Land transfers, July 25-31
The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is shown by the following report, for the week running July 25 through July 31. 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: Before you light the match: Ohio’s open burning regulations
Rain is often welcomed after days of excess heat and humidity. If that welcomed rain finally comes to the area, oftentimes people run outside to check their rain gauges. At my house, my husband is often the one to check our rain gauge. Upon checking our rain gauge, my husband lets me know how many tenths of rain we received.
David Trinko: Why the newspaper covers courts
You might not realize it, but you were represented in court last week.
Real Life Mama: Mama can relate to lessons in the Bible
Recently, our kids moved around for Sunday school classes based on ages and my 15-year-old – along with some other teenagers — joined our group. I am not going to lie, I love this change. Look, I was born and raised in church and still feel like I am always asking all the questions. So, I was kind of excited to maybe have some others who may have some questions as well.
Car fire in bank drive-thru causes $65,000 damage
LIMA – A car fire Thursday night in the ATM drive-thru at Chase Bank at 750 N. Cable Road, Lima, caused approximately $40,000 in property damage and $25,000 in damage to contents.
St. Marys man pleads guilty to sex charges
WAPAKONETA — Matthew Storer, of St. Marys, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual battery and two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor Friday in the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court.
Health Partners to send vision, dental teams to schools
LIMA — Teams of dental hygienists, dentists and ophthalmologists will visit 500 low-income schools from Toledo to New Carlisle this coming school year, so children don’t miss their teeth cleanings and vision exams.
Putnam expo helps seniors get what they need
OTTAWA — Demographic trends show that a greater percentage of the population is getting older, with research from Miami University predicting that more than one in four Ohioans will be older than 60 by 2030. To help meet the changing needs of that growing demographic, more than 50 businesses and community organizations gathered Friday at Ottawa Elementary for the Putnam County Senior Expo to help seniors obtain the needed resources to make the most of this time in their lives.
Supreme Court candidate: Keep politics out of courtroom
LIMA — In the heat of election season, Judge Dan Hawkins, a candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court, appeared in Lima to address a GOP luncheon Friday. With more than 20 years of legal and judicial experience, Hawkins spoke passionately to the Republican crowd about many things, such as reflecting on his career, emphasizing the upcoming election, and the importance of keeping politics out of the courtroom. His commitment to upholding the Constitution and ensuring the safety of communities was evident as he addressed the audience.
Region to celebrate National Night Out
OHIO — National Night Out is an annual event where community members can meet and talk to local law enforcement officers. Details for the events in the surrounding areas this year are as follows:
