Marching Band Tunes Up for Village Centennial Showcase

Kalida, OH · August 29, 2026

Morning mist is sitting low over the Ottawa River this Saturday. Give the gray a minute to burn off, and there is plenty stirring across the county today.

The Lead

Instruments are out of their cases and tempos are locked in as the Kalida Wildcat Marching Band puts the final touches on a special community performance. Next week, student musicians will take their place outside St. Michael Catholic Church for a public evening concert honoring the landmark church’s 100th anniversary.

The centennial performance bridges generations across the village, pairing the high school’s vibrant music program with the red-tiled brick structure that has anchored Broad Street since the 1920s. Band members have balanced humid late-summer field drills with precise ensemble arrangements to ready the setlist. For neighbors strolling into town, the outdoor show offers an early preview of this autumn's halftime routines against the historic backdrop of the parish lawn. Rehearsals continue through the weekend ahead of Wednesday’s downbeat.

Local Pulse

Pioneer Days Drawing Tickets Now Circulating Village volunteers opened ticket entries this week for the annual festival's headline charity vehicle raffle.
Downtown Produce Stalls Open for Weekend Shoppers Regional growers have farm-fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, and baked goods staged across nearby town squares.

Today's Outlook

High 82°F · Low 53°F — Fog
- Give the early morning fog time to lift before heading out on rural roads.

What's On Around Town

Ottawa: Saturday Farmers Market Downtown Ottawa (Main St), 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Fresh local produce, seasonal baked goods, and handmade county crafts.
Findlay: 2nd Annual Jeep Jam Findlay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (10305 State Road 224 W), 12:00–4:00 PM Obstacle courses, vehicle showcases, bounce houses, and family activities.
Bluffton: PorchFest Music Gathering Neighborhood Porches across Bluffton, 1:00–5:00 PM Free acoustic sets, bluegrass, and regional bands playing from front lawns.

Spotlight & Story

Holy Name Ballpark
- Nearly 5,000 fans packed the wooden bleachers when this diamond opened in 1949, drawing Negro League barnstormers and semi-pro matchups. Modern turf and renovated grandstands now welcome youth leagues to the exact baseline where legends once slid.

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