Obama denies $400M payment to Iran was ransom
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama vigorously denied on Thursday that a $400 million cash payment to Iran was ransom to secure the release...
Rio Olympics organizers hope opening ceremony puts concerns to rest
RIO DE JANEIRO — When Michael Phelps lifts the American flag to lead the United States team into the 2016 Olympics today, he’ll help...
Weight limits changed on 2 Allen County bridges
LIMA — Weight limit changes are coming to two Allen County bridges, according to the Allen County Engineer’s Office.Meeting with county commissioners Thursday, county...
Benefit to aid Ottawa boy, 3, who has leukemia
OTTAWA — A benefit luncheon for a 3-year-old boy with leukemia will be held this weekend in Ottawa.The benefit will be held from 11...
Shawnee Township Police Department investigating fatal accident
LIMA — A man has died as a result of an accident involving a vehicle and the scooter he was driving.Lima resident Raymond P....
Allen County Sheriff’s Office investigating robbery
BLUFFTON — The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that occurred shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday at Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road and state...
Lanes to close on I-75 today as traffic rerouted
LIMA — Expect lane closures on Interstate 75 beginning today in the vicinity of the state Route 65 interchange as crews work to reroute...
School supply giveaway Saturday at Faurot Park
LIMA — The 2nd annual MC Back to School Giveaway is coming to Faurot Park from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.The event, organized by...
Births
Lima Memorial Health SystemAug. 2 — Ashton and Kristian Kraus, Lambertville, Michigan, boy.Aug. 3 — Isabella Tingler, Wapakoneta, boy.St. Rita’s Medical CenterAug. 3 —...
Police calls
700 block of Mackenzie Drive, Lima — A 41-year-old woman reported Monday someone stole prescription drugs from her.200 block of Harrison Avenue, Lima —...
