Milestone Dig Seals District Final Berth for the Wildcats
Kalida, OH · October 27, 2026
Savor the mild morning quiet before the first school quarter wraps up and tournament crowds hit the road for Shawnee tonight.
The Lead
The Kalida varsity volleyball team punched its ticket to the Division VII district championship Monday night, sweeping county rival Ottoville at Van Wert High School. After taking the opening set with steady passing, the Wildcats weathered an intense second-set charge from the Big Green, trading points to an 18-18 tie before a tense 24-23 Ottoville serve found the net to hand Kalida control. The evening carried personal history as well: senior libero Carlie Siefker registered her 1,000th career dig on the very final point of the third set to seal the victory. Head coach Kayla Mathew pointed to the squad’s defensive composure against a familiar opponent determined to extend every rally. Kalida and Miller City square off for the district crown Wednesday at 6:00 PM back in Van Wert.
Local Pulse
First Academic Quarter Concludes Across District Schools Students complete nine-week coursework today ahead of grade card distribution and Friday’s scheduled fall break.
Boys Soccer Faces Continental in Semifinals Community The Wildcats travel to Shawnee tonight seeking a tournament victory to clinch a spot in Saturday’s district championship.
Today's Outlook
- High 71°F · Low 47°F — Overcast
- Keep a light jacket handy for breezy morning errands before overcast skies turn mild.
What's On Around Town
Today
Friendly Faces Trick or Treat Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 6:00–7:00 PM · Free Costume stories and treat stations for young children.
Family Paint Party Leipsic Edwards-Gamper Memorial Library, Leipsic, 6:00 PM · Free Hands-on painting using everyday tools found around the house.
Division V Boys Soccer District Semifinal Shawnee High School (3333 Zurmehly Rd), Lima, 7:00 PM · Paid Cheer on the Wildcats as tournament postseason action heats up.
Tomorrow
- Dramatic Play Storytime Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 10:00–10:30 AM · Free
- Author Meet and Greet: David Fierst Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 5:30–6:30 PM · Free
- Division VII Volleyball District Final Van Wert High School (10708 State Route 118), Van Wert, 6:00 PM · Paid
Thursday
- Hand and Foot Canasta Leipsic Edwards-Gamper Memorial Library, Leipsic, 3:00–5:00 PM · Free
- Community Blood Drive Kalida High School Gymnasium (301 N 3rd St), Noon–6:00 PM · Free
- After-School Art Hub Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 6:00–7:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Knueve & Sons
- Founded by Ronald Knueve in 1970 out of East Water Street, this family-operated shop grew from a single service truck into a regional mechanical staple. Generations of local apprentices learned the trade here, keeping home furnaces running through five decades of Putnam County winters.
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