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GLANDORF – The first soccer match of the season gives coaches the opportunity to see what their teams did well and what they need to work on.

LIMA — Area law enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or people below. The Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides anonymous tip information that would lead to the arrest of anyone listed on this page. Please call 419-229-STOP (7867).

Putnam County Common Pleas Court

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you” and basking in a long ovation that reflected the energy released by his decision to cede the stage to Vice President Kamala Harris.

LIMA — Lima director of utilities Mike Caprella said a minimal increase to water rates is normal every year.

LIMA — The rise in the area’s Haitian population has sparked numerous discussions and debates in recent months. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, met with community and business leaders at Apollo Career Center to discuss this influx and its impact on community and workforce development.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Delphos man who admitted he assaulted members of the Metropolitan Police Department with a flag pole during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurgency at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Monday to 19 months in prison.

LIMA — Monday marked Kids Day at the Allen County Fair, and children came out to enjoy all the amusements the fairgrounds had to offer.

First Anniversary Celebration

LIMA — A jury trial began Monday in Allen County Common Pleas Court for a Lima man accused of possession of multiple drugs.