In line with Gov. DeWine's phase one plan, the first Pfizer vaccine shipment will go to ten specific hospitals in the state and Walgreens and CVS to distribute to congregate care facilities. That includes those stores in Allen County. If Moderna is able to ship their vaccine on Dec. 22 as expected, a portion will come to the health department to give to local hospitals. Allen County has to supply about 4,000 health care workers before moving on.
Sure enough there's always something you may need or forgot to get from a store when Christmas rolls around. In Lima, there's no need to worry.
For the people in Lima, Walgreens on Cable Road remains one of the only retail stores open today and has been a life saver for some. The assistant manager says they have kept the same hours today, open at 7 a.m. and will close tonight at midnight. She has seen a variety of reasons for people to stop in and in large numbers they have. She says people have bought last minute toys, last minute stocking stuffers and some food items to complete that holiday party. Either way, it's been good for business to stay open on Christmas.
It's the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits for senior adults and it can be prevented.
Two people were transported to the hospital after a two car accident on Allentown Road this afternoon.
Allen County Sheriff's Deputies believe they have a teen locked up wanted for a robbery last week in Lima.
On Sunday September 11, 2016 at approximately 2:47 AM two black males entered the Walgreens Store at 701 N. Cable indicating they had a firearm and threatened employees demanding prescription medication. Both subjects fled the store with an undetermined amount of prescription medication.