No effect on region expected from train derailment
LIMA — The aftermath from the derailment of a train transporting hazardous materials across eastern Ohio continues to get national attention.
Allen East begins kindergarten registration in March
HARROD — Allen East kindergarten registration, Part I for the 23/24 school year will be online starting March 1st - March 31st. Children must be 5 years old on or before August 1st. Registrants will need the child’s name, child’s birth date, parent’s name, parent’s address and parent’s phone number.
Republicans led by Jordan hear Arizona’s border issues
YUMA, Ariz. - Newly-minted House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on Thursday capped two days of touring Yuma, Arizona by conducting a public hearing in the city’s council chambers on how illegal immigration is straining its community services.
8th grader wins Allen County spelling bee
LIMA — St. Rose Catholic School eighth grader Dominic McKee prevailed over 10 competitors to win the 34th annual Allen County spelling bee at Ohio State-Lima on Saturday.
Vantage to open its doors to give guests a taste of its offerings
VAN WERT — Vantage Career Center will be hold its annual Open House and “Taste of Vantage” on Monday from 5–7:30 p.m.
Midwest Electric donates to charities
ST. MARYS — Midwest Electric donated $14,700 to 17 west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund. Thanks to the 90% of members who round up their electric bills and donate to this fund, Midwest Electric has provided $1,302,169 to 1,090 local charitable causes since 1998.
Kindergarten registration scheduled at Crestview
CONVOY—Crestview Local Schools has scheduled kindergarten registration. Parents/guardians who are new to the district and would like to register their child will be able to come to the Crestview Early Childhood Center from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. the week of March 6-10.
Local students graduate from Miami University
OXFORD — Miami University awarded degrees to students during fall commencement on Dec. 9, 2022.
AAUW scholarships offered
LIMA — The Lima branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is currently accepting applications for $1500 scholarships. Allen County residents who are high school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications may be obtained from guidance departments in high schools and colleges. For more information contact AAUW chairperson at [email protected]
Land transfers, Feb. 16-22
The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is shown by the following report, for the week running Feb. 16 through Feb. 22. Figures reflect the selling price of the property, along with the address or lot number of same and are courtesy of Allen County Recorder Mona Losh’s Office.
