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Pot debate continued at council meeting
VAN WERT— There was more discussion at Wednesday night’s Van Wert City Council meeting on the topic of whether to allow or ban marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. Three members of the public, Aaron Baker, Nicole Byrum, and Robert Wilson weighed in on the topic during the...
Defendants sentenced in Allen County courtrooms
LIMA — The following individuals were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:. Sarah Dunning, 34, of Wauseon, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony. Maurice McGill, 26, of Lima, was sentenced to one year in prison for having weapons...
First free Curtain Call concert of the year includes a surprise announcement
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A free concert series kicked off for the summer on Thursday night at Lima's new amphitheater. The Civic Center Foundation's Curtain Call series came back, starting the season off with a performance by The Beer Barrel Boys. The concerts will be held on most Thursday nights this summer. Some will be held at the Pangle Pavilion, and others will be at the patio inside the Civic Center. The Curtain Call series is part of the foundation's goal to give back to the area with accessible entertainment.
Funding from the State of Ohio will help build new affordable housing in Lima
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Funding from the State of Ohio will be used to build new affordable housing in the City of Lima. Empty lots could be developed in neighborhoods with dollars from the state's "Welcome Home Ohio" program. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith says that a $720,000 grant will provide "gap" funding for developers looking to build on empty lots now owned by the city. The funds will help revitalize areas with up to 24 new or rehabbed homes. The program is promoting infield development to build on empty lots within current neighborhoods.
Spring Clean Up continues around the City of Lima this weekend
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima's Spring Clean Up continues this Saturday, June 1st. This is the third Saturday for dumpster locations around the city for residents to dispose of items they want to get rid of that are cluttering their property. The dumpsters will be at the...
Allen County Master Gardener Education Programs for Children
May 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State University Extension Allen County: Allen County – The Allen County Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting several educational programs this summer for children at the Lima Children’s Garden located at 620 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801. They will host a Hands-on-Habitat program on Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. The program is for ages 5–10. Parents must stay on-site for the duration of the program. The cost is $10 per participant, and payments can be made on the day of the program. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 20 spots. To register, call 419-879-9108. Registration must be received by Friday, June 7.
Roundabout project at SR 81 and Thayer to start in the fall of 2025
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Preliminary work continues to put in a roundabout at the busy intersection of State Route 81 and Thayer Road. The project is currently in the design phase, and that is expected to wrap up this winter, with construction starting in the fall of next year.
Lima Councilman Derry Glenn brings back his air conditioner program for its 8th year
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The arrival of summer weather has its benefits, but it also can pose a dangerous threat to some. According to the Cleveland Clinic, people 65 and older are at a higher risk of heat illness, even if they're not exercising. Some reasons include serious medical conditions such as heart disease, some medications, especially those for insomnia or poor circulation, and mainly a lack of air conditioning in their homes.
ODOT Highway Construction Update for the Week of June 3, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 31, 2024) The following construction projects are weather permitting. Interstate 75 in both directions between Napoleon Road and State Route 235 will have shoulder closures for guardrail upgrades. U.S. 30 between Interstate 75 and State Route 235 is restricted to one lane for pavement repairs. Visit...
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