Pulling fire alarm again! draws big fine for Lima man
By J Swygart - jswygart@limanews.com
Damian Polen, 25, of Lima purchased a key on eBay that allowed him to open an emergency signal box at UNOH. Found in his vehicle after the incident were flashing emergency lights, a badge and a pellet gun that resembled a lethal handgun.
J Swygart | The Lima News
LIMA A sophomoric stunt executed by a 25-year-old Lima man when he set off a fire alarm at the University of Northwestern Ohio likely seemed much less humorous Wednesday as he stared at the possibility of a stint behind bars.
Hydrant flushing begins Monday in American Township
AMERICAN TOWNSHIP American Township Fire Department personnel will begin spring fire hydrant maintenance and flushing beginning Monday.
Residents may notice a discoloration of water when flushing is in their neighborhood and should let water run from a cold water tap until it clears.
According to Fire Chief Thomas Hadding, the annual hydrant flushing is necessary to maintain a good water supply for firefighting and to ensure hydrants are in good working order.
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Fire destroys Bath Township mobile home
BATH TOWNSHIP Fire destroyed a mobile home in Bath Township on Saturday.
According to a news release, Bath Township Fire Department crews were called to 4890 Stewart Road at 12:33 p.m. Saturday.
When they arrived, they found the mobile home, owned by Troy and Lori Hooks, engulfed in smoke and flames.
The couple, their dog and an adult son got out safely although Lori Hooks was treated at the scene for minor burns.
Winds reaching 20 mph hindered firefighters in bringing the fire under control.
The damage is listed at $25,000 to the mobile home and another $10,000 for the contents.
Mercy Health offers EMS squad a helping hand to help the heart
By David Trinko - dtrinko@limanews.com
Ambulances from Shawnee Township Fire Department, left, and American Township Fire Department wait to depart from Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center on Friday morning. Ambulances at departments around the region will receive upgraded heart technology thanks to a donation from the hospital.
David Trinko | The Lima News
The defibrillator on board a Shawnee Township Fire Department ambulance will be upgraded from a version 2 to a version 4 thanks to a donation from Mercy Health.
David Trinko | The Lima News
Linda Buettner, of Cairo-Monroe Township EMS, holds a heart cutout to celebrate a donation from Mercy Health of heart-related equipment Friday.