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Dem members of Ohio Ballot Board criticize AG for representing them without notice in lawsuit
The two Democrats on the Ohio Ballot Board called out the state attorney general for speaking on their behalf in a lawsuit about ballot language for the proposed redistricting amendment, and wrote their own court document agreeing that the language violates the constitution. The Ohio Ballot Board decides what language voters will see on their […]
Ottawa-Glandorf claims victory against Kenton
Ottawa-Glandorf grabbed a 34-18 victory at the expense of Kenton on Aug. 30 in Ohio football action. The first quarter gave Ottawa-Glandorf a 7-0 lead over Kenton. The Wildcats showed their teeth in the second quarter by rallying to within 14-12. Ottawa-Glandorf stormed to a 34-18 lead heading into the...
Football roundup: Lima Senior gets last-second win over Findlay
Aug. 31—Lima Senior (2-0) snapped its six-game losing streak to Findlay on Friday night with a 35-31 last-second victory thanks to Amari Addy who caught the game-winning touchdown with 14 seconds left. Addi finished the game with 4 catches for 55 yards. Isaiah Wilson caught seven balls for 141 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback JaNaius Hall went 25 of 49 for 319 yards and four touchdowns. It ...
Ohio’s Danger Zones: The 5 Most Dangerous Places in the State
Ohio provides many inhabitants with a great standard of living, but it’s crucial to know which parts of the state have higher rates of crime. Having knowledge of these areas will enable you to choose wisely about where to travel or reside. In order to ensure your safety and awareness, this article will examine the top five hazardous locations in Ohio.
Central Ohioans cautioned of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) — Mosquitoes in central Ohio have tested positive for West Nile virus over the past few weeks. There are no human cases in Ohio at this time, and Franklin County Public Health is working to keep it that way. Zach Holbert-Watson is the Vector Program Coordinator for Franklin County Public Health. […]
Kamala Harris can’t run on ‘I’m not Trump’: Nina Turner
"She's got to show how she would lead differently," Turner said on "CUOMO." "And how her leadership would lift poor and working-class people in this country, even before we get into the politics of who's conservative and who's liberal."
Football: Second-half start lifts O-G past Kenton
Aug. 30—OTTAWA — Ottawa-Glandorf can stop thinking like a team that only won one game last year. The Titans can start thinking of themselves as one that already won one after a 34-18 win against Kenton in Friday's Western Buckeye League opener. O-G watched a 14-point lead in the second quarter shrink to just two points by halftime. Rather than folding, the Titans opened up the third quarter ...
Findlay manufacturing plant closing, laying off over 200 employees
FINDLAY, Ohio — The Findlay plant of a German technology manufacturer is permanently closing and laying off approximately 235 employees, according to a notice on Friday. The notice, filed per the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, does not say why the ZF Active Safety US Inc plant on Production Drive in Findlay is closing.
Lady Giants Tennis Victorious over Findlay
In a thrilling Northern Lakes League match-up, the Lady Giants tennis team secured a closely contested victory over the Findlay Trojans, thanks to a dominant performance in singles play. The win propels the Lady Giants to a 5-3 record for the season, setting the stage for the next crucial league encounter.
Community Lunch @ Christ UM Church – Wednesday, Sept 4
The ladies at Christ UM Church went through their pantry and found a surplus of noodles! The menu on Wednesday, September 4 will be Beef & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and assorted desserts. Serving starts at 11:30, cost is by donation and all money collected goes to our local food pantry. Dine-in or carry-outs available. Come and join us for great food and fellowship!
Max's Trader Days going strong after 16 years in Lima
Aug. 31—LIMA — "Hey, this was on your $5 table. Will you take four?" "Yeah, they said for $75 they would sell the full vanity and sink." "A hundred and it's yours." These and other conversations are filling the air at Max's Trader Days and Water Dog Races Friday at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Now in its 16th year in Lima, the event has grown to the point where, for one weekend a year, the ...
