Suicide remains a public health concern, as an estimated 703,000 people die by it each year worldwide. Researchers found that brief cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce suicide attempts by as much as 60%, and those sessions were in person. 

The Putnam County Event Center is ready for the fair, and whatever other events that may be coming in the future.  

Lima City Council held a regular meeting earlier Monday evening. On Monday's agenda was the COVID-19 Pandemic hazard pay bonus which would have authorized the auditor to pay a one-time bonus of one-thousand dollars for eligible city employees who worked during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020. On Monday night, city councilors voted to table the legislation for a committee of the whole meeting.

The holidays are already underway, and making travel plans can be stressful. Prevention Awareness Support Services (P.A.S.S) recommend that those planning a holiday trip do so in a safe manner.

An abbreviated report card for the Lima City School District was released by the Ohio Department of Education. The report states that the district is seeing an attendance rate of 87.4% and a graduation rate of 69.3% across its ten schools. The school district also reports that statistics have been trending upward in key categories, but certain categories in the school district's report card can be attributed to the lingering effects of the pandemic.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again in Ohio, but health orders from the state seem unlikely.

While the COVID-19 Pandemic continues, so does education. Schools have implemented protocols and procedures to protect students and staff during the 2020-2021 school year.

On Thursday, the bill failed to secure the 60 votes needed in order to pass. The final votes came to 52-47. The bill would not only provide relief to citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also provide aid to schools, hospitals, and small businesses.