Fall Polling Places Confirmed Across the County
Kalida, OH · September 23, 2026
A steady autumn drizzle is settling over the fields this morning, making it an ideal day to stay indoors with a warm mug. Polling assignments for November are officially locked in, giving everyone an early jump on planning their fall ballot.
The Lead
The Putnam County Board of Elections has finalized its official roster of polling locations for the November general election, ensuring voters know exactly where to head when ballots are cast. For village and Union Township residents, in-person balloting will remain at the Kalida Outreach Center on Northland Drive, avoiding the precinct consolidations taking place in neighboring communities like Leipsic and Blanchard Township.
The early confirmation gives local voters ample runway to double-check their registration status and address records well before the October state deadline. County election officials also confirmed that early in-person voting schedules and absentee mail-in options are rolling out through the Board of Elections office in Ottawa. Registered voters planning to request mail-in ballots can download paperwork online or stop by the Ottawa bureau during regular weekday hours.
Local Pulse
Wildcats Volleyball Sweeps Continental in League Clash Schools Kalida swept Continental 3-0 Tuesday evening, advancing to 9-1 overall and staying perfect in Putnam County League play.
USDA Opens Base-Acre Coverage for Area Farms Business Local agricultural producers can now select federal safety-net coverage following this month's nationwide expansion of farm base acres.
Today's Outlook
- High 62°F · Low 58°F — Drizzle
- Grab an umbrella and light jacket before stepping out into today's persistent drizzle.
What's On Around Town
Today
Preschool Story Time Ottoville Branch Library (150 Park Dr), Ottoville, 10:00 AM · Free Lively stories, songs, and imaginative play for young children.
Diamond Art with Jennifer Higley Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 5:30 PM · Free Relaxing guided mosaic crafting session with all materials provided.
Tomorrow
Hand and Foot Canasta Leipsic Community Library, Leipsic, 3:00–5:00 PM · Free
Art Hub for Kids Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 6:00 PM · Free
Friday
- Varsity Football: Leipsic vs. Ada Leipsic High School Stadium, Leipsic, 7:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- The Kalida Venture
- Long before county headlines ran under modern banners, the region's first newspaper launched here in 1845 as The Kalida Venture. Pioneer editor Horace S. Knapp famously endured Black Swamp mud bogs and rivals who affectionately rebranded his printed pages "The Kalida Vulture."
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