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Leaders from multiple Wapakoneta churches celebrate National Day of Prayer in unity
AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - In Auglaize County, the Wapakoneta Area Ministerial Association held its annual Day of Prayer celebration outside of the fire station. The religious leaders from the different Wapakoneta churches took turns saying prayers for nine segments of our country, like the military, families, and the church itself. But even though they come from different religious backgrounds, they are unified when it comes to praying over where they live.
Communities show support for Lakeview student injured during track practice
Support for one family in the Lakeview community continues to pour in after an unthinkable accident happened at track practice on Friday. From prayers and encouragement to fundraisers taking place in several communities, it's all in efforts to lend a helping hand to the Placanica family and their son Frankie.
Leroy Eddy shares his story of going from a life of struggle and imprisonment to a life of love and success
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - One local man, Tuesday evening, shared his personal story of struggle earlier in his life and how he turned that pain into a positive transformation. Leroy Eddy talked about his journey to a full crowd at the Center for Peace and Reconciliation. Eddy was born in Sandusky, Ohio and later moved to Wapakoneta. During his childhood, Eddy was bullied for the way he looked and endured both physical and emotional trauma. In his late teenage years heading into adulthood, Eddy experienced trouble with the law that landed him a prison sentence, and that prison term was the pivotal moment that helped transform his life from hate and pain to love and success.
Leaders gather for National Day of Prayer
LIMA — Local pastors and area leaders gathered Thursday morning to pray with the community. The joint mission was part of a National Day of Prayer across the United States. “This is the 73rd year of our annual National Day of Prayer,” NDP Allen County Coordinator Theresa Lee said. “On this day last year, there were over 70,000 meetings across the nation. We may have more this year. In Lima, we have had one in the morning, noon and night. It is a wonderful blessing.”
Los Toros brings its own style of Mexican food to Sidney
SIDNEY — Los Toros Cocina & Catina, a new restaurant in Sidney, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. General Manager Bethany South says the restaurant is striving to be unique and is enjoying creating a new authentic menu that includes a lot of seafood.
Armstrong Museum holding logo design contest
WAPAKONETA — The Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta is seeking submissions for artwork as part of its logo design contest for the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. According to a release from the museum, the winning design will become the official logo...
Burns Dental awarded Better Blocks for Business grant to repair and beautify building
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima is helping businesses get a fresh look, which they hope will inspire others to revitalize the area around them. The City of Lima and the Lima Community Improvement Corporation awarded Burns Dental with the second-ever Better Blocks for Business grant. The program provides businesses along commercial corridors in distressed neighborhoods with money to make building improvements.
Shelby County replaces 50-year-old public safety radio system
SIDNEY, Ohio (WDTN) — A new radio communication system was recently installed in Shelby County, replacing the former outdated system. The new radio system was activated during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, held at a tower on Gearheart Road near the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, according to our partners at Sidney Daily News. The […]
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