Knights of Columbus to hold Chicken Fry
LIMA — The Wapakoneta Knights of Columbus will hold a Chicken Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. May 11 at 614 N. Dixie Highway.
Lima man sentenced for shooting into dwelling
LIMA — One day following his 21st birthday, a Lima man learned his fate for discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling in October of 2023.
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Saturday, April 27: The Cridersville Fire Department Food Truck Festival and Jeep Invasion will be held from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., in downtown Cridersville. Register your jeep that day for the “Jeep show.” Awards will be given to best Jeeps in several categories. Public invited. Over 30 food trucks and 60 vendors in all. Free entertainment.
Dennis charged with murder in 14-year-old’s death
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.
Columbus Grove farmer finishes leadership program
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.
Ohio Senate passes bill on jury exemption
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate passed a house bill to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty Thursday.
Glenn calls for help for elderly residents
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.
State officials will recognize WCLA
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.