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Wapakoneta, OH

WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - The Friday night spirit combined with absolutely stupendous June weather led to a wonderful time for Party in the Park in Wapakoneta!. On Friday evening, local residents and visitors flocked to the banks of the Auglaize River in Wapakoneta to enjoy a summer concert at Heritage Park. Friday night's guests sang and danced to the band "Haywired" and enjoyed food from food trucks. Also, the Riverside Art Center was this week's host of the DORA beer tent and will receive all the proceeds made in beverage sales, a way the City of Wapakoneta supports local non-profits. With hundreds of people in attendance Friday night, the increased tourism provides beneficial impacts to the City of Wapakoneta.

City of Wapakoneta Hosts Party in the Park for Summer Concert Series

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Ottawa, OH

OTTAWA, OH (WLIO) - Locals gathered for a big announcement in the Village of Ottawa on Wednesday, unveiling plans to have two major buildings downtown restored by the summer of 2024. Several agencies and business leaders revealed their new "Main Street Corridor Project," a plan that aims to breathe new...

Large downtown investments and remodeling projects unveiled to the Ottawa community

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima City Schools is making sure no child goes hungry this summer. Their new "Spartan Lunch Express" bus and their summer lunch program are underway. Both programs will run Monday through Thursday at various locations providing hot meals to children and teens between the ages of one and 18 years of age, and they do not have to attend Lima City Schools to take part. There are four school buildings offering a dine-in meal and the "Spartan Express" provides a meal to go all in the effort to help area families.

Lima City Schools is making sure no child goes hungry during summer break

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Dozens of people gathered Friday night in a place where many of them had met friends and spouses, to enjoy music and dance all night. The 2023 season of the dances at Lincoln Park kicked off with a performance by the Al Best Band. Everyone was welcome to dance to as many or as few songs as they wanted, and dancers say it's a great place to meet new friends.

Al Best Band kicks off great start to 2023 Dances in the Park

Delphos, OH

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A bike tour is pedaling across west central Ohio to spread a message of health and wellness. Trilogy Health Services' 11th annual bike ride made a stop at the Meadows of Delphos this morning. The residents gave the bikers a warm welcome with fun and creative signs to give them some motivation. Residents and healthcare staff heard from wellness speakers. The bikers then pedaled off to Findlay, Ottawa, and ended the day in Tiffin. The goal was to promote healthy living for the staff to bring even better care to the residents.

Bike tour spreading a message of health and wellness makes a stop at the Meadows of Delphos

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The goal will be to fight and beat cancer one step at a time this weekend. Hundreds of people will be converging on Spartan Stadium Friday night for the 29th annual Relay for Life. Over the past 28 years, the Lima Relay has raised nearly 2.4 million dollars for the American Cancer Society. Organizers have set a goal this year of $105,000, and with the help of local businesses, hospitals, and individuals, each dollar they raise will help with cancer research.

Lima's 29th annual Relay for Life is June 9th at Spartan Stadium

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Mercy Health St. Rita's raised money for behavioral health services with a night full of surprises on Thursday. Until she took the stage, only a very small number knew that Vanessa Williams would be performing at the 4th annual Red Door Gala. The gala raises money for a different department of patient care each year, this time focusing on the treatment of addiction and mental health.

4th Annual Red Door Gala brings nationally known singer and honors Mercy Club Award winners

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Friday night was Lima's biggest American Cancer Society fundraiser of the year, and organizers expect to break $2.5 million dollars this year. The 29th Annual Relay for Life drew a huge crowd of survivors, family members, caregivers, and supporters to raise money for cancer research and assistance for people diagnosed.

