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Multiple departments called in to battle a 3-alarm barn fire on Grubb Road South
Multiple departments called in to battle a 3-alarm barn fire on Grubb Road South. Multiple area departments battled a third-alarm barn fire this afternoon near Williams and Bresler Lake reservoirs. According to fire personnel on scene, the call came in at 3 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a barn fire at 890 Grubb Road South, with Spencerville, American Township, Shawnee Township, Delphos, and Cridersville responding. Upon arrival, the barn was fully engulfed in intense flames, causing complete destruction of the structure, resulting in a third alarm declaration.
Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
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...
Mental Health Board asks for levy renewal in November
Jul. 16—LIMA — The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties is asking voters to renew a 0.5-mill levy for 10 years. The levy, which will return to voters in November, raises $1 million a year for the Mental Health Board. Voters first adopted the levy in 1985, one of two levies the Mental Health Board relies on to supplement state and federal funding. The ...
Former Wapakoneta mayor wins appeal on 2022 conviction
AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The former Wapakoneta mayor wins his appeal for his 2022 conviction in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court. The 3rd District Court of Appeals released its opinion on the case against Tom Stinebaugh. The judges heard arguments back in September 2023 on his appeal. Stinebaugh was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a jury found him guilty of having an unlawful interest in a public contract and theft in office. However, the 3rd District Court vacated both those convictions. He was also found guilty of three counts of conflict of interest, but the appellate court did not change those decisions.
Dunklee found competent to face murder charge
Jul. 16—OTTAWA — Konner Dunklee, the Lima man charged with murder and other assorted felony counts in the April 18 shooting death of a woman at a Leipsic trucking company, has been found competent to stand trial. That ruling was announced by Putnam County Common Pleas Court Judge Keith Schierloh during a brief hearing Tuesday morning. Dunklee's attorney, Drew Mahalik, asked the court to permit ...
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 ...
Lima discusses new listings with Realtors
Jul. 16—LIMA — Realtor Heather Gaus said Tuesday's Realtors open house shared great ideas to advance home ownership in the Lima community. The Lima Community Improvement Corporation held the open house to share information on 24 new homes the city is planning to build and sell in the next two years with local Realtors such as Gaus. "I did not know they were doing this, but there is a lot of ...
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.
Sidney-Shelby County Crime Stoppers looking for information
BOTKINS — The Botkins Police Department along with Sidney-Shelby County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public. On June 13 at approximately 6 p.m., an unknown older white male entered the Dollar General store in Botkins, Ohio and gave the clerk a counterfeit $100 bill. The Botkins Police Department is requesting help from the public in identifying this person from the attached photos.
Ottawa resident recognized for supporting Navy Reserve Sailors
July 16, 2024, Press Release from the Navy Office Of Community Outreach: SAN DIEGO – David Godsil, an Ottawa, Ohio, resident, from Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., who represented one of 47 companies from across the nation, was honored by the Chief of Navy Reserve for their exceptional support of America’s Navy Reserve sailors during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE), in San Diego on June 11, 2024.
Applicants sought for Allen Lima Leadership class
LIMA — Allen Lima Leadership is accepting applications to join the organization’s 36th annual class. The advanced leadership program meets once a month for 10 months, starting in September, with courses focusing on community awareness, personal development and the growth of the local business economy. The deadline to...
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)
BBB: New Financial Fraud Alert
BBB is getting calls from our Accredited Businesses we well as area consumers reporting a new fraud crime in the area: Scammers are sending emails claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – one of the very agencies charged with preventing financial fraud. These emails masquerade as the “U.S. Business Compliance Commission,” and implore you to fill out a BOI Report (Beneficial Ownership Information Report) to avoid financial penalties. A false phone number is given, as well as a fake link, not ending in “.gov,” but “.net” (.gov websites belong to official government organizations in the United States).
More than 100 employees laid off from Tiffin manufacturing facility
TIFFIN, Ohio — A home furnishings company is laying off about 130 employees from a Tiffin facility as it transitions from a manufacturing to a distribution and warehouse operation, according to a letter sent to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services last week. The layoffs of hourly...
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