What to know to vote in Ohio on Nov. 8
There’s a lot on the ballot Nov. 8: all Ohio statewide offices, three state supreme court seats, all 15 U.S. House seats and one U.S. Senate seat, all 99 Ohio House districts and half of the Ohio Senate, state school board seats, plus two constitutional amendments. On the local level, Ohioans will vote for county commissioners, auditors and judges, plus numerous local tax levies.
Best of show, landscape winners announced in The Lima News’ 26th annual Amateur Photo...
LIMA — The longer you look at Don Nuss’s “Death Valley Hikers” photograph, the more you see.
Walk to end Alzheimer’s at Ottawa Metro Park
LIMA — There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the U.S. who have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050 the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia is projected to reach 12.7 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
CrimeStoppers
LIMA — Area law-enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or people listed in this graphic. The Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides an anonymous tip or information that would lead to the arrest of anyone listed on this page. Please call (419) 229-STOP (7867).
Fall foliage prediction 2022: Peak color expected in Northern Ohio third week of October
COLUMBUS – Fall color, considered lackluster throughout much of the state last year, is expected to return to its fiery glory next month, peaking the third week of October throughout northern Ohio.
Buddy Walk raises awareness for Down syndrome
LIMA — The Buddy Walk was created by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
State again searches for K-12 schools boss
COLUMBUS — Ohio is once again beginning the search for a state superintendent of public instruction — the top leader of Ohio’s K-12 schools — almost exactly a year after Paolo DeMaria stepped down.
Metro Center to host Business Arcade introductory tour
LIMA —The public is invited to the Metro Center’s Business Arcade Introductory Tour from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27. The Metro Center is located at 127 N. Elizabeth St. For those wondering what’s going on inside the Metro Center, it will be the unveiling of the all new Business Arcade. The public event will also feature limited tours of the Upscale Lofts, the apartments above the Business Arcade.
Ohio job growth among worst in U.S. for past year
After adding more than 5,000 new jobs in the first five months of this year, the Dayton region has seen hiring grind to a near halt, and Ohio’s job market isn’t doing much better.
What’s happening to Top Thrill Dragster?
SANDUSKY – The future of Cedar Point’s mega-coaster Top Thrill Dragster remains up in the air, even after the amusement park announced weeks ago that the ride was being retired.
