial turf field to guarantee kickoff. The junior varsity squad takes the field at 1:00 PM, followed immediately by varsity play. With digital passes loaded on phones and a dry turf pitch locked in, local fans can focus entirely on cheering for an early-season victory.


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Today's Outlook

  • High 78°F · Low 64°F — Rain (32% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep a light rain jacket in the car for scattered afternoon showers while running errands.

What's On Around Town

  • Kalida High School Boys Soccer @ Lima Bath Bath High School Turf Field, 1:00 PM Watch the Wildcats kick off their weekend match on artificial turf.

  • Bowling Green: National Tractor Pulling Championships Wood County Fairgrounds, 12:00 PM Short drive north for high-powered engines, grandstand action, and local food vendors.

  • Pemberville: Pemberville Free Fair Closing Day Memorial Park, 2:00 PM Parades, kiddie tractor pulls, and classic fair concessions before closing night.


Spotlight & Story

  • 1820 BrewWerks
    • Standing prominently on West Main Street, this 5,400-square-foot historic brick building transformed from a neighborhood pizzeria into Putnam County's first craft brewery. Preserved original masonry now frames modern brewing kettles, anchoring the historic town square.

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