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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)
Some thoughts on assassination attempt of Trump
As a private citizen, my first thoughts after seeing the video of the recent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump involved mostly anger and revulsion. However, as a retired police command officer with experience in preparing security preparations for presidential appearances, my questions, after a few minutes of analyzing the situation, became primarily about how the Secret Service could let such a thing happen.
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...
Out of the past: July 18
ORAN – Elmer Short while riding his bicycle at a terrific speed at New Bremen Sunday dashed into the fence with the result of a damaged wheel and several scars and bruises. SWANDERS – The Nerdolph Electric company, of Adrian, Michigan, gave entertainments and lectures in our city last week.
Overtime pays off
COLDWATER - Minster was not only happy to put in the work on Monday in the ACME state baseball tournament - the Wildcats were happy to work overtime. Minster rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Defiance 3-2 in eight innings in the resumption of the state semifinal on Monday at Coldwater's Veterans Field.
Carolyn Sue Harp
MIDDLE POINT, Ohio — Carolyn Sue Harp, 82, of Middle Point, died on July 12, 2024 at Van Wert Manor. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory where visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Ridge Cemetery.
Shelby County Senior Center senior spotlight: July 2024
Phyllis Cotrell from Fort Loramie has been a member of the Senior Center since 2018. “The people here are always so friendly. I enjoy playing cards, the crocheting group and I really love playing Bingo.”
Kalida falls to Minster at state ACME tournament
COLDWATER — One half inning is all that separated Kalida and Minster during their ACME state tournament quarterfinal contest Saturday. Minster pushed across eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat Kalida 12-6 in the opening game of the 2024 state ACME tournament at Coldwater's Vertean Field in Memorial Park on a warm and sunny Saturday morning/early afternoon.
Piqua Police reports
-4:39 p.m.: domestic disturbance. Officers responded and arrested Sarah Thomas, 26, of Piqua, for domestic disturbance. -3:12 p.m.: crash. Officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Nicklin Avenue and Vine Street. -1:24 p.m.: fraud. Officers responded to a complaint of fraud at the 200 South block of Roosevelt...
Rodeo to return to Lima
LIMA — The Lima Stampede will bring the rodeo to town at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima. The event will bring bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and bullriding, among other competitions, to the grandstands at the fair. For...
Family Reunion held at Ft. Jennings Park
The reunion of “William-Dickman/Schramm” was held June 15 at Fort Jennings Park with 59 attending. Family members came as far away as Alabama, South Carolina, Cleveland, and Columbus. During the 1960’s, the reunions/homecoming were held during the St. Joseph’s Church Festival in August with over 100 attending. The...
Rally Point to hold annual River Ride
LIMA — The Rally Point Youth Center will hold its 16th annual River Ride Bike Tour all day starting at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, starting at the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2500 Ada Road, Lima. An estimated 200 participants will ride along four routes of varying...
Lima Community Improvement Corp. meets with realtors in hopes of partnering for affordable housing
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - They are continuing their mission of tackling housing, distressed property, and neighborhood improvements within the city of Lima. The Lima Community Improvement Corporation, a non-profit organization under the umbrella of the City of Lima, met with local realtors to build relationships and possible partnerships all in the hopes of building affordable housing stock within the city. Their goal is for 24 new homes to be built on properties in the city's land bank and sold over the next two years.
Auglaize County Public Library District Announces Online Public Auction of Furniture and Shelving
The Auglaize County Public District Library announced that starting today, an auction will begin on furniture they will be auctioning off in preparation for the New Bremen Library renovation. Interested parties can visit the auction site online to place their bids on various furniture and shelving. All buyers will be...
State Road to close for five days
GOMER — State Road between Gomer and Dutch Hollow Roads will be closed for an extended period next week, according to a release from the Allen County Engineer’s Office. The road will close from Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 for crossover repair. There will be no access to that portion of roadway during the closure, the release said.
Gone 2 Paradise to perform in Van Wert
VAN WERT — Gone 2 Paradise, a Jimmy Buffet tribute, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Feel Good Friday at Fountain Park, at the corner of West Main Street and South Jefferson Street in Van Wert. Anyone can come to the free concert.
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