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LIMA —Area law enforcement agencies are preparing to go undercover as Santa’s elves.

VAN WERT — Of the 25,000 to 40,000 mink let loose from Lion Farms USA on Hoaglin Road in Van Wert Tuesday morning, about 10,000 remain missing, according to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office.

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LIMA — A false report of an active shooter at Lima Temple Christian School was made Wednesday morning, according to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Sen. Matt Huffman, R-Lima, will again serve as President of the Ohio Senate during the 135th General Assembly after a unanimous vote Tuesday, according to a release from the Senate.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest. The announcement comes just a week after an underwhelming midterm showing for Republicans and will force the party to decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020 pushed American democracy to the brink.

LIMA — Bridging a gap is a helpful tool in any relationship. One city council member is making efforts to do just that within his ward.

LIMA — Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center hosted a job fair for medical residents Tuesday in an effort to keep young physicians in the Lima area after they complete their training.

LIMA — After past financial hardship, the Allen County Regional Transit Authority is making headway. What was previously a time of struggle is now filled with abundance.

LIMA — The Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission has released a report on road safety for the month of October. There were 2 fatal crashes on Allen County roadways.