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Locos give Lima a gem to enjoy on the diamond
LIMA — Of course, every season has its traditions with one during the summer being Father’s Day this Sunday.
Locos offense awakens
LIMA – The Locos’ bats came back to life.
Fed attacks inflation with its largest rate hike since 1994
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against high inflation on Wednesday, raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — the largest bump since 1994 — and signaling more rate hikes ahead as it tries to cool off the U.S. economy without causing a recession.
Stars, stripes and fair delights at Putnam County Fair
OTTAWA - Garry and Rose Kleman have been advisors of the Miller City New Cleveland Green Promise 4-H club for the last 15 years.
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices at the pump.
Power loss pulls people together in Putnam County
OTTAWA — Severe storms Monday night left many residents in Putnam County without power, a problem compounded by record-setting temperatures soaring past 90 degrees that triggered a region-wide Excessive Heat Warning from the National Weather Service. Wednesday’s high of 98 degrees eclipsed Ottawa’s previous record temperature of 95 degrees for the date, set back in 1967, according to AccuWeather. Organizations across the county scrambled to take care of affected residents who needed to beat the heat.
Start 4th of July early with the 52nd Sousa Salute
LIMA — “We’ve had people who have been coming to our concerts for many, many years,” said Chad Higgins, president, who has been with the Lima Area Concert Band (LACB) for 14 years. “They’re clapping and having a fun time.”
Lima man pleads not guilty to threatening judge
LIMA — A Lima man who is accused of making threats against Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Terri Kohlrieser after posting a Facebook video appeared in court Wednesday, entering a written plea of not guilty.
Reminisce: More than a rifle for Christmas for first rabies survivor
LIMA — Matthew Winkler was the focus of national and international attention as Christmas Day approached in 1970. Stories about him appeared in newspapers in the U.S., Canada and England, and such media heavyweights as Newsweek, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal came calling. Walter Cronkite featured his story on the CBS evening news.
