Biden: ‘Order must prevail’ during campus protests
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday rejected calls from student protesters to change his approach to the war in Gaza while insisting that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the country face a wave of violence, outrage and fear.
‘Be Seen with Green’ campaign returns
LIMA — The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties will celebrate with Mental Health Awareness Month all May with the third annual Be Seen with Green initiative.
Allen County asks for bicycle, pedestrian volunteers
LIMA —The Allen County Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force will hold a bicycle and pedestrian count initiative from May 6 to 13 across the county at different points.
Bluffton’s Yoder is top scholar for Allen County ESC
BLUFFTON — The Allen County Educational Service Center’s top scholar for 2024 is Bluffton senior John Paul Yoder.
Lima Area Concert Band unveils 2024 schedule
LIMA — The Lima Area Concert Band announced its schedule at Wednesday’s mayoral press briefing.
Great Lakes Restoration close to being extended
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance announced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Wednesday.
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Drug ‘take-back’ day planned in Van Wert
LIMA — Area Agency on Aging 3 will collect unused or expired medication from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Van Wert Council on Aging, 220 Fox Road, Van Wert.
Sprague announces Homebuyer Plus plans
COLUMBUS — Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague announced plans for an expansion to the eligibility of the Ohio Homebuyer Plus program Wednesday.
Native to host book signing in Lima
LIMA — A Lima native is returning home to present his new book.