First National Bank promotes Simon
Aug. 31—LIMA — First National Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Zach Simon to branch manager and consumer lender at the Lima Eastown Road branch. In his new role, Simon will focus on developing and enhancing customer relationships in Lima and neighboring communities. "Zach's promotion reflects his dedication, hard work, and growth within our organization," First National President ...
Swamp Sounds: Local group among diverse music acts coming to Black Swamp Arts Festival
BOWLING GREEN — Carmen Cano loves Bowling Green and the coming of the Black Swamp Arts Festival is one of her favorite times of the year. “Last year we started doing the interactive sculptures that people can help build and this year were doing that again,” said Cano, who is once again one of the 31-year-old festival’s marketing chairs. “A lot of our juried artists from last year will return this year, there will be a couple new food vendors out on the main strip.” Cano is especially excited about the music lineup at this year’s festival, which begins Friday and includes both national and local acts. “We have a couple really good bands this year,” said Cano. “I’ve heard really good things about Daniel Donato. I’m not really a big country music fan, but just listening to his stuff, I thought it was really cool. It kind of gives me that old school rock ‘n’ roll vibe.”
The PaSean Way: Wimberly's impact substantial for BGSU football
BOWLING GREEN — “The PaSean Way” has become a way of life for Bowling Green State University’s football program. It shows just how much one player can impact an entire team. The rallying cry, named after BGSU senior running back and 2019 Whitmer High School graduate PaSean Wimberly, has been something that Falcons’ coach Scot Loeffler has used frequently with his team. What does it mean, according to the man himself? “I would say playing ‘The PaSean Way’ is basically having the grit and attitude on the field, giving your all, 100 percent, because that’s what I did to earn my scholarship a couple years ago,” Wimberly said. “I just gave it all, whether I was given a scout rep, a first-team rep, whatever it was.
Lasting freshness: Toledo GROWs Urban Farm to host four harvest dinners
The Harvest Dinner series, hosted by Toledo GROWs, are exactly what they sound like: farm-to-table meals made by local chefs that utilize just-harvested produce. This year, the organization is hosting four dinners in partnership with The Garden by Poco Piatti (on Tuesday), Bellwether at Toledo Spirits (Sept. 16), at Toledo GROWs Urban Farm, 900 Oneida St., with Chef Cynthia Bunch (Sept. 26), and Souk Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar (Oct.7). A Harvest Brunch is set for Oct. 19 at Toledo GROWs’ farm with a brunch buffet by Chef Pam Weirauch featuring her specialty pumpkin “Pamcakes,” and of course fresh produce from Toledo GROWs. “The idea behind using fresh produce from the farm at these dinners is to help people understand how much better fresh produce that’s been harvested in the last couple of days tastes,” said Yvonne Dubielak, executive director of Toledo GROWs. “If it’s in season, especially, that will help [guests] understand that you can make beautiful dishes with whatever you have.”
David Trinko: Lima Labor Day Parade honors Diller's hard work
Aug. 31—The more Chris Rader and Mike Ruppert try to fill her shoes, the more impressed they are by what Diana Diller did to organize the annual Lima Labor Day Parade. "She's like the duck on the water," said Ruppert, the business manager/financial secretary for the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 32. "It looks all calm and everything. Underneath the water, those legs are ...
Lima Public Library Book Reviews
A storm is on the horizon. America’s days are numbered. A rising Silicon Valley tech mogul with unknown allegiances is at the forefront of a revolution in quantum computing and Artificial Intelligence. A politician controlled by a foreign power is a breath away from the Oval Office. The country’s only hope is a quantum computer that has gone dark, learning at a rate inconceivable at her inception. She has done more than learn. She has become a weapon. She is now positioned to act as either the country’s greatest savior or its worst enemy. She is known as “Alice” and her only connection to the outside world is to a former Navy SEAL sniper named James Reece who has left the violence of his past life behind.
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