Some in GOP worry as Trump puts mass deportations at heart of campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Mass Deportation Now!” declared the signs at the Republican National Convention, giving a full embrace to Donald Trump’s pledge to expel millions of migrants in the largest deportation program in American history.
Photos: Firefighters take part in Bluffton History Day
BLUFFTON — Members of the Bluffton Fire Department demonstrated their water power during Saturday’s Bluffton History Day in downtown Bluffton. Firefighters helped recreate a photo estimated to be from 1896 or 1897, when the village’s water system provided enough pressure to reach the tops of buildings in the event of a fire. (Read more about the planning behind the event.)
Ohio, 14 other states sue to block health coverage for illegal migrants
TOPEKA, Kan. — Fifteen states filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance.
Land transfers, Aug. 1-7
The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is shown by the following report, for the week running Aug. 1 through 7. Figures reflect the selling price of the property, along with the address or lot number of same and are courtesy of Allen County Recorder Mona Losh’s Office.
Legal-Ease: Seller financing and installment sale considerations
It is well known that interest rates on borrowed money are significantly higher now than they were last year, and even the year before that. With higher interest rates comes sellers looking for more creative alternatives to traditional mortgages.
David Trinko: Bluffton tries to recreate historic photo
BLUFFTON — The original photo from more than 125 years ago is something amazing to see. But watching the Bluffton Fire Department bring it to life today ought to be spectacular.
Lima Senior hosts scrimmage
LIMA — Lima Senior hosted a four-team scrimmage with LCC, Ada and Van Wert on Friday night.
Real Life Mama: Best catch ever — each other
Last weekend, Lee and I set out on Indian Lake to try and compete in the annual catfish tournament. This was our second year in a row entering the tournament and, while we didn’t catch any fish near the size to compete last year, we did catch several which gave us a taste of the fun in fishing for catfish.
No pharmacies in town: Rite-Aid closures impact Delphos, other local areas
DELPHOS — Delphos residents will soon need to travel to Van Wert or Lima to fill their prescriptions when Rite Aid — the city’s only pharmacy — closes this year.
Real Wheels: Special color for a special truck
LEIPSIC – It is the color of Ron Newell’s 1962 Chevrolet C10 pickup that grabs your attention and won’t let go.
