Titans Battle for State Volleyball Crown This Afternoon
Kalida, OH · November 13, 2026
Flurries are dusting porch railings early today, setting a brisk winter backdrop for a packed weekend of high-stakes sports and community gatherings.
The Lead
The road to state volleyball glory runs through Wright State University today as neighboring Ottawa-Glandorf takes the court for the Division IV state championship match at 4:00 PM. The Titans earned their historic ticket to the finals on Thursday evening by mounting an unforgettable comeback against four-time defending champion Mentor Lake Catholic. After dropping the opening two sets, Ottawa-Glandorf clawed back with unrelenting net defense and clutch hitting, sweeping the final three frames to secure a stunning 3-2 victory (14-25, 26-28, 25-21, 25-23, 15-13). Allison Kuhlman paced the attack with 18 kills and four blocks, while Madison McKee added 15 kills to turn the tide. Today's title clash pits the Titans against Middletown Bishop Fenwick at the Nutter Center, with caravan departures and watch parties already organizing across Putnam County. First serve flies at four o'clock sharp.
Local Pulse
Seniors Open Annual Scholarship Ticket Drive Schools Twelfth graders begin selling community prize packages this week to generate college scholarship funds for graduation.
Regional Library Extends Weekend Scavenger Hunts Community County branches roll out interactive self-guided family games and take-home craft kits starting across local desks today.
Today's Outlook
- High 42°F · Low 31°F — Snow
- Grab a heavy winter coat and watch for slick morning pavement as snow arrives.
What's On Around Town
Today
Division IV State Championship Wright State University Nutter Center (3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy), Fairborn, 4:00 PM · Paid Watch neighboring Ottawa-Glandorf vie for the state title against Bishop Fenwick.
Flip the Switch Holiday Kickoff Town Square Park, Lima, 5:00–8:30 PM · Free Tree lighting, bounce houses, Lima Area Concert Band tunes, and holiday cheer.
Tomorrow
- FFA Equipment Auction Putnam County Fairgrounds (1490 E 2nd St), Ottawa, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM · Free
- Farms, Barns and Rural Heritage Schumacher Homestead (8350 Bixel Rd), Pandora, 1:00–4:30 PM · Free
- Leave It In the Ring 7 Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center (7 Town Sq), Lima, 6:00 PM · Paid
Sunday
- Lima Motorcycle Swap Meet Allen County Fairgrounds (2750 Harding Hwy), Lima, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Paid
- An American Tapestry Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center (7 Town Sq), Lima, 3:00 PM · Paid
- Darci Lynne & Friends Niswonger Performing Arts Center (10700 State Route 118), Van Wert, 6:30 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Kalida Baseball Association
- When Holy Name Ballpark opened in 1949, nearly 5,000 spectators jammed the stands to watch Negro League and All-American Girls teams take the field. Today, the volunteer association maintains that same historic diamond, keeping grassroots baseball thriving along North Broad.
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