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LIMA — The Allen County Family and Children First Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Allen County Means Jobs Workforce Development Center, 951 Commerce Parkway, Lima.

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LIMA — Allen County Children Services will host a session for community members interested in becoming foster parents. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Feb. 24 at Vibe Coffeehouse and Café, 311 E. Market St., Lima.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan and other sensitive national security matters, according to a Justice Department report that nonetheless says no criminal charges are warranted for him or anyone else.

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LIMA — Managers at 43 Town Square apartments temporarily relocated several residents to a nearby hotel due to potential exposure to lead-based paint.

LIMA — Lima native Michael “Bip” West will present Escape from Mississippi Burning at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Center for Peace and Reconciliation in Lima.

LIMA — The West Ohio Community Action Partnership is hosting financial management classes. According to a recent press release, the program will provide tools for budgeting, credit score improvement and finances overall. Community members interested in participating must register. For more information or to schedule a class, reach the housing department at 419-227-2586.

LIMA — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is conducting a wetland workshop. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29 at the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District, 1206 E. 2nd St., Ottawa. According to a press release, ODNR welcomes landowners, government agencies and non-profit organizations to join.

LIMA — Mayor Sharetta Smith will deliver a state of the city address from 6 to 7 p.m. March 20 at the Lima Senior High School auditorium.