Court takes up tax on out-of-state companies’ online sales
COLUMBUS (AP) — A likely appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was on the minds of justices in Ohio on Tuesday as they contemplated...
Lima Mall hosts Ladies Night Out event Wednesday evening
LIMA — “Ladies’ Night Out: A Celebration of Moms,” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lima Mall in the...
Lima area to host several National Day of Prayer events Thursday
LIMA — Since 1988, the first Thursday in May has been designated the National Day of Prayer in the United States. To mark this...
Police calls
Intersection of Metcalf and Elm streets, Lima — Police were called Monday to a complaint of a stolen cellphone.500 block of Faurot Avenue, Lima...
Putnam County court records
Putnam County Common Pleas CourtApril 26Farm Credit Mid-America, Louisville, Kentucky, won judgment against David F. Birkemeier, Columbus Grove, and Janice L. Birkemeier, Columbus Grove,...
Births
Lima Memorial Health SystemMay 2 — Tiffany and Nick Caprella, Lima, boy.St. Rita’s Medical CenterMay 2 — Tylee and David Spurgeon, Lima, boy; Ariel...
Education Roundup
The Seven Dance Company at Lima City SchoolsLIMA — The Seven Dance Company will perform for students in the Lima City Schools on Thursday.The...
Howton found guilty of rape, other charges
LIMA — In a blue, dress button-up shirt, Brooks Howton, 33, shook his head in disbelief as the jury found him guilty on four...
Potential Putnam County meth lab broken up
OTTAWA — Police raided a methamphetamine lab in the making Monday evening in Ottawa.At 7:04 p.m., the Ottawa Police Department, along with deputies from...
Blanchard River in Ottawa hits flood stage, but minor flooding unlikely
OTTAWA — The Blanchard River in Ottawa reached its action stage today, but it’s not expected to rise to a flooding level, according to...