$6 million raised in LCC Capital Campaign
LIMA — On Saturday, co-chair Barb O’Connor spoke about the LCC Capital Campaign’s success and thanked the development staff for their hard work for what turned out to be an “absolutely amazing” fundraiser resulting in over $6 million in donations.
Pork Rind Festival promises fireworks, music, family fun
HARROD — The two-day Harrod Pork Rind Festival, on June 10 through June 11, annually brings together an average of 400 to 500 people to celebrate the summer weather with music and family fun, including fireworks, games, rides, food and a car show.
Advice for anglers: Be different, flexible, experiment
Be different, prepared, flexible, experiment.
Ford engine plant fire under investigation
BATH TOWNSHIP — An investigation is continuing into the cause of a fire Saturday night at the Lima Ford Engine Plant.
Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abbott Nutrition has restarted production at the Michigan baby formula factory that has been closed for months due to contamination, the company said Saturday, taking a step toward easing a nationwide supply shortage expected to persist into the summer.
Mistrial declared on 2 counts in Godsey trial
LIMA — Jurors in the trial Drayvonte Godsey, the Lima man charged with physically attacking the mother of his 1-year-old son and stealing two firearms from her home, deliberated for four hours Tuesday before finding the defendant guilty of three of five charges against him.
Lima Astronomical Society to build second observatory
LIMA — There are some astronomically large changes in the works led by the Lima Astronomical Society.
Bluffton home explodes
BLUFFTON — A house explosion Wednesday evening shook nearby homes and spread its remnants across the property. Authorities wouldn’t confirm if anyone was injured in the incident.
Lincolnview to play for state Division IV softball title
AKRON — The turning point in a game has rarely been more obvious.
Vacation inflation adds to money woes
It’s not just gasoline prices that are making travelers swoon during this summer vacation season.