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LIMA — A Lima man pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated trafficking in drugs, a felony of the third degree.

LIMA — Lima has been historically known for many things, such as agriculture. One of Lima’s acronyms, found on the City of Lima’s website, is Life is More Abundant.

LIMA — During the break between rain showers, Kessler Estates Senior Living had a ribbon cutting at 2075 N. Eastown Road. It was scheduled to coincide with the beginning of National Assisted Living Week, which was established in 1995 to provide unique opportunities for residents, their loved ones, and staff, to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors.

LIMA — On the road to November, Congressman Tim Ryan made stops across Ohio to address the opioid epidemic. The incumbent Democratic candidate is running against Republican candidate J.D. Vance in the upcoming election for the U.S. Senate. Ryan held a discussion at Brightview Recovery Clinic to determine what can be done to help in the fight.

DELPHOS — Tony Hoffman returned Monday to Delphos St. John’s High School. He first spoke on March of 2020, two days before the school closed for COVID. He returned to speak again to students from both Delphos St. John’s and Delphos Jefferson.

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian troops retook a wide swath of territory from Russia on Monday, pushing all the way back to the northeastern border in some places, and claimed to have captured many Russian soldiers as part of a lightning advance that forced Moscow to make a hasty retreat.

LIMA — A plea offer was placed on the official record by prosecutors Monday for a Lima woman charged with stabbing her former boyfriend.

LIMA — New office space is underway for the Ohio State University Extension program. The Allen County Commissioners met with the OSU staff and Allen County Fair Board to discuss expansion. The program is presently located at the Allen County fairgrounds under the grandstand. The office space of 714 square feet houses around 11 staff members.

WAPAKONETA — Applications are open for the Wapakoneta City Schools Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The deadline for new applications is Monday, Oct. 31. Past applications will be considered as well. The banquet will be held on February 11, 2023.