29th Annual Relay for Life nears $2.5 million raised to fight cancer

OTTAWA, OH (WLIO) - The Friends of the Putnam County District Library are helping the community discover their next favorite book or find that hard-to-find item. Since the 1960s, the Friends of the Putnam County District Library have hosted the annual Used Book and Attic Treasure Sale, now a tradition in Ottawa. This year, the sale is being held for the second time at Ottawa Elementary School, which is located at 123 Putnam Pkwy, Ottawa, OH 45875. It began at 9 a.m. and ran until 7 p.m. The annual sale allows book lovers and treasure seekers to unearth unique finds while supporting a worthy cause. All proceeds from the sale will be utilized to finance the library's and its friends' different programs and services.

Annual sale and upcoming Chicken BBQ to benefit Putnam County District Library and Friends

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - As the area reaches three weeks without rain, maintaining a green lawn is becoming a harder task. While we can't control Mother Nature, there are ways to achieve a healthier lawn during long dry spells. Your News Now talked to a local expert who says one of the biggest reasons for a brown lawn is simply cutting the grass too short. Adjusting the mower deck to at least 4 inches will encourage a thicker lawn that holds in soil moisture. When it comes to watering, it's all about balance. Short watering can encourage shallow roots while watering regularly for long intervals will encourage deeper roots for a healthy lawn. The time of day you water is equally as important.

Expert offers tips to help maintain that green lawn

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - An Eagle Scout project has turned one of Lima's water sources into a better recreation area. Evan Conley came up with the idea to put benches along Bresler Reservoir. They were placed at the one, two, and three-mile markers for runners and walkers to gauge their distance and take a break if they are exercising at the reservoir. Besides being a member of Troop 777, Conley is also on the Shawnee High School cross country team. So, with the help of members of his troop, the cross country team, and local businesses, he was able to get the project done. The Shawnee team practices around the reservoir, so Conley also wanted to pay tribute to his coach, Russ Holly, who passed away this past year.

Bresler Reservoir now has benches that double as mile markers thanks to the hard work of a local Eagle Scout

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Doctors from Mercy Health-Saint Rita's are combining education with a little bit of exercise to help make people in the area healthier. One Saturday a month, they have been holding a Walk with a Doc event at the Lima YMCA to promote physical activity. The program also gives people the chance to socialize with medical professionals as they talk about a different topic each month. The goal is not only to raise awareness but to improve the overall health of area residents.

Lima YMCA and Mercy Health-St. Rita's teaming up for the return of "Walk with a Doc"

WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Demolition has started on an Auglaize County property that has been a part of the area since the late 1800s. Crews were on the property of the former Koenig Building, taking down the building as well as cleaning the area. The project started thanks to a Brownfield Grant from the State of Ohio, where the county received nearly two and a half million dollars to clean up the site all the way down to the soil. The site could be home to a variety of businesses, but it is still too early to pinpoint what exactly will be filling the site located on Lima Street in Wapakoneta.

Crews continuing to clean up the property of the former Koenig building in Wapakoneta

Elida, OH

ELIDA, OH (WLIO) - The Elida FFA organized a blood donor day with the American Red Cross. The group was set up in the Elida High School gym. The five-hour blood drive gave donors plenty of time to roll up a sleeve and help put a dent in the nationwide blood shortage. All blood donors were given a complimentary Cedar Point pass as a token of gratitude.

Elida FFA hosts a blood donation day with the American Red Cross

DELPHOS, OH (WLIO) - The Downtown Delphos Farmers Market is back for the summer and has a new plan to get healthy food into the hands of the people that need it most. Starting this year, the Market Meals program will provide coupons to struggling members of the community to purchase fresh food. Coupons will be mailed to those who apply and qualify and can be used to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, beef, herbs, honey, and certain kinds of jam or jelly.

Meal Market program helps those in need access healthy food at Downtown Delphos Farmers Market

Indiana State

WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Exotic animals were in Wapakoneta to teach kids about critters they may not see in their own backyards. Indiana WILD held a live animal show at the Auglaize County Library. Those who hosted the event hope that this gives kids and their families a new perspective seeing these types of animals up close and personal.

