Wells wins HR award
LIMA — Attorney Mindi Wells, founder and managing attorney of Wells Law, was selected for the HR Impact Award by Columbus Business First, which recognizes excellence in human resource professionals from micro to large companies across Central Ohio.
Rager joins First National Bank
PANDORA— First National Bank has announced that Andrew Rager has joined the team as Mortgage Lending Manager. Rager will be responsible for originating home loans within local communities, developing competitive and practical mortgage products that serve the needs of customers, and supporting the success of our team of mortgage originators.
Former Wapak utility clerk charged with theft, tampering
WAPAKONETA — A former Wapakoneta utility clerk has been indicted on 15 felony charges stemming from the alleged theft of more than $150,000 from the city, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Putnam farm seeks permit
CONTINENTAL — In accordance with OAC rule 901:10-6-01, public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is accepting comments on a draft Permit to Install (PTI) and a draft Permit to Operate (PTO) for a facility to be called “NASA Farms LLC”. This facility, if approved, will be located at 16760 Road G, Continental, Ohio 45831 in Putnam County, Palmer Township in the Auglaize Watershed. If the final permits are issued, the PTO would be valid for five years and the PTI would be valid for two years.
Local business owners find help
LIMA — There are 944,797 small business in Ohio. This accounts for 99.6% of all businesses in Ohio. They employ 2.2 million people. Small business is a big deal.
Waldick: ‘It has been an honor’
LIMA — Allen County Prosecutor Juergen Waldick will be passing the baton as he becomes a judge for the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals. Waldick won the seat in the November’s general election. After serving for 18 years, he said it is time for the next generation to take over.
Wapakoneta community fund grant underway
WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation has Community Fund Grants available for application. The deadline for applying is Saturday, Dec. 10. Non-profit organizations in the Wapakoneta area are encouraged to apply for grants at www.wapakacf.org.
Lima students go in-depth on community’s needs
LIMA — Allen/Lima Leadership youth program connects high school students with community organizations so they can learn first-hand about organization that make Lima, Lima.
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