Auglaize County steer sells for state fair record $225K
COLUMBUS — Ten new records were set Sunday during the Ohio State Fair’s Sale of Champions, with several of them featuring entries from this region.
Lima City Schools helps supply students
The Lima City Schools held its annual back-to-school celebration Tuesday afternoon at Martin Luther King Park. The event included free school supplies, toiletry items, food, games and other activities. The first day of school for Lima City Schools students is Wednesday, Aug. 17.
FBI searches Trump’s Florida estate
WASHINGTON — The FBI’s unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence ricocheted around government, politics and a polarized country Tuesday along with questions as to why the Justice Department — notably cautious under Attorney General Merrick Garland — decided to take such a drastic step.
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LIMA POLICE
Arrive Alive Tour will be held at Allen County Fair
LIMA — The Safe Community Coalition is hosting the Arrive Alive Tour at the Allen County Fair. The event will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 12 to 6 p.m.
Manchester discusses needs of children
LIMA — Ohio State Representative Susan Manchester spoke about the needs of children at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Milano’s Cafe.
Births
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center
Shawnee releases Chromebook pickup and photo dates
Shawnee High School has announced that seniors and juniors may pick up Chromebooks and workbooks and have pictures taken on Monday, August 15. Sophomores are scheduled for pick-up and pictures on Tuesday, August 16 and freshmen on Wednesday, August 17.
Defendant in death of Bluffton police officer sentenced in Medina County
MEDINA — One of three men who were inside the vehicle that struck and killed a Bluffton police officer during a high-speed chase earlier this year was sentenced Monday to two years in prison by a Medina County judge.
Keeping youth active theme of bike and pedestrian meeting
LIMA – Keeping youth active through walking, biking and playing will be the theme of the next Bike and Pedestrian Task Force meeting on Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. at the Faurot Park Amphitheater.
