By Bob Blake, The Lima News, Ohio Aug. 7--LIMA -- Labor leaders, Democrats and local politicians are hoping the two presidential candidates take the issue of alternative energy seriously.

By Heather Rutz, The Lima News, Ohio Aug. 6--LIMA -- Five of the county's 12 townships have comprehensive plans or are working on them and a sixth is waiting in line to do the same.

By Merri Hanjora, The Lima News, Ohio Aug. 3--HARROD -- Linda Evans, formerly of Harrod, now of rural Pineville, Ky. has recently become a published author. Her children's book, "The Sleepover," is available on the website pineorchard.com for $12.

By Bob Blake, The Lima News, Ohio Aug. 1--COLUMBUS -- Electric rates are poised to go higher next year. One utility company, however, is proposing a plan that will keep rates below the market price, company officials said Thursday.

By Beth L. Jokinen, The Lima News, Ohio Aug. 1--ELIDA -- The final site for the new Elida High School is the one school officials have wanted all along.