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HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas city that lost its drinking water system to Harvey struggled Saturday to restore service, and firefighters kept monitoring a crippled chemical plant that has twice been the scene of explosions and fires since the storm roared ashore and stalled over Texas more than a week ago.

LIMA — If you have the means, $500,000 can go a long way in terms of housing in the region.
Homes sold in this price range will afford buyers an ample amount of square footage — usually more than 3,000 — more bedrooms and bathrooms than the typical residence, and amenities such as a three-car garage, custom woodwork and a finished basement.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Harvey has scrambled the equation for Congress as lawmakers get ready to return to Washington on Tuesday after a five-week summer recess.
A daunting workload awaits, including funding the government by month’s end and increasing the federal borrowing limit to head off a catastrophic first-ever default.
But the immediate focus will be on rushing an aid package to storm-ravaged Texas and Louisiana, and that bipartisan imperative has pushed aside talk of a government shutdown and President Donald Trump’s feuding with GOP lawmakers.

Ohio’s deer archery season begins in a month, which doesn’t leave much time for scouting, checking equipment and setting up tree stands or blinds.
After spring and summer growth, some hunters may need to do a little “pruning” to make sure they have a clear shot from their blind or stand. Blind or stand hunting are popular not only among bow hunters, but also with gun hunters.

“It means so much to win here,” were the words of national bowling star Rhino Page shortly after winning the PBA XTra Frame Kenn-Feld Classic this past weekend in Coldwater, Ohio.
Page may no longer be the phenom that he was a few years ago but he acknowledged what he felt about the crowd in Coldwater.
“I have been coming here for the past six years and really appreciate the knowledge and the support of the fans in this area. This area and this event are second to none when it comes to where we perform on tour.”

Government
Allen County offices — Closed
Auglaize County offices — Closed
Putnam County offices — Closed
Lima city offices — Closed
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles — Closed
Transportation
Lima/Allen County Regional Transit Authority — Closed
Banks
Chase — Closed
Citizens National Bank — Closed
Fifth Third Bank — Closed
First Federal Bank — Closed
Huntington Bank — Closed

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a summer of staff shake-ups and self-made crises, President Donald Trump is emerging politically damaged, personally agitated and continuing to buck at the confines of his office, according to some close allies.

LIMA — The West Central Ohio-Central Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade on Monday.
The theme of this year’s parade is “Organized Labor — Giving Workers a Voice, Giving Families a Better Life.”
Bill Allen, of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 372 union, will be this year’s grand marshal. In place of trophies, cash prizes awarded in parade categories will be given to the United Way of Greater Lima.

DANVERS, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts library is reminding residents that Chuck E. Cheese tokens are not an acceptable form of payment for overdue book fines.
Peabody Institute Library in Danvers, Massachusetts, posted on Facebook this week the library has had a surge of people attempting to pay fines and printing fees with tokens from Chuck E. Cheese and Bonkers— a Peabody amusement center —this summer.
The library says the tokens are not legal tender and cannot be accepted.

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked these out; here are the real facts:
NOT REAL: Joel Osteen Sails Luxury Yacht Through Flooded Houston To Pass Out Copies Of ‘Your Best Life Now’