Putnam County

Ottawa-Glandorf Rotary Club has chosen Kevin Bellman as the recipient of the Putnam County 2013 Community Service Award. They are presenting the award to Bellman today, Wednesday, May 15, during a special program held during the Rotary Club meeting.

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OTTAWA — Following approval of Ottawa-Glandorf Superintendent Kevin Brinkman’s resignation to initiate retirement benefits, the school board employed him for a three-year term.

Putnam County Recorder, Cathy Recker, warns citizens to beware of a “Deed Processing Notice” being sent to local homeowners in the area, from a company with a Washington, D.C. address.

The Ottawa-Glandorf Boys Division III State Basketball champions were honored once again in a ceremony on Thursday, May 2, at the Robert J. Hermiller gymnasium.

On Sunday, May 5, over 1,000 pieces of artwork from elementary, junior high, and senior high school students were on display for the 2013 Putnam County Art Show. This year's student artwork was eligible for "Award of Merit" ribbons, as well as a number of special "Best of Show" rosettes. Fifteen “Best of Show” rosettes were awarded.

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On May 6, the Putnam County Council on Aging will honor four outstanding senior citizens. This year’s selection included three women from Ottawa and a Continental resident. All four women enjoy the camaraderie of working with others. They also feel it is important to give back to their community and county.

Modern Woodmen fundraiser for Putnam County Cancer Assistance Program CAP a success

On Wednesday, April 24th, the annual Area I Envirothon was held in Ottawa County. Fifty-Nine teams competed in the day long event which involves tests in the five areas of aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soils, and current environmental issues. This year’s theme was grasslands and range management.

FORT JENNINGS - Putnam County Sheriff Michael Chandler warned residents not to fall for a scam claiming a debit card from Fort Jennings Bank had been temporarily deactivated.

OTTAWA - They elected officers for the 70th Chapter of the People First of Ohio.

OTTAWA—On March 27, Ottawa Elementary School held a “Pennies 4 Rhianna” benefit to raise money for kindergartner Rhianna Moreno, who has been dubbed “The Toughest Titan.” Rhianna is continuing to recover from a car accident that occurred in December.

OTTAWA - After three months in office Putnam County Sheriff Mike Chandler said he is still on a learning curve with his new duties.

Unusual portraits line the walls of Beverly Amstutz’s family room in Bluffton. One portrait features her grandmother, a Mennonite, dressed in purple.

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Singing! Dancing! Dinner! What more culture could one ask for, all in one fantastic evening? The Ottawa-Glandorf Choir Department promises that this year’s Dinner Theater, “No Bad News,” is guaranteed to be a feel good experience, and is sure to have something for everyone.

CONTINENTAL – Free Christian Church, north of Continental, will present “A Journey Through Time,” March 27, 28 and 29.

Putnam County Schools were well represented at the Ohio School Board Associates Northwest Region Spring Conference held at the Penta Career Center in Perrysburg on Thursday, March 14. The theme for the evening was to celebrate 26 Acts of Kindness in honor of the lives lost at Sandy Hook, and the NW Region was happy to celebrate 26 + 9 Acts of Kindness during the evening.

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CONTINENTAL - Sometimes it takes 6,500 lego bricks to create a community.

Students from all nine Putnam County High Schools competed last Thursday during the Putnam County Scholastic League Tournament.

The Putnam County Band and Choir Concert was held at Ottawa-Glandorf’s Robert J. Hermiller’s Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2013. The All- County Band and Choir was comprised of a total of 157 students (87 choir, 70 band) from all nine Putnam County high schools. These students were selected through an audition process earlier in the school year. They rehearsed at Ottawa-Glandorf, Bluffton University and at their home high schools since mid-January.

Students from Putrnam County performed Sunday afternoon during the Putnam County All-County Band & Choir Concert. This year’s event was held at the Ottawa-Glandorf High School Gymnasium.

The Union Bank Company is pleased to announce that Kim Verhoff, Assistant Vice President has been appointed as the office manager at the Union Bank Columbus Grove location. She was recently the consumer lender for the Columbus Grove location.