Putnam County News

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.

The wife of the Putnam County sheriff has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from the Ohio Farmers Union.

The wife of the Putnam County Sheriff pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony theft charge.

The wife of a northwest Ohio sheriff pleaded guilty in court Wednesday to a felony theft charge.

Hancock County's unemployment rate fell last month to 10.3 percent from 10.8 percent, but that was because fewer people were seeking jobs.

A Pandora man died Tuesday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car on Ohio 12.

Putnam County was officially organized in 1834, along with the towns of Glandorf, Kalida and Ottawa.

Having not received the help from "mother nature" many had hoped for, this year's yield will reflect a lack of rainfall.