Satellite Career Tech Programs Heading to Local Classrooms
Kalida, OH · October 3, 2026
Spikes are laced up and starter guns are primed along State Route 694 this morning. If your Saturday routine leans more toward a slow porch coffee, you picked an immaculate autumn morning to sit back.
The Lead
High school students across the county will soon have direct access to vocational training without the long haul into Allen County. The Workforce Partnership of Putnam County confirmed that Apollo Career Center is establishing satellite career-technical programs locally beginning next fall, creating dedicated regional tracks in high-demand trades. Apollo plans to hire county-based instructors to lead two inaugural curriculums, allowing students from Kalida and neighboring districts to balance regular classroom coursework with hands-on industrial and technical training closer to home. Local employers have pushed heavily for localized programming to keep homegrown talent connected with regional trades. District administrators and Apollo officials will outline specific course pathways and enrollment details during community information sessions in the coming weeks.
Local Pulse
Culvert Work Extends Route 190 Detour Roads Heavy autumn rains pushed completion back two weeks, keeping the detour active through October 9 near Fort Jennings.
County Debuts Centralized Digital Community Calendar Community Civic organizations and local agencies now post public gatherings and senior activities on the county's new Yodel platform.
Today's Outlook
- High 66°F · Low 47°F — Mainly clear
- Grab a light sweater for crisp morning errands before sunshine warms the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Kalida Wildcat Invitational Kalida Fish and Game Club (16415 State Route 694), 8:20 AM Area cross country squads tackle morning trail races across nine division flights.
Wildcats vs. Ada Girls Soccer Kalida High School (301 N 3rd St), 11:00 AM Cheer on the varsity girls during morning non-conference soccer action.
Apple Festival Lauer Historical Farm (800 Roush Rd), Lima, Noon–6:00 PM · Free Cider presses, hayrides, live brass music, and traditional autumn farm crafts.
Tomorrow
- Apple Festival Lauer Historical Farm (800 Roush Rd), Lima, Noon–6:00 PM · Free
- Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party Tour Veterans Memorial Civic Center (7 Town Square), Lima, 7:00 PM · Paid
Monday
- Wildcats vs. Ottoville Boys Soccer Kalida High School (301 N 3rd St), 6:00 PM
- Pachinko Book Discussion Putnam County District Library, Ottawa, 5:30 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- David Ayers
- Born in the village in 1841, Ayers volunteered at twenty-two for the daring “forlorn hope” diversionary charge at Vicksburg in May 1863. Only unmarried soldiers were accepted. He survived pinned under enemy ramparts until nightfall, earning the nation's Medal of Honor.
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