‘Little Nashville,’ a night of song and drink
OTTAWA — For one night a year, normally peaceful Ottawa transforms into a giant beer garden.
Snap your fingers twice for The Addams Family, opening Friday
LIMA — It is difficult to find anyone unfamiliar with the creepy, kooky, spooky Addams Family who resided at 0001 Cemetery Lane in the 1960s television show, or the 1991 movie version.
Allen County sees increase in COVID hospitalizations
LIMA — Allen County saw an increasing number of hospital admissions for COVID-19 illness in July, leading the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a risk advisory urging residents to wear masks in crowded places, regardless of their vaccination status.
Primary results in … again
LIMA — The 78th District has elected Susan Manchester as the new State Representative for Ohio. She will run unopposed in the November general election.
Pastors plans task force to end gun violence
LIMA — A task force of educators, clergy and concerned citizens against gun violence is coming together amid an increase of alleged gang activity and a spate of shootings in Lima, the most recent of which injured a 10-year-old girl and 21-year-old man outside a home on Cole Street one week ago.
Ryan talks CHIPS Act during Lima campaign stop
LIMA — U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan on Tuesday touted a $280 billion bill recently passed by Congress that would boost domestic production of computer chips and semiconductors, now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.
Bands perform at Spartan Thunder
LIMA — Spartan Thunder, the Drum Corps International competition rang loud in Spartan Stadium on Tuesday night. Teams from as far away as San Diego, California and as close as Cincinnati performed intricate marching routines for those in attendance.
Reminisce: Answering the bell: Tracing the history of the Lima Fire Department
LIMA — Beginning in early 1916 horsepower began replacing horses at the Lima Fire Department. “If the present plans of Safety Director (Albert) Gale are carried the motorized apparatus from the Central, West and South stations will be installed within the next two weeks,” the Lima Times-Democrat reported Jan. 10, 1916. “No more supplies for the horses will be purchased unless absolutely necessary,” the newspaper added.
Lima region celebrates National Night Out
LIMA — The annual National Night Out returned to the Lima region Tuesday as several area communities hosted events geared toward strengthening relationships with law enforcement and promoting public safety.
Holy Cow! History: History’s greatest grudge match
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will face off again for the presidency in 2024. At least that’s what political insider Dick Morris tells anyone who will listen. He’s garnishing that prediction by claiming it will be “one of the greatest political rematches of all time.”
