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Kansas in Concert
JAMPD to repurpose Ottawa Metro Park beach
LIMA — The beach at the swimming pond at Ottawa Metro Park may have a sign posted that reads “beach closed permanently,” but the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District has a goal to reimagine the space to include a splash pad next year.
Kansas to perform at Lima’s Civic Center
LIMA — Singer Ronnie Platt said the band Kansas still represents musicianship at its finest.
CrimeStoppers
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).
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Putnam County Common Pleas Court
Harris selects Minnesota governor as running mate
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing an affable longtime politician who Democrats hope can keep newfound party unity alive in a campaign barreling toward Election Day.
Lima council hears about foster families
LIMA — Lima city councilwoman Carla Thompson felt emotional when Melissa Mayes spoke to council Monday night about the need for more foster parents.
Bassitt advances in 400-meter hurdles
Trevor Bassitt survived the repechage round on Tuesday morning by winning his heat of the 400-meter hurdles in 48.64 and advancing to Wednesday’s semifinals.
Area dispensaries prep for recreational sales
LIMA — Sarah McCullough said Backroad Wellness is prepared and confident for the potential crowd to come Tuesday.
Jordan speaks about assassination attempt while in Lima
LIMA — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, said he is interested in getting to the bottom of what happened at the Butler, Penn., rally in which a shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
