Pearl Lewandowski

Putnam County health officials are inviting residents to help shape the future of health and wellness in the community. OTTAWA, Ohio (WLIO) — Putnam County health officials are inviting residents to help shape the future of health and wellness in the community.

VAN WERT, Ohio (WLIO) — A December overdose call at a Van Wert home has led to a major drug indictment. A Van Wert County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Devin Couch of Van Wert on eight counts, including trafficking and possession of cocaine, aggravated trafficking and possession of drugs, trafficking and possession of hashish, and trafficking and possession of marijuana. Each charge includes a firearm specification, along with eight gun forfeiture specifications.

OTTAWA, Ohio (WLIO) — Putnam County health officials are inviting residents to help shape the future of health and wellness in the community. After completing a community health assessment in 2025, the Putnam County Health Department and its partners developed a Community Health Improvement Plan focused on three priorities: mental health and substance misuse, community conditions, and chronic disease and healthy behaviors.