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Business · Lima

Woman takes dealership's name after car repossessed

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(WKBN) - A woman who had her car repossessed by a dealership in Lima is now fighting in court to take the dealership's name. In February 2024, the woman bought a car and signed documents for financing at Taylor Kia of Lima. In those purchase and financing documents, the woman signed a document that said she would agree to arbitration, not court proceedings, to settle matters with the dealership. The woman left with the vehicle, but the financing…See the Story

Bluffton, Ohio · Bluffton

Bluffton Names Dr. J. Alexander Sider as Next President

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Bluffton University’s Board of Trustees has named the 11th president in Bluffton’s 125-year history. Dr. J. Alexander Sider has accepted the call to serve as Bluffton’s next president effective Aug. 1, 2025.   “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am delighted to announce the Board’s unanimous decision to appoint Dr. Alex Sider as President of Bluffton University,” said Cheryl Hacker ’81, Bluffton University Board of Trustees Chair. “Shortly af…See the Story

Lima, Ohio · Lima

Gray Media buys Lima’s Hometown Stations

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Updated at 1:30pm Eastern A family feud involving an ousted Chief Executive Officer and his twin brother who he had been at odds with over the future of their parents’ media business effectively ended in October 2024, the CEO of Block Communications, Inc., back in the role after heading to a Lucas County, Ohio, court. The family squabble was directly tied to the future of the company’s media assets, and their potential sale. Now, BCI has moved f…See the Story

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Trump, or Violence as Diplomacy

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Violence is diplomacy — that is the essence of the Trumpian encounter with the world: do as I say, or else. Versions of this approach are easily noted in most of President Trump's public pronouncements. The most recent iteration, in response to Trump's bombing of Iran, was given by Vice President JD Vance at the Ohio Republican Party dinner in Lima, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He later summarized it on X also. Here is what he said: "What I …Diplomacy · LimaRead Article

County park district considers name change, invites feedback

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is exploring a rebrand to MetroParks Allen County. Not because we’re changing who we are, but because we want our name to better reflect where and who we serve. Why now? We’re updating park signage, investing in infrastructure, and planning for the future. We want a name that helps residents across Allen County and beyond instantly recognize us as their park system.Section: Regional …Allen County, Ohio · Allen CountyRead Article

Bluffton council hears neighbor concerns about proposed school practice field

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Cost, on-street parking, noise and artificial turf among topics discussed By Paula Pyzik Scott On Monday, July 27, Bluffton Council conducted a public hearing on the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools (BEVS) request to vacate a portion of Vine St. to allow for the construction of a 1.2 acre athletic practice field. An active and sometimes emotional discussion included council members, school district representatives and residents, many of whom li…Bluffton, Ohio · BlufftonRead Article

GROB Systems to host 5-AXIS LIVE! with 21 industry partners on Aug. 5

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Machining and automation technology event - "The Future of Manufacturing - Made in the USA”  MEDIA RELEASE__GROB Systems, Inc., a global leader in the development of manufacturing systems and machine tools, has announced it will be hosting a 5-AXIS LIVE! technology event with twenty-one of its industry partners, at GROB’s North America headquarters and production facility in Bluffton on August 5 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Section: BusinessBluffton, Ohio · BlufftonRead Article

Obituary for Jeffrey A. Hunt

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Jeffrey A. HuntOctober 29, 1957 – July 23, 2025 Jeffrey A. Hunt, age 67, of Loudonville, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home.  Jeffrey died peacefully in his sleep when the Lord came to him and said “Well done my good faithful servant.” He was born on October 29, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Harry and Susan (Hullinger) Hunt.  His father, Harry preceded him in death and his mother, Susan survives in Ashland.  On September 13, 1980 Jeffre…Lima, Ohio · LimaRead Article

ST. PAUL’S COUNTRY CHURCH OF ROCKFORD

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Lima Man Arrested On Felony Safecracking Charge

(7-27-25) Joseph Hopson (39) of Lima was arrested by the Mercer County Sheriff’s office on several felony charges. Hopson is charged with a 4th degree felony of safecracking, 5th degree felony of theft deception and and a 1st degree misdemeanor charge of falsification, public official, mislead. He is awaiting a Mercer County Common Pleas Court hearing while be housed in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center. Safecracking in Ohio is a serious …Lima, Ohio · LimaRead Article

Much ado about almost nothing at the Statehouse last week. Property tax mess? Still unsolved: Thomas Suddes

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Will last week’s veto override help reduce the growing property-tax load that Ohio’s homeowners now shoulder? No. And the fact that Speaker Matt Huffman, a Lima Republican considered by many bystanders to be the House’s supremo, didn’t muster the necessary votes for any other veto overrides last week was ... interesting, writes Thomas Suddes in his column today.Lima, Ohio · LimaRead Article

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