Thousands of spectators gathered in Continental on Saturday to watch the historic Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive pass through Putnam County during its nationwide tour ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The historic Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive will stop in Continental on Saturday as it travels through Ohio on its way to Philadelphia for America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is making a push for support from Ohio farmers as he looks to win back his old Senate seat this November.

Continental Elementary School took a step back in time this morning, celebrating the opening of a time capsule from 25 years ago.