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LIMA — Larry Gatlin and The Blackwood Brothers will be appearing at the Civic Center Thursday night.
According to Ron Blackwood, formerly of The Blackwood Brothers, Larry Gatlin listened to The Blackwood Brothers when he was a youngster.
“Larry Gatlin has told me many times in Texas when he was a young boy his mom and dad would take him to hear The Blackwood Brothers,” said Blackwood.

LIMA — For most people, Labor Day represents a day off work, or at least a recognition of the work that they do. The West Central Ohio-Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO is in charge of Lima’s parade. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday with the theme, “Organized Labor — Giving Workers a Voice, Giving Families A Better Life.”
“We try not to emphasize organized labor, but all working men and women,” said Jeff Kranz, president of The West Central Ohio-Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

LIMA — The Allen County Fairgrounds have been taken over by Max’s Trader Days and Water Dog Races this weekend.
“We open at 7 a.m. Friday and never close,” said Max McCluer, owner. “We are open 24 hours a day.”
This event encompasses the entire fairgrounds. Because of that, golf carts are available to rent or you can bring your own.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bipartisan governor duo is urging Congress to retain the federal health care law’s unpopular individual mandate while seeking to stabilize individual insurance markets as lawmakers work on a long-term replacement.
The recommendation is part of a compromise plan that’s designed to be palatable to both parties. It was endorsed by six other governors.

LIMA — Traffic to Motel 6, Bob Evans, Panera Bread and other businesses along Roschman Avenue will soon get a lot smoother, according to the Allen County Engineer’s Office.
Allen County Commissioners approved a contract with Lima-based Degen Excavating Co. Inc. for over $192,000 to reconstruct 725 feet of the roadway. The road gives access to many businesses between Sam’s Club and Harding Highway. The eight-week project is the responsibility of Perry Township, with the Allen County Engineer’s Office overseeing the contract bidding process.

LIMA — Designers and home builders could have an easier time ensuring their sanitary sewer drainage designs are acceptable after updates to the Allen County Sanitary Engineer’s Office rules, regulations and procedures.
Approved by county commissioners Thursday, the updated and reformatted rules will separate the department rules and regulations into a separate document from the general specifications and design criteria, with updated renderings and material requirements included.

ST. MARYS — St. Marys Rotary will meet at noon, Wednesday, at Eagles, 404 E. Spring St., St. Marys. Featured speaker is Greg Johnson – robotic tool lead at Johnson & Johnson.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Rescuers began a block-by-block search of tens of thousands of Houston homes Thursday, pounding on doors and shouting as they looked for anyone — alive or dead — who might have been left behind in Harvey’s fetid floodwaters, which have now damaged more than 87,000 homes and destroyed nearly 7,000 statewide.

ST. MARYS — There will be a blood donation opportunity from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, 200 St. Clair St., St. Marys.

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LIMA — The Allen County Republican Luncheon will be held at noon, Friday, in the private meeting room, first floor, of the Eagles Lodge, 800 West Robb Ave., Lima.
Guest speaker is Representative Keith Faber, who will speak on State Issue 2.
Cost is $9 for lunch. For reservations, call 419-331-5655 or email republicans@allencountyohiogop.com.