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LIMA – The company behind Watch Communications has announced its acquisition by an outside investment firm.

COLUMBUS GROVE — Leipsic graduate Mason Brandt on Tuesday became one of the first student athletes from the University of Findlay to sign a name, image and likeness deal that will allow the freshman basketball player to earn money when his name or image is used in advertisements.

LIMA — Two Allen County residents who failed to appear for jury duty in Allen County Common Pleas Court last month walked out of court $50 poorer than when they entered on Tuesday.

LIMA — The Lima Police Department is on the lookout for a 59-year-old homeless man in connection with a stabbing incident Tuesday afternoon.

LIMA — A Lima man who eluded law enforcement for several months following his indictment in March on charges related to a bar fight that left a local man with serious injuries was sentenced Tuesday on unrelated charges.

JACKSON CENTER — U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, took a trip to Airstream travel trailer and recreational vehicle manufacturer in Jackson Center Tuesday afternoon to tour their recently expanded factory floor. He also visited the new Heritage Center Museum to learn about the factory itself and the history of Airstream and its founder Wallace “Wally” Byam.

LIMA — Thirteen community members or groups were honored as 2022 Safe Community Heroes Wednesday for their dedication to maintaining a safe community.

LIMA — Lack of financial stewardship can cause long-term difficulty for anyone. Local organizations have partnered together to help young adults before they make life-changing decisions.

KETTERING — Fire protection in what is now Kettering started with volunteers 100 years ago. Today, those giving of their own time to provide those services in the city are no more.