Fairgrounds manager talks first year on the job
LIMA — In his first year heading the Allen County Fairgrounds, Bob Fricke learned quickly it’s a different ballgame on the inside.He also learned...
Lima area arts groups receive grant funding
LIMA — Several area organizations dedicated to the arts were among the recipients of more than $12 million in grants from the Ohio Arts...
Local teens win big at Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS — A pair of teenagers from Allen and Auglaize counties took top honors at the Ohio State Fair over the weekend, winning Grand...
Ada police officer OK after 2-vehicle collision
ADA — An Ada police officer was in good health after his police cruiser was turned on its side following a collision Monday.At 1:45...
Cridersville to conduct smoke test on sewer system
CRIDERSVILLE — The village of Cridersville will conduct smoke tests on its sanitary sewer system Aug. 16 and 17, focusing on the northwest and...
Edgewood Drive, Elm Street, Coon Road to close Tuesday
LIMA — Three roads will be closed Tuesday for maintenance, according to the Allen County Engineer’s Office.Edgewood Drive between North Cable Road and Kimberly...
Group accepting safety award nominations
LIMA — Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition, a group that helps makes roads safer, is seeking nominations for the Safe Community-FOPA-FOP Award.The awards are...
Births
Lima Memorial Health SystemAug. 5 — Janecia Hurley and Damariante Dillingham, Lima, girl.Aug. 7 — Logan and Caleb French, Celina, boy.St. Rita’s Medical CenterAug....
Police calls
2400 block of Penny Lee Drive, Lima — Police were called Monday to handle an accident.North Baxter Street, Lima — Police were called Sunday...
Chinese tourist loses wallet, ends up in German refugee home
BERLIN — A Chinese tourist who lost his wallet in Germany signed the wrong paperwork and ended up being placed in a refugee home.Christoph...
