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Perry board hears five-year forecast
LIMA — It’s that time of year when school treasurers across the state knock the dust off their crystal balls and make a five-year forecast of finances for their district. Inflation is unpredictable. School funding is not fully implemented and really not guaranteed past 2023. Funds to help schools recover from COVID are ending.
GOP wins slim House majority, complicating ambitious agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern.
Featured events coming up in the Lima region
Community Awards Dinner
YMCA to host high-school robotics class
LIMA — The Lima Family YMCA will be hosting a robotics program for high-school students. According to their website, the program will begin in Dec. and end in March. At the end of the program, participants will spend a weekend in Cleveland for a competition. Classes will be held Monday-Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission to the program is free.
Births
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center
Ohio Senate Republicans aim to clarify ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban exceptions to preserve woman’s life...
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate will consider a bill that would redefine the medical complications a woman would have to experience to legally get an abortion under state law, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman told reporters Wednesday.
New sleep apnea treatment at Lima Memorial
LIMA — Lima Memorial Health System has started offering an alternative sleep apnea treatment for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP machines.
Free credit reports available Nov. 30
LIMA — Several local financial institutions will offer free credit report checks on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Participating locations include: Citizens National Bank branches in Bluffton, Elida and Lima; First National Bank in Bluffton, Ottawa and Pandora; Premier Bank in Ottawa; Superior Credit Union’s Lima, Delphos, Ottawa and Wapakoneta branches; and Top Mark in Lima and Cridersville.
YMCA specials on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
LIMA — The Lima Family YMCA is hosting a Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. On Nov. 25 and Nov. 28, participants will receive $15 Y cash for every $50 they spend on gift certificates.
