Recent economic data shows more young people are choosing to leave the hustle of city life behind – and moving to smaller or rural communities. This shift can be transformational for small towns! We took some time to think about why small-town living might be the next big move: ✅ Affordable living ✅ Room to Grow your dreams - a business, a garden, a family, a life. ✅ A place where YOU can make a difference! ✅ Supportive, close-knit families and communities. ✅ Revitalization - young energy = fresh ideas. ✅ Connection to Nature – cleaner air, open skies and nature close to home. We continue to hear from young people who are “coming home”. Let’s celebrate them as trailblazers choosing rural roots! They’re not just moving—they’re here to make a difference.💡 #buildingputnamcounty #ruralrevival #SmallTownBigDreams (fb)

📣 MAY 30 — Another new Putnam County business has announced its opening day! After many months of redeveloping a storefront suite in Riverbend Plaza, owner Carrie Geise will open Naturally Living Well, LLC on JUNE 7. The health and wellness store is located at 477 N. Perry St., Ottawa. Congratulations to Carrie on this new endeavor! Watch for a full story next week. #buildingputnamcounty (fb)