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LIMA — As the world around us continues to grow, so does the aging population. The needs of the generation include healthcare and sometimes nursing homes. According to the American Health Care Association website, more than 1,000 nursing homes have closed in the United States since 2015.

HARROD — The Allen East schools Board of Education will meet at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the school library, 9105 Harding Highway, Harrod.

LEIPSIC — A Deshler woman who was shot and killed Thursday afternoon at a Leipsic business was described in Facebook posts as a woman who was “always ready to tackle any challenge thrown her way with a smile.”

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JACKSON and RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — Napoleon Road, between Dixie Highway and Sandusky Road, will close from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23 for asphalt paving, according to the Allen County Engineer’s Office.

ST. MARYS — The Heritage Trails Park District board will conduct a group tour of the future E.J. Mackenbach Nature Preserve property at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, for the purpose of park design planning.

KENTON — A public meeting will be held next week to discuss the planned closure of Hardin Hills Health Center.

LIMA — Mercy Health-St. Rita’s is celebrating Earth Day on April 22 by sharing its own environmental health and sustainability efforts.

COLUMBUS GROVE — The Columbus Grove Board of Education will consider a resolution to certify tax rates for a renewal income tax during its regular board meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the school, 201 W. Cross St., Columbus Grove.