Consumer prices are soaring
While inflation is at the highest it’s been since the early 1980s, many people — especially those living paycheck to paycheck — may be struggling to save any money at all.
China announces new drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation on Monday, threatening to renew tensions between Beijing and Washington after a similar recent visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi angered China.
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AAUW Book Fair announces 2022 dates
LIMA — The American Association of University Women has announced the dates of their annual book fair in Lima.
More US lawmakers visit Taiwan after Pelosi trip
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A delegation of American lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, just 12 days after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that prompted China to launch days of threatening military drills around the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control.
Ohio students required to have vaccines
LIMA — All incoming 7th graders for the 2022-2023 school year are required by the state of Ohio to have one dose of both a Tdap and Meningitis (MCV4) vaccine for entry into the 7th grade. There are other vaccines that are equally important and recommended.
Senate candidate Tim Ryan is selling himself to right-leaning voters. Will they buy it?
COLUMBUS – U.S. Rep. Mike Carey of Columbus was among the Republican congressmen who met with Donald Trump this week at the former president’s property in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Pandemic-era free school lunch programs changing
LIMA — The cost of a school lunch has increased. Most of the schools in the immediate area have raised their lunch prices to offset inflationary increases and the elimination of free lunches for all students. School food service programs at schools run independent and are not reliant on the school’s budget. The COVID-19 pandemic made school lunches free for all K-12 students. About a third of those meals will need to be paid for by families this school year.
Opening day parade offers fair treats for all
LIMA — Hundreds of people lined Main Street in downtown Lima Sunday for the procession of marching bands, floats, fire trucks, and political candidate supporters in the annual parade that kicks off the 2022 Allen County Fair.
US consumer sentiment rises to three-month high, topping forecasts
U.S. consumer sentiment rose in early August to a three-month high on firmer expectations about the economy and personal finances.
