Blood donation opportunities scheduled in region
LIMA — The American Red Cross is in search of blood donors, particularly Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets.
Lima council to consider appointment at committee meeting
LIMA — Lima City Council’s Council of the Whole will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 in council chambers at the Lima Municipal Building, 50 Town Square, Lima.
Christian women’s conference coming to Lima
LIMA — A Christian women’s conference will be held Sept. 13 and 14 at In Faith Ministries, 1575 E. High St., Lima.
Elida zoning appeals board to meet
ELIDA — The Village of Elida Zoning Appeals Board will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at the village town hall, 406 E. Main St., Elida.
Van Wert celebrates restored clock downtown
VAN WERT — Historic Main Street Van Wert and OhioHealth held a celebration Thursday for the National Bank clock restoration on the corner of Washington and Main street.
Ohio Supreme Court: ‘Boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
COLUMBUS — Consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, rejecting claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat.
Bluffton Legion to donate to non-profits
BLUFFTON — The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will host a donation ceremony at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 at the Legion post, 405 N. Spring St., Bluffton.
Southwest Airlines gets rid of open seating model
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced the end of its open seating model, one of the airline’s most unique policies.
Celina man among firefighter academy graduates
COLUMBUS – Celina resident Jace Jackson will be among the 19 graduates of the Ohio Fire Academy’s second graduating class of 2024 who will be honored during ceremonies Friday in Reynoldsburg.
‘Fourth Sunday’ historical open houses planned in Auglaize County
AUGLAIZE COUNTY — Many of Auglaize County’s historical societies and museums will continue the tradition of “Fourth Sunday” open houses in 2024, with numerous sites open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month through October.