Bond reduced for Lima man accused of fentanyl trafficking
LIMA — A Lima man’s attorney withdrew a motion to suppress, and the man’s bond was reduced Thursday for charges of fentanyl trafficking in the Allen County Common Pleas Court.
Biden pushes to make the case for candidacy
WASHINGTON — Four years ago, candidate Joe Biden stood before supporters at a Detroit high school, flanked by Kamala Harris and other rising Democratic stars, and called himself a bridge to the next generation of leaders.
Police standoff ends peacefully with Lima man’s arrest
LIMA — A Lima man was taken into custody Thursday night after a three-hour standoff with police.
McConnahea leaves sheriff’s office for private sector
LIMA — Andre McConnahea has stepped down from his position as a major and public information officer with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office to take a position in the private sector.
Lima woman who beat infant granted release from prison
LIMA — Eight months after a Lima woman was sentenced to two years in prison for beating an infant in her care, Judge Jeffrey Reed granted her judicial release Thursday.
Travis Soto case once again headed to appellate court
OTTAWA — Travis Soto’s long and winding journey through the Ohio criminal justice system kicked off its second tour last week when the Napoleon man charged with murder in the 2006 death of his son appealed a ruling denying the dismissal of new charges against him.
Need Narcan? Allen County Public Health will mail it to you
LIMA — Residents at risk of experiencing or witnessing an overdose can order free naloxone kits through the mail.
Boys and Girls Clubs coming to Bradfield
LIMA — For 86 years, the Bradfield Community Center worked to help the youth of the Lima community. On Thursday, the center announced a new partner in that effort, with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana bringing its programs and services to the South Collett Street facility.
Phil Hugo: What’s in the closet?
It’s early June, and late spring is casting flirtatious glances at the not-too-distant early summer. Bird song makes its way through an open bedroom window, and I admire multi-colored blossoms in the garden below. With blue skies overhead, it looks to be a good day to get after my part of the world.
