Schwieterman Pharmacies and Compounding Center, a cornerstone of Auglaize and Mercer counties, is closing its doors permanently after 108 years. The pharmacy will officially cease operations at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Citing challenges in “the current climate of community pharmacy,” the owners announced their decision to shut down. “We want to THANK patients … Read more
Families relying on food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are falling victim to thieves, leaving them unable to afford basic necessities during the holiday season. Carmen Gayle, a Georgia mom, experienced this firsthand when her SNAP card, loaded with $400 by the Georgia Department of Human Services, was declined at a grocery … Read more
Northeast Ohio – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania starting Wednesday morning. Snowfall totals could surpass six inches in Ohio’s snowbelt, with some parts of Pennsylvania potentially seeing up to one foot of snow. The NWS predicts heavy lake-effect snow will lead to hazardous … Read more
A felonious assault case involving Kayla Jones, 35, was recently transferred from Lima Municipal Court to the Allen County Common Pleas Court, where a grand jury will review the charges. The incident, outlined in court documents by Lima Police Detective Matt Boss, occurred on December 13 around 4:30 a.m. Officers responded to 219 N. Shawnee … Read more
Ohio – An Andover resident, John, struck it big in the Monday, September 23, 2024, Powerball drawing, winning an impressive $150,000. The winning ticket was purchased by John’s son at Village Tobacco, located at 62 Public Square in Andover. John selected his own numbers, successfully matching 4 out of 5 numbers plus the Powerball, earning … Read more