Whether it’s a turkey sandwich or another serving of mashed potatoes, one of the best parts about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. But in order to safely enjoy round two of your Thanksgiving feast, you need to remember to put the food away shortly after everyone’s finished their first helping.

If you use central heat, a fireplace, or some other heating source.  Fire prevention officials say to get it check before it gets put into use this Winter.

Lima 6th Ward Councilman Derry Glenn is in urgent need of donations of air conditioners as a long-duration heat wave scorches the region. Glenn says he is currently out of air conditioners to install inside apartments and homes without proper means of effective cooling. The shortage of air conditioners comes as Glenn has received over 25 calls for help. And those calls extended as far as Wapakoneta, Delphos, and Cridersville during a stretch of temperatures well into the 90s. With the unrelenting heat, Glenn says the need is critical in order to protect health and prevent heat-related illnesses.

The Village of Leipsic has a major water break. A boil water alert has been issued for all customers until further notice.

Please be advised, the Village of Continental Water Department has issued a BOIL ALERT due to a Main Line water Leak in the South East side of the village. Also we are having chlorine residual issues it has fallen out of compliance with EPA requirements. Therefore the village water department, as a precautionary measure is advising village residents boil their water before drinking including ice cubes, cooking and oral hygiene. The water is safe for bathing.