Putnam County News

Three people from Upper Sandusky were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 4:51 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 23's Sandusky River bridge, north of County Highway 121 near Upper Sandusky.

An 80-year-old Ottawa woman was killed Friday when she was hit by a vehicle while she stood on Old State Route 224 near the intersection of Putnam County 5, Gilboa.

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Almost a month has passed since our German friends came to Delphos to renew our Friendship Link, which was established 10 years ago.

An 80-year-old Ottawa woman was killed Friday when she was hit by a vehicle while she stood on Old State Route 224 near the intersection of Putnam County 5, Gilboa.

An 80-year-old Ottawa, Ohio, woman was struck and killed by a minivan when she was standing on a road blowing leaves into a ditch, authorities said.

By JORDAN CRAVENS staff writer Law enforcement agencies report an increase in "sexting" cases among teenagers using cell phones.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 The Meadows of Kalida will host its annual Christmas Tree Gala to benefit Putnam County Hospice.

The Putnam County District Library and its branches have announced the following upcoming events: Christmas Plants Program The Putnam County District Library Ottoville-Monterey Twp.

It was a good night in Putnam County for two countywide levies and two school renewal income tax levies for Fort Jennings and Columbus Grove with nearly 53 percent voter turnout in the county.

Mental health services will continue in Putnam County, thanks to a 0.3 mill renewal levy approved by voters today.

Neighbor helping neighbor isn't a thing of the past when communities decide to "Live United," United Ways' campaign theme this year.

State Fire Marshall Shane Cartmill said that two women died in a mobile home fire in Putnam County, Ohio early on Halloween, becoming the state's 98th and 99th fire fatalities of the year.

Two females died in a trailer fire reported at 1:54 a.m. Saturday on Columbus Grove's North Main Street across from Jennings-Gomer Equity's grain elevator.

Dan "Patch" Kimmet, 39, died at 1:44 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009, at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf.

Kelly Ward of the Putnam County District Library told Fort Jennings Village Council Tuesday she hopes the district's new main location in Ottawa will be completed by Christmas 2010.

A "tremendous response" from people getting their seasonal flu shots has left the Defiance County Health Department with no vaccine for children ages 3-18 and with a limited supply for adults.

Childrena TMs clean, gently used or new winter coats and snowsuits size newborn to youth size 12 are being collected for Putnam County families in need.

Ready to make a difference? Make a Difference Day is Oct. 24. The day was created by USA Weekend as a time for individuals to help others in their communities.

A Putnam County woman was killed Wednesday after the vehicle she was driving struck a school bus, according to the Lima post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.

The last time we met, you were introduced to the fact that Putnam County is celebrating the 175th Anniversary of its organization.