Allen County man sentenced for meth-fueled rampage
LIMA — A rural Cairo man convicted by an Allen County jury earlier this week on charges related to a drug-fueled incident at an area grain elevator was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison.
Defendants arraigned in Allen County Common Pleas Court
LIMA — The following defendants have entered pleas of not guilty either in writing or during their arraignment hearings Thursday in Allen County Common Pleas Court:
Defendants sentenced in Allen County courtrooms
LIMA — The following defendants were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:
Elida girls basketball team distributes gifts at Family Promise
LIMA — Members of the Elida girls basketball team distributed gifts to four families receiving assistance from Family Promise Thursday at Family Promise, located at Westside United Methodist Church.
Olsson to retire from Greater Lima Region, Inc.
LIMA — The head of Greater Lima Region, Inc., will retire in July, the organization announced Wednesday.
DeWine visits hospitals, talks to families about gender-affirming care ban
BEXLEY — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has been visiting hospitals and speaking with families helped and harmed by gender-affirming care as he decides what action to take on legislation preventing minors from obtaining such treatments, he told The Associated Press in a year-end interview Thursday.
Ohio gives historical status to building that once housed internet service pioneer CompuServe
A Central Ohio building that once served as the global headquarters for CompuServe has been recognized with historic marker status by the state.
Shawnee seeks superintendent replacement for retiring Meyers
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — Shawnee schools have begun a search for the district’s next superintendent.
Activate Allen County announces help to quit smoking
LIMA — Activate Allen County has announced two new ways to help community members quit smoking. One way toward the journey of being smoke-free is contacting the hotline at 800-Quit-Line. The landline provides direct access to counselors who are available to help. Community members can also join a 12-week program to help. The program is through Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center.
