Seamless Paving Wraps on Route 694 Corridor
Kalida, OH · October 4, 2026
A crisp chill hangs over the bean fields this morning, but unbroken sunshine will have you shedding your flannel by midday. Take your time with that second cup of coffee before heading out.
The Lead
ODOT's resurfacing of State Route 694 between Kalida and Ottawa is entering its final stretch this month, wrapping up rolling detours along a vital commuter connector. The project relies on an innovative full-width paving technique, deploying two paving machines side by side across both lanes so heavy rollers can compact the center seam while the asphalt concrete remains hot. Eliminating the center joint prevents water infiltration and early cracking caused by northwest Ohio freeze-and-thaw cycles. For local motorists traveling between the two villages, the process delivers a noticeably quieter, more durable surface designed to hold up under heavy farm machinery and seasonal freight. ODOT District 1 crews will tackle shoulder berm work and final striping this week before pulling the remaining barrels from the roadway.
Local Pulse
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Early In-Person Voting Begins Tuesday Morning Community Putnam County voters can cast general election ballots starting Tuesday at the Board of Elections in Ottawa.
Today's Outlook
- High 73°F · Low 44°F — Clear
- Grab a light jacket for the chilly morning before clear skies warm the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Apple Festival Lauer Historical Farm (800 Roush Rd), Lima, Noon–6:00 PM · Free Browse artisan craft booths, seasonal baked goods, and live entertainment.
Museum Open Hours Putnam County Historical Society Museum (201 E Main St), 1:00–4:00 PM · Free Tour local historical exhibits, vintage buggies, and county pioneer records.
Permission to Party World Tour Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center (7 Town Square), Lima, 7:00 PM · Paid Catch comedian Bert Kreischer on stage at Crouse Performance Hall.
Tomorrow
Book Discussion: Pachinko Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 5:30 PM · Free
Wildcats Varsity Volleyball vs. Crestview Kalida High School, 5:30 PM · Paid
Kalida Village Council Meeting Kalida Town Hall, 7:30 PM · Free
Tuesday
Story Time Fort Jennings Branch Library (655 N Water St), Fort Jennings, 10:00 AM · Free
Book Discussion: Dewey the Cat Pandora Branch Library (304 Hilty Dr), Pandora, 5:00 PM · Free
Teen Bingo Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 5:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Kalida FFA
- Guided by ag educator Dale Gable, the chapter turns classroom agronomy and mechanics into statewide competition honors. Members manage hands-on soil testing and livestock projects that feed directly into the generational farming traditions across the surrounding countryside.
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