Paving Crews Heading to Route 224 Next Week
Kalida, OH · September 24, 2026
Keep an extra layer within reach today. Overcast skies are lingering all day, just in time for a full evening of home volleyball and soccer matches.
The Lead
State transportation officials have finalized schedules for a resurfacing project along U.S. Route 224 between Kalida and Ottawa, setting up weeks of travel adjustments for area commuters heading toward the county seat.
Starting Monday, September 28, Ohio Department of Transportation contractors will restrict the corridor to alternating single-lane traffic. Paving crews will operate during daytime hours Monday through Saturday, with flaggers stationed along the route to manage traffic flow through active work zones.
Because Route 224 is the central conduit connecting village residents to county services, commercial hubs, and healthcare facilities in Ottawa, drivers should prepare for routine morning and late-afternoon slowdowns. Commuters hoping to avoid delays can reroute along County Road M or State Route 114 to reach eastern destinations. ODOT advises motorists to cut speeds and watch for heavy machinery entering traffic throughout the construction zone.
Local Pulse
Pavement Repairs Restrict State Route 189 Roads Highway crews maintain alternating one-way traffic near Fort Jennings through Friday while completing surface patch repairs.
Shared-Use Path Work Nears Final Weeks Parks Contractors direct single-lane traffic along State Route 114 as crews pour concrete for the village multi-use trail.
Today's Outlook
- High 69°F · Low 55°F — Overcast
- Grab a light jacket this morning to stay comfortable under cloudy skies.
What's On Around Town
Today
Storytime Continental Branch Library (301 S. 6th St), Continental, 10:00 AM · Free Stories, rhythm games, and early literacy activities for young learners.
Wildcats Volleyball vs. Arlington Kalida High School (301 N. 3rd St), 5:30 PM · Paid Cheer on the Lady Wildcats defending home court against Arlington.
Wildcats Soccer vs. Delphos Jefferson Kalida High School (301 N. 3rd St), 6:00 PM · Paid Non-conference action under the stadium lights against Delphos Jefferson.
Tomorrow
Continental Fall Festival Opening Night Downtown Continental, Continental, 5:00–10:00 PM
Wildcats Soccer vs. Continental (Senior Night) Kalida High School (301 N. 3rd St), 6:00 PM · Paid
Saturday
Fall Festival at the Schumacher Homestead Schumacher Homestead (8350 Bixel Rd), Pandora, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · Free
Continental Fall Festival Parade Downtown Continental, Continental, 4:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Kalida Lions Club
- Long known for partnering on community festivals, the service club has shaped local history behind the scenes. In 1970, members purchased the former Methodist church at 201 East Main Street and transferred the landmark for just $10 to establish Putnam County’s historical museum.
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