Bluffton University to host faculty art exhibit
BLUFFTON — Bluffton University will host “Polishing the Mirror” on Aug. 29-Oct. 15 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center. “Polishing the Mirror” is a collection of recent works that engage the idea of creative practice and the ritual of artmaking as a path toward awareness of one’s self and the world.
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Lima, Celina Walmart stores to be remodeled
LIMA — Walmart announced plans to invest an estimated $75 million this year in the west central Ohio area to update and remodel 12 stores, including stores at 2450 Allentown Road in Lima and at 1950 Havermann Road in Celina.
A generous spirit: Lima Memorial Auxiliary members donate supplies
Lima Memorial Auxiliary volunteers Jackie Binkley (front) and Charles Good roll in boxes of snacks and school supplies donated to the Children’s Developmental Center, a school-based program for children from birth to school age who have developmental disabilities.
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Potts Center offers grants for minority, women-owned businesses
LIMA — The Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center is seeking small and minority businesses to apply for grants up to $500.
Track damage forces band showcase cancellation
LIMA — The Allen County Fair got off to a wet and windy start this past weekend, forcing the cancellation of Sunday’s grandstand event.
Car blast kills daughter of Russian known as ‘Putin’s brain’
MOSCOW (AP) — The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist often referred to as “Putin’s brain” was killed in a car bombing on the outskirts of Moscow, authorities said Sunday.
Conflicting signs: What key economic indicators tell us about inflation’s impact
Positive economic news keeps rolling in, but despite finally moderating in July, high inflation continued offsetting wage gains and making things tough on consumers and companies.
Ohio Medicaid extends postpartum coverage for new mothers
Ohio Medicaid will extend benefits for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months after the birth of their child.