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Growing STEM: GROB offering electrical training as part of apprenticeship program
When figuring out what career path he would like to take in life, Jahim Montano found that a visit to GROB Systems, Inc. in Bluffton helped him pick a path slightly different than his original plans. "I was originally going to go into automotive, and then I got invited to...
Allen County Public Health now accepts Medicare Part D for vaccines
LIMA — Allen County Public Health is now accepting Medicare Part D coverage for any vaccination recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with no out-of-pocket costs. Eligible vaccines include RSV, Shingles, Tdap and other vaccines recommended for international travel. The health department previously charged or referred...
Nonprofit Lima Music Academy asks for the public's help to continue its mission
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Music Academy is looking for the public's help in continuing its mission of empowering people of all ages with the gift of music. The nonprofit began in 2022 and gives free lessons in piano, voice, and violin to people of all ages. Research has found that learning music helps the learning process in all areas. It also helps students beyond their school years in areas like reading comprehension, memory, and problem-solving. But now the Lima Music Academy is looking for people to become regular donors to help continue and grow their program.
Lima's Smith shares updates to Rotary
Jul. 29—LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith told Monday's Lima Rotary Club meeting the city is still observing a decrease in crime, but an increase in homicides has spurred her into action with other mayors in the state of Ohio. Smith also provided updates on everything else the city has been accomplishing throughout the year including new developments concerning the Lima Aquatic Center, the ...
Second Saturday event at Swiss Community Historical Society to highlight garden and house
July 27, 2024, Press Release from the Swiss Community Historical Society: The Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora will hold its final Second Saturday event of the summer on August 10, at the Schumacher Homestead, located at 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton. Open hours are between 1-4 p.m. Visitors...
Dillon to compete at Bluffton
After graduating from Mount Gilead High School, track and field athlete Darbie Dillon will continue competing in that sport at Bluffton University. Dillon plans to major in early childhood education and minor in special education while at Bluffton — a school that was easy for her to choose. “It...
Sunday Snapshot: Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies"
It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support. Meanwhile, former President Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of...
American Township home heavily damaged after fire
Jul. 29—LIMA — A residential fire in American Township on Saturday night resulted in approximately $400,000 in damages. The American Township Fire Department responded around 8:30 p.m. Saturday to a house at 3985 Chestnut Oak Trail, owned by Rickie Clay, for a fire that originated in a bedroom at the back of the house. No residents were home at the time and no injuries occurred. Lima, Shawnee ...
Barn Owl live cam turned off after a surge of spectators bombarded the bird box
OAK HARBOR, Ohio (WTVG) - Owl mania is taking over Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. The sanctuary for birds and bird watchers on the shoreline of Lake Erie built an international audience this year thanks to a nest of barn owls. They’re the first ones to ever occupy a barn owl box that was installed 40 years ago.
Popular Mexican food truck plans expansion; feedback on locations sought
Tacos El Junior, a widely popular food truck based at 1107 Broadway St. in South Toledo, will soon become two trucks. Owner Jose Merino, known as “Junior,” announced the second truck on Facebook on Sunday. “Thank you to everyone Tacos El Junior #2 will be opening very soon,” Mr. Merino wrote. “If you have any recommendations on where we should park everyday please let us know. Stay in the south end or go to another side of Toledo?” “The comments have been coming in and so far, many people, 90 percent, think the truck should be in West Toledo,” Mr. Merino said. “I am still looking at the comments and deciding. Also, if people have suggestions concerning new food items they would like to see, they can post that as well. I have three weeks yet before the truck is inspected, so there is time to make a decision.”
The 12th annual Toledo Memorial Park (The Park) car show will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 10 am-2 pm. This family event benefits the Wreaths Across America program, led locally by the team at The Park.
“I look forward to the car show every summer,” said Mel Harbaugh, local coordinator of Wreaths Across America. “We celebrate our community while giving back to those who served during this long-standing event.”. Visitors can expect to see approximately three-to-four hundred unique and classic cars at the event...
Tanker fire on turnpike at mile marker 88; shelter in place order lifted, detours noted
This story has been updated to include information on detours and lifted shelter-in-place orders. FREMONT - Residents around mile marker 88 westbound on the Ohio Turnpike have been asked to evacuate or shelter in place because of a semi-tractor trailer tanker fire. ...