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State Awards Tolles $600K To Renovate Cybersecurity Lab
PLAIN CITY – When Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s capital budget in late June, Tolles Career and Technical Center was among the benefactors. The school, which serves students in seven area school districts, was awarded $600,000 specifically to assist in renovating its cybersecurity lab. “The cybersecurity program is...
Pastor column: There’s nothing beyond the power of God to do
The motto of the state of Ohio is: “With God all things are possible.” This motto says to me there’s nothing beyond the ability of God to accomplish; not one single thing He cannot do in your life. God is able to do what we believe is impossible. Paul says, in Ephesians 3,...
Ohio and Kentucky DNC delegates lining up for Harris, plus more top stories
The announcement came suddenly that President Joe Biden would be leaving the race. On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss how his decision could change the trajectory of the U.S. Senate race in Ohio. Plus, how Ohio DNC delegates are lining up for Vice President Kamala Harris. But in Kentucky, one Democratic...
Ohio man to embark on 10,000-mile motorcycle ride for good cause
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio man will soon embark on a 10,000-mile journey he’s completed once before, but previously did not think he’d do again, and it’s all to help veterans. In 2020, Patrick Romeo completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. It starts in Florida and ends in Alaska. “I had no intent […]
RecoveryOhio to host Mental Health Day to support Ohioans at State Fair
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative has announced a significant event aimed at raising awareness and providing support for mental health issues. Mental Health Day will be celebrated at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, July 26, 2024, offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to access valuable behavioral health resources and information.
Trilogy Health to expand Ottawa campus
OTTAWA — Trilogy Health Services is moving forward with plans to expand a senior living campus in Ottawa. “The Villas at Ottawa” will include 16 buildings with two units each, adding 30 patio homes to The Meadows of Ottawa campus at 147 Putnam Parkway. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2025. The units will be built south of the existing nursing home campus.
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.
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...
"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.
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