Shawnee superintendent search narrowed to three candidates
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The Shawnee school board will interview three superintendent candidates next Monday, April 29.
LifeWise Academy gathers for prayer amid growth
LIMA — A Bible-centered academy for public school students is continuing to grow in the area. LifeWise Academy Elida was one of 20 to open when the national program first began. In just a few short years, the academy has grown from a little over 100 to 600 students participating at the school.
Ohio lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes fall ballot
COLUMBUS — Republican legislative leaders in Ohio say they are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s November ballot, but the exact shape of the solution remains murky.
Softball: Bath keeps rolling against Crestview
CONVOY — Bath entered Wednesday night’s non-league matchup against Crestview with one thing in mind, and that was to keep the positive momentum going that it has built up over the past handful of games.
Lima man sentenced on coke, meth charges
LIMA — With the birth of his third child just weeks away, a tearful Divante Hall on Wednesday asked for a delay in the implementation of his prison sentence on drug charges so he could witness the event.
Shawnee man waives jury trial in Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jonathan Copeland, the Shawnee Township man charged for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 “Stop the Steal” rally at the U.S. Capitol, waived his right to a jury trial and will have his criminal case heard next week by a U.S. District Court judge.
Lima mayor, council, Allen commissioners discuss issues
LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith and members of her administration and Lima council joined the Allen County commissioners for a roundtable meeting Wednesday in which they discussed updates to projects such as the aquatic center and improvements to Cable Road, efforts to stem the opioid epidemic and miscellaneous events.
Mulcahy gets invitation to Arnold Palmer Cup in Ireland
FINDLAY — Lima Central Catholic graduate and University of Findlay golfer Mary Kelly Mulcahy will be one of 12 college women golfers representing the United States in the Arnold Palmer Cup on July 5-7 in Lahinch, Ireland.
Small businesses honored for contributions
LIMA — Local small businesses are the heart of a city. In a week, one of three local small businesses will be honored for its achievements in the area, when the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards gala.
Signed bill aids Lima-built tanks, combats fentanyl
LIMA — The Biden Administration signed a bill Wednesday morning that includes money earmarked for Lima-built tanks to help in Ukraine.
