One-time Shawnee Township detective sentenced
LIMA — A former Shawnee Township detective and one-time school resource officer at Apollo Career Center who attempted to cover up interactions with a young girl that allegedly included nude photos was sentenced Monday to 30 days in the county jail and two years of intensive probation.
Elida senior becomes Eagle Scout
ELIDA — A senior at Elida High School became an Eagle Scout while helping provide easier access to a local reservoir.
Local businesses go ‘above and beyond’
LIMA — A night of honor is less than a month away, when the Lima/Allen Chamber of Commerce will host its annual gala awards.
Elida schools hires Kaiser as treasurer
ELIDA — Elida schools hired Continental treasurer Larry Kaiser as its next treasurer.
Punk rock legends Green Jelly to perform at Legacy
LIMA — Punk rock legends Green Jelly will perform a show at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Legacy Ink, 1128 W. North St., Lima.
Retrial scheduled in former Ohio deputy’s murder case
COLUMBUS — The retrial of a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy who was charged with murder in the killing of a 23-year-old Black man is scheduled for this fall.
ODNR to hold open house events on chronic wasting disease
LIMA — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will hold open house events in Lima and Kenton to educate the public about Chronic Wasting Disease, a neurological condition that affects white-tailed deer.
Bathroom bill heads to Ohio House floor
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Higher Education Committee sent legislation to the house floor to require schools to designate restrooms for students according to their assigned genders.
Saviors Grace Ministries honors pastor’s anniversary
LIMA — Saviors Grace Ministries is recognizing the 14th anniversary of Pastor Claytonia Logan.
Underdog Mentality to hold pop-up shop
LIMA — Local clothing brand Underdog Mentality will hold a pop-up shop Saturday, April 27 at Muscle Mart off of Cable Road in Lima.
