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Lima NAACP holds meeting on lead abatement licensing
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Area residents getting educated on the issue of lead in Allen County homes and what they can do to help. The NAACP held a training session on Friday, showing people what steps to take in order to get their lead abatement license. The class was led by Keith Lockhart, a liaison and contractor for the Ohio Department of Development. Those with a lead abatement license will be certified to properly inspect and remove lead from homes in materials like paint on walls and in window frames. Lead has been shown to cause a long list of health problems. Organizers say with such a serious potential danger, it's important to educate, train, and certify local residents so they can fix these problems before it's too late.
"Christmas in July" brings holiday fun to downtown Lima
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima organizations gather downtown to show kids a merry time. For several years, The Meeting Place on Market, alongside partners like the Lima Public Library and YES FM, has put on "Christmas in July." The cafe had plenty of festive drinks and desserts for sale, and there were lots of free activities for kids like pottery decorating, making your own snow, and holiday coloring pages. Families also listened to live Christmas music. The event is just one way Lima's nonprofits and businesses work together to give back to the kids in the community.
Kewpee owner and president Harry Shutt passes away at 92
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - He was one of the biggest and often behind-the-scenes supporters of Lima-Allen County and the region. Kewpee Hamburgers owner and president, Harry Shutt, has died. Shutt began working at Kewpee in 1957 and purchased it from the Hoyt 'Stub' Wilson estate in 1980, which included the...
OSHP arrests teen who allegedly fled in stolen vehicle, crashed
FINDLAY, Ohio — Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested a 16-year-old suspect early Friday after an alleged stolen vehicle pursuit with authorities that began in Lima. In a press release, OSHP said troopers were conducting routine patrol at approximately 11:55 p.m. Thursday on I-75 in Richland Township near Lima. Troopers identified a vehicle traveling northbound - a 2017 Chevy Impala - that had been previously reported as stolen.
Lima schools cancels special meeting
LIMA — The Lima school board canceled a special board meeting that was to be held at 3 p.m. Friday. The board met in special session at 6:15 p.m. Thursday to review the superintendent and treasurer’s performance. A second meeting was planned for Friday before the board canceled.
Arts organizations receive grant funding
LIMA — Numerous arts-related organizations in the Lima region are among the recipients of grants from the Ohio Arts Council as part of the council’s annual grant allocation. The grants awarded are part of more than $22.7 million spread over 935 allocations to support Ohio artists, non-profits and...
Critical call for blood donors: Help save lives now with the Red Cross
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for coming to give in August. July 25, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: LIMA, OH July 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.
Lima Municipal Court records, July 18-24
Shequayla S. Daniel, 35, of Lima, found guilty of ovi. Sentence: 30 days jail. 30 days suspended. $500 fine. Chad L. Esmonde, 53, of Lima, found guilty of persistent disorderly conduct. Sentence: 30 days jail. 20 days suspended. $150 fine. Melissa D. Fuqua, 53, of Lima, found guilty of ovi....
Locos close out regular season with a win
Jul. 25—LIMA — On Friday, the No. 2 seed Lima Locos will face the No. 1 seed Hamilton Joes in the first game of a three-game series in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League postseason playoffs at Simmons Field. The first pitch is set for 7:05 on Friday. However, the Locos had business to take care of first. In Wednesday's final regular-season game, Lima's bats came alive and pounded 14 ...
Fewer bus routes, more principals driving: How schools respond to bus driver shortage
Jul. 26—ALLEN COUNTY — School districts are increasingly reliant on parents, custodians, principals and teachers to drive school buses when drivers call out sick due to a shortage of drivers. At Allen East schools, administrators and the superintendent himself earned their Class B commercial driver's license to fill in as substitute drivers. Bus drivers at Spencerville and Perry schools work ...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
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