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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....
The Lima Fire Department welcomes five new firefighters
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Fire Department is building up its ranks as five new firefighters were sworn in. Mayor Sharetta Smith doing the honors as family and friends watch their loved ones take the oath to a career with the Lima Fire Department. Sworn in were Matthew Baker, Taryn Hutchinson, Levi Probst, Jacob Schwarzman, and Alex Walker. These firefighters are the first to finish a probationary year of service before being sworn in. Chief Andy Heffner says this is a new process he believes will benefit the department.
Rental remediation: Tips to address Lima lease complaints
LIMA — There’s a “crisis” with Lima’s rental housing, people who work with disgruntled renters say, but there’s little they can do immediately to fix substandard housing. “I feel like the crisis is bigger than what we know it is because people are afraid...
"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.
Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame honors class of 2024
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A banquet Thursday night honored some of the most influential people in Ohio's biggest industry. Five individuals were inducted into the Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame for their decades of success and hard work. All proceeds from the evening's ticket sales are donated to the Allen County Junior Fair, a program many inductees participated in themselves and continue to support today.
Temporary office changes due to construction at the Lima Municipal Building
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Construction at the Lima Municipal Building has created some changes for offices and entry points. To enter the building, you will need to go to the far door on the east side of the building. This is normally the back entrance, but for the next three months, it will be the main entrance. There will be someone there to help you get to the tax department and 3rd-floor offices.
Teens can get free advanced driver training to help keep them safe behind the wheel
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Allen County has seen a large percentage of young drivers getting into car accidents, and a training session is being offered to help with that problem. Coinciding with the "100 Deadliest Days" period of fatal driving, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office are teaming up to teach young drivers some valuable lessons for when they're behind the wheel. It will be a free 'advanced' training session covering scenarios like skid recovery, anti-lock braking systems, and other skills with a licensed instructor on a closed course.
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.
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District offers August programs
Jul. 24—LIMA — The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District announced its open programs for August. —Crying Out Loud: At 7 p.m. Saturday, the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will host a musical event "Crying Out Loud" at Ottawa Park Amphitheater, 2632 Ada Road, Lima. Visitors are invited to listen to hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s. —National Night Out: The Johnny Appleseed ...
Bluffton Ohio Historical Society Holding Second Annual ‘Bluffton History Day’ in August
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is holding their second annual Bluffton History Day on Saturday, August 10th from 10:00am until 2:00pm. The Bluffton Fire Department will also be onsite to perform a recreation of an early test of Village water pressure at 11:00am. The public is invited to this free...
Smith to headline Auglaize County Fair
Jul. 25—WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Fair will have a full schedule of events featuring entertainment, arts, food, animals, pageants, rides and competitions starting this weekend, but the big show will be the final day featuring country singer Connor Smith. Tickets cost $10 for general admission, but children age 9 and under are free. Tickets include all free entertainment, gospel tent and ...
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...
Historic cabin to feature exhibit during Auglaize County Fair
WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Historical Society is inviting those attending the Auglaize County Fair on Monday, July 29 through Saturday, Aug. 3, to visit the Gary Log House at the northwest corner of the fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta. The historic structure will house the exhibit, “Auglaize County:...
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