Putnam County Sentinel

07/25/2025

Official press release from the Kalida Police Department and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

07/25/2025

Facing the future with humor and hope
MILLER CITY – It was a hot evening in July as Carter Niese played baseball for the Ottawa American Legion team.

“We lost, but we had fun,” Carter said grinning the next morning.

Being on the team again is important for Carter. Discovering a tumor on his knee a few years ago had made his future uncertain. The son of Chad and Lynne Niese, Miller City, Carter has four brothers he always enjoys playing sports with. With the discovery of the tumor, his future involvement with sports was in question.

“I also want to be a cop,” Carter said.

Full story: https://putnamsentinel.cherryroad.com/facing-the-future-with-humor-and-hope/

Read the Putnam County Sentinel for three months for only 99 cents: https://putnamsentinel.cherryroad.com/plans/

07/25/2025

Vennekotter elected to National Corn Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ohio Corn & Wheat congratulates Dennis Vennekotter of Putnam County on his election to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Board.

Full story: https://putnamsentinel.cherryroad.com/vennekotter-elected-to-national-corn-board/

07/25/2025

From Kalida PD...

Already had a few people ask and told me rumors about the fire in Kalida this afternoon.

A pickup truck pulling an enclosed equipment trailer caught fire while travelling east on 224 by Dollar General in Kalida. They pulled into Hoyt’s parking lot away from the building and were able to unhitch their pickup from the trailer. There were some minor explosions as the trailer contained some gas cans and gas grill size propane tanks. The trailer is a total loss, no injuries, and building on the property was unharmed and not involved. Thanks to the Kalida Fire Department, Kalida and Putnam County Ems, and PCSO for their quick response and assistance.

07/25/2025

Small propane tanks ruptured in the back of a 24' enclosed construction trailer, catching it on fire today in the Village of Kalida. The driver pulled the truck and cargo trailer over in the parking lot at what used to be Hoyt's Tavern where the trailer became consumed. There were no injuries.

07/24/2025

Another BUMMER! Today's Farmer's Market in Delphos is canceled.

****** update******
JULY 24TH MARKET CANCELED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY.

Check out these amazing young entrepreneurs bringing all their homemade and handcrafted items to the Downtown Delphos Farmers Market for "KIDZ in BIZ". Get to The Lot and really support "small business" on Thursday from 4-6pm.

07/24/2025

BUMMER!

Send a message to learn more

07/23/2025

🔥 Heat Advisory for Thursday 🔥
Expect air temperatures in low to mid 90s & Humid
Heat index 100 - 105
Have a place to cool off
Stay hydrated
Know the signs of heat exhaustion/heat stroke
- Heavy Sweating or No sweating at all
- Cool, moist skin
- Fatigue
- Dizziness / Lightheadedness
- Headache
- Nausea / Vomiting
- Muscle Cramps

Friday will stay hot & humid, high of 88, storms probable
Saturday still humid but cooler, 84, early storms possible
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will all be warm, upper 80s or lower 90s while next Wednesday brings relief, still humid but a high of 81.

07/23/2025

****** update******
JULY 24TH MARKET CANCELED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY.

Check out these amazing young entrepreneurs bringing all their homemade and handcrafted items to the Downtown Delphos Farmers Market for "KIDZ in BIZ". Get to The Lot and really support "small business" on Thursday from 4-6pm.

07/19/2025

Leipsic Pool closed until at least Monday.

07/14/2025

A Putnam County landmark gets its last day in the sun. Do you have fond memories of the Hitching Post?

07/02/2025

DID YOU KNOW that you can read the entire Putnam County Sentinel for only 99¢? Excellent sports coverage, local events, our news coverage, and attention to our nine school districts and village councils are all here.