Elections

Berger bests Beck in Lima mayoral race

Voters give mayor his sixth term

Heather Rutz

LIMA — After a generation in office, Mayor David Berger earned a sixth term from voters, who stuck with him despite a strong push for change. Berger won with 55.4 percent of the vote, besting challenger Dan Beck’s 44.1 percent.... Full story

Voters reject sales tax increase

Bart Mills

ALLEN COUNTY — The county’s sales tax was voted down by voters before the first penny could be collected. Allen County voters rejected the commissioners’ efforts to add 0.5 percent to the county’s sales tax by 2,000 votes... Full story

Sales tax vote won't affect budget plans, commissioners say

Bob Blake

LIMA — Hope for the best, plan for the worst — that was the message the two Allen County commissioners who voted for a 0.5 percentage point increase in the county sales tax had a day after the increase was repealed by voters.... Full story

Hardin voters back 4-H

Tyrel Linkhorn

KENTON — Hardin County voters showed overwhelming support for the Ohio State University Extension office, approving a levy that keeps the office open in 2010 and beyond. About 59 percent of voters voted for the 0.4 mill levy that will... Full story

Schools win, county loses in Van Wert County

J.D. Bruewer

VAN WERT — It took a few tries, but Vantage Career Center passed the levy it needed to expand and renovate its facility. Van Wert City Schools passed the levy it needed to get $27.5 million in state funds for a new elementary school. The Van... Full story

Mental health levy passes in Putnam County

Staff reports

OTTAWA — Mental health services will continue in Putnam County, thanks to a 0.3 mill renewal levy approved by voters today. Voters signed off on the five-year levy by a 60.3 percent to 39.7 percent margin. The levy raises $170,000 per year... Full story

Perry Township loses, Beaverdam, Lima schools pull out wins

Beth L. Jokinen

LIMA — Perry Township resident John Pitts Jr. doesn’t think the township needs more police presence, so he voted against a property tax levy Tuesday. He wasn’t alone. Fifty-six percent of voters rejected the three-year, 2 mills... Full story

Putnam voters OK 911 levy

Nancy Kline

OTTAWA — It was a good night in Putnam County for two countywide levies and two school renewal income tax levies for Fort Jennings and Columbus Grove with nearly 53 percent voter turnout in the county. The E-911 1 mill replacement and 0.25... Full story

St. Marys council race down to one vote

Greg Sowinski

WAPAKONETA — One of the most contested races in Auglaize County, that for the at-large seat on St. Marys City Council, has come down to one vote with a newbie edging an incumbent for now. But 29 provisional votes remain to be counted and if... Full story

Third of Lima City Council gets a new look

Heather Rutz

LIMA — City Council will have a much different look this January, with three new members, two of whom ousted incumbent members Tuesday. Teresa Adams, Jesse Lowe II and Kurt Neeper earned seats in the 5th, 3rd and 1st wards, respectively.... Full story

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