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MEDIA RELEASE__Check out programs coming to the Pandora branch of the Putnam County District Library, 304 Hilty Dr., in June 2026:

Addie presents a Tech Program: Passwords Made Easy
June 1 at 1:30  p.m. 
Join Addie from the Putnam County District Library for an informative, free program on making passwords easy. RSVP required: Call 419-523-4121. This program is presented in conjunction with the Putnam County Council on Aging Inc. and is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

MEDIA RELEASE_The Pandora-Riley branch of the Putnam County District Library, 304 Hilty Dr., has announced 2026 summer reading challenges. 

Participants are asked to log books read to earn badges. One ticket will be earned per badge, and participants can use tickets to enter a drawing for prizes. The drawing will be held the first week of each month. Prize categories include: birth to 11 years old, 12 to 18 years old, and adults 18 and over.

The May 14 dedication ceremony to be attended by Gov. Mike DeWine at the Ray Brown Memorial Park, 1014 N Ohio St, Alger, will begin at 2:00 p.m.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park in Alger, Ohio, on Thursday, May 14, is a remarkable ending to a long-forgotten story. Only in recent years has it become locally known that Negro League star pitcher and Baseball Hall of Fame honoree Ray Brown was born in the village in 1906.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Daily Chief-Union of Upper Sandusky has reported that it has been acquired by CherryRoad Media, along with the Kenton Times, effective May 1.

The two newspapers were previously published by the Ray Barnes family. 

CherryRoad Media is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and has been active in the newspaper industry since 2020.

CherryRoad Media owned and operated the Ada Herald from September 2023 to July 2025, when the newspaper ceased publication.

MEDIA RELEASE__Each year, families across Ohio are forever changed by individuals who decide to drive impaired. To ensure everyone makes it home to their loved ones safely, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will be conducting statewide OVI checkpoints next week.

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