11/29/18 – 7:14 A.M.

An effort to combat growing suicide numbers around the nation is coming to Putnam County Friday. The Putnam County Sentinel reports all high school students in the county will attend assemblies designed to address the issue.

The sessions will feature Kevin Hines, a well-known speaker about suicide. Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. He has since worked to promote mental health awareness.

Students from Fort Jennings, Ottoville, Kalida, and Continental will attend a morning session in Ft. Jennings. Ottawa-Glandorf will host students from Pandora-Gilboa, Columbus Grove, Leipsic, and Miller City in the afternoon.

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