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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 ...
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 ...
'Big 7' event brings state officials to Lima
Sep. 27—LIMA — The critical importance of Ohio's workforce and the impact of federal regulations were key topics at Friday's third annual "Big 7" Regional Thought Roundtable Luncheon. Hosted by the Lima/Allen Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together seven State Department Directors and local business leaders to discuss economic issues facing the region and state. A packed room at the ...
Dackin talks literacy, career tech at Chamber event
Sep. 27—LIMA — The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce's Wake, Rattle and Roll is centered around promoting and strengthening the county's business community through networking and education on best business practices. On Friday morning, the networking event was focused on education itself and its impact on the workforce of tomorrow. Serving as the event's keynote speaker, Ohio Department of ...
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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