OTTAWA — The Putnam County Ohio Republican Party is hosting a “Get to Know the Candidates” event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Putnam County Education Services Center, 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. Tickets are $15 per person. Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor will be present at the event. She will give a 15- to 20-minute speech. Tickets may be purchased by mailing a check payable to the Putnam County Republican Party, P.O.