Business

Banker paints bleak view of coming years

Bart Mills

LIMA – Randy Bateman jokingly asked the crowd if they wanted a beer before launching into his economic forecast Thursday night. By the time he was done, most in attendance likely wished they had taken him up on the offer. Bateman, chief... Full story

Wapak Machine closing its doors

Bart Mills

WAPAKONETA — Workers at Wapakoneta Machine Co. know they will soon be out of a job, they just don’t know how soon. Employees at the 118-year-old Wapakoneta machining company saw the company sold to Pennsylvania-based ASKO in a deal... Full story

Bank sues Lucas Ford over luxury car

Greg Sowinski

LIMA — A bank is suing Lucas Ford and one of its owners saying it loaned money to the dealership under false pretences in the purchase of a car. JPMorgan Chase Bank of Columbus filed the lawsuit this month against Lucas Ford, and Sean and... Full story

Restaurant back on the block after owner calls off essay contest

J.D. Bruewer

LANDECK — It was an unusual idea, as unusual as a Cajun restaurant in the farmlands of Ohio, but apparently not a popular one. Kyle Caballero, owner of Caballero’s Landeck Tavern, wants to get out of the restaurant business and move... Full story

Applause for Nov. 8

PROMOTION (p) Hanjora appointed as road superintendent Daniel A. Hanjora has been promoted to road maintenance superintendent for the Allen County Engineer’s Office. He took the place of Steve Dunlap, who recently retired. Hanjora has been... Full story

John Smith: Look out for holes while harvesting

JOHN SMITH, Auglaize County Extension Agent

As harvest progresses in Ohio, one area that is rapidly shifting in the field is the wet ground. A message to field operators during this wet season is to be on the lookout for ruts and sink holes. No matter the type of vehicle used to enter and... Full story

Neil Winget: Be careful with a bargain

Neil Winget, Better Business Bureau

Everybody likes a bargain, and, these days, a bargain can be like money in the bank. As always, care must be taken by the consumer to avoid ending up with less of a bargain than you thought. This is a true story. Only the names have been left out,... Full story

Couple goes against economic grain to open store

J.D. Bruewer

WAPAKONETA — It’s a dream they’ve been planning for 10 years. Dennis and Dee Smith bought a new home and built a barn next door. Now they’re opening a furniture and hardwoods store in the barn. When Dee Smith retired as... Full story

First Federal closing Cole Street branch

Bart Mills

LIMA — First Federal Bank will close its North Cole Street branch after the first of the year. The branch will close Jan. 22. Services will be consolidated with the bank’s other Lima branches, including offices on Allentown Road, South... Full story

Brown promotes renewable energy job creation

J.D. Bruewer

WASHINGTON — Renewable energy can drive the economy in the 21st century just as the automotive industry drove the economy in the 20th century, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said Wednesday. In a conference call with the Blue Green Alliance, a... Full story

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