SAVE plan helps repay student loans; some borrowers eligible for $0 payments
NEW YORK — More than 75 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in the U.S. government’s newest repayment plan since it launched in August.
Lima limits mutual aid to Bath
BATH TOWNSHIP — The Lima Fire Department is limiting mutual aid to Bath Township to a four-mile radius from Central Station on S. Main Street due to an increase in mutual aid calls from the Bath Fire Department, which cut staffing after a failed levy campaign in November.
CrimeStoppers
LIMA — Area law enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or people below. The Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides anonymous tip information that would lead to the arrest of anyone listed on this page. Please call 419-229-STOP (7867).
Auto review: Buick Envista is the best bang for the buck in 2024
A luxury car base-priced under $25,000 is easily an anomaly. But when it comes to Buick and its newest release, the Envista, a new age is born. This vehicle is outstanding, boasting a new design, new vehicle release on the shared Chevrolet Trailblazer frame and a new logo. Excellent styling brings the 2024 Buick Envista to Grasso’s Garage wrapped in Moonstone Gray Metallic, with a black interior and Santorini Blue accents that showed out exceptionally.
Jefferson Awards: Casadys coaching for all abilities
LIMA — Brett and Rhonda Casady spend their time outside of work volunteering with the Allen County All Abilities Baseball League.
Jefferson Awards: Refurbishing bikes for the poor
LIMA — A little-known ministry is refurbishing bicycles for the poor and carless in Lima.
Three confirmed dead in Logan County after severe storms
LAKEVIEW — Three people are confirmed dead in Logan County after severe weather, including storms and tornadoes, ripped through the region Thursday night.
Bluffton teacher dies awaiting heart transplant
BLUFFTON — Bluffton schools teacher Katrina Riepenhoff died Friday while awaiting a heart transplant, according to a notice sent to parents Friday afternoon.
Special agent testifies in elder theft hearing
LIMA — A special agent with the investigative arm of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office testified Friday in Allen County Common Pleas Court in a case involving a Lima man’s alleged illegal appropriation of funds.
Elida attorney, convicted of sex crimes, disbarred by Supreme Court
LIMA — An Elida attorney has been permanently disbarred by the Ohio Supreme Court, effectively preventing her from ever again practicing law in the state.