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An Archbold resident recently added to Sanctuary Homeless Shelter's Art Alley with a mural of a golden retriever. Jessica Flores is a clinical therapist in Angola, Indiana, but also does contract work with Shalom Counseling and Mediation Center in Bryan and Archbold. "I'm also a local artist, so the Sanctuary had put a post out to do some art in the alley," she said. "I went out and did it... Mine is a golden retriever.

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices shot past $100 a barrel Wednesday as fighting between the U.S. and Iran escalated, threatening to increase costs for consumers and businesses worldwide.

CANFIELD (AP) — An armed man accused of charging toward Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair was trying to ask the Democrat questions, a prosecutor said during the man's arraignment Tuesday. No one has publicly said what 38-year-old Patrick Havas wanted to ask Acton, but authorities have said he never brandished or unholstered the weapons he had on him and they haven't found any threats in a search of his cellphone.

In other business, council: • Held a public hearing on expanding the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area to include 317 W. Butler St. and later in the meeting agreed to the expansion. The owners of that property will not sell liquor but requested the change so alcoholic drinks can be brought into the establishment if in DORA cups from other businesses with a liquor license. • Approved a revolving loan fund agreement for Jinx Holdings, LLC, Yahraus, Inc., and Ryan R. Jinks, individually, and Karen A.

Freezing perishables and leftovers is a great way to extend the life of food, but only if your freezer is cold enough. To check, try the ice cream test: If your ice cream is soft or scoopable straight from the freezer, the temperature is likely too warm. Lower the temperature until the ice cream is firm, and you'll know your freezer is operating at a temperature better suited for keeping food properly preserved.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I had an amazing date with someone who's been interested in me for some time now. I was too scared to agree to a date before as I am only about one year out from getting divorced. My date picked me up for dinner and a movie, and it went so well we ended up getting drinks after and shutting down the bar! When he picked me up, he showed up with a gift for me -- perfume -- which I thought was so sweet and thoughtful.

DEAR ABBY: I have a younger brother who has moved back to the area where the rest of our siblings live. He went for 30 years without keeping in close contact with anyone during that time. He's the youngest of 10 children, and our mother spoiled him rotten. He's in his 60s now and still acts like an immature spoiled child. Our father had to bail him out of financial situations more times than I can count. Despite that, he hated our father and announced it when he came home for Dad's funeral.

The following marriage licenses were applied for from Aug. 31-Sept. 4. Olivia Mae Bump, McClure, to Nathan Daniel Timbrook, Edgerton. Jessie Ray Lawson, Churubusco, Indiana, to Kaley Marie Darr, Albion, Indiana. Ethan Scott Moorehead, Montpelier, to Synthia Jade Ellis, Montpelier. Mason Anthony Foote, Montpelier, to April Lynette Schaffter, Montpelier. Thomas Mackenzie Warner, West Unity, to Renee Lin Ashbaugh, Bryan. Joel Daniel Short, West Unity, to Nicole Ann St. John, Archbold.

In other business, council: • Held a public hearing on expanding the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area to include 317 W. Butler St. and later in the meeting agreed to the expansion. The owners of that property will not sell liquor but requested the change so alcoholic drinks can be brought into the establishment if in DORA cups from other businesses with a liquor license. • Passed, under suspension of rules and as an emergency, an ordinance to prohibit sleeping and camping on city-owned property.

Many challenges will remain, including the animosity among members and myriad global challenges, from ongoing wars and economic shocks to the worsening effects of climate change. But the next U.N. chief faces the additional woes of an international body starved of cash and at odds with its most powerful member: the United States. The second Trump administration has proved itself no fan of multilateralism and sees the U.N. as a bloated organization doing little to serve U.S. interests.