Hometown Military Banners Stand Proud Through Wednesday
Kalida, OH · November 8, 2026
Sunlight is breaking clean across the frost on Broad Street this morning. It makes for an ideal stroll before Sunday dinner.
The Lead
The countywide military tribute banner initiative displays personalized vinyl banners honoring active-duty, reserve, and veteran service members from lampposts across Kalida and neighboring Putnam County communities. First raised for Memorial Day, these banners will hang through Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, giving residents just a few more days to view the portraits and service histories of local soldiers before public crews carefully retire them for winter storage.
Sponsored by families, civic groups, and local businesses, the lamppost displays highlight generations of hometown service, spanning World War II to modern deployments. As the county prepares for midweek observances, taking an evening stroll along downtown streets offers a quiet, personal chance to honor those names before the seasonal takedown begins.
Local Pulse
Local Excavators Bring Trenchless Pipe Lining Downtown Business Crews deploy robotic resin lining to repair underground sewer lines without digging up residential lawns and driveways.
Two-Person Puzzle Showdown Returns Tuesday Evening Community Teams race against the clock to complete identical 300-piece jigsaws at the local branch starting at 5 p.m..
Today's Outlook
- High 58°F · Low 34°F — Clear
- Keep a sturdy jacket handy for chilly morning air before clear skies warm the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Tri-State Gun & Knife Show Allen County Fairgrounds (2750 Harding Hwy), Lima, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · $8 Browse outdoor sporting goods and collectibles across the county fairgrounds.
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Downtown Findlay, Findlay, 2:00–3:00 PM · Free Honor area servicemembers during the annual march along Main Street.
Tomorrow
- Story Time Columbus Grove Branch Library (317 N Main St), Columbus Grove, 10:00 AM · Free
- Friends of the Library Meeting Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 4:30 PM · Free
- Adult Puzzle Competition Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 5:30 PM · Free
Tuesday
- Story Time Pandora Branch Library (118 E Main St), Pandora, 10:00 AM · Free
- Adult Puzzle Competition Kalida Branch Library (301 N 3rd St), 5:00 PM · Free
- Teen Name That Beverage Game Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy), Ottawa, 5:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Kalida Branch Library
- In October 1935, Kalida's library started as a humble school substation, kept alive during summers in Harry Lee’s drug store. When the village finally opened dedicated municipal quarters on April 8, 1973, exactly 163 residents arrived to celebrate.
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