Teen killed in crash Friday near Elida; 5 others hurt
ELIDA — An Elida teen was killed and five others were injured in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 1:37 p.m. Friday on Elida...
Unfriended? Divisive presidential campaign roils Facebook
CINCINNATI (AP) — Some friends don’t let friends talk politics anymore on Facebook.Others are on “unfriending” sprees.And some, such as Adolfo Olivas of Hamilton,...
Judge blocks Ohio law to divert Planned Parenthood money
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge blocked a state law aimed at diverting public money from Planned Parenthood, saying in a Friday ruling...
Lima YMCA to close portions of facility for maintenance
LIMA — Portions of the Lima Family YMCA will be closed to members between Monday and Sept. 5 for regular maintenance.The gymnasium and track...
Lima church to collect food at fair parade
LIMA — Forest Park United Methodist Church will be participating in the Allen County Fair Parade, scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday in downtown Lima.Church...
Continental dairy operation seeks permit renewal
CONTINENTAL — A 2,250-cow dairy farm in Putnam County is seeking to renew its permits with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and part of...
Births
Lima Memorial Health SystemAug. 11 — Tiffany and Jason Werling, Lima, boy.St. Rita’s Medical CenterAug. 9 — Amanda Whetstone and Reginald Parks, Wapakoneta,...
Get This: Nearly 9-foot alligator removed from Houston-area garage
FULSHEAR, Texas (AP) — A nearly 9-foot alligator has been removed from a Houston-area garage after the homeowner found the reptile beside his lawn...
Contested chicken farm gets permits near Spencerville
SPENCERVILLE —The Ohio Department of Agriculture signed the final permits Friday for Pine Valley Ranch LLC, an egg-laying facility that will include over 2.2...
Van Wert teen charged for arsons
VAN WERT — A teenager was indicted this week on charges connected to three fires in April.Noah M. Girod was charged with nine counts...