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:
Bluffton prepares to watch Bassitt on the big stage
It’s almost here.
Real Wheels: A chariot of the elite
CRIDERSVILLE – When you think Cadillac, you think luxury.
Back-to-school drives save Lima families money
LIMA — Parents who need help affording school supplies will have several opportunities over the next week to pick up donated supplies, clothes and hygiene products — or save money on sales tax through Ohio’s sales tax holiday.
Juvenile waives speedy trial right
LIMA — A Lima juvenile waived his right to a speedy trial Thursday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court on charges of aggravated robbery, felonious assault, grand theft and having weapons while under disability.
One for the ages: Friendship thrives despite 48-year age gap
KENTON — A pair of best friends with nearly a 50-year age gap have been going on adventures around Ohio and sometimes out-of-state for the almost 20 years they’ve been friends.
Shawnee oil well will be plugged
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — An oil well is in the process of getting plugged.
