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Maumee officials issue apology for sewer ordinance
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Maumee leaders have issued an apology to residents for the controversial ordinance mandating sewer inspections which created a firestorm within the community. The situation has been causing a stir in Maumee for weeks and on Friday, Maumee leaders issued an apology and let residents know that...
Controversial NFL star ripped for press conference comments
According to the man himself, certain parts of the last two years have been tough on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. In a training camp press conference, the quarterback said (per Tom Withers, Associated Press) “It’s been tough to ‘block out the bull****’ the last two years.” Watson said it’s been tough to “block out Read more... The post Deshaun Watson claims it’s been ‘tough’ to ‘block out the bull****’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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Jen Stonebreaker hasn’t entered into a big-wave surfing competition since witnessing her husband’s tragic death 25 years ago at the Monsters of the Mavericks. Now, Jen is ready to tackle those same Monsters with her twin sons Casey and Brock, who have become competitive surfers in a perilous sport. When he’s not riding waves, modeling for surfing magazines, or posting viral content for his many fans, Casey Stonebreaker spends his days helping with the family restaurant. Casey’s love for the ocean and his willingness to expose illegal poachers on his platforms puts him on a collision course with a crime syndicate eager to destroy anyone threatening their business.
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Thrift Shop adds Saturday hours
LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - The Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Thrift Shop is adding new Saturday hours to help with some back-to-school shopping. The store is now open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday for people to check out the wide range of items they have. The volunteers that run the shop say that the new hours will help those people who work at the same time as they are open during the week. They have a wide range of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing for you to check out. They also have some boutique items on hand and household items to help college students furnish their first apartment. Plus, with football season just around the corner, the thrift store can help you gear up for gametime.
Sielschott gives tax planning tips at Wake, Rattle & Roll
LIMA — The Lima Chamber of Commerce met Friday morning for the Wake, Rattle & Roll event. Keynote speaker Robert Sielschott, CPA, CVA, Founder and President of Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer, Regula & Sherer, CPAS, Inc. gave his best tax planning tips for businesses in 2024. He discussed various topics such as critical expiring items, acquisition of business equipment, EV credit, SE tax, Ohio PTE, and BOI filing repeal.
Hamilton dominates Locos in postseason opener
Jul. 27—The Lima Locos find themselves in a precarious position in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs after a 10-4 loss to the Hamilton Joes in the opening game of a best-of-three first round match-up at Simmons Field on Friday night. The Locos need to win in Game Two at 7:05 p.m at Hamilton on Saturday to extend the series to a decisive third game, also at Hamilton, at 7:05 ...
"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.
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.
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...
Ohio and its cities are throwing hundreds of millions at tech giants and their data centers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stadium-sized data centers that consume huge amounts of electricity are popping up all over central Ohio, getting hundreds of millions in state and local tax breaks every year, even as grid operators worry the facilities may soon overburden the available power supply. The data centers are...
Governor DeWine signed new law requiring AEDs in every Ohio school
Worthington, Ohio – On a significant day for student safety, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 into law at a ceremony held at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This new legislation mandates that every public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio must be equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Governor DeWine emphasized the critical role of these devices in saving lives, stating, “The evidence is clear: AEDs save lives.” He highlighted that sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among student-athletes in the U.S. and noted that immediate use of an AED can make a life-saving difference.
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for July 26, 2024
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 26, 2024, results for each game: Mega Millions Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ...
Pete Buttigieg joins chorus of Kamala Harris VP contenders slamming JD Vance
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg excoriated Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) in a recent interview, becoming the latest potential running mate to join Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign who is attacking Donald Trump’s running mate. In an interview with the New York Times, Buttigieg sought to distance himself from Vance, who is also from the Midwest and […]
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