Auglaize County awarded funding for demolition
AUGLAIZE COUNTY — Buildings that were once full of life and purpose are now being demolished to build something new. On Dec. 6, Governor Mike DeWine awarded more than 42 counties through the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization program to help with blighted properties.
Convicted sex offender faces new sex charges in Van Wert County
VAN WERT — A Van Wert County man already registered as a Tier II sex offender was arraigned Tuesday in Van Wert Common Pleas Court on a new set of sex-related offenses.
Second Indiana man charged in attempted Van Wert murder
VAN WERT — Dashawn Jones, 33, of Fort Wayne, entered pleas of not guilty in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court during his arraignment hearing last week to charges of complicity in the commission of an offense, kidnapping and aggravated burglary, all felonies of the first degree, and a second-degree felony count of felonious assault.
Gaps in care for the elderly are discussed
LIMA — By 2040 it is projected that 25% of Ohio’s population will be over the age of 60.
Foundation awards grants
DELPHOS — The Arnold C. Dienstberger Foundation put people in a festive mood by distributing $300,000 dollars to 29 nonprofit organizations.
Van Wert man arraigned on aggravated arson charge
VAN WERT — A Van Wert man entered a plea of not guilty to a first-degree felony count of aggravated arson during his arraignment hearing on Tuesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
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LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Local author publishes book on mental health
LIMA — Local author Michael Schoenhofer has published his second book, “Let this be a lesson to you: Thoughts about inner peace.”
Births
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center
School delays for Tuesday, Dec. 6
Foggy conditions led some area schools to delay the start of classes Tuesday:
