Wilson to hold meet-and-greet
LIMA — Congressional candidate Tamie Wilson will hold an event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at The Met, 306 N. Main St., Lima.
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s holds meet and greet to focus on heart health
LIMA — The second month of the year is dedicated to promoting healthy hearts. Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center held an event Monday morning to speak to community members about the topic.
Jurors learn about undercover drug buys as trial begins
LIMA — Jurors in the case of a Lima man charged with 10 felony crimes related to his alleged trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin got a crash course in undercover drug buys and the use of confidential informants in those purchases Monday in Allen County Common Pleas Court.
2 fired FirstEnergy execs indicted in $60 million bribery scheme
COLUMBUS — Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives were indicted Monday in the long-running investigation into a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio that has already resulted in a 20-year prison sentence for a former state House speaker.
Vantage Career Center to host open house
VAN WERT — Vantage Career Center will be hosting an open house for community members. The event will be held from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26 at 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert. According to a recent press release, the free open house will provide an opportunity for new students to meet the staff and learn more about their programs.
Federal court sentencing postponed for Auglaize woman
TOLEDO — A Feb. 23 sentencing date for an Auglaize County woman charged in the distribution of a controlled substance that resulted in the death of another has been postponed.
Lima opens applications for business grant
LIMA — The city of Lima has announced a new grant program for businesses. The Better Blocks for Business Grant program is accepting applications. According to a recent press release, the program’s goal is to help businesses in underserved neighborhoods. The release also states applicants can apply until March 15. The program is designed to help fund commercial property renovation projects including building materials, stairs, ramps, gutters, windows, exterior lighting and paint, cameras and much more. Local businesses that apply can receive up to $15,000 for a project. For more information reach Amber Martin at [email protected].
Less is more? Consumers have fewer choices as brands prune offerings
NEW YORK — How much choice is too much?
