Front Street Multi-Use Path Expands Village Walkways
Kalida, OH · September 2, 2026
Flaggers and orange cones along Front Street mark another active morning as crews push ahead on the village shared-use path.
The Lead
Crews are advancing construction on a dedicated shared-use path along State Route 114 and State Route 115, aiming to give pedestrians and cyclists a continuous, separated route through town. The current phase focuses on Front Street between Main Street and Second Street, establishing wider paved paths and improved crossing ramps designed to keep neighborhood walkers and school children well off narrow road shoulders.
The upgrades address a long-standing challenge in the village, where state route traffic and heavy agricultural equipment share corridors with local foot traffic heading toward local schools and Four Seasons Park. Intermittent lane restrictions and temporary flagging will continue along work zones through late October. Village officials expect grading and concrete pouring to wrap up in time for final paving before the first autumn freeze.
Local Pulse
Student Council Nominations Open Across Village Schools Middle and high school students must submit their fall leadership applications to administrative offices before dismissal today.
Riverstone Tavern Prepares for Broad Street Debut Interior renovations at the former commercial site reach final equipment and safety inspection stages this week.
Today's Outlook
- High 93°F · Low 73°F — Overcast
- Heavy cloud cover will not blunt the afternoon heat, so keep water handy outdoors.
What's On Around Town
Ottawa: Morning Storytime Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), 10:00 AM Interactive picture books, rhythm songs, and sensory play for young toddlers.
Ottawa: Wednesday Farmers Market Ottawa VFW Post 9142 (212 W 2nd St), 5:00–7:00 PM Fresh regional produce, baked goods, and hot dinner options from local vendors.
Marching Band Lawn Concert St. Michael the Archangel Parish Grounds, 7:00–8:00 PM Brass, percussion, and fight songs echoing across the church lawn tonight.
Spotlight & Story
- The Pioneer Reminiscences
- When settlers gathered on September 6, 1873, membership required living locally before 1840. The founders spent annual meetings recording first-hand wilderness memoirs into handwritten ledger pages, preserving firsthand tales of bear encounters and untamed Black Swamp wagon crossings.
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