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Popular mini donut concept opens first brick and mortar location
Mini donuts have found a home in Polaris Fashion Place. Sofi’s Mini Donuts plans to open its first brick and mortar location today, in the form of a Polaris kiosk. The new mini donut shop will be located inside Polaris Fashion Place, which is located at 1500 Polaris Pkwy.
Public Records: Fairfield County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Fairfield County Health Department from June 17 to 28. Hereinafter LLC, 3430 N. Bank Road NE, Millersport. Observed three bleach bottles under the ware washing counter with no labels present. Luxe Rehab and Care Center - Sheridan Wing,...
Former Penguins broadcaster Steve Mears eager to join Blue Jackets as 'ambassador'
Jul. 3—Steve Mears has always gotten advice from Mike Lange. Even for something seemingly mundane in their shared vocation as hockey play-by-play broadcaster on how to identify players. "The game is so fast," Mears said. "He would say, 'Just take an extra second, you know, just take an extra second. Just one second, one beat to make sure you have the right guy. That's not 71, it's 72.'" Mears ...
The Delphos Kiwanis Club begin Fourth of July Firework Show festivities
DELPHOS, OH (WLIO) - The Delphos Kiwanis Club is gearing up to host the area's largest fireworks show on the Fourth of July. The two-day event, beginning Wednesday evening, is free for the public to enjoy with entertainment, food, and amusement park rides. Wednesday's festivities were headlined by the Beyond Expectations baseball game and the Kiwanis Duck Races, followed by a performance by the Big Caddy Daddy band to wrap up the night. All proceeds and donations gathered from the event will be put towards the Delphos Kiwanis Club's big project to build a new shelter house.
Ada swimmers fall to Bluffton
ADA – The Ada summer swim team hosted local West Ohio Aquatic League rival Bluffton on a warm, sunny Thursday evening at the municipal pool. The visiting Sardines beat the Gator boys by a score of 271-115. Meanwhile, the Bluffton females beat the Gator girls, 297-121.
Kids in Lima Playground Program learn more about eating healthy thanks to SNAP-Ed program
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The kids in the Lima Playground Program get a little education with their fun this summer. On Wednesday, the Ohio State University Extension Office brought their SNAP-Ed program to Faurot Park to teach the kids about staying active and eating healthy. They learned different games and activities they could do. Plus, they got some tips about how they should be eating a wide variety of colors of fruits and vegetables for the various nutrients and what percentage of their daily eating should be made up by them.
"Open Wall" exhibit opens at ArtSpace/Lima on July 9th
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's gearing up to be an interesting show next week at ArtSpace!. Much like an "open mic" night, Artspace/Lima presents its first "open wall" exhibit. It's a chance for individuals who dabble in the arts to have their work displayed in a gallery setting. Executive director Sally Windle says she is impressed with the quality and variety of work they received in the "first come, first served" call for work.
Crews ready to wow the crowds with fireworks display at the Star Spangled Spectacular
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - People from all over the region are looking forward to Lima's Star Spangled Spectacular, especially the fireworks show. Crews from Rozzi began setting up Thursday night's show on Wednesday. A little more than 900 shells are packed into the mortars and secured for the 20-minute synchronized show with the Lima Area Concert Band. They will be shot from just south of Safety City to explode over Faurot Park in a dazzling show. Some shells have been imported from several foreign countries to give more variety.
Lima SWAT team trains Shawnee police for active shooters
Jul. 3—SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The Lima Police Department SWAT team conducted active shooter drills with the Shawnee Township Police and Fire Departments Wednesday at Shawnee High School. The drills train patrol officers, who are the first to respond to active-shooter calls, in SWAT techniques so officers are better prepared to respond to active shooters or mass-casualty events. "It might take a ...
Five crash fatalities reported this year in Allen County
LIMA — The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition recently reported there have been two fatalities due to traffic crashes in Allen County during May and June, increasing the county’s crash fatalities in 2024 to five. Of the fatal crashes in May and June, one resulted in the death...
Solvita Lima Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Blood Drive on July 16
July 3, 2024, Press Release from Solvita: DAYTON, Ohio – Help raise the summer blood supply by donating at the Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center community blood drive Tuesday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Physician and Café conference rooms, 730 W. Market St., Lima.
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
American Red Cross announces July 6 and July 10 Blood Drives
July 3, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross Indiana-Ohio Region Blood Services: LIMA, Ohio July 3, 2024 — Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life.
What to know | 2024 OHSAA high school football season key dates
The 2024 high school football season kicks off next month. Three weeks of practice leads up to the start of the 10-week regular season. Here's a look at the Ohio High School Athletic Association's key dates for football, including when the state championship games will be played in Canton. 2024 Ohio high school football schedule at a...
Ohio high school football schedules: 2024 Greater Akron Weeks 1-10 schedule
The 2024 high school football season begins in less than two months. Ohio High School Athletic Association preseason practices start Aug. 1 and Greater Akron teams open their season Aug. 23. The OHSAA state playoffs pairings are announced Oct. 27 and the postseason begins Friday, Nov. 1. The postseason culminates in the OHSAA state championship...
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