Retired firefighter completes painting
DELPHOS — Retired Shawnee Township firefighter John Truesdale has had two passions in life, painting and firefighting.That unique combination put him in perfect position...
Fourth person enters Putnam Co. sheriff race
OTTAWA — Interest in the Putnam County Sheriff position drew a fourth competitor as Capt. Brian Siefker, a longtime employee with the department, threw...
Bed bug infestation causes family to struggle
LIMA — Sarah and her family have had their share of hardships, but this year has been especially difficult for her children.Last winter, she...
Chief Supermarket parent company donates over 95,000 meals to West Ohio Food Bank
LIMA — Thanks to a donation Tuesday from the company behind Chief Marketplace and Community Markets, the West Ohio Food Bank will be able...
Basinger running for appellate court
OTTAWA — After recently announcing he was stepping down from the bench in Putnam County, Judge Randall Basinger announced Tuesday he is running for...
American Township trustees meeting canceled
LIMA — American Township trustees will not hold their scheduled meeting on Dec. 28, as there will not be enough trustees available to form...
PotashCorp Lima to be noisy this week
LIMA — PCS Nitrogen-Lima announced Wednesday it would be resuming operations mid-week after completion of maintenance.An elevated noise level will occur during the startup...
Education Roundup
Lima Senior hospitality program named ‘elite’LIMA — Lima Senior High School has been named to the 2016 Elite 50, an annual selection of the...
Police calls
7700 block of North West Street, Lima — A woman reported Saturday another person assaulted her.3000 block of Murray Road, Lima — A man...
Sunderland Road to close Wednesday
LIMA — Sunderland Road between Agerter Road and state Route 117 will be closed to all through traffic Wednesday starting at 8 a.m., according...