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Allen County Council on Aging hosts free dance for seniors
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Area seniors laced up their dancing shoes Thursday afternoon. The Allen County Council on Aging hosts several free dances a year for residents over 60. The Al Best Band performed plenty of hits from decades past for seniors to dance along to or just listen to. The dances are great for spending quality time with a spouse, old friends, or new friends, and many people don't miss a single one.
Mistrial declared in Simpson burglary trial
LIMA — Jurors in the burglary case of Gregory Simpson deliberated throughout much of the afternoon Tuesday before agreeing to disagree. Shortly before 6 p.m., the jurors announced they were deadlocked and would be unable to render a verdict against the former Ohio Mr. Basketball star. Prosecutors alleged Simpson...
Registration closed for archery, kayaking programs
LIMA — Officials from the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park district report that two programs scheduled for later this month are full to capacity. Applications for the beginning archery class, scheduled for May 29 at the Allen County Farm Park and kayak adventures program slated for May 30 at Ottawa Metro Park/Lima Lake, are now closed.
Shoppers can enjoy mocktails while browsing for that perfect gift at Mother's Day Sip & Shop
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you didn't know, Mother's Day is this Sunday, but a local event could help you get the gift that will make her day. This Saturday, May 11, there will be a Mother's Day Sip & Shop at the Lima-Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership (LACNIP) Resource Center.
Allen County kicking off Click It or Ticket campaign on May 16
May 8, 2024, Press Release from the Lima/Allen County Regional Planning Commission: LIMA—In an effort to bring awareness and advocacy for seatbelt safety, the Allen County Safe Communities Coalition is hosting a time for area residents, first-responders and local officials to join in partnership as they kick off the Click It or Ticket campaign in Allen County.
Memorial ceremony honors Allen County's police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - To honor the ten Lima-Allen County area law enforcement officers who had lost their lives in the line of duty, the Lima F.O.P. Lodge held its 32nd annual Police Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday. Throughout the commemoration, family, friends, and spectators were on hand as they witnessed...
Jurors deliberate in Simpson burglary case
LIMA — Juror deliberations started Tuesday in Allen County Common Pleas Court in the burglary trial of former basketball star Gregory E. Simpson. Prosecutors allege Simpson stole his ex-girlfriend’s car keys when he reportedly broke into her apartment on July 27, 2023. He is charged with a single...
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