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Putnam County confirms case of rabies
Jul. 19—PUTNAM CO. — The first bat from Putnam County since 2006 has tested positive for rabies. The Putnam County Health Department made the announcement after receiving confirmation from the Ohio Department of Health that the bat a Union Township resident brought in for testing has the viral disease. "Bats provide many benefits such as pollination and pest control but are also a known source ...
Lima Public Library Book Reviews
In 1874, in the wake of the War, erasure, trauma, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans, renegades and wanderers, freedmen and runaways. Twelve-year-old ConaLee, the adult in her family for as long as she can remember, finds herself on a buckboard journey with her mother, Eliza, who hasn’t spoken in more than a year. They arrive at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia, delivered to the hospital’s entrance by a war veteran who has forced himself into their world. There, far from family, a beloved neighbor, and the mountain home they knew, they try to reclaim their lives.
Do-Right Motorcycle Club to celebrate anniversary
DELPHOS — The Do-Right Motorcycle Club will have an anniversary party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 809 Ohio St., Delphos. The club will celebrate 19 years with bike games, raffles, food vendors, music by Exit 39 starting at 8 p.m. and patches sold and sewn by Patties Patches.
Jac Nickles scores first GLSS win at Limaland
LIMA, Ohio (July 19, 2024) — After being postponed twice due to weather, the ‘Run For The Rabbit’, the annual event honoring the memory of Limaland favorite Travis “The Rabbit” Miller, was held at Limaland Motorsports park Friday night under beautiful weather conditions. The second...
High School Sports: Strengthening Communities Through Volunteerism and Outreach
High school sports go beyond mere competition and athleticism; they act as catalysts for community engagement, volunteerism and positive social change. Across the nation, student-athletes, coaches, and teams actively contribute to their communities, making a difference well beyond the game. One of the primary ways high school sports enhance community...
3rd annual Half Pint 5k race is bringing the Christmas Spirit to the Pangle Pavilion
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It may be July, but Operation Half Pint is spreading the Christmas spirit next weekend. The 3rd annual Half Pint 5k race will be held next Saturday, July 27th, at the Pangle Pavilion in downtown Lima. This year's theme is Christmas in July, and a portion of the proceeds will help fund the Christmas Cheer event organized by the Allen County Veterans Service Commission.
Kids graduate with new knowledge and friendships as Safety City Summer Academy winds down
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Safety City Summer Academy is celebrating a successful season. This week marked the end of this year's academy, filled with important lessons and activities at Safety City. Hundreds of kids have graduated with new skills to protect them from potentially dangerous scenarios. Parents and instructors watched proudly as the children earned their certificates and bags of completion at the ceremony.
Waterline replacement to close portion of Elizabeth Street in Lima for three days
July 19, 2024, Press Release from the City of Lima: The City of Lima is announcing that Elizabeth Street will be completely closed between High Street and North Street from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM beginning Monday, July 22 for three days. The street will be open in the evenings after 5:00 PM. This is for a waterline replacement.
Allen County Museum to open new exhibition
LIMA — The Allen County Museum will open its last temporary exhibition of the year, “The Art of Domesticity” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 620 W. Market St. in Lima. The exhibition will share contemporary art from five women artists, as well as decorative arts from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a lecture series starting in September and workshops starting in October to go with it.
St. Rita’s honored for stroke, diabetes care
LIMA — The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognized Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center for meeting guidelines for stroke and diabetes care. The organizations awarded St. Rita’s with the Get with the Guidelines/Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type Two Diabetes Honor...
Shooting suspect that left a man seriously injured appears in Lima Municipal Court
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A man charged with a shooting that seriously injured another man was arraigned on the charge Friday afternoon. 20-year-old Jeremiah Washington appeared in Lima Municipal Court on a felonious assault with deadly weapon charge from earlier this week. On Wednesday morning, Allen County sheriffs were...
Planning commission tours downtown Lima
LIMA —The Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission’s Community Development Committee took a tour on the RTA trolley Thursday to explore the development of downtown Lima. The committee heard from speakers such as John Heaphy, Rob Nelson and Kirk Niemeyer about coordination between the city and entrepreneurs about...
Real Wheels: The caretaker of a memory; 1966 Belvedere was ‘Kyle’s car’
DELPHOS – Dave Joseph knows he not only owns a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere, but he’s also the caretaker of a memory for those people who knew the late Kyle Lewis. Lewis was a barber in Lima for more than 50 years. He was famous for his one-liners and for his love for cars. Before passing away two years ago at age 71, he could be found playing an integral part of many car shows. Often that would be as a Barney Fife impersonator, something he enjoyed doing since 2004.
Locos notebook: Locos open series against Hamilton with win
Jul. 19—MASON — On Tuesday night at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, 10 different Locos made an appearance in the GLSCL All-Star Game on the Blue Team in an 11-8 victory over the Red Team. Members of the Locos, Hamilton Joes and Michigan Monarchs formed the Blue Team, while players from the Xenia Scouts, South Ohio Coppperheads, Grand Lake Mariners and Muskegon Clippers made up the Red Team. Cam ...
OSU-Lima plans registration event
LIMA — The Ohio State University-Lima will offer rapid online registration for the upcoming fall semester from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Galvin Hall 305 on the Lima campus, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima. Students should plan to arrive no later than 4 p.m. to start the process. Participating...
Locos ready for stretch run
Jul. 19—LIMA — At this time last year, the Locos were preparing to capture their seventh Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Championship. On July 19, 2023, Lima's record sat at 23-7 after a 10-3 win over Jet Box. They went on to lose five of six games to end the regular season, but once the playoffs started, none of that mattered. This year, with a record of 19-12 heading into Friday night, ...
Lima Fire Department extinguishes train car fire
LIMA — The Lima Fire Department responded to a train car on fire Thursday evening, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Firefighters were initially called at 7:45 p.m. to the vicinity of East Pearl and North Jackson Streets to respond to a report of a fire in a train car reportedly carrying coal. When responders did not find anything at that location, they moved to the rail yard off Robb Avenue, where they found the train car, according to the department.
Ohio's tax-free holiday begins soon, here's when you can start saving
Ohio's sales-tax holiday is getting supersized this year, expanding to 10 days long. And it's not just an opportunity to save on school supplies and children's clothes. Now almost any sale can be tax-free for 10 days. So when does it start?. We've got you covered:. When is Ohio's sales-tax...
Ohio: Multiple Rounds of Thunderstorms Expected Next Week
Cleveland, OH – Ohio is set to experience multiple rounds of thunderstorms next week, following a dry and sunny weekend. A high-pressure system will maintain control through Sunday, ensuring clear skies and warm temperatures. However, a significant shift in the weather pattern is anticipated as a warm front moves in on Monday, bringing increased humidity and setting the stage for stormy conditions.
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio Awaits Isolated Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio should prepare for a warm weekend with scattered showers, as a weak disturbance is expected to pass through the region. According to the US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, elevated probabilities of rain showers will be focused south of...
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