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Downtown Lima filled with live music and vendors for July's First Friday
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima residents gathered downtown for a free night out. This month's First Friday featured a performance by the band Probable Cause. There were also several vendors selling things like handmade soaps or jewelry, pottery, and prints for sale from Art/Space Lima, and organizations like Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks and WOCAP Headstart talking to visitors about what they have to offer. The event gives the city something fun to do over the summer, and it helps small businesses by getting them some face-time with customers who may not have heard of them.
Meeting Place founder writes memoir on entrepreneurship in Lima
Jul. 5—LIMA — Two decades in business taught Jennifer Brogee to rely on her strengths, rather than imitate her competitors. Brogee founded The Meeting Place on Market in 2002, ignoring naysayers and lenders who told her the downtown Lima coffee shop would likely fail. Her mission: to start a business where development was needed. "What I didn't realize was that was a disadvantage for us, ...
American Red Cross is looking for blood donors to help with a critical shortage of blood
LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - Are you looking for something to do this weekend? How about saving a life. The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood, and they are looking for some hometown heroes to step up and donate. On Saturday, July 6th, at the Allen County Chapter House (610 S. Collett St., Lima), they will be holding a blood drive from 8 a.m. until noon. If you can’t make it Saturday, there will be another blood donation at Ohio State Lima on Wednesday, July 10th, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To make your appointment, log on to www.redcrossblood.org.
Real Wheels: Can’t keep his hands off Nova
WAPAKONETA – Dan Shelley has owned his 1972 Nova “for around 25 years.”. And, “for around 25 years,” he’s been working on it. Looking at his Nova today, you would think the restoration is complete. It has a new 355 engine, replaced sheet metal, a new interior and a blue paint job that catches your eye. So, not much more needs to be done. Right?
Locos notebook: Locos drop to 13-11 on the season
Jul. 5—LIMA — It might have been star-spangled but the Lima Locos' 9-2 loss to the Muskegon Clippers on Thursday at Simmons Field was less than spectacular. Rain in the area early in the day pushed the game's starting time back an hour and much more rain later in the day resulted in it being called after seven innings. In between, the Locos fell behind right away when Muskegon scored two runs ...
ArtSpace to hold art sale during July 5th First Friday event in Downtown Lima
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you are a fan of art, you'll want to swing by Artspace/Lima on July 5, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. As part of the First Friday event on July 5th, they will be having an art sale. Staff have been going through items they have had in storage. It includes ceramics, posters, and artworks you can purchase at reasonable prices to take home with you. Bottom basement prices like a buck up to $5, with the proceeds going back into Artspace.
Blood drive coming to St. Rita’s
LIMA — Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in the physician and cafe conference rooms at the hospital, 730 W. Market St., Lima. Appointments may be made online at www.donortime.com or by calling 937-461-3220. Donors...
Lima Symphony Orchestra is changing inmates' lives through music
LIMA, Ohio (WKEF) -- Lima Symphony Orchestra made history the afternoon on Sunday, June 30, as the first full orchestra to perform inside an Ohio prison. The orchestra performed alongside the prison choir of more than 100 incarcerated men in the prison yard of Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution (AOCI). The Patriotic Pops concert was the first time the Ohio Department of Corrections had ever allowed a full symphony orchestra to perform in a prison.
Changing of the Guard 2024
The Lima Rotary Club welcomes new leadership. The Lima Rotary Club said a fond goodbye to President Lesley Fry and welcomed President Demi Burden during Monday's Changing of the Guard. "It's been a very humbling experience and I thank each one of you for allowing me to be part of such an incredible organization," said President Lesley. President Demi says she is looking forward to the road ahead, "When I look at this club I see all my favorite people, I see all my favorite friends and I'm just really thankful that I'm going to be your leader this year and I hope I can serve our club well."
Lima Area Concert Band puts on patriotic show before fireworks
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Plenty of families refused to let a little rain keep them from one of Lima's favorite 4th of July traditions. Every year, the Lima Area Concert Band performs patriotic music to get everyone in the mood for the fireworks display right after their show. They played songs like the Marine Corps march and mashups of classics like "The Yankee Doodle Boy" and "You're a Grand Old Flag."
Tow defends Star Spangled Spectacular Freedom 5K title
Jul. 4—LIMA — Former Lincolnview standout distance runner Karter Tow is beginning to favor the Star Spangled Spectacular Freedom 5K over many other road races. Winning the event once before doesn't hurt either. At Thursday's annual Star Spangled Spectacular Freedom 5K, Tow successfully defended his title from a year ago. The 23-year-old Tow jumped out to an early lead and was never challenged ...
Lima's Spectacular celebrates family, nation
Jul. 4—LIMA — Wet weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of those gathered Thursday to celebrate the birth of this nation. In celebration of Independence Day, Lima community members gathered at Faurot Park for the city's Star Spangled Spectacular. The event was held despite the rainy weather, which did not stop residents from participating in the festivities. From the morning 5K run/walk to ...
Rain or Shine-great turnout for the Annual 'Youth Fishing Derby'
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The city of Lima and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources teaming up to teach area kids the art of fishing. Through the ODNR grant program, the annual "Youth Fishing Derby" saw parents teaching their children and kids teaching each other how to fish. Each child was provided bait and a fishing pole to keep. Local organizations and businesses sponsored a variety of prizes to give out to the kids, and the derby is a fun and relaxing way to learn the basics of casting, baiting, and removing a fish from the hook.
Annual 'Veterans Appreciation Cruise-In' puts the Vet in Corvette
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A car show tradition at the Star Spangled Spectacular puts the spotlight on veterans and car enthusiasts for their years of service. The "Veterans appreciation cruise-in" at Faurot Park featured close to 100 cars with a variety of makes and models, with some cars dating back to as early as 1920.
Lima brings Round Net Tournament to Star Spangled Spectacular
LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - New to the Star Spangled Spectacular was a round-net tournament. Round-net is a sport that is growing in popularity around the country, especially in the Midwest. The Lima tournament drew teams from Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Columbus. All skill levels were invited to play in the bowl at Faurot Park. If you are wondering how you play it, the rules are pretty simple.
Runners and walkers make the 2024 Freedom 5K a success
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The 30th Star Spangled Spectacular kicked off with a bang as runners and walkers hit the streets of Lima for the Freedom 5K. “I am running here today because I love America and I love running,” says Jacob Wireman, who wanted to improve on his last-year finish.
Gov. DeWine appoints Linger to Columbiana court bench
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kelly Linger to serve on the Columbiana County Municipal Court. Linger, of East Liverpool, will assume office July 23, taking over for Judge Katelyn Dickey, who resigned upon being appointed to the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals. Linger will serve the remainder of...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.54 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.35 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 22 cents since last month. According...
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