News

Nov. 23

LIMA — There are 944,797 small business in Ohio. This accounts for 99.6% of all businesses in Ohio. They employ 2.2 million people. Small business is a big deal.

LIMA — Allen County Prosecutor Juergen Waldick will be passing the baton as he becomes a judge for the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals. Waldick won the seat in the November’s general election. After serving for 18 years, he said it is time for the next generation to take over.

WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation has Community Fund Grants available for application. The deadline for applying is Saturday, Dec. 10. Non-profit organizations in the Wapakoneta area are encouraged to apply for grants at www.wapakacf.org.

LIMA — Allen/Lima Leadership youth program connects high school students with community organizations so they can learn first-hand about organization that make Lima, Lima.

Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center

LIMA — On January 4-5, 2023, the Ohio Organic Grains Conference will be held in Archbold, Ohio. This new event intended for current, transitioning and new-to organic grain farmers, crop consultants, agency personnel, input suppliers, and grain buyers. The event venue will take place at Founders Hall at Sauder Village campus. Keynote speakers for the event will be Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University, and Lea Vereecke, Rodale Institute, who will present both days along with selected organic farmers, crop consultants, and university personnel.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden assured Americans on Friday that the U.S. economy is chugging along in the holiday season, but the very strength of a new jobs report showed that high inflation remains a recession threat.

LIMA — A Dayton man accused of leading Lima Police on a car chase in September turned down a plea deal at a Friday court appearance.

LIMA – Travis Bodine cannot remember a time when he wasn’t tinkering with cars.