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Save A Lot Confirms Closure of Kenton Location
The Save A Lot grocery store at 307 E. Decatur Street in Kenton will be closing this Saturday, according to a company spokesperson. In a statement provided to WKTN this evening, a Save A Lot spokesperson confirmed the closure and cited changing market dynamics as the reason for the decision.
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Ohio Guard Breaks Ground on $32 Million Readiness Center in Lima
The Ohio National Guard has broken ground on a $32 million readiness center in Lima, a new home for Guard units that have been operating out of a facility built in 1927, LimaOhio.com reported, and WLIO reported the groundbreaking as well. The project replaces Lima’s current readiness center, which the state has described in its […]
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Kenton City Council Approves Vacant Building Ordinance
Kenton City Council unanimously approved a new Vacant Building Ordinance during its regular meeting Monday evening. The ordinance passed 6-0 and will take effect in 30 days. The legislation is intended to address vacant and neglected properties within a designated district of the city, with officials acknowledging that enforcement will require additional time and resources.
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Veteran Broadcaster Richard Haddox to Lead Lima’s WLIO and WOHL Stations
Lima’s two Gray Media television stations are getting a new leader with four decades in the business. Gray Media announced on Monday, November 9, that Richard Haddox will serve as general manager of WLIO and WOHL in Lima, effective November 16, Gray Media announced via Globe Newswire, in a release also reported by TheDesk.net. WLIO […]
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OhioHealth honors Marion oncologist for expanding care
A personal loss helped set Dr. Arvinder Bhinder on a path to transform cancer care in Marion. More than a decade after joining OhioHealth , Bhinder has been honored for helping bring specialized treatment, precision medicine and clinical trials closer to patients. Bhinder received the Distinguished Service in Medical Oncology Award on Oct. 9 at OhioHealth's Fall Cancer Conference, according to a community announcement. The recognition honors his work helping expand cancer services in Marion and across the OhioHealth system. His interest in oncology grew from a personal loss. During his first year of medical school in India, Bhinder learned his mother had breast cancer. His family struggled to find specialized care, with the nearest cancer center requiring a two-day train ride. She died less than a year later. "For a long time, I was afraid of cancer," Bhinder said. "But during my training, I saw how research and innovation were transforming outcomes for patients. It opened my eyes to the possibility of making a real difference in people's lives." Building cancer care in Marion After residency training at the University at Buffalo, Bhinder joined a research program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. He later completed a fellowship in
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Treasury Department Approves New "Opportunity Zones" for Lima, Ohio to Spur Development
The City of Lima, Ohio will have five Opportunity Zones federally designated by the Treasury Department on January 1, 2027 for ten years. The new zones include census tracts that are scattered throughout the city’s east, south, and west sides as well as downtown. The city says an Opportunity Zone is not a grant and does not raise anyone's taxes. Mayor Sharetta Smith said vacant buildings are expected to be put back to use along with businesses opening, bringing jobs close to home. Click here to learn more about the program.