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LIMA — There are teacher shortages. Some states are having problems filling their teaching vacancies. Some districts in Ohio are experiencing difficulties hiring teachers for the approaching school year. However, not in this immediate area. Most local school districts seem to have their previously vacant teaching positions filled.

HAMILTON – The Lima Locos offense had racked up 29 runs over their last three playoff games.

With the singing of the National Anthem, flying acts began shortly after noon Saturday at the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show.

I don’t know, maybe it is that I am just getting older and more grateful for the things around me, but I cannot even begin to explain how much my neighborhood means to me. It’s just that there’s something pretty amazing about a tribe around you that you can flip-flip favors, kids, stories and carpooling with.

LIMA — Amber Tickle adopted a gray, short-haired cat Saturday afternoon at Pet Supplies Plus on Cable Road in Lima. Tickle, a former cat owner with three boys, said the family was in search of a new pet.

LIMA - Two Lima men are currently being held in Warren County Jail after a trip to Warren County to sell narcotics led to subsequent raids on two residences in Lima early Friday morning, according to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.

WAPAKONETA — Michelle Wilcox won’t be enjoying elephant ears and corndogs at the Auglaize County Fair this week.

CHICAGO (AP) — A single ticket bought in a Chicago suburb beat the odds and won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot.

Just being near her reminds me that everything is going to be all right.

LIMA — With the primary election this coming Tuesday, Aug. 2, incumbents Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) stopped in Lima Saturday to meet supporters and volunteers at the Allen County Courthouse and to remind voters to get to the polls as part of their door-to-door campaign efforts.