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Procter & Gamble exceeded $20 billion in sales during the fiscal first quarter but citing the strong dollar, it said Wednesday that it expects to post its first annual sales decline since 2017.

LIMA — The Lima Police Department is hosting a Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Lima Senior High School in the west parking off Spartan Way located at 1 Spartan Way. LPD is looking for additional businesses or organizations to sign up to pass out candy. Community members attending can park in the main west-side parking lot off Spartan Way.

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LIMA — Crime Victim Services is hosting its 2nd Annual Superhero 5K through its Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program. The race will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m at Faurot Park on South Cole Street in Lima. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero attire. The event will also include face painting and a selfie station. The fundraiser costs $30 per participant. Community members can sign up at runsignup.com under CASA Superhero Run or on the day of the race.

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WAPAKONETA — J&S Electronics, 8063 county Road 33A, Wapakoneta, is holding darts and billiards programs for juniors.

LIMA — A Lima woman who removed her ankle monitor to skip sentencing in September was sentenced Tuesday morning to five years in prison for a January assault at J’s American Pub.

MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — A small plane crashed into a car dealership parking lot near the border of Ohio and West Virginia early Tuesday, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire.

LIMA — Testimony in the jury trial of a Lima man accused of holding his girlfriend hostage in January 2021 began Tuesday afternoon.

LIMA — On the road to November, Congressman Tim Ryan (D) and U.S. Candidate Tamie Wilson (D) stopped by the Allen County Democratic Party fall dinner on Tuesday evening.