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Going with the flow: Municipalities' work never done with water infrastructure
Jul. 16—LIMA — It is a fundamental necessity for life itself, and in the developed world, it is largely available through a simple twist of the wrist at the facuet. While people in more remote, rural areas rely on wells for their drinking water, ensuring clean, drinkable water for those connected to municipal water systems is a multi-million dollar endeavor every year for those municipalities, ...
Medical equipment loan program needs your donations
Do you have medical equipment you or your family members no longer need? A wheelchair? A walker? A chair for the bath?. The Medical Equipment Loan Program provides no–cost medical equipment to individuals in our community based on their medical needs. The project is now celebrating its twelfth year and in 2018 expanded into the Lima area and now serves Allen County as well.
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...
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...
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...
Victim asks that attacker be kept in jail; accused man's attorney asks for lower bond
Jul. 15—LIMA — The alleged victim of a strangulation incident that prosecutors say took place earlier this year near Spencerville on Monday asked that her attacker be kept behind bars as long as possible. The request was made during a pre-trial hearing for Ty Shellenbarger Jr., 2o, of rural Spencerville. He was indicted by a grand jury in June on one count of strangulation, a felony of the ...
Piqua Commission hears ordinance to change meeting rules
PIQUA — The Piqua City Commission introduced an ordinance to adopt new rules for future commission meetings during on Tuesday, July 16. Some of the new updated rules for meetings would include: not continuing meetings after 9 p.m.; ensuring all comments are related to city business or activities; and instituting a public comment request card which will be monitored throughout public comment sessions.
Van Wert bank opens Fort Wayne branch; will rebrand under GreenWay name
Ohio-based Van Wert Federal Savings Bank has opened a Fort Wayne branch and announced Friday it is changing its name to GreenWay Bank on Aug. 1. Located at 202 W. Berry St., Suite 100, the bank’s downtown Fort Wayne branch will offer business services such as checking account options and loans for real estate, construction and equipment, a news release said.
Veterans Food Pantry gets a helping hand from July 4th Veterans Cruise-in Car Show
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The organizers of the 4th of July Veterans Cruise-in presented a check to the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio. The donation will provide much-needed food assistance to veterans, their spouses, and active-duty service personnel. The organizers were able to raise twelve hundred dollars through donations at the Veterans Cruise-in Car Show in Faurot Park as part of the Star Spangled Spectacular, and they are happy to help those who served.
WCPO meteorologist accused of sparking altercation
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local celebrity and his family are under fire Monday night following an incident at a popular restaurant east of downtown Cincinnati. A Covington family accused Channel 9 meteorologist Steve Raleigh of causing a fight in the Montgomery Inn Boathouse parking lot after a car wreck. The...
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 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.
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...
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 ...
Two more Lima locations added to Rite Aid closure list
Jul. 15—LIMA — As Rite Aid Pharmacy locations continue to close nationwide due to bankruptcy, the impact has been felt in this area, both in Lima and St. Marys. On Friday, this impact was expanded as two more Lima locations were added to the official list of closures included in filings with the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey. Along with the previous announcements of ...
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.
Board of Elections prepares for November election
SIDNEY — The November general election is fast approaching and the Shelby County Board of Elections has been planning the many steps that must occur to assure a successful election. “In early May, Board members and staff attended a Regional Conference conducted by Ohio’s Secretary of State entitled “Ready...
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.
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