Israeli airstrike kills at least 9 in Rafah
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah killed at least nine people, six of them children, hospital authorities said Saturday, as Israel pursued its nearly seven-month offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Community gathers for river cleanup
LIMA — It is a yearly event meant to help bring the community together and foster civic pride. On Saturday morning, that event returned with the city of Lima, Allen Soil and Water District, LACNIP and Omnisource partnering together for the Ottawa River Cleanup.
Plea proposal offered to Lima man
LIMA — A Lima man who prosecutors say abused a child and attempted to cause physical harm to that person via strangulation has been presented with a plea offer that expires in 10 days.
House passes aid funding for Ukraine, Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.
Lima businesses collaborate at expo
LIMA — Running a business has often been seen through the lens of competition as each business competes for customers, but on Saturday, Lima businesses focused on cooperation and collaboration.
Land transfers, April 11-17
The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is shown by the following report, for the week running April 11 through April 17. Figures reflect the selling price of the property, along with the address or lot number of same and are courtesy of Allen County Recorder Mona Losh’s Office.
David Trinko: Lima native cooks her way to world title
Bethany Boedicker has come a long way, from munching on her great-grandmother’s “bonus snack” pie dough in Lima to wowing judges at an international competition.
CrimeStoppers
LIMA — Area law enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or people below. The Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides anonymous tip information that would lead to the arrest of anyone listed on this page. Please call 419-229-STOP (7867).
Civic Center to celebrate 40 years with gala
LIMA — The Civic Center Foundation will have its season reveal digitally this year, but the annual gala will still be held later this year.
