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Did you know that in Ohio it is illegal to get a fish drunk? Learn more about this, and discover some other weird laws in the state of Ohio.

While the legislative parties in Washington gear up for the upcoming November election, are we, the voters, ready to exercise our responsibility and select the right candidate for our country – not a party?. I took an interest in my District 4 candidates but more specifically with the incumbent,...

The arts are the strongest and fastest engine to drive economic development, especially in a community that Is going through a renewal like downtown Lima. That from co-owner of the Ohio Theatre Lima Michael Bouson who has been bringing life back into the theatre on North Street. Speaking at the Chamber's “Real American Sunrise” event, he says it was the attraction of what Lima had to offer in the arts that attracted him to invest in the theatre. Places like ArtSpace, the Veterans Civic Center, and the symphony. He believes that this renewal of the downtown with so many social activity options will draw new industries and businesses to the area.

HAMLER — Leipsic right-hander Mason Brandt was on cruise control through the first four innings. But over the final three frames, Brandt had to keep performing magic tricks to escape serious damage. Leipsic held off a late Miller City charge to post a 5-4 victory over the Wildcats to...

LIMA – One of the many joys that Garry and Pat Locke have experienced during 62 years of marriage is riding side-by-side in a 1940 Ford Coupe. Garry, who celebrated his 84th birthday on Monday, has owned three of them. He purchased his first when he was a teenager and his most recent one 14 years ago after seeing it pictured in a magazine.

OTTOVILLE — Generations of men have come to Jerry Hohlbein for a haircut. As one of the few remaining barbers in Ottoville, Hohlbein has seen children and grandchildren of clients become regular clients themselves, some of whom have been visiting his shop for decades. His career has spanned 65...

A pair of Lima area anglers placed in the top 10 of their respective divisions on their “home” lake as the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Buckeye Division presented by T-H Marine opened on Indian Lake last Saturday. Lewistown’s Jacob Alltop and Cody Seeger placed runner-up, and...

LIMA — Attend a live runway show during the Black & White Ball from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 17 at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 7 Town Square, Lima. A night of elegance and fun wearing the best black and white fashion while enjoying fine food and cocktails, a runway show, and live music by Sax B, all to celebrate all the best of Lima and a fundraiser for Juneteenth Lima 2022.

Plenty of roses are popping up after a week of ideal growing conditions. Rose: To the people who served our country honorably but died along the way. They’re why we should remember Memorial Day. Rose: To Angel Cortes, who will become the next Lima Police Department chief. He scored...

LIMA — Max McClure grew up on a farm where they have been doing swap meets for the past 40 years. That’s where he became an auctioneer and gained a following. McClure created Max’s Trader World and brought the Water Dog Races to Lima. Afterward, he purchased Rebel Run, an event that by 2019 annually brings more than 3,000 visitors for a two-day event and generates around $1.75 million in revenues to Lima and Allen County.

Animal health officials reported the disease in Florida, Michigan, and Ohio. On May 18 the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported two Kent County, Michigan, Thoroughbreds—a 14-year-old gelding and a 4-year-old mare, with clinical signs starting March 28 and April 29, respectively—tested positive for strangles on May 11. Both horses, which live on the same premises, presented with nasal discharge, the gelding developed a fever, and the mare had enlarged lymph nodes. Another four horses are suspected to be infected. These horses’ vaccination status is unknown, and they are recovering in voluntary quarantine.

OTTAWA — Taco Bell plans to build a new store on the former Red Pig Inn property. Black River Bells, LLC, a company that is based in Michigan, formally announced Tuesday that it will open a new 1,700 square foot Taco Bell restaurant and drive-thru at 1470 N. Perry St., Ottawa.

It’s something that many of us take for granted but for others, it is difficult with 1 in 6 adults in Lima Allen County reading on a third-grade level. To bring light to the need to improve literacy in our area, the Lima Literacy Council and the Equestrian Therapy Program at Fassett Farm are teaming up to present “Reading to a Horse.” Mocha the horse visited the Literacy Council on Wednesday to promote a new program that they will be offering to people wanting to improve their reading skills.

LIMA — Mocha, formerly from Wyandotte County Horse Rescue but now working with the Equestrian Therapy program at Fassett Farm, came to the Northwest Literacy Council at 563 West Spring Street to promote reading. Mocha helps at the Equestrian Therapy Center. Kids and adults who have disabilities ride Mocha in the programs at the center.

Friday night May 20th, the tunes of Triple Shot could be heard for a 3 block radius from downtown Paulding beside Herb Monroe Park as Paulding CoRP kicked off the 2022 season of Tunes, Brews & BBQ. Ice cream was churning from the Grover Hill Lions Club, French fries were curling from the Antwerp Conservation Club, brews were sold by CoRP volunteers, and BBQ was in hot & in stock from Grant’s Smoking’ Wheels BBQ. Attendees enjoyed the mild late spring evening of clear skies sitting under the open canopy of lights and engaging in good old-fashioned conversation, music and a little dancing too!

LIMA — Opening day of the Downtown Lima Farmers Market will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at the VFW Post 1275 parking lot, 124 E. Elm St., Lima. The market will be open every Tuesday through Sept. 27.

The Lima Farmers Market will see a new location due to the construction in Lima Town Square. The market will kick off on June 7th and every Tuesday through September 27th. It will be located in the front parking lot of the V.F.W. at Elm and South Main Streets. There will be a wide variety of products from fresh produce to homemade jellies and more. Organizers encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the market.

I write in reference to an article of May 20th on Heartbeat pf Lima. This article reads like The Lima News is covering a local coffee shop moving to a new location and expanding its menu. At no point is there any recognition that facilities like Heartbeat are highly controversial. They have in the past tended to misrepresent themselves in a way that leads pregnant girls and women to believe they offer abortion services. When the women get inside, the staff proceeds to shame and frighten them into carrying their pregnancies to term, often with serious health risks to the women.