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And, further Strengthen Ohio's insurance industry

Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment announced passage of a number of changes to Ohio law that will benefit Ohio consumers while further strengthening Ohio’s robust insurance market. Among the changes made by Ohio’s legislature are sweeping cybersecurity reforms that will help to better protect Ohio consumers while providing a level playing field for Ohio insurers.

Goes to Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center

St. Rita’s Medical Center is the recipient of grant funds from OhioMeansJobs – Allen County to help current employees continue to grow and gain additional jobs skills. St. Rita’s has been a long-time participant in the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program.

Lincoln Hall removal will launch new growth at Bluffton University

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Wendell Miller watched the demolition of Lincoln Hall from Rosenberger Drive.

“There goes my room,” he said, watching the large demo machines grab pieces of the building like hungry monsters.

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Bills address medical malpractice issues and probate, estate and trust matters

State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) announces the final passage of two bills he sponsored.  House Bill 7 clarifies areas of medical malpractice litigation, and House Bill 595 updates provisions of Ohio’s probate and trust law.

B8 A HOOK was spotted on a blue Nissan on the ONU campus. Sounds to us like the driver likes to fish.

Blufton elementary students raised $2,840.84 in this year's elementary Christmas project, according to Christine McCafferty, teacher who assisted.

"We collected change for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Each grade level brought in money to help this special cause," she said.

The students did jobs around the house, asked family members, and used money from their piggy banks to help this special cause. 

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