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Wagswoofs – A truck driver from Illinois is expected to be charged with driving while intoxicated after being involved in a single-vehicle accident in Putnam County on Monday afternoon. A spokesperson from the Lima post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Daniel Roush, confirmed that Daniel Roush, a 68-year-old,...

Garret M. Howell, 35, Ottawa, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He was placed on post release control for five years and given credit for 144 days served and any additional days while awaiting transport. He was classified as a Tier 2 sex offender and will have to register every year for 25 years.

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Putnam County District Library's annual Christmas Tree Festival. Marvel at 48 beautifully decorated trees, enjoy festive music, meet Santa, and participate in the Lima Symphony Orchestra's Story Time. Open until December 27th.

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein announced the launch of his reelection campaign to retain his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives and continue serving the citizens of the 82nd House District, which consists of the northwest Ohio counties of Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and the southern half of Defiance. “It...

PUTNAM COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Putnam County District Library has decked its halls for visitors to enjoy reading around the Christmas trees. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, the Annual Christmas Tree Festival is back for its 32nd year. Visitors can marvel at the 48 trees, which local schools, organizations, and businesses have decorated. From now until December 27th, the Library's Ottawa Location will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, so everyone can come and check out the wonderful Christmas Trees.

OTTAWA - Twelve contestants brought their crock pots of soup Friday afternoon to the Schroeder Center for the Arts. They were all hoping to be chosen as the top soup chef and were also helping raise funds for Putnam County Habitat for Humanity. The local organization hosted their first “Soup...

Garret M. Howell, 35, Ottawa, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He was placed on post release control for five years and given credit for 144 days served and any additional days while awaiting transport. He was classified as a Tier 2 sex offender and will have to register every year for 25 years.

Target Area: Allen; Defiance; Fulton; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Williams. Persistent Morning Fog Expected Foggy conditions are set to continue throughout the morning, with some areas experiencing particularly dense fog. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. Drivers are advised to exercise caution due to potential sudden drops in visibility. It's recommended to reduce speed, use low beam headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.

VAN WERT— County Commissioners from Allen, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties got together by phone on Tuesday to discuss the latest information on the West Jennings Creek ditch project. The ditch itself is in parts of all three counties and the commissioners all must sign off on the citizen-led...

The Putnam County Land Bank held their first organizational meeting last Thursday at the courthouse where they appointed officers and discussed how the public entity would operate in the future. The meeting was attended by its five members, which include Putnam County Commissioners Mike Lammers and John Schlumbohm, and Putnam...

KALIDA - This year’s holiday theme at the Putnam County Historical Society museum is “Everything Christmas, A-Z.” The celebration is Sunday, December 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s open house event will feature a new train display, trees decorated by area scout troops, musical...

2023 dog licenses are now on sale in Allen, Putnam and Van Wert counties and must be purchased by Jan. 31 to avoid penalty. All dogs 3 months old or older require a license.

2024 Putnam County Dog License are now on sale! Each dog license is only $16 per dog. Dog license can be purchased online at www.doglicenses.us/OH/Putnam and you will need your 2023 dog license number. You can purchase license at the auditor’s office located on the 2nd floor of the courthouse and cash or check is accepted.

OTTAWA —Troy Yant’s Titans improved to 2-0 Saturday afternoon after nearly doubling up Putnam County foe Kalida. The matchup at Hermiller Gymnasium was a low-scoring defensive battle throughout. Ottawa-Glandorf spread the wealth around with seven different individuals finding the score column in their 45-25 non-conference victory. Kalida stood...

Is there high school basketball on the agenda today in Putnam County, Ohio? You bet there is. To make sure you don't miss a possession, we provide details on how to stream the games in the article below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs...

Gregory Harriger, 46, Ottawa, appeared for sentencing on charges of aggravated assault, a second-degree felony; and vandalism, a fifth-degree felony. He was placed on community control for five years with conditions and referred to the W.O.R.T.H. Center for completion of its program. The assault charge had been amended from a second-degree felony. Gregory Preston, 32, Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 4. The charge was...