Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Thom Bell, the Grammy-winning producer, writer and arranger who helped perfect the “Sound of Philadelphia” of the 1970s with the inventive, orchestral settings of such hits as the Spinners’ “I’ll Be Around” and the Stylistics’ “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” has died at age 79.
‘Proclaim the holy birth:’ Christmas celebrated at church
Rev. Dr. Dennis Ward speaks during a Sunday Christmas Service at Second Baptist Church.
Ohio to implement multi-state nurse licensure
LIMA — Effective Jan. 1, Ohio will become the 38th state to implement a multistate license for nurses. The term, “multistate license” (MSL) is used interchangeably with enhanced nurse compact license (eNLC) or simply, “compact license” to refer to licensure that permits a nurse to have one license with the ability to practice nursing in all NLC compact states. With an MSL, a nurse is able to practice within any state that participates in the eNLC compact without having to obtain a traditional license for that state.
Delphos St. John the Evangelist Schools receive security grant
DELPHOS — St. John the Evangelist has been awarded $100,000 from the Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant to make security improvements.
Lima region’s top stories of 2022
It was a year of sadness, heroism and letdowns by those in authority when reviewing the top local stories in 2022.
Adopt a Stocking: Godmother grateful for holiday help
LIMA — Tina felt honored and blessed when her friend asked her to be a godparent to her two young children.
St. Marys artist gearing up for new levels of success
ST. MARYS —Brandon Mullins has a story befitting some of country and rap music’s greatest artists.
Nichols honored by College of Architecture and Planning
MUNCIE, IN — Victoria Nichols has been recognized by the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning Executive Advisory Board, which recognizes Ball State University alumni who demonstrate outstanding professional success.
Here’s all you need to know about the important changes proposed in Ohio’s massive...
COLUMBUS—When Ohio lawmakers passed a massive, 1,000-page-plus criminal-justice reform bill last week, much attention was paid to the part of it that would toughen the state’s penalties for distracted driving.
Reynolds named to dean’s list
NEW CONCORD, OH — Travis Reynolds of Van Wert has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Muskingum University.
