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LIMA — An Allen County grand jury this week returned indictments charging Lima resident Malik Dennis with murder and other charges related to the Feb. 13 shooting death of 14-year-old Lauralye Sterling.

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COLUMBUS GROVE — Local farmer Nate Schroeder finished a two-day program through the Ohio Corn & Wheat Emerging Leader Summit. According to a press release, the program aids in teaching communication, leadership skills and advocacy.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate passed a house bill to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty Thursday.

LIMA — Lima City Councilman Dr. Derry Glenn held a press conference Thursday calling for help for elderly residents whose Wayne Street home is forcing them to move due to a foundation in need of repair.

LIMA — Representatives from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will visit West Central Learning Academy II at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, to present the school a banner for exceeding academic standards for the 2022-23 school year, according to a press release from the school.

LIMA — The Directions Credit Union has announced the winners of its Directions Cares for Classrooms Grant program. According to a recent press release, the grant awarded teachers with $500 for classroom needs including materials, books, software, art supplies and more. The program received over 140 applications. Danielle Ash of Temple Christian School won locally.

LIMA — The Ohio Senate passed House Concurrent Resolution 6 to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, per an announcement from state Rep. Angie King, R-Celina.

VAN WERT — The Van Wert County General Health District Board of Health will hold its meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 in the Health Department Conference Room, 1179 Westwood Dr., Suite 300, Van Wert.

OTTAWA — A vehicular accident closed a portion of state Route 65 on Thursday afternoon.