Drive sober, don’t text and use seatbelts
LIMA — Allen County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Todd Kohlrieser discussed the impaired and distracted driving juvenile cases his court handles and the consequences of committing those driving offenses Friday at the Allen County Probate and Juvenile Court’s ACCESS Center.
Activate Allen County, Cenovus team up for community health
LIMA — A new partnership announced Friday hopes to bring greater opportunities to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles in the Lima community.
Shawnee grad twirls around the world
LIMA — At nearly 6 feet in height, Abbigail Cole does indeed stand out in a crowd. Put a baton in her hand and the 18-year-old Lima resident soars to even greater heights.
Putnam County CIC speaker optimistic about Ohio’s growth
OTTAWA — The Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation marked 40 years of growth by celebrating Thursday afternoon in one of the county’s latest projects.
Shafer’s goes from food truck to restaurant in three years
LIMA — When the clock hit 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8th, Shafer’s Smoked Meats opened the doors for the first time at its to-go restaurant, Shafer’s Smoked Meats BBQ to Go, at 3031 Harding Highway, Lima.
Lima man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl in Allen County
LIMA — A Lima man charged with trafficking fentanyl in Allen County more than two years ago was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison.
Former Lima probation officer sentenced to 7 1/2 years for sex charges
LIMA — Former Lima Municipal Court probation officer Dexter Thompson was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison Thursday for two counts of sexual battery and one count of gross sexual imposition in the Allen County Common Pleas Court.
Lima man offered plea deal on cocaine charges
LIMA — Allen County prosecutors offered a Lima man a plea deal on charges of cocaine possession and trafficking and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
Lima man charged with gross sexual imposition granted home arrest
VAN WERT — A Lima man charged with having forced sexual contact with an underage female is expected to be released from the Van Wert County jail Friday morning. At that time, he will be fitted with an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet and will await further court hearings while serving home arrest.
Lima man waives speedy trial on attempted murder case
LIMA — A Lima man waived his speedy trial rights Thursday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court in his case for attempted murder.
