Crime Victim Services to hold open house
LIMA — Crime Victim Services will host an open house for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at their offices at 330 N. Elizabeth St., Lima.
Shaffer Road bridge reopens ahead of schedule
AMANDA TOWNSHIP — The bridge on Shaffer Road between state Route 81 and Sunderland Road has been repaired and is now open, the Allen County Engineer’s Office announced Thursday afternoon.
LaRose observes election audit in Lima
LIMA — With the November election on the horizon, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is working to instill confidence among voters regarding the state’s electoral process.
Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries leads to Columbus evacuation
COLUMBUS — Authorities evacuated an area of Ohio’s capital, Columbus, for several hours on Thursday out of fear that a fire in truck’s trailer could have caused lithium ion batteries to explode.
Molly Hatchet concert rescheduled
VAN WERT — Molly Hatchet’s May 4 concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22.
Lima Family YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day
LIMA — The Lima Family YMCA will hold Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at 345 S. Elizabeth St. in Lima.
State Bank recognizes volunteers
DEFIANCE —The State Bank of Defiance celebrated its GIVES Volunteer Program’s sixth anniversary from April 14 to 20 as part of National Volunteer Week.
Shawnee school board to meet superintendent candidates
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The Shawnee school board will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, to interview superintendent candidates in the board of education meeting room, 3255 Zurmehly Road, Lima.
Area Agency on Aging to host annual dinner
LIMA — The Area Agency on Aging is hosting its sixth annual dinner and auction.
OSU-Lima, Rhodes streamline social work transfer process
LIMA — The Ohio State University-Lima and Rhodes State College reached an articulation agreement Thursday to “streamline the transfer process for students pursuing social work education,” according to a joint press release from the universities.
