Schools holding ESSER Funds
LIMA — The federal government provided three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to school districts across the nation. The first round, ESSER I, has to be spent by Sept. 30, 2022. The deadline for ESSER II is Sept. 30, 2023. The third round, and by far the largest, has to be spent by Sept. 30, 2024
Avoid these common real estate scams
From buying to renting to selling, real estate scams can target landlords and local residents in many situations. It’s a criminal practice that can seriously damage your wallet, credit and peace of mind.
How much did homebuyers lose in purchasing power?
Homebuyers have lost six figures in buying power over the past year, thanks to soaring mortgage rates, according to new research.
UNOH Dean’s list for January announced
LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio acknowledged its Dean’s List for the 2022 January session for students in the College of Applied Technologies. The following full-time local students received a grade point average of 3.5 or better:
Donor gives away 250 show tickets to local arts students
LIMA — The Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center recently announced that a local donor purchased 250 tickets for local students to attend an upcoming show.
CrimeStoppers
LIMA — Area law enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or people below. The Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides anonymous tip information that would lead to the arrest of anyone listed on this page. Please call 419-229-STOP (7867).
Voter Information Guides available
LIMA — The League of Women Voters of the Lima area will release its nonpartisan Voter Information Guide for the November election on Monday, Oct. 10.
Resident questions proposed solar facility: Bath Township man asks ‘Why here?’
LIMA — Some Bath Township residents recently received a letter with information on a new initiative that will be discussed at an upcoming information meeting.
Fatal crash, gunfire interrupt teenager’s funeral procession
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — At least two cars crashed during a funeral procession for a teen who died of a suspected drug overdose, killing a 12-year-old boy and critically injuring his 6-year-old brother, police in Ohio said.
March trial set in reckless homicide case
LIMA — A Lima woman charged with reckless homicide had her trial set for March 7 during a pretrial Friday.
