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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.
Kewpee owner and president Harry Shutt passes away at 92
Kewpee owner and president Harry Shutt passes away at 92. He was one of the biggest and often behind-the-scenes supporters of Lima-Allen County and the region. Kewpee Hamburgers owner and president, Harry Shutt, has died. Shutt began working at Kewpee in 1957 and purchased it from the 'Stub' Wilson estate in 1980, which included the downtown Lima location and Allentown Road, with the eastside location opening in 1981.
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:...
"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.
Salvation Army thanks community for generous support in fundraising campaign
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Summer is in full swing, but it's not stopping Lima from getting in the holiday spirit. With Christmas under five months away, the Lima Salvation Army is wrapping up its 'Christmas in July' fundraiser that assists those in need. The campaign started back on July 8th and runs through this Saturday at all Chief Markets and Kewpee locations locally. The program relies on the generous help of volunteers, and donations from those who lend a hand to those in need.
Real Wheels: Count ‘em; he owns 41 cars
ST. MAYS – Bill Lininger owns 41 cars. “Twenty-eight of them are nostalgia drag racers,” the 74-year-old St. Marys man said. “The other 13 are all street legal.”. He drove his 1965 Dodge Coronet station wagon to the Happy Daz Cool Car Cruise-In recently in Lima. That’s...
Locos notebook: Locos win final regular season series
Jul. 26—LIMA — This weekend, the No. 2 seed Lima Locos face the No. 1 seed Hamilton Joes in a three-game series in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs. However, the Locos had business to take care of first. In Wednesday's final regular-season game, Lima's bats came alive and pounded 14 hits, en route to an 18-7 run-rule victory in seven innings over visiting Grand Lake. With the ...
OSHP arrests teen who allegedly fled in stolen vehicle, crashed
FINDLAY, Ohio — Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested a 16-year-old suspect early Friday after an alleged stolen vehicle pursuit with authorities that began in Lima. In a press release, OSHP said troopers were conducting routine patrol at approximately 11:55 p.m. Thursday on I-75 in Richland Township near Lima. Troopers identified a vehicle traveling northbound - a 2017 Chevy Impala - that had been previously reported as stolen.
Clark State hosts Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 12
SPRINGFIELD – The Clark State College Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave. in Springfield, will welcome back Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 12. The longest running concert tour in the entertainment industry, the program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects to capture the spirit of the season.
This Ohio city is hosting a ‘Chicken War’
Next month, a chicken war is going to break out in Toledo. Chicken War at the Toledo Farmer’s Market, which is located at 525 Market Street in Toledo, will take place on Sept. 28 from 5-11 p.m. The event is hosted by the Business Building Movement and the Glaze...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 15-19
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 15 and July 19: 1385 Angus Drive, Mansfield; Brian D. and Bonnie S. Schulties to David and Melissa Ott; $860,000 4656 Possum Run Road, Bellville; Sheryl L. Smith to Jacob D. Miller; $165,000 ...
Oregon celebrates new homes coming to city's town center
A groundbreaking ceremony Thursday celebrated new single-family homes coming to the city of Oregon’s town center. Plans call for the construction of 36 single-family, two-story homes on Town Center Boulevard, just north of PIckle Road. “This is something we’ve been waiting for for a long time,” said Mayor Mike Seferian. “We’ve been looking for this day for several years to actually get this project rolling. The object word for us was patience.” City Administrator Joel Mazur agreed.
DJ Ladi Bounce brings the music you didn't know you wanted to hear to WYSO with her show Bounce With Me
In this WYSO Weekend excerpt, DJ Ladi Bounce talks about her "quirky" and classic approach to music and her new show Bounce With Me on Thursday nights. Jerry Kenney: So let's talk about your new show, Bounce With Me. It's Thursday nights at 8:00. Tell us about it - You hit the ground running. By the way, I listen to your first show, and you sounded like you have been doing this a long time. Do you have radio experience? Lots of DJ experience?
Future Ontario Raising Cane’s poised to take over current Denny’s site
ONTARIO — Raising Cane’s is completing a traffic study with plans for a restaurant in Ontario at 720 N. Lexington Springmill Road. The site currently hosts Denny’s, which has operated at the property since 1979. Raising Cane’s plans to demolish the current structure to build a 48,500 square feet restaurant with a drive-thru.
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