Analysts: Russia taking ‘operational pause’ in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Foreign analysts say Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in eastern Ukraine as the Russian military attempts to reassemble its forces for a significant — and what it hopes could prove decisive — new assault on its neighbor. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned menacingly on Thursday that his forces “haven’t even started” to fight.
Tim Ryan addresses business in Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA — Ohio Congressman and Senate candidate, Tim Ryan, visited Flex Machine Tools in Wapakoneta on Thursday to discuss the future of business in America. Congressman Ryan is touring Ohio to meet people across the state and talk about his plans to reinvest and create more opportunities to “cut workers in on the deal.”
Man charged in J’s bar fight pleads guilty
LIMA — One of three Lima residents charged for their roles in a fight outside a local pub earlier this year that left a local man with serious injuries entered a plea of guilty on Thursday to a charge of felonious assault.
Lima man pleads guilty in woman’s overdose death
LIMA — One of two Allen County men who prosecutors say furnished fentanyl to a woman, causing her death, followed his half-brother’s lead on Thursday and pleaded guilty to reduced charges in the case.
New Sanitary Engineer in Allen County
LIMA — After over 33 years, there is a new engineer in the Allen County Sanitary Department. Stephen Kayatin is set to retire as the Allen County Engineer and Allen County Commissioners have officially appointed Brad Niemeyer to fill the position. Hired in 2002, Brad has served in this community focusing on customer service and the well-being of Allen County. He will be shifting from Assistant Sanitary Engineer to Sanitary Engineer.
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Vance to police: How can we solve issues?
OTTAWA — Republican Senate candidate JD Vance visited Ottawa on Wednesday to discuss with police the ongoing challenges the officers face in their line of duty.
Second person charged in Wapak 911 incident
WAPAKONETA — A Wapakoneta woman seeking medical help for a head injury was charged with obstructing official business and resisting arrest after a Wapakoneta police officer reportedly broke her finger while responding to the 911 call.
Elida receives state funding for wastewater improvement
ELIDA — The Village of Elida will work to upgrade its existing wastewater treatment facility, turning down a proposal it had previously considered for consolidation with the Allen County sewer system. To help finance the engineering of necessary improvements to the system, the village has received a loan from the state government.
