ODOT partners with local sheriffs for litter control
LIMA — With a trial period proving overwhelmingly successful since April, Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 announced it will officially partner with the...
Attorneys disagree over firing of Lima teacher
LIMA — An attorney representing a woman whose teaching contract was recently recommended for termination by the Lima City Board of Education said his...
Ohio State Highway Patrol promotes safe driving
FINDLAY — September is Safe Driving Awareness Month, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol was asking motorists to commit to only driving while buckled,...
2 men arrested during drug searches in St. Marys
ST. MARYS — Two men were arrested on alleged probation violations Monday during drug-related searches in St. Marys.At 3:30 p.m., the St. Marys Police...
Lewis Family McDonald’s to host Cyber Hiring Day
BLUFFTON — Lewis Family McDonald’s is looking to hire at several of its restaurants Sept. 9. While this is not the first hiring day...
Putnam County court records
Putnam County Common Pleas CourtAug. 24Joseph N. Chandler, 30, 329 N. Main St., Columbus Grove, pleaded guilty to burglary. He faces up to 36...
Police Calls
300 block of McPheron Avenue, Lima — Officers were dispatched Tuesday to a disturbance among several people.400 block of Prospect Avenue, Lima — A...
New accounting service opens in Delphos
DELPHOS — A new accounting and tax service in Delphos held its grand opening Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured chamber of commerce...
Education Roundup
Campus improvements greet Bluffton studentsBLUFFTON — The lobby in Hirschy Hall is the latest residence hall lobby to get a makeover at Bluffton University.Students...
Lima food stamp recipients not eligible for time limit waiver
LIMA — Some people receiving food assistance might not be eligible for an extension unless they find work, a watchdog group warned.The U.S. Department...