Car shows and more
Wednesdays, through Sept. 28: Happy Daz Cool Car Cruise-In, 5-8 p.m., Happy Daz, 802 S. Cable Road, Lima. Free. All vehicles welcome from Model A Fords to new electric cars. Check out Facebook page HappyDazCoolCarCruise-In if weather is an issue. Contact Chris Schimpf, 419-230-4505.
Ohio food banks seek more funding
LIMA — Food banks throughout Ohio, including the West Ohio Food Bank, are asking Ohio lawmakers to release additional funding to help these organizations meet increased demand.
ODNR gives update on Indian Lake vegetation removal
LAKEVIEW — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is continuing to work to control aquatic vegetation growth in Indian Lake, a situation that could impact boating at the state park. The agency is also releasing updates on these efforts to help keep the public informed on how it is progressing.
Ohio state patrol is seeking new recruits
FINDLAY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is looking for men and women seeking to pursue a career in law enforcement.
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Anonymous tip line unveiled by local task force
LIMA — The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force has a new anonymous tip line phone number. Callers can report suspected drug activity anonymously by calling 419-996-7002.
May crash report released for Allen County
LIMA — No fatal traffic crashes occurred during the month of May in Allen County, according to a report from the Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition.
Rhodes State approved for Construction Management certification program
LIMA — The Ohio Department of Education has approved Rhodes State College to begin offering a one-year Construction Management Certificate.
Yost denounces new gender identity policy in food assistance programs
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined 25 other state attorneys general in calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that a release from Yost’s office called “sex-based discrimination for schools and other organizations receiving money for food programs.”
Final numbers reported for Mayor’s Spring Clean Up
LIMA — After four weekends of the Mayor’s Spring Cleanup, final numbers for the program were reported by the City of Lima’s Neighborhood Support Specialist Sydni Winkler.