CrimeStoppers
LIMA — Area law enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or persons 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).
John Grindrod: Those that nest, those that hunt
As a devotee of Seinfeld during the show’s 180-episode run during its nine seasons from the late 1980s through most of the ‘90s, I remember most of the episodes’ openings, which feature Jerry in a nightclub setting doing his standup. In one of those openings, the routine focuses on the difference between how men watch TV and how women watch, depending upon who controls the remote.
Inflation protests across Europe threaten political turmoil
LONDON (AP) — In Romania, protesters blew horns and banged drums to voice their dismay over the rising cost of living. People across France took to the streets to demand pay increases that keep pace with inflation. Czech demonstrators rallied against government handling of the energy crisis. British railway staff and German pilots held strikes to push for better pay as prices rise.
Auglaize County receives $1 million housing grant
WAPAKONETA — The Ohio Department of Development announced Friday that Auglaize County will receive $1 million in grant funds to improve housing.
ODH: COVID vaccine not required for students
COLUMBUS — Ohio will not be changing its required vaccine schedule for school children despite updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a Friday release by the Ohio Department of Health.
Hurtig chosen as ONU provost
ADA — The Ohio Northern University trustees on Monday appointed Dr. Julie Hurtig as provost and vice president for public affairs.
Millennial Money: When pinching pennies isn’t enough
Scaling back streaming subscriptions is solid savings advice for some. But what if the choice you’re faced with is not whether to pay for Netflix or Hulu, but whether to pay for food or electricity?
Vogel Award presented to junior fair board members Ott, Brown
WAPAKONETA — The Eric Vogel Memorial Award was presented after this year’s Auglaize County Fair. The award, given annually to two outstanding junior fair board members, recognizes board members for their commitment to making the junior fair a success.
Allen Co. Fairgrounds to host election for Agricultural Society
LIMA — The Allen County Fairgrounds is hosting an election for directors of the Allen County Agricultural Society. The annual event will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Administration office and 4 to 7 p.m. in the Youth Activities Building on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Following the election, dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Bluffton University choral concert scheduled
BLUFFTON — Bluffton University’s Fall Choral Concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
