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Reminder: Israel Putnam Masonic Lodge #797 wants to thank everyone for their support and will be taking a break from breakfast for July and August due to all the summer activities. We hope to see everyone in September and have a safe and Happy Summer! … [Read more...] about Community Breakfast Will Start Back Up In September

The regular meeting of the Village of Continental Council was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in council chambers. Five members were present along with Mayor Miller, Administrator Prowant, Solicitor Welch, maintenance employee Tylor Thompson  and Fiscal Officer Darby. Visitors included: Conrad … [Read more...] about Continental Village Council Meeting – June 25, 2019

Thank you to everyone for sharing your memories of this landmark in our community! An excerpt from the 1986 Centennial History of Continental, Ohio says this about the Hotel: "In 1914, Bill Harris erected a fine building for the Continental area, designing it for combination occupancy by a hotel … [Read more...] about The Hotel/Bank/Dress Shop/Shoe Store/Pizza Shop…..

A young man contacted the eNews asking about the history of this building. I can dig up some information for him but thought I would let our readers respond. Feel free to share what you remember about this beautiful landmark in our community. Thank you for responding and thank you to Craig for … [Read more...] about Please Share Your Memories….

Be sure to stop by the dog shelter during your visit to the 2019 Putnam County Fair from Monday June 24 to Saturday June 29! The shelter will have dogs available for adoption and adoption fee is only $54 which includes dog license! The dog shelter should be open in the late afternoon (4 or 5 pm) to … [Read more...] about From the Putnam County Dog Shelter…

Oakwood Community Bible School: June 24 - 28 Monday, June 24: 10:00 Bible Study @ Bloomers 7:15 Band Spectacular @ Putnam County Fair Tuesday, June 25: 7:00 Continental Village Council Meeting 9:00 Post 541 Weekly Drawing Wednesday, June 26: 6:30 Ohio Curiosities @ Continental Branch … [Read more...] about This Week in Continental, June 24 – 30

Auglaize Chapel Church of God, Twin Oaks United Methodist, and Forever His Christian Ministries are hosting the Oakwood Community Vacation Bible School. All kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to join them at the Oakwood Elementary School, June 24 - 28, 6:30 - 8:30pm. The … [Read more...] about Oakwood Community Bible School

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce a new member of our affiliate family! Terry Gasser has come on board as our Construction Manager. Terry is a lifelong resident of Putnam County (Fort Jennings) and has over 40 years of construction experience. Our affiliate is fortunate to … [Read more...] about News from Putnam County Habitat for Humanity