Allen County prepares for vaccine rollout
By Josh Ellerbrock - jellerbrock@limanews.com
Dr. Karen Martin receives one of early doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Allen County administered by Kim Buckroth.
Josh Ellerbrock | The Lima News
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LIMA With the COVID-19 vaccine now available locally, the next steps are rolling it out locally.
So far, Allen County Public Health has received roughly 1,000 Moderna vaccination doses they will administer throughout the county starting with medical professionals and elderly in nursing homes. Making sure the rest of the population, however, has access might take a little more work, and the health department is looking for help to make the process easier.
Wrestling with COVID-19 proves challenge
By Sam Shriver - sshriver@limanews.com
“Black Diamond” Jack Price (top) and Espiritu Maya tangle in the opening match of Saturday Night’s W.A.R. Wrestling.
Sam Shriver | The Lima News
LIMA Pro wrestling matches are back in Lima, providing a popular outlet for people to watch during the pandemic.
Rose Perkins, of Lima, is a big fan of the show.
“How big of a fan am I? Let me tell you. I’ve been a fan of wrestling since I was a kid but I’m new to this,” Perkins said.
Even though W.A.R. Wrestling in Lima has struggled to survive throughout the pandemic, they’re still putting on a show.
One new death reported in regionAllen County Public Health reported one new death attributed to COVID-19 on Thursday, a woman older than age 80 who contrac
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