Regional news

SEPT 15 MEDIA RELEASE___CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties is holding their annual Fall Preservice to train new CASA volunteers. Prospective volunteers will be equipped with the knowledge they need to advocate for abused and neglected children.

CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers advocate for children in the foster system. Volunteers walk alongside these children during their court cases, making recommendations in court for their best interests. Cases with a CASA generally have better outcomes than those that do not.

MEDIA RELEASE__Pandora-Gilboa High School will celebrate Homecoming on Friday, September 26 including the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen at 6:20 p.m. 

The 2025 Homecoming Court includes the following members:
Freshmen 
Josie Gerding 
Jett Diller 

Sophomores 
Elizabeth Burkholder 
Paxton Verhoff 

Juniors 
Brooke Ramey 
Grady Kempf 

SEPT 10 MEDIA RELEASE__Three Ohio wildlife officers were recently honored with Officer of the Year awards from national conservation organizations, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. 

Traffic will be maintained during this closure, however please find an alternate route

SEPT 10 MEDIA RELEASE__Napoleon Rd. between Dixie Hwy. and Main St. in Beaverdam will be closed for a paving project on Thursday, September 11, from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 pm.

This closure includes Napoleon Road north of 1-75 on and off ramps.

For more information, contact Allen County Engineer 419-228-3196.

MEDIA RELEASE__Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your infant through kindergarten age children (ages 0-6 years) and meet other moms. Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, and Nannies are welcome, too!

These educational play-dates will begin on September 15 and 16 and continue on the first and third Monday and Tuesday of each month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera. A second session on Monday is from 11:00-12:00 a.m.

CREATED WITH OUR MEDIA RELEASE MAKER__The Findlay Community Orchestra is a new organization looking for people with some previous experience who want play violin, viola, cello or bass. Jeremy Sheets is the FCO conductor.

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