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Lima's annual Juneteenth brings cultural celebration to new amphitheater for the first time
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - For the first time, the Juneteenth Lima celebration was held at downtown's new Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater. Residents gathered to celebrate black history, culture, and achievement. Juneteenth, officially observed on June 19th, commemorates the day that the last slaves were freed in Texas, over...
Statewide design competition to replace Indian Lake shrine destroyed by tornado
RUSSELLS POINT, OHIO (June 13, 2024) – The American Society of Ephesus (“ASE”), in cooperation with ArtSpace/Lima, has announced that its state-wide Design Competition for the new Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at Indian Lake will start accepting entries on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Entry Form and Rules are both posted on the websites for ASE and for ArtSpace/Lima, found at the end of this article. The Due Date for submission of all Entries is August 15, 2024. There are six Age Categories for artists: 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 16 & Under, 18 & Under and Over 18. All Artists must be Ohio residents, as outlined in the Rules. There are cash prizes for the winning entries in all Age Categories of $1,000 for the first five Age Categories and up to $5,000 for the winning Entry in the Over 18 Age Category. Entries may also be submitted by a Design Team, as long as all members of the team meet the age and residency requirements.
Residents groove to the music at Friday Night "Lincoln Park Dances"
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Residents were moving and grooving to the music at Lincoln Park Friday evening!. Friday night was the second night of this year's "Lincoln Park Dances," and many took advantage of the warm weather to dance, sing, or even just sit back and relax to some of their favorite tunes by the band "Exploit Trio." At Friday night's dance, we talked with husband-and-wife dancing duo Ken and Karen Dillman, who traveled all the way from Hilliard to enjoy an evening of dancing and music right here in Lima.
Heir Force School expansion underway
LIMA — Renovations are underway at 799 N. Main St., the future site of Heir Force Elementary. The Heir Force Community School plans to relocate elementary students to the new facility, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and North Main Street, by the 2025-26 school year, Executive Director Willie Heggins said.
Annual Patriotic Pops concert to play at Pangle Pavilion at the Greater Lima Region Amphitheater
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - It’s getting to be that time of year when patriotism shines as the Fourth of July approaches. The Lima Symphony Orchestra is preparing for their annual “POPS” concert. This year, they are excited to be performing at the new Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater for the first time. The performance will be full of beloved American tunes, and the symphony is looking forward to the outdoor venue.
The city of Lima's Spring Clean Up a success
It was another successful cleanup program from the city of lima. Over the four Saturday 74 dumpsters were filled with “stuff” with 49 loads dumped. The city reports that they had 120 volunteers that assisted 491 customers. Along with construction materials and household items more than 26-hundred tires were dropped off.
Community fills Spartan Stadium for the 30th Lima Relay for Life
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It was a powerful evening at Spartan Stadium as the region gathered to show their support for survivors of cancer. The community came together for the 30th Lima Relay for Life to help raise money for the American Cancer Society on Friday evening. The collected funds will go toward cancer research and education, along with supporting cancer patients and their families. The evening started with the Mercy Health-St. Rita's cancer survivors celebration dinner inside Lima Senior, followed by the survivor lap around Spartan Stadium. Whether at dinner or on the track, the sight of the community coming together is meaningful for everyone, including cancer survivor Kenneth Wills.
Village of Elida & Allen Co. Marine Corp. League team up for Flag Exchange for Flag Day
Elida, (OH)- The village of Elida teaming up with the Allen County Marine Corp League for Flag Day. A flag exchange was held at the Elida town hall building for residents to come and drop of any worn and torn flags they have to be properly disposed of. Folks could...
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