Activated Faith Community Challenge open for applications
LIMA — Activate Allen County is accepting applications for the 2024 Activated Faith Community Challenge through April 15.
Zehery to share immigrant experiences in talk
LIMA — Maha Zehery will present “Please Don’t Call Me Nebraska: Dealing with Immigrant Stereotypes” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at the Center for Peace and Reconciliation in Lima.
Ohio State Beauty Academy to host spring talent show
LIMA — The Ohio State Beauty Academy will host the 2024 Spring Student Talent Showcase at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at its location at 1760 N. Eastown Road, Lima.
Detective testifies Mollett threatened to kill anyone entering his home
LIMA — Testimony in the jury trial of Carl Mollett, charged with shooting at law enforcement officials from inside a Lima residence last summer, came from several different sources on Wednesday — including two individuals who had previously said they would not testify against the Lima man.
Autopsy: Woman strangled at American Township home
AMERICAN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old woman found at a Makley Drive home Sunday afternoon died from strangulation with blunt force injuries. The autopsy ruled her death a homicide.
Odem nursing home, previously known as Auglaize Acres, to close
WAPAKONETA — The Odem at Auglaize nursing home in Wapakoneta is closing its doors. The closure was announced on Feb. 28. The nursing home was previously known as Auglaize Acres.
WOCAP to hold financial management classes
LIMA — The West Ohio Community Action Partnership is offering financial management free of charge.
Allen County SWCD board meeting scheduled
LIMA — The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District’s board of directors will meet at 5:30. p.m on Wednesday, March 20, at the SWCD office located at 1870 Slabtown Road in Lima.
Cridersville event to focus on early local settlers
CRIDERSVILLE — The Cridersville Historical Society will present a program focused on some of the first families to purchase property in Shawnee Township in the 1830s and the challenges they faced in making their home in the dense forest of Western Ohio.
Experts recommend eye safety during eclipse
LIMA — The way we view the world is through one very important organ: the eyes. On April 8, residents will have an opportunity to watch a total solar eclipse. Experts recommend each person wear glasses to protect themselves as they experience history.
