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Judge declines to dismiss Gerber lawsuit
Sep. 27—ADA — A former Ohio Northern University professor's lawsuit appears to be headed for a jury trial. Hardin County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein denied several motions for summary judgment that would have resolved former professor Scott Gerber's lawsuit against Ohio Northern prior to trial. The lawsuit alleges Ohio Northern retaliated against Gerber, an outspoken libertarian ...
Blacksmith transforms guns into garden tools
Sep. 28—LIMA — The sound of a hammer striking metal in downtown Lima on Saturday symbolized transformation as guns were turned into garden tools. The tools were presented to the City of Lima and Lima-Allen Neighborhoods in Partnership. The Center for Reconciliation hosted the inaugural "Growing Seeds of Peace" event with RAWtools, drawing in community members eager for inspiration. Paula Syner ...
Refinery settles with EPA over emissions violation
Sep. 27—LIMA — The Cenovus Lima Refinery, also known as the Lima Refining Company, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding violations of the Clean Air Act at the refinery, according to a Justice Department release issued Friday. The settlement includes a $19 million civil penalty and additional capital ...
Surrounding counties see drops in unemployment numbers
Sep. 27—LIMA — Area counties saw improvements in unemployment rates in August, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Putnam County has the lowest employment rate in the area at 3.1 percent. The rate dropped from 3.6 percent in July. The current workforce consists of 19,600 people, with 600 being unemployed. Putnam County has the third-lowest unemployment rate in the ...
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