Testimony continues in abduction, assault trial
LIMA — The trial of a man accused of holding his girlfriend hostage and assaulting her with a gun was interrupted by the defendant requesting dismissal of his public defenders Wednesday morning.
Death sentence upheld for killer with gender dysphoria claim
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the death sentence Wednesday for an inmate who argued her attorneys didn’t properly raise in her defense trauma she experienced, including gender dysphoria.
Justice for all at long last
LIMA — Advocating for the armed forces, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a roundtable with local veterans to discuss a new pact in the United States. The Sergeant First Class Heath Honoring Our Promise Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) is a new law that was passed on Aug. 10 to meet the needs of veterans who have been exposed to burn pits and toxic substances while serving.
LaRose lauds manufacturing at Nelson Packaging
LIMA — Manufacturing has long been a staple of Ohio’s economy, and on Wednesday, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose traveled to Lima to celebrate one area manufacturer’s accomplishments.
Keeping up with the kids
SPENCERVILLE — It’s been a few years since any of the special guests in Spencerville had to worry about getting to homeroom before the bell rang. But a number of seniors were eager to get to their seats on Wednesday to show that you’re never too old to go back to school.
Featured events coming up in the Lima region
Greater Allen County Blues Society Open Jam
Family Resource Center gets $4M in grants
LIMA — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded a $4 million grant to the Family Resource Center, which has received more than $13 million in federal funding in the last year to expand mental health services throughout the region. That expansion included a new clinic in Wapakoneta that opened in July.
P&G starts fiscal year strong, but soaring dollar will sting
Procter & Gamble exceeded $20 billion in sales during the fiscal first quarter but citing the strong dollar, it said Wednesday that it expects to post its first annual sales decline since 2017.
Lima Police Department hosts Trunk-or-Treat
LIMA — The Lima Police Department is hosting a Community Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Lima Senior High School in the west parking off Spartan Way located at 1 Spartan Way. LPD is looking for additional businesses or organizations to sign up to pass out candy. Community members attending can park in the main west-side parking lot off Spartan Way.
Births
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center
