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- Snow? Ice? Oil mist? This is just a drill
- Allen County participates in state drill
- LIMA — Anyone listening in to a police scanner this morning may hear unusual traffic — lots of snow, ice and an oil mist. Pay no attention. Officials from multiple agencies and county departments are taking part in a statewide emergency... Full story
- Face to face and on their feet
- LIMA — The old version of the Lima Business Expo involved a lot of business owners sitting on chairs behind tables and handing out free stuff to passers-by, most of whom were also business people. In the new version, they took away their... Full story
- Police calls for Thursday, March 18
- Police calls as of 10:40 a.m. Thursday, March 18 from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and Lima Police Department: 701 N. Cable Road, Lima — Early Thursday, an employee at Walgreens reported an individual tried to fill a falsified... Full story
- St. Gerard pupils initiate ending the 'R' word
- LIMA — You won’t be hearing the word “retarded” used any more at St. Gerard Catholic Elementary School. Four seventh-graders initiated a project to “End the R Word,” with middle school pupils signing a pledge... Full story
- Joseph must be brought back for new hearing
- LIMA — A man serving a life sentence for the 1990 murder of a Bath High School student must be brought back to Allen County to be advised of court cost, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday. “It’s not a complete resentencing... Full story
- Strickland tours area's agriculture today
- LIMA — Gov. Ted Strickland is immersing himself in agriculture, and Western Ohio, today. Strickland will discuss his Ohio Neighborhood Harvest initiative, which seeks to bring Ohio-grown and raised food to Ohio families. Strickland will... Full story
- Four amendments dropped from ditch project
- LIMA — Four amendments to the Lost Creek Ditch project were dropped from consideration, the main project and two amendments were approved and one was put on hold for 90 days on Wednesday afternoon at the final public hearing. Amendments 5, 6... Full story
- Surge knocks out power in township
- AMERICAN TOWNSHIP -- Several areas in American Township and the village of Elida were reported to be without power Wednesday night after a surge disabled multiple transformers, said American Township Fire officials. Representatives from AEP Ohio... Full story
- Builders talk about new lead safety regs
- WAPAKONETA — An upcoming U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandate will require all contractors working on homes built before 1978 to take extra precautions to contain potentially harmful dust from lead-based paints. The West Central Ohio... Full story
- March Madness arrives
- LIMA — Let the madness begin. The onset of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament means more than a prospective full day of basketball viewing. It also signals the annual ritual of bracketology as casual and die-hard fans become... Full story
- Kouns Born appointed to Lima school board
- LIMA — Cat Kouns Born said she believes in education and in giving to her community. She’ll have a hand in both in her new job as a Lima school board member. “I’m a big believer in education and the opportunities it has... Full story
- Task force nabs 8 on felony charges
- LIMA -- Eight people were arrested in Allen County on felony warrants Tuesday in a sweep by the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force. Two others were arrested on misdemeanor warrants. The task force is made up of the Allen County... Full story
- Ohio Decorative Products fined after accident
- SPENCERVILLE — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Ohio Decorative Products $91,000 after an investigation following an accident at the Spencerville factory revealed machines were missing guards. In December of last... Full story
- Second alleged shooter turns himself into cops
- LIMA — A second man wanted in the shooting of a man last week outside a convenience store turned himself in. Rae’mon L. Crawford turned himself in Tuesday evening to officers of the Lima Police Department. Crawford was sought in the... Full story
- Lima Memorial lays off at least 19
- LIMA — At least 19 people lost their jobs at Lima Memorial Health System earlier this month, documents obtained by The Lima News show. The employees in 14 different departments were laid off and can reapply for other jobs posted at the... Full story
- Jefferson Awards: No slowing down for Shook
- LIMA — Two different people know Bonnie Shook in different capacities, but they both described her relationship with volunteering the same way. “No is not in her vocabulary,” said Janis Daley, Lima Memorial Health System’s... Full story
- St. Rita’s to fund Job and Family Services caseworker
- LIMA — The Allen County Department of Job and Family Services is down 15 caseworkers because of budget cuts, so an offer from St. Rita’s Medical Center to fund one was welcome news to director Lynn Shock. County commissioners on... Full story
- GOP meets deadline to suggest name for Elections Board
- OTTAWA — Members of the Putnam County Republican Central Committee have chosen Greg Hermiller to submit as their choice to serve on the Putnam County Board of Elections. Lyle McKanna, central committee chairman, said they submitted the name... Full story
- City, county trying for ultrafast Internet
- LIMA — Maybe you’re a student, or a health professional, or someone who downloads movies. You could help get ultrafast Internet for your community by participating in Lima and Allen County’s application for Google’s Fiber... Full story
- Police calls for Wednesday, March 17
- Police calls as of 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 17 from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Lima Police Department and Shawnee Township Police Department: 1875 Harding Highway, Lima — Early Wednesday, an employee at Speedway reported an... Full story
- NASA officials visit Lima Senior moonbuggy team
- LIMA — A student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1996, Mike Selby’s moonbuggy team pushed completion of its human-powered buggy to the last second. The team won that year’s NASA’s Great Moonbuggy Race, but... Full story
- Councilors remain angered by last-minute vote
- LIMA — At least one City Council member isn’t finished with a series of rushed votes taken March 8 regarding pay grade increases, department reorganizations and the creation of a new position. Fifth Ward Councilwoman Teresa Adams, who... Full story
- Parent requests review of bus policy
- SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — A Shawnee schools parent asked the school board Tuesday to review its bus pickup policy, citing a concern for her daughter’s safety. “I’m very concerned about children waiting by themselves in the dark... Full story
- Man charged in Perry home invasion pleads not guilty
- LIMA — The man charged in the murder of a 74-year-old Perry Township woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that could place him on Ohio’s death row. Not a lot about the case against Demond Jones has been released. Sheriff... Full story
- State agency takes suggestions on employment for disabled
- LIMA — As budgets shrink and the economy continues to stand on shaky legs, the state agency in charge of helping people with disabilities find employment is asking residents how they want to see the agency move forward. “We know... Full story
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