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Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS), a local non-profit organization, made a trip to Bluffton University today for a mental health forum with students and community members to discuss "Living in

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted Oct. 30-Dec. 8 Art Exhibit: “The Artistic Jungle Series” by Georgio Sabino III, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center. Nov. 7 Forum: “Living in Mental Wellness” with Rick Skilliter, Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital

Rick Skilliter, Ohio certified prevention specialist, will present the Forum, “Living in Mental Wellness,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Yoder Recital Hall. During this Forum, the former Bluffton police chief will discuss the importance of reducing stigma for those living with or supporting someone living with mental health and substance abuse challenges.

VAN WERT — Eight people sit in a circle. Their co-worker, officer Bob, recently died in the line of duty. Their leader, Mercer County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rachel Heinl explains the

LIMA — A non-profit agency born in Allen County 12 years ago from a coalition of 50 agencies and governmental offices devoted to providing health car

Lima teen turned around to help suicidal woman By David Trinko - dtrinko@limanews.com Jasmine Walker, right, watches Lucy Flowers of Prevention Awareness Support Services speak Wednesday. Walker received a plaque for her efforts to comfort a suicidal woman. David Trinko | The Lima News Jasmine Walker, right, smiles as she listens to Rick Skilliter, left, executive director of Prevention Awareness Support Services, talk about her efforts to comfort a suicidal woman. David Trinko | The Lima N...

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 ambulan...

A lot of people find themselves dealing with depression around this time of year, and with the pandemic, families will likely be spending their holiday separate from each other. That could make feelings of isolation and sadness even worse. Those with Prevention Awareness Support Services say that its important to stay connected with others, whether that be digitally or finding a safe way to meet in person. But regardless of the coronavirus, this time of year can be rough on some people: "Holida...