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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republicans have ignored an Ohio Supreme Court order to approve a new state legislative district map, with a court-ordered Friday morning deadline passing without any official action from the GOP-controlled redistricting commission.

OTTAWA — Betty Wannemacher’s oldest sister attended the Fourth Street Sts. Peter and Paul School (SPPS) when it was first built in 1921, 101 years ago, and it has proudly stood as a centerpiece in the Ottawa community and Catholic parishioners for multiple generations. On Sunday, former students, teachers, and the public were invited to tour the building one last time before its scheduled demolition, with blackboards, filing cabinets, bookcases, and any other items inside available for the taking.

SPRINGFIELD — For years state wildlife officials have struggled to keep ahead of weeds choking the ecosystem at Indian Lake, the popular recreation and fishing destination at Russells Point in Logan County.

LIMA — See photos from the Western Buckeye Region Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Show held Saturday in Lima.

When I first started sharing my story with you all, my baby was not even 2 years old yet. And now, she is 7. Seven. I literally cannot believe that my youngest is already this old.

LIMA — Organizers behind the forthcoming Central District met Wednesday with the Lima NAACP to discuss how the $4.3 million revitalization project will stay inclusive as it brings new housing, entertainment, restaurants and economic opportunities to the 200 block of South Central Avenue.

COLUMBUS — After less than a month in the position, Steve Dackin resigned Friday as Ohio’s Superintendent of Public Instruction with the Department of Education. Conflict of interest concerns had surrounded Dackin since he had applied for the position in February, three days after resigning as the Ohio Board of Education’s vice president.

MONROE TOWNSHIP — A Columbus Grove woman sustained serious injuries in a single vehicle crash in Putnam County on Sunday.

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LIMA — Multiple people were transported to the hospital Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash on Elida Road.