Kids get an up-close education about animals at the Auglaize County Library

WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Many people gathered in Wapakoneta Friday evening for a festival raising awareness about a rare neurological disorder in kids. Through balloon art, face painting, and outdoor food and activities, volunteers of The Apraxia Foundation promoted awareness about the disorder by hosting a festival at J.J. Catalina in Wapakoneta. Apraxia is a rare neurological disorder that causes difficulty speaking or moving due to brain damage or disease. Since apraxia is uncommon, The Apraxia Warriors in attendance strive to spread awareness on how we can help those with the disorder.

Wapakoneta Festival Raises Awareness About Apraxia

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department is looking into a shooting that landed one person in the hospital. Police were called out around 3:45 on Friday afternoon to 903 West Wayne Street. Detectives tell us 33-year-old James Evans of Lima was the victim and had serious injuries. He had been taken to Mercy Health - St. Rita's in a private car for treatment.

Two arrested for a shooting that sent one person to the hospital

Putnam County, OH

OTTAWA, OH (WLIO) - A nursing home resident in Ottawa is missing and a search is on to find her. The Ottawa Police Department reports that 42-year-old Billie J. Stearns was reported missing just before midnight from the Autumn Court Nursing Home. She was last seen Thursday night between 8:30 and 9 p.m. Law enforcement began a thorough search of the area and so far Stearns has not been found.

Law enforcement in Putnam County seek missing nursing home resident

Cridersville, OH

CRIDERSVILLE, OH (WLIO) - The residents of a nearby senior living facility participated in a fun-filled field day event. The Otterbein SeniorLife community, including residents, staff, and their families, recently had a fun-filled day at a picnic event hosted by the facility. As part of their "Bold Adventures" program, attendees had the opportunity to participate in activities like an obstacle course, rock climbing, and fair-style rides. This annual event in early June is one way the senior living center ensures its residents are having an enjoyable time.

Otterbein SeniorLife residents do some adventurous activities out on their field day

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - For many years, a community organization has been empowering young women to achieve their education goals through the help of book enthusiasts. The American Association of University Women is accepting book donations for its annual Labor Day book fair. This event has been a longstanding tradition enabling the organization to give scholarships to numerous young women. Giving away your books can positively impact the group's goal of financially assisting women at all higher education levels.

AAUW is now accepting donations for annual book fair

ELIDA, OH (WLIO) - Elida schools showed kids that going to the library can be a fun activity. Elida Elementary School held its "Summer Library Program" for Kindergarten to 5th grade students to do much more than just reading. Board games, crafts, and other activities were held all in an effort to show kids that visiting the library can be more than just sitting down and reading a book.

Elida Elementary gives students a chance to explore what fun activities a library can offer

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - One person was transported after being struck by a car Friday morning. Lima police responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a car at the intersection of Allentown Road and Cable Road just after 10:30 a.m. The man struck by the vehicle had to be transported from the scene with an apparent head injury. The extent of the injury is unknown at this time.

Pedestrian transported to the hospital after being struck by a car

Ohio City, OH

VAN WERT, OH (WLIO) - An Ohio City man is facing multiple charges for allegedly starting a string of fires in barns and other structures around Van Wert County. 31-year-old Scott Keber is facing seven counts of aggravated arson and nine counts of arson. The charges range from first-degree felonies down to misdemeanor charges. Keber pleaded not guilty to the charges in court Wednesday and the bond was set at $225,000. Four of the dates on the indictment line up with the four barn fires that Van Wert law enforcement and the State Fire Marshal's Office were investigating, which did extensive property damage around Ohio City and one barn in Rockford.

Ohio City man pleads not guilty to multiple counts of arson

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Couple plans to bring new life into downtown Lima's Booker Building

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A young Lima couple has jumped on board with the Central District project in downtown Lima. Shawn and Diamond Russell are the...

Couple plans to bring new life into downtown Lima's Booker Building

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