Impassioned Biden signs order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the “extreme” Supreme Court majority that ended a constitutional right to abortion and delivered an impassioned plea for Americans upset by the decision to “vote, vote, vote vote” in November. Under mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful in response to the ruling, he signed an executive order to try to protect access to the procedure.
Assassination of Japan’s Abe stuns world leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Friday’s shocking assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in one of the world’s safest countries stunned leaders and drew condemnation, with Iran calling it “terrorism” while European leaders slammed the “despicable” attack.
Real Wheels: 1979 Lincoln long on luxury
LIMA – Sometimes it is a little thing that causes a person to pursue a certain classic car.
State Treasurer Sprague explores Central District
LIMA — Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague visited Lima on Friday to speak with the Allen County Chamber of Commerce about ways the state is helping to spur economic growth in the region.
This week’s updates on the coronavirus pandemic
Community risk elevated to ‘medium’
Deadline for election letters
The deadline is noon Thursday, July 28 for having election-related letters printed in the Your View feature of The Lima News for the Aug. 2 election.
Putnam County court records
Putnam County Common Pleas Court
On Nutrition: Deadhead damaging health habits
The rich array of daisies in my garden are now spent and faded, not nearly as fresh and vibrant as they were in the spring. So I decided to teach my grandkids how to remove (aka “deadhead”) the dried-up flowers to help direct the plant’s energy toward making new blooms.
Vaccines defended in light of proposed amendment
LIMA — A proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution would grant individuals the “absolute” right to refuse any medical treatment, prohibiting the enforcement of any vaccination mandate, whether from the government or private businesses. In light of these developments, public health officials continue to stress the important role vaccination plays in protecting the welfare of area residents.
