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LIMA — The house checked off all the wants for Marcy Valaitis. It was in a quiet neighborhood with a decent-sized yard. It had a multi-car garage and four bathrooms. It was just what Valaitis and her husband were looking forward to owning, so she put in a bid at the asking price. For a moment, she thought she’d be the home’s new owner.

Mark R. George, known to his bros. as George, was the kind of guy who could light up a room with his quick wit and a toolbox that could fix even the most stubborn of problems. Born on September 3, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, he rode life’s highway until June 6, 2024, when he parked his bike for the last time in Lakeview, Ohio, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lima, OH – The GLSS Ohio CAT Sprint Division rolled into Limaland Motorsports Park for the 4th time this season on Friday night. This time the 4th time was the charm and we were able to get our first official race at Limaland in the books with Wapakoneta, OH native Devon Dobie winning his first ever GLSS race at his childhood track.

LIMA — Allen County Commissioners did not have to go far to find the person they felt was the best choice to lead the Allen County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. On Tuesday, the department’s interim director, Jared Gesler, was sworn in to take that position permanently,...

DELPHOS — Opening day for the Downtown Delphos Farmers Market is Thursday. New and returning vendors are excited to see you and showcase their fresh produce, home baked goods and hand crafted items.

LIMA —A $7,500 donation to ArtSpace/Lima will go toward the gallery’s Smart Reads program. Executive director of ArtSpace Sally Windle said the program does not have dates finalized yet, but five artists are set to participate at five different locations. “We like to engage them in activities here,...

BLUFFTON, OH (WLIO) - The Village of Bluffton began its public discussions with residents about a proposal to increase income taxes for safety services. According to Bluffton's 20-Year Safety Services Funding Forecast, just under $42 million of expenses will be needed by the village to support fire, EMS, and police vehicles, capital items, and a Bluffton full-time EMS. On the flip side, 20-year projections only forecast revenue just shy of $13 million, leaving village administrators to come up with almost $29 million in funding. Thus, the village is looking to increase the income tax by 0.4% for Bluffton residents in order to keep up with current and future demands.

LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - ArtSpace Lima received a $7,500 donation from Cenovus Energy Lima Refinery to help launch their new “SmArt Reads” program. The “SmArt Reads” series will provide kids with the chance to read stories about the childhoods of popular artists like Keith Haring and Frida Kahlo while also enjoying art activities inspired by those artists. They hope to ignite a passion for both art and reading in the community while getting some sunshine through readings at area parks.

LIMA — The following couples have filed applications for marriage licenses in Allen County Probate Court:. Tanner Manley of Lake Mills, Wisconsin and Janay Fetzer of Lima; Ernst Astre and Renee McLellan, both of Lima; Ryan Sarver and Konner Alban, both of Cairo; Alexis Roob and Easton Rudasill, both of Lima; Christopher Headley and Hailey Jarrell, both of Lima; Brooke Gantz and Keaton Meyer, both of Lima; Michael Bishop and Breanna Chapman, both of Lima; Carolyn Daniel and Kenneth Patrick, both of Lima; Jacob Oglesbee of Lima and Julia Elwell of Grove City; Brooklyn Jackson and Jeremy Curry, both of Lima; Olivia Ernest of Bluffton and Owen Macke of Ottawa; Melissha Sanders and Reynaldo Louis, both of Lima; Matthew Tabler of Lima and Amanda Evans of Spencerville; Farrah Lambert and Damon Townsend, both of Lima; Kevin Kraft and Catherine Stechschulte, both of Elida; Graciann Hicks of Lima and Solomon Goodin of Columbus; Preston Laytart and Olivia Siferd, both of Bluffton; Sydney Treglia and Tyler Contris, both of Ada; Jean Adam and Roseline Charles, both of Lima; Mackenzy Innocent and Yanite Louis, both of Lima; Caleb Hoffman and Zion Martin, both of Lima; Melanie Scott and Jerry Vantilburg Jr., both of Lima; Izyk Redding and Paige Scott, both of Delphos; Jesse Montel of Bluffton and Olivia Spallinger of Columbus Grove; Stephen Harner and Sadie Welker, both of Lima; Eve Villaruel of Lima and Anthony Alog of Brampton, Ontario, Canada; Cadance Bliss and Joshua Landry, both of Lima; Micah Craig and Megan Spainhower, both of Lima; Jean Sylphat and Rose Pierre Louis, both of Lima; Richard Graymire and Janice Bartlett, both of Lima; Victoria Benroth and Robert Lindeman, both of Lima; Cristian Miller of Delphos and Audrey Eby of Elida; Ryan Waldschmidt of Bluffton and Emma McMaster of Elida; Gary Fish and Carol Spring, both of Delphos; Stephanie Saine and Matthew Smith, both of Lima; Jerry Pack and Theresa Fyffe, both of Lima; and Kejuan Frazier and Mary Lowe, both of Lima.

HILLIARD — Columbus Grove middle school track and field standout Gavin Baxter had a big showing at the recent state track and field championships at Hilliard Darby High School. Baxter won all three of his events at the state meet for the Bulldogs.

LIMA, OHIO (MERCY HEALTH) – As a mission-based health system, Mercy Health has continued its commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the patients and communities it serves. That includes a commitment to developing a sustainable culture through environmental stewardship and working with others to protect the environment and our communities’ health now and for future generations.

LIMA — The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer a “Jogging with Johnny” run from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at the Heritage Park veterans shelter, 2092 Reed Road, Lima. Participants can join a naturalist for a warm-up walk and a few laps around the...

LIMA — It has been a long process, but on Saturday, it was finally time to show off the results of a project that aims to benefit downtown Lima and the greater Lima community for years to come. Over a hundred people — including many local officials — gathered...

LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio Department of Higher Education held a regional meeting Monday at Apollo Career Centers, to let businesses leaders know about the programs that are available to upskill Ohio’s workforce. There are 800 thousand adults in the state that don’t have their high school diploma, but there are programs out there that can help provide a degree or those needing to improve their skills to get a better job.

DELPHOS, OH (WLIO) - The Delphos community pulled up their lawn chairs to enjoy live music. Sunday evening was the first of six concerts for the Delphos Rotary Club's 19th annual Music in the Park. The series features a mix of local bands and some from as far as Cleveland and Indiana. Each night, a different non-profit sells concessions to raise money for their organization, and the shows are always free thanks to over a dozen local sponsors. Many Delphos residents make it a tradition to get the family together for every show.

LIMA — The Lima Junior Golf Association holds its second tournament of their summer season Thursday's with the Heartlight Pharmacy Open at the Oaks Golf Club in Lima. The tournament was the second of the season for the Lima Junior Golf Association. The first tournament was Tuesday at the Tamarac Golf Course.