Holiday Citrus Orders Open for Annual High School Fundraiser
Kalida, OH · November 4, 2026
Keep an umbrella close by the back door today—unseasonably mild showers are moving across the fields all afternoon.
The Lead
Voters across Putnam County delivered decisive support to local public services during Tuesday’s general election, approving every single municipal and township levy on the ballot. With countywide turnout reaching nearly 66 percent across all 25 precincts, residents backed measures dedicated to keeping roads resurfaced and emergency services equipped. In neighboring Jackson and Greensburg townships, voters comfortably renewed dedicated road repair funds, while Continental passed three distinct renewals covering police protection, street maintenance, and general operating expenses. The clean sweep provides township trustees and municipal councils with reliable funding through the end of the decade, protecting local budgets against deferred maintenance. Next up, the county board of elections will review official canvass filings before local officials lock in their 2027 infrastructure priorities.
Local Pulse
Junior Class Launches Annual Fruit Sale Schools Kalida juniors are taking community orders through next Wednesday to support prom and senior class travel expenses.
Local Bank Hosts Fraud Defense Workshop Community First National Bank specialists provide practical prevention guidance today to help rural residents recognize digital financial scams.
Today's Outlook
- High 69°F · Low 55°F — Rain (74% chance of precipitation)
- Tuck an umbrella into your bag before heading out into the afternoon showers.
What's On Around Town
Today
ABC and 123 Storytime Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 10:00 AM · Free Interactive stories, movement, and rhymes designed for toddlers and preschoolers.
Wings of Fire Craft Workshop Lima Public Library (650 W Market St), Lima, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM · Free Fantasy dragon-themed craft activities for kids ages five to twelve.
Tomorrow
- Ready to Read Storytime Continental Branch Library, Continental, 10:00 AM · Free
- Art Hub for Kids Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 6:00 PM · Free
- Regional Volleyball Semifinal: Kalida vs. Fort Loramie Northmont High School (4916 National Rd), Clayton, 6:00 PM · Paid
Friday
- Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck Tractor Supply Co. (203 Meadowglen Dr), Ottawa, 11:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute Crouse Performance Hall (7 Town Sq), Lima, 7:30 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Dick Kortokrax
- Before leading the Wildcats to 665 wins and the 1981 Class A state title, Coach Kortokrax never planned a coaching career—he only took his first bench role in 1958 because keeping his classroom teaching contract required it.
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