Special Projects

Cruiser concerns: Aging fleets spend time in the shop instead of on patrol

Greg Sowinski

LIMA — Sheriff Al Solomon is unable to purchase a new patrol car this year, thanks to a budget crunch that is taking no prisoners. “Up until last year, we purchased two new cruisers on a rotation basis each year,” the Auglaize... Full story

The class size challenge: State requirements will be costly to districts

Beth L. Jokinen

LIMA — Sure, money to hire teachers will be an issue for Elida schools to meet upcoming state classroom-size requirements. Despite the nearly $1 million yearly cost, that’s not what officials worry about most. Space is the real issue,... Full story

No big surprises in Rhodes, OSU-Lima top salaries

Beth L. Jokinen

LIMA — In reporting employee salaries, officials at OSU-Lima and Rhodes State College are quick to say that the two schools operate very differently. “People naturally want to compare us, but it is apples and oranges in many... Full story

Business leaders see a bright(ish) future

Bart Mills

LIMA — There have been plenty of clichés tossed about concerning the county’s dire economy. Looking to the future, local business leaders are dusting off a genuine classic: cautiously optimistic. There’s little doubt the... Full story

Pill-popping problem

Doctors deal with more prescription abuses

Hannah Poturalski

LIMA — Addicts are finding clever ways to satisfy their needs, with the abuse of prescription pain relievers rising at an alarming pace. One common effort is causing grief for health care providers nationwide. Patients jump around to... Full story

Spending the stimulus

More than $40 million in stimulus coming to area, often with intricate requirements

Tyrel Linkhorn

LIMA — Federal stimulus dollars are beginning to trickle into the area as the government tries to heal the economy through infrastructure improvements, education initiatives and job training. But tracking the money — and in some cases... Full story

By the book: Libraries balance decreased budgets, increased demands

Nancy Kline

VAN WERT — The popularity of the Internet left some naysayers with a negative view of libraries’ future. “Some people thought the Internet would mean the death of libraries,” said John Carr, the director of the Brumback... Full story

Why teens take risks

Parenting, feelings of invincibility, inability to see future lead to behavior

Beth L. Jokinen

LIMA — After a revolving door of jail time since he was 11, Samni Groves, 19, doesn’t see much of a future. “I see myself in prison in 10 years,” he said. “I don’t want to, but the way my life is right now, it... Full story

Coverage of the 40th anniversary of the moon landing

Celebrating the accomplishments of Wapakoneta's Neil Armstrong

Staff reports

The Lima News and LimaOhio.com celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. Check out our thorough coverage of the event, as well as festivities in Wapakoneta: MEMORIES OF THE MOON LANDING ANNIVERSARY 40 years later, moon still giant... Full story

Individuals consider possibilities of turbines to generate electricity

David Trinko

WAUSEON - Art Miller found a way to pull money out of thin air. "I was on a kick of what bill I could get rid of," said Miller, who owns a farm near Wauseon. "The way the market and the business are right now, profits seem to go down. But you can't... Full story

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