NEWS

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Births

Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical CenterNov. 16 — Amelia Perkins and Jonathon Smith, Findlay, boy. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .n...

November 17th, 2019 |  

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Lima police arrest man in two robberies, investigate another incident

LIMA — Lima police are investigating the robberies of three businesses.On Friday shortly before 8 p.m. officers were called to the CVS Pharmacy,...

November 17th, 2019 |  

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Holidays arrive early: Retailers unleash pre-Black Friday frenzy

LIMA — Expect to see more pre-Black Friday sales in 2019 as retailers try to make up for the shortened holiday season, with six fewer days betwe...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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Ford workers secure $9K signing bonus, pay raises, new product with approved contract

DETROIT — After two weeks of voting with little drama or controversy, UAW workers ratified their four-year contract with Ford by 56.3% of the vo...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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Jordan comes to Trump’s defense

WASHINGTON — As one of the top Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, was on the front lines of the impeach...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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A glimpse into Airstream’s future

JACKSON CENTER — Airstream gave a glimpse of the next 80 years of the company Friday morning with a tour of its new manufacturing facility.̶...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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SPORTS

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High school football: Ottawa-Glandorf holds off Wauseon for win

DEFIANCE — Ottawa-Glandorf’s defensive unit bent a little, but it did not break.In Saturday’s Division IV, Region 14 semifinal footb...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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High school football: Leipsic advances to regional finals

NAPOLEON — Edgerton wanted to run.But Leipsic stuffed that idea in a hurry.Instead, it was Leipsic pounding the ball on the ground for a 39-6 di...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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High school football: New Bremen dominates Perry 42-14

PIQUA — Perry’s dream season came to a nightmarish end after New Bremen overwhelmed the Commodores, 42-14 in Saturday night’s Divisi...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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College football: Ohio State routs Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Fresh off another rout, Justin Fields and No. 2 Ohio State was looking ahead. Because chances are the next couple of games fi...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Ohio college football: Ohio Northern’s Williams breaks rushing mark in victory

ADA — Christiaan Williams became Ohio Northern’s all-time career rushing leader as the Polar Bears celebrated Senior Day with a 34-28 Bend...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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MULTIMEDIA - PHOTO STORE

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LIFESTYLE

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Lopez-Yañez leads Lima Symphony Orchestra

LIMA — The search continues for a new conductor for the Lima Symphony Orchestra after Maestro Crafton Beck left at the end of last season.On Sat...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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Joan and Bill Hill

VAUGHNSVILLE — Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hill are celebrating 70 years of marriage. A family dinner party was held at the home of their granddaughter in...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Five generations: Fetter family

Five generations of the Fetter family gathered recently: Mary Fetter, Donna (Fetter) Bowers, Tina (Bowers) Kesler, Bret Kesler and Skylar Kesler. .neF...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Five generations: Peters family

Five generations of the Peters family gathered recently: Great-great-grandmother Lee Williams, of Lima, holding great-great-granddaughter Aerin Peters...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Wanted: Christmas services

Churches in the area are gearing up for Christmas. To help the community know what services and events are planned, The Lima News will be bringing bac...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Real Life Mama: On my way

My niece likes to call me a lady. At least that is what it sounds like she is saying, but what she is actually calling me is a late-y. You see, even a...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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OPINION

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David Trinko: In search of an underdog for today

I don’t know about you, but I could use a sports underdog right about now.The world is so full of anger and animosity. I’m sure you can lo...

November 17th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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Michael Reagan: The impeachment follies

Spoiler alert.The Democrats’ big dream of impeaching President Trump is going nowhere.Act I of the pathetic Trump impeachment hearings they are ...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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ANALYSIS: In Ohio battleground, 2020 race will be a fight for the suburbs

Donald Trump may not be able to count on the affluent Ohio suburbs that all modern Republican presidents have relied on to deliver winning margins in ...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Letter: Hospital program a blast from the past

I read with interest the Oct. 29 story in The Lima News concerning the new medical education building being erected on the corner of West Market Stree...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Editorial: A dozen years later, Jim Jordan has not changed

Republicans never made it a secret they wanted Jim Jordan to be one of their nine members on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The...

November 16th, 2019 updated: November 17th, 2019. |  

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Legal-Ease: Hemp production set to start in Ohio

This summer, Ohio law changed to allow the production and processing of hemp.Hemp is cannabis plant material. Cannabis is the same plant that can be c...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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BUSINESS

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Joint Township District Memorial Hospital recognized for outreach

ST. MARYS — Joint Township District Memorial Hospital was recently recognized for its educational efforts related to infant safe sleep best prac...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Shawnee school board recognizes journalists

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The Shawnee Local School District will appoint Lima News reporter Sam Shriver and Your Hometown Stations reporter Camri Nelso...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Sanchez elected to GLR board

LIMA — Lima Pallet President Tracie Sanchez has been elected to the Greater Lima Region’s board of directors.In a statement to the media, ...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Liz Weston: What to do if your parents need financial help

Most parents in the U.S. provide some sort of financial support to their adult children, multiple surveys have found. But often, financial aid goes th...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Putnam County Habitat recognizes volunteer

LEIPSIC — Longtime Habitat for Humanity in Putnam County volunteer Ken Elchinger was honored last week for surpassing 1,000 volunteer hours with...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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Delphos, New Bremen residents reappointed to state boards

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has reappointed two area men onto boards.Timothy K. Staup, of Delphos, will serve on the Motor Vehicle Salvage ...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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STATE NEWS

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High school senior wins school board seat

BATH, Ohio — Mike Kahoe was eager to discuss his recent election to the Revere Board of Education and his plans for the position, from increasin...

November 16th, 2019 |  

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House passes ‘Ohio Student Religious Liberties Act’

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House on Wednesday approved legislation that would protect student rights to religious expression in public schools, includi...

November 16th, 2019 updated: November 16th, 2019. |  

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Uber, Lyft say their rides will be safer if Ohio keeps two license plate requirement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Uber and Lyft are getting involved in the political fight over Ohio’s license plate requirements.The ride-share giants ha...

November 14th, 2019 |  

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Central Ohioans can answer bell ringers with cellphone

No cash to drop into that Red Kettle? No problem.The Salvation Army in Central Ohio welcomes your digital donation just the same. With fewer shoppers ...

November 14th, 2019 |  

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Strauss victims to again address Ohio State trustees

Ohio State University’s Board of Trustees will again hear from victims of Dr. Richard Strauss at their upcoming board meeting.After requests fro...

November 12th, 2019 |  

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Ohio lawmakers congratulate Church of Scientology on opening new Columbus location

COLUMBUS, Ohio—State lawmakers welcomed the opening of a gleaming new Church of Scientology in Columbus last weekend, praising the work done in ...

November 12th, 2019 |  

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E-EDITION AND SPECIAL SECTIONS

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