GOP Senate contenders debate
CLEVELAND — The three Republicans vying to take on Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown this fall in Ohio’s competitive U.S. Senate race clashed bitterly in their first statewide debate Monday, lobbing personal attacks and accusing each other of shifting political positions aimed at wooing GOP primary voters.
Lima-area unemployment rates steady in December
LIMA — Unemployment rates remained steady in Allen and Auglaize counties in December compared to the prior month and were lower than the 2022 rates, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
Lima student makes LeTourneau University dean’s list
LONGVIEW, Texas — Lima native Marshall Jordan earned a spot on the dean’s list at LeTourneau University for the fall 2023 semester.
Bluffton to host meetings at Town Hall
BLUFFTON — The village of Bluffton plans to host several meetings at the Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.
U.S. 30 exit ramp to close Friday
VAN WERT — The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the U.S. 30 eastbound exit ramp to U.S. 127 for several hours, weather permitting, starting around 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, to micro mill the pavement for traction.
Putnam County Library events slated for February
OTTAWA — The Putnam County Library will be hosting several events throughout February. Community members are welcome to participate in “Blind Date with a Book.” At each location, patrons can grab a wrapped surprise book to check out. The Library will also host “Winter Story Walks” at the Continental, Fort Jennings, Ottawa, and Ottoville PCDL locations.
Bluffton’s Juried Student Exhibition now open
BLUFFTON — Bluffton University will host its 56th Juried Student Exhibition starting today through Feb. 9.
John Grindrod: Signs, signs, everywhere an error
When it comes to signs, in trying to determine when they were first used, you might want to recall the 45 RPM by the Hollywood Argyles that came out in 1960 entitled “Ally Oop” because sign usage goes all the way back to the Stone Age. That was when Mr. Oop and his mates began drawing symbols on cave walls to advertise the products they had that they were willing to barter.
Lima schools to hold parent-teacher conferences
LIMA — Lima schools will hold parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, Feb. 1, and Friday, Feb. 2.
City of Lima updates website with new URL
LIMA — The city of Lima announced Tuesday that its new web address is limaohio.gov.
