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Spirit EMS to Host Annual EMT Boot Camp
GREENVILLE, OHIO – Spirit EMS is excited to announce its upcoming EMT Boot Camp, aimed at engaging and recruiting high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services. The week-long boot camp will take place at the John and Iris Hathaway Community and Education...
Murder suspect waives speedy trial right
Jul. 15—LIMA — Gervens Justilien, a Haitian national charged in the March 10 rape and murder of fellow Haitian Chrislande Auguste, will stand trial in January 2025, a judge decided Monday in Allen County Common Pleas Court. With the assistance of a Haitian-Creole interpreter, Justilien waived his right to a speedy trial to allow attorneys from the Allen County Public Defenders Office ...
Stratton moves to GLR; Leis leads AEDG
Jul. 16—LIMA — Two economic development professionals took on new roles this week, with the goal of working "collaboratively toward shared goals of supporting economic, business and community development in Allen County and the surrounding region," according to a press release. Dave Stratton, the former president and CEO of Allen Economic Development Group, took on the role of president of ...
Rite Aid confirmed to close nearly all stores in Ohio, Michigan
Delphos Herald Editors Note: After calling the local Rite Aid in Delphos to ask about the status of their store, Store Manager Jake Leffler said the store is closing but does not have a firm closure date at this time. A document from Walgreens confirms that rumors of Rite Aid...
Rite Aid announces the closure of two more Lima stores
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - More Lima locations were added to the list of Rite Aid pharmacies closing after the company filed for bankruptcy last year. In a new list of closures filed with the federal bankruptcy court, Rite Aid on the corner of Elm and Eastown Road and also the store on the corner of Shawnee and Breese Road will be closing this fall. Those Lima locations, along with the one on Robb Avenue, are three of the five Rite Aid stores listed with a Lima address. The store in St. Marys has also been placed on the list to close.
Plans underway for Sidney’s Civil War Living History Weekend
SIDNEY — Final plans are being made for Sidney’s Civil War Living History Weekend. The two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22 in Tawawa Park. The event is free and open to the public. “Tawawa Park’s 230 acres is ideally suited for this...
Judith M. Germann
Judith M. Germann, 92, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1931, to Donald and Ruby (Sterling) Putt of Middle Point, who both preceded her in death. In 1949, Judy graduated from Middle Point High School and...
Obituaries
James Gross, age 80, of Coldwater OH, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. He was born September 07, 1944 in Celina to the late Herbert & Madonna (Harlett) Gross. He is survived by siblings and in-laws, Barbara Eischen of Coldwater, Karen & Jim...
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region welcomes Michael Kloskas
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region welcomes new Director of Marketing and Communications, Michael Kloska!. At 26 years old, Michael comes from a background in sports marketing from working with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and Houston Astros! Hailing from South Bend, Indiana, Michael attended Holy Cross College where he got his bachelor’s degree in Communications and Visual Arts, while also working in the Notre Dame Football recruiting office as a student.
Out of the past: July 19
——- The Sidney Board of Health, chaired by Mayor Nessler, last evening instructed the Sanitary Officer to distribute notices to the people of Sidney to remove all garbage, manure and offal of all kinds from the alley and to all persons emptying slops in the alleys to procure a barrel or box and have it emptied once a week.
Allen County Master Gardeners Brown Bag Lunch Series shines a light on shade plants
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's all about finding the right plant for the right spot when it comes to successful gardening. The Allen County Master Gardeners Brown Bag Series at the Children's Garden covered some shady characters for your garden this week. Most every yard has shady spots that require plants specific to those areas. Some favorites are hostas and ferns. But all shade plants don't have to be green, as some can give you a pop of color.
McDonald's locations in Ohio are holding a school supply drive
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - McDonald's of Ohio kicked off their second annual school supply drive on Monday. This year, 380 locations across the Greater Ohio Region are participating, including 12 in the Lima area. Lima locations are teaming up with Allen County Children Services to ensure that students can start the year off on the right foot.
ES hosts Mosaic of Community Leadership
PIQUA — Approximately 130 nonprofit board members, executive directors, and staff from throughout the region attended the 21st annual Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference recently held at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus. Hosted by The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership and the Center for Leadership...
GLSCL roundup: Locos clinch playoff spot
Jul. 18—Lima Locos 6, Hamilton Joes 1 With five games to go in the regular season, the Locos are closing in on Hamilton for first place in the Great Lakes Collegiate Summer League. Lima's win over Hamilton (22-9) on Thursday night clinched its 13th straight playoff appearance and puts them just three games behind the Joes for the top seed. The newly-acquired Hunter Allen (Ashland University) ...
Lewis Family Mcdonald’s Hosting Backpack Giveaway
Lewis Family McDonald’s will be holding Bookbag Giveaways at various locations on Monday, July 22nd from 4:00pm until 7:00pm while supplies last. They will be giving away backpacks full of school supplies for school-aged children. They will also be collecting school supplies in their lobbies for local charities. The...
Letter: Nation needs to turn to God in these times
We need to come together and learn to love one another, bring peace and tranquility to this country. We need to stop the awful language to one another. We most of all need God in our lives. We need prayer on a daily basis and have the little children see our grown ways turn our thoughts of love to Jesus, our Savior.
Do-Rights donate to Veterans Food Pantry
The Do-Right Motorcycle Club recently donated $400 and nonperishable items to the Veterans Food Pantry in Lima. The club makes several donations a year to the pantry. The motto is: “Help Us, Help Others” (HUHO). (Photo submitted)
Catholic Social Services to host fundraiser Aug. 9
Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley’s Celebration ofCaring, an annual fundraiser to support its Northern Miami Valley programming, will be held Aug. 9 at the Round Barn at Orrmont, 150 Fox Drive, Piqua. The event runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $60 per person and includes...
Feel Good Friday Welcomes Gone 2 Paradise: A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
July 15, 2024, Press Release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert LIVE: [Van Wert, OH] - July 15, 2024 - This week’s Feel Good Friday concert series is set to be an unforgettable evening as the Gone 2 Paradise Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band takes the stage in Fountain Park. Originally scheduled to feature Earth To Mars, the concert will now bring the tropical vibes and iconic tunes of Jimmy Buffett to Van Wert this Friday at 7:30 PM.
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