PUTNAM COUNTY — In the past seven years, Putnam County has seen its share of hardships. Fires, accidents, floods, and, of course, the COVID pandemic.
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Standing Guard Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:32 AM OTTAWA Despite rumors to the contrary, the Putnam County Board of
Commissioners asserts it has no plans to demolish an Ottawa landmark.
Following
the recent posting of an ill-advised headline on a local media webpage,
many area residents have expressed concern regarding the “proposed”
demotion of the Armory on Ottawa’s Main Street.
“We are, at this
point in time, not even contemplating tearing down the building,”
Commissioner Mike Lammers stated on Tuesday. “It’s obviously a
historical landmark.”
Built in 1918 during World War I, the over 100 year old armory served a specific purpose through four wars: WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
It s Official Friday, January 8, 2021 8:17 AM As one of his last official duties of 2020, Common Pleas Court Judge Keith Schierloh swore in the countyâs elected officials. Pictured above, Clerk of Courts Kim Redman takes her Oath of Office. (Putnam Sentinel/Amanda Ionatta) PUTNAM COUNTY In what was a series of some of his last official
acts in 2020, Common Pleas Court Judge Keith Schierloh swore in
officials elected last November.
For most, it wasn’t a novel
experience. The singular majority of those sworn in had been there, done
that, before. Commissioners Mike Lammers and Vince Schroeder, Engineer
Mike Lenhart, Treasurer Tracy L. Warnecke, Probate/Juvenile Judge