Test scores show historic COVID setbacks for kids across U.S.
WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children, sparing no state or region as it erased decades of academic progress and widened racial disparities, according to results of a national test that provide the sharpest look yet at the scale of the crisis.
Putnam Habitat to open applications for Continental build
OTTAWA — Putnam County Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for its new homeownership program in Continental starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 1.
Whaley: ‘Building middle class is key’
LIMA — Former mayor of Dayton Nan Whaley (D) met with Union workers Monday morning to discuss statewide jobs. Whaley is running as the Democratic candidate in the gubernatorial race for governor of Ohio against incumbent Mike DeWine (R).
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Lima utilities department installing automated payment kiosk
LIMA — The City of Lima Utilities Department has announced that its drive-thru service at its customer service building, located at 424 N. Central Ave., will be closed today.
Trick or treat times in the Lima area
The following are the times and dates for upcoming Trick-or-Treat events in area municipalities:
Lima walkers see red for heart health
LIMA — There were red T-shirts, red caps and red headbands at the Allen County Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon, as the Lima Heart Walk got under way. The passion was pulsating.
Saturday night fire remains under investigation
LIMA — A fire destroyed a home on Lima’s south side late Saturday night.
Teen injured in Mercer County ATV incident
OSGOOD — A teen was injured Saturday evening when he was ejected from the all-terrain vehicle he was driving went into a cornfield in Mercer County.
