Mackenzi Klemann, The Lima News Journalist Profile

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Non-profit founder accused of sexual misconduct

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Mackenzi Klemann

WAPAKONETA — A St. Marys woman who founded a non-profit to support her fellow foster families now stands accused of sexual misconduct. Authorities took Paige Fiebelkorn, 33, into custody at the Auglaize County jail Wednesday following a 16-count indictment on charges of sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, tampering with evidence and furnishing to underage. The alleged incidents occured Sept. 1, 2024, according to court records.
‘Sensory pathway’ at Perry teaches self-regulation for students

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Mackenzi Klemann

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Students who need to relax can step into the hallway at Perry Elementary School, where a shipwreck-themed sensory walk will guide them through exercises on their way back to class. Each step contains instructions: Take five deep breaths, hop to the next star, place your hands on the wall, jump. Once the students feel calm, they return with their teaching aide to the classroom.
Top of the class: Distinctions become increasingly uncommon

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mackenzi Klemann

May 24—SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — No valedictorian will be recognized when Shawnee High School graduates the class of 2025. Instead, the high school will call the names of 16 of its highest-achieving students who earned the distinction of summa cum laude: Thomas Koh, Cameron Ridenour, Ava Patel, Adam Jmiai, Caiden Garlock, Isaiah Gibson, Joel Stirn, Evan Conley, Leen Salem, Emily McMurry, Megan Carder, Evan Rinesmith, Jack Fischbach, Maggie Jordan, Dashel Faulkner and Marcus Crawford.
Top of the class: Distinctions become increasingly uncommon

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Mackenzi Klemann

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — No valedictorian will be recognized when Shawnee High School graduates the class of 2025. Instead, the high school will call the names of 16 of its highest-achieving students who earned the distinction of summa cum laude: Thomas Koh, Cameron Ridenour, Ava Patel, Adam Jmiai, Caiden Garlock, Isaiah Gibson, Joel Stirn, Evan Conley, Leen Salem, Emily McMurry, Megan Carder, Evan Rinesmith, Jack Fischbach, Maggie Jordan, Dashel Faulkner and Marcus Crawford.
Van Wert court hears motion to vacate no-contest murder plea

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mackenzi Klemann

May 23—VAN WERT — A Celina man who pleaded no contest to murder two months ago is trying to revoke his plea on the basis of actual innocence. It's the latest delay in the murder case against Ryan Houser, 39, who notified his attorney of his desire to revoke the plea minutes before he was to be sentenced on May 7 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
Van Wert court hears motion to vacate no-contest plea

2 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Mackenzi Klemann

VAN WERT — A Celina man who pleaded no contest to murder two months ago is trying to revoke his plea on the basis of actual innocence. It’s the latest delay in the murder case against Ryan Houser, 39, who notified his attorney of his desire to revoke the plea minutes before he was to be sentenced on May 7 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
Woman in road-rage death sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison

2 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Mackenzi Klemann

WAPAKONETA — A Lima woman whose road rage caused a fatal crash on Interstate 75 last October told the family of David Shutt she relives the tragedy each day. The Shutt family gathered inside the courtroom of Auglaize County Common Pleas Court Judge Fredrick Pepple on Wednesday afternoon for the sentencing of Bailey Luckett, who pleaded guilty in March to a single count of vehicular homicide for her role in Shutt’s death. Luckett, 24, admitted fault for the Oct.
Kenton police ask BCI to investigate shooting at Ralphie's

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mackenzi Klemann

May 21—KENTON — An officer-involved shooting at the Ralphie's Sports Eatery in Kenton is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The shooting occurred in the parking lot outside the sports bar around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday as the Kenton Police Department responded to a report of a stolen black Honda Accord from Lima, according to a news release from Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser.
Kenton police ask BCI to investigate shooting at Ralphie’s

2 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Mackenzi Klemann

KENTON — An officer-involved shooting at the Ralphie’s Sports Eatery in Kenton is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The shooting occurred in the parking lot outside the sports bar around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday as the Kenton Police Department responded to a report of a stolen black Honda Accord from Lima, according to a news release from Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser.
Ohio Northern students survey peers about Trump

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mackenzi Klemann

May 20—ADA — Ohio Northern University students reported average views of President Donald Trump's presidency, tariff policy and deportation effort in a recent survey conducted at the Ada campus in April. Students enrolled in David McClough's introduction to data analytics course surveyed their peers last month for their opinions on the Trump administration, campus life and time spent on mobile devices.