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LIMA — Women are experiencing growth in business. In 1972 women-owned businesses only represented 4.6% of all businesses. In 2019 that number grew to 42% of all U.S. businesses. Women-owned businesses generated $1.9 trillion in revenue for the U.S. economy in 2019.

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WAPAKONETA — United Way in Auglaize County is kicking off its 2022 campaign to raise money. Sheriff Mike Vorhees has agreed to lead with the theme ‘Together We Will’.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Rob Portman called for the international community to pressure Russia to stop using Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant for military purposes after his Wednesday return from a bipartisan visit to Ukraine.

Adults who doubt they have been fully vaccinated against polio should talk to their doctors about getting additional shots, experts say.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I’ve tried many diets over the years without much success, so I’m thinking about trying fasting, too. Is intermittent fasting a healthy way to lose weight? Is this just skipping a meal occasionally or is there more to it?

LIMA — Three Lima Senior football players have been suspended for allegedly taking part in an altercation outside the high school Friday evening, district administrators confirmed Wednesday.

LIMA — Since 1987, West Ohio Food Bank has aided in ending hunger across the region by distributing goods to organizations and families in need. The non-profit organization celebrated 35 years of service with an event at its Kibby Street location Wednesday afternoon.

LIMA — A new non-profit organization is being birthed in the city to refresh south Lima’s neighborhoods. The South Lima Community Development Corporation was developed by community members who desired to bring new life and restoration.