Putnam County Sentinel

09/14/2026

While earlier in the day screams could be heard on this ride at Pioneer Days in Kalida, the evening riders sang along with the music!

09/14/2026

If you missed Saturday night's drone show at Kalida's Pioneer Days, we have it for you.

09/13/2026

Still lots to do at Pioneer Days in Kalida! 

154th Pioneer Days auction starting at 4:00pm at the dance tent!

09/12/2026

Badinov (now known as The Squeeze) has just started playing in Pioneer Park at Pioneer Days in Kalida.

09/12/2026

Tonight at Pioneer Days, Kalida...

NEW THIS YEAR AT KALIDA PIONEER DAYS!

We’re excited to bring something brand new to Pioneer Days this year — a DRONE LIGHT SHOW presented by American Drone Light Shows!

Join us Saturday night, September 12th during halftime of the Ohio State vs. Texas football game, at approximately 9:30 PM.

📍 Best viewing area: Town Square
👀 Look toward the southwest

The exact start time will depend on the timing of the football game, so make sure you’re downtown and ready before halftime.

Grab your family and friends, find a spot in the square, and get ready to see the Kalida sky light up!

This is something you’re not going to want to miss. See you at Pioneer Days!

09/12/2026

While they're at Pioneer Days, check out the Putnam County Sheriff's Office's all new drone equipped command vehicle. Look for a story on it in our next edition.

09/12/2026

Batman is looking for a new Batmobile in Kalida at the Pioneer Days car show. Supergirl found out and has just landed. Will they fight it out over the car?

09/09/2026

The 51st annual Glandorf Park Fest was well received this year, with the annual fire station chicken bbq, live music and of course, piping hot bean soup. The two day event brought out the community volunteers once again, who worked together for a successful festival.

09/09/2026

The 64th annual Ottoville Park Carnival enjoyed relatively mild weather and very little rain, although the clouds filled the skies Saturday. Returning were the inflatables and games, kickball, whiffleball, wrestling and live music, and returning for the first time in 25 years was the river Duck Race.

09/09/2026

For a K9 it’s a game; for criminals, it’s game over. Read about Putnam County's K9 officers in this week's Sentinel.