DeWine raised alarms about Ohio teacher pension board
COLUMBUS — When Gov. Mike DeWine sent the media a late afternoon statement last week raising alarms about “red flags” at the State Teachers Retirement System, he said he was forwarding documents and allegations to half a dozen different state entities for investigation.
Perry schools changes June meeting date
PERRY TOWNSHIP — The Perry school board rescheduled its regular board meeting to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the Perry High School Community Room, 2770 E. Breese Road, Lima.
LCC to host purse bingo
LIMA — Lima Central Catholic will play host to a Purse Bingo fundraiser.
Ottawa River Coalition bringing back fish fry
LIMA — The Ottawa River Coalition will hold its Good Friday Fish Fry next year at the Allen County Fairgrounds.
PPEC members donate $13,820 with Operation Round Up
PAULDING — Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,820 to 15 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program.
Lima Senior honors academic achievements
LIMA — Lima Senior High School honored the following students for academic achievements:
Seffernick sentenced to 15 years after police standoff
LIMA — A Lima man who engaged in a 16-hour standoff with police last summer and shot at officers received a 15-year prison sentence Thursday.
Glandorf’s Maag wins Optimist award
GLANDORF — Glandorf Elementary student Chase Maag won the Putnam County Optimist Club’s character award for May.
Click It or Ticket launches annual campaign
LIMA — Seatbelt safety is an ongoing effort in the United States. The Bath Township Fire Department hosted a Click It or Ticket campaign launch on Thursday morning.
Father, daughter killed in deadly Wauseon house explosion
WAUSEON — A father and daughter were killed in a house explosion early Thursday in a northwestern Ohio community, authorities said.