Wildcats Force Fifth Set in Regional Semifinal Thriller

Kalida, OH · November 6, 2026

A cool mist hangs over the fields this Friday, but last night's hard-fought volleyball finish is keeping local coffee counters buzzing. Take your time on the roads as the weekend gets rolling.

The Lead

Kalida’s memorable postseason run came to an end Thursday night in an electric five-set regional semifinal battle against perennial power Fort Loramie at Northmont. The Wildcats opened with sharp net play to seize the opening set 25-20 before dropping the next two frames 25-13 and 25-18. Refusing to yield, Kalida mounted a fierce fourth-set comeback, edging the Redskins 25-23 to force a winner-take-all fifth set. Fort Loramie ultimately seized momentum early in the tiebreaker, closing out the match 15-5.

The defeat caps a remarkable 20-6 campaign that brought home a Division VII district championship plaque and galvanized local gymnasiums all autumn. While five decorated seniors walked off the court together for the final time, the deep tournament push sets a high benchmark for the returning underclassmen heading into offseason conditioning.

Local Pulse

Ballot Curing Deadline Arrives Saturday Evening Community Putnam County voters who cast provisional ballots on Tuesday have until tomorrow afternoon to verify eligibility with election officials.
First Quarter Academic Report Cards Delivered Schools Kalida Middle and High School students received grade summaries this week ahead of parent-teacher conferences scheduled later this month.

Today's Outlook

High 51°F · Low 40°F — Drizzle (22% chance of precipitation)
- Grab a light waterproof jacket before heading out into the cool morning dampness.

What's On Around Town

Today

Beads and Bracelets Bash Northside Lions Den Shelter House (429 Northland Dr), 10:00–11:30 AM · Free Creative jewelry making and socializing hosted by the Putnam County Council on Aging.
Maine Lobster Food Pop-Up Tractor Supply Co. (203 Meadowglen Dr), Ottawa, 11:30 AM–6:00 PM Visiting food truck serving fresh coastal lobster rolls and warm chowder.
Thunderstruck & Sabbath Tribute Veterans Memorial Civic Center (7 Town Sq), Lima, 7:30 PM · Paid High-voltage arena rock tributes celebrating classic AC/DC and Black Sabbath anthems.

Tomorrow

Ottawa Holiday Craft Show Homestead 6:33 (751 E 4th St), Ottawa, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
WAR Wrestling Fansgiving Bradfield Community Center (550 S Collett St), Lima, 7:00 PM · Paid
Trace Adkins Live Veterans Memorial Civic Center (7 Town Sq), Lima, 7:30 PM · Paid

Sunday

Tri-State Gun & Swap Show Allen County Fairgrounds (2750 Harding Hwy), Lima, 8:30 AM–2:00 PM · $8
Arts & Athletic Boosters Bingo Lima Eagles #370, Lima, 2:00 PM · Paid

Spotlight & Story

Kahle Supply & Feed Mill Operating out of 120 East Main Street, this family-anchored mill has supplied local growers since the mid-twentieth century. Its dual focus on grain handling and custom livestock rations keeps tractor traffic steady outside the scales every autumn weekday.